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Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins reelection in Washington's closely watched 3rd District
Read full article: Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins reelection in Washington's closely watched 3rd DistrictFirst-term Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has won reelection in Washington state’s closely watched 3rd Congressional District.
People with felony records can now vote in Nebraska — and it could help tip the balance in November
Read full article: People with felony records can now vote in Nebraska — and it could help tip the balance in NovemberNebraska’s high court says people with felony records can register to vote in a decision with implications for the upcoming election.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional electionVoters in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District will choose a successor on Wednesday to the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. In the race, Democratic Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver, Republican small business owner Carmen Bucco and two minor-party candidates are running to serve out the remaining 15 weeks of Payne’s unexpired term.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primariesFive months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington state is looking further down the ticket to select candidates to compete for federal and state offices in November.
‘It’s time to pass the torch’: Michigan Democrat Rep. urges Biden to exit 2024 race
Read full article: ‘It’s time to pass the torch’: Michigan Democrat Rep. urges Biden to exit 2024 raceA Democratic Michigan lawmaker is urging President Joe Biden to leave the presidential race, saying that the challenges facing the country require "the strongest possible candidate."
Why AP called New York’s 16th District for George Latimer over Rep. Jamaal Bowman
Read full article: Why AP called New York’s 16th District for George Latimer over Rep. Jamaal BowmanDemocrat George Latimer defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York’s 16th Congressional District on the strength of his showing in vote-rich Westchester County, according to an Associated Press analysis of initial vote results.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Colorado's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Colorado's state primariesColorado’s congressional delegation faces a reshuffling in new week's state primaries after a retirement, resignation and one relocation have ensured that at least a third of the state’s population will have new representation in Washington next year.
Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger
Read full article: Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challengerConservative Virginia Congressman Bob Good is asking for patience as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesday’s primary will allow him to fend off a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's primary runoffs
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's primary runoffsA southwest Georgia Republican who went to prison for his actions inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, may come a step closer to serving in Congress when the state holds primary runoff elections in some U.S. House and state legislative races.
Georgia Republican convicted in Jan. 6 riot walks out during televised congressional primary debate
Read full article: Georgia Republican convicted in Jan. 6 riot walks out during televised congressional primary debateA Georgia congressional candidate convicted for illegally demonstrating inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has walked out of a televised debate with a fellow Republican.
Dispute over mailed ballots in a New Jersey county delays outcome of congressional primary
Read full article: Dispute over mailed ballots in a New Jersey county delays outcome of congressional primaryWhether to count more than 1,900 mail ballots cast in one New Jersey county will be up to a judge after their envelopes were unsealed prematurely and members of the local election board deadlocked on how to proceed.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's state primary and Democratic presidential caucus
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's state primary and Democratic presidential caucusIdaho voters are heading to the polls to decide primaries for the U.S. House and the state legislature.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina’s US House primary runoff
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina’s US House primary runoffNorth Carolina’s lone congressional runoff, in the state’s 13th Congressional District, became a one-person race when former President Donald Trump endorsed Brad Knott.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York's special congressional electionNew York voters are choosing a replacement for Democrat Brian Higgins in a congressional district where Democrats have a long record of success.
Thousands of voters in Alabama district drawn to boost Black political power got wrong information
Read full article: Thousands of voters in Alabama district drawn to boost Black political power got wrong informationAbout 6,000 voters in a new congressional district formed to boost Black representation received postcards with incorrect voting information ahead of Tuesday’s primary election.
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Utah's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Election Brief | What to expect in Utah's special congressional electionVoters in Utah’s second congressional district will cast ballots Tuesday in an Thanksgiving-week special election to fill the last remaining vacant seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer from Oregon says he won't run for reelection next year
Read full article: Democratic U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer from Oregon says he won't run for reelection next yearOregon's Democratic U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer has announced that he won't be running for reelection next year.
2 US House seats in Oregon still unresolved in tight races
Read full article: 2 US House seats in Oregon still unresolved in tight racesThe races for two US House seats in Oregon remain unresolved heading into the weekend, with tens of thousands of ballots left to be counted in the vote-by-mail state.
Here’s where races stand in the 10th Congressional District as Macomb County will play pivotal role
Read full article: Here’s where races stand in the 10th Congressional District as Macomb County will play pivotal roleHere’s where the races stand in the 10th Congressional District as Macomb County once again is poised to play a pivotal role in the November election.
Schumer endorses Nadler in New York Democratic House race
Read full article: Schumer endorses Nadler in New York Democratic House raceU.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York is endorsing Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler in his contentious primary contest with another veteran U.S. House member from New York, Carolyn Maloney.
Live primary election results: Andy Levin vs. Haley Stevens in Michigan US House District 11
Read full article: Live primary election results: Andy Levin vs. Haley Stevens in Michigan US House District 11The field of candidates includes current U.S. Congressional members, Andy Levin and Haley Stevens, on the Democratic side.
Live primary election results: Michigan US House District 11 (Andy Levin and Haley Stevens)
Read full article: Live primary election results: Michigan US House District 11 (Andy Levin and Haley Stevens)The field of candidates includes current U.S. Congressional members, Andy Levin and Haley Stevens, on the Democratic side.
Live primary election results: Michigan US House District 13 on Aug. 2, 2022
Read full article: Live primary election results: Michigan US House District 13 on Aug. 2, 2022The field of candidates includes Shri Thanedar, Portia Roberson, Adam Hollier, John Conyers III, Sharon McPhail, Sam Riddle, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Lorrie Rutledge and Micheal Griffie.
Michigan GOP Rep. Meijer loses reelection after Trump vote
Read full article: Michigan GOP Rep. Meijer loses reelection after Trump voteMichigan Rep. Peter Meijer, who witnessed the Capitol riot days after taking office in 2021 and then cast one of the 10 Republican votes to impeach Donald Trump over the attack, has lost his reelection bid.
House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection face primaries elections
Read full article: House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection face primaries electionsMichigan Rep. Peter Meijer, who witnessed the Capitol riot days after taking office in 2021 and then cast one of the 10 Republican votes to impeach Donald Trump over the attack, has lost his reelection bid.
Race for 11th Congressional District gets heated in Oakland County
Read full article: Race for 11th Congressional District gets heated in Oakland CountyThe filing deadline has now come and gone for political offices, and newly redrawn congressional maps in Michigan mean primary elections are going to be packed.
Former Detroit police chief Rev. Ralph Godbee leaves congressional race
Read full article: Former Detroit police chief Rev. Ralph Godbee leaves congressional raceFormer Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee announced Tuesday (March 29) that he’s suspending his campaign for the 13th Congressional District.Godbee says it’s an effort to not split the Black vote in a crowded field of candidates.
John James announces run for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District
Read full article: John James announces run for Michigan’s 10th Congressional DistrictMonday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.
John James announces run for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District
Read full article: John James announces run for Michigan’s 10th Congressional DistrictMonday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.
John James announces run for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District
Read full article: John James announces run for Michigan’s 10th Congressional DistrictMonday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.
GOP map ties 'woke' Kansas enclave to Trump-loving areas
Read full article: GOP map ties 'woke' Kansas enclave to Trump-loving areasRepublican lawmakers in Kansas are close to passing a congressional redistricting plan that ties a community known for its “woke” politics to Trump-loving small towns and farms five or hours more west by car on the expansive plains.
Conspiracy theory QAnon bubbles into tossup Utah House race
Read full article: Conspiracy theory QAnon bubbles into tossup Utah House raceBurgess Owens, Republican candidate in Utah's 4th Congressional District, poses for a photograph during a campaign stop Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Spring City, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY – The conspiracy theory QAnon bubbled into the forefront in a competitive race for a suburban Utah swing congressional district this week, another sign of how the baseless theory has diffused into mainstream politics. For many voters in the Republican-leaning district, Owens' flirtation with QAnon doesn’t appear to be a deal breaker. Thomas dismisses QAnon but said “if Owens believes in QAnon, that doesn’t disqualify him, in my opinion." The Owens campaign has said he doesn't believe in the Qanon's conspiracy theory.
Rashida Tlaib wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Michigan’s 13th congressional district
Read full article: Rashida Tlaib wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Michigan’s 13th congressional districtDETROIT – Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Michigan’s 13th congressional district. Tlaib, the incumbent, beat Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones by a wide margin in Tuesday’s primary. “The 13th Congressional District raised me, and it is an honor to represent my neighbors in the United States House of Representatives,” reads a statement from Tlaib. Read more: ‘Squad’ member Rashida Tlaib wins primary in MichiganShe will now go against one of three Republican candidates in the November general election. Related: Latest Election newsMichigan Primary Election Results 2020Primary Election Results by county:
Meijer wins Republican primary in retiring Amash’s district
Read full article: Meijer wins Republican primary in retiring Amash’s districtGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – An Iraq War veteran whose family started the Meijer chain of stores has won the Republican primary for the 3rd Congressional District in western Michigan. Peter Meijer, of Grand Rapids, topped the five-person field in Tuesday’s election. Scholten, a lawyer who worked in the Justice Department during the Obama presidency, ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The district includes much of Kent County, a sliver of Montcalm County and all of Calhoun, Barry and Ionia counties. While it has long been held by Republicans — Amash often won by double digits — Democrats see an opportunity and plan to target it this fall.
Omar, seeking 2nd term, is targeted for her celebrity
Read full article: Omar, seeking 2nd term, is targeted for her celebrityFifth Congressional District candidate, Democrat Antone Melton-Meaux, answers questions during an interview in his Minneapolis office Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Melton-Meaux is giving Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar an unexpectedly strong, well-funded primary challenge in one of the country's most heavily Democratic congressional districts, which includes Minneapolis and some suburbs. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Michigan Rep. Paul Mitchell won't seek 3rd term in Congress
Read full article: Michigan Rep. Paul Mitchell won't seek 3rd term in CongressWASHINGTON - Second-term Republican Rep. Paul Mitchell of Michigan will not seek re-election to Congress in 2020. Mitchells spokesman and his campaign consultant confirmed Wednesday that he will announce his retirement in a floor speech. Mitchells campaign consultant Stu Sandler has told The Associated Press that Mitchell wants to spend more time with his family. Mitchell last week criticized Trump for saying four Democratic congresswoman of color should go back to the countries they came from. Copyright 2019 The Associated Press.