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Virginia Senate approves Democrat-led redistricting amendment

The Virginia Senate passed a constitutional amendment on Friday that would allow the state to temporarily draw new congressional lines ahead of the...

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Sherrill holds 8-point lead over Ciattarelli in NJ gov race: Poll 

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) holds an 8-point lead over former GOP Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey gubernatorial race ahead of next...

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Virginia Democrats advance redistricting amendment

The Virginia House of Delegates advanced a constitutional amendment Wednesday that would allow the state to redraw its congressional lines if another...

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Mamdani holds 25-point lead over Cuomo: Poll

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (D) holds a commanding 25-point lead over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) less than a week out...

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Sherrill, Ciattarelli neck-and-neck in New Jersey governor's race: Poll

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) and former GOP Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli are polling neck-and-neck in the New Jersey gubernatorial race just days out...

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Mamdani leads Cuomo by 10 points in New York City mayor's race: Poll

New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani (D) is leading former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo by 10 points in the New York City mayoral race to...

29.10.2025 2

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California seems poised to deliver redistricting win for Newsom

California voters appear likely to approve a new Democratic-friendly map next week, a move that would deliver a major political win for Gov. Gavin...

29.10.2025 10

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DNC sets January deadline for states to submit proposals for early-calendar lineup 

The Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) Rules and Bylaws Committee set a Jan. 16 deadline for states to submit their proposals to be a part of the...

28.10.2025 4

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New York voters file lawsuit to scrap House map over GOP seat

A handful of New York voters filed a lawsuit on Monday in an effort to scrap the Empire State’s congressional map over a House district represented...

27.10.2025 3

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Gallego campaigning for Spanberger ahead of Virginia gubernatorial race 

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), seen as a potential 2028 contender, will be campaigning for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger (D) on...

27.10.2025 10

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John Sununu nabs endorsements from group of GOP senators in New Hampshire Senate race 

Former Sen. John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) nabbed endorsements from a handful of GOP senators on Monday amid early signs that the party is looking to quickly...

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Worries grow about Black, Hispanic voter turnout for Sherrill in New Jersey governor's race

TRENTON — New Jersey Democrats and prominent state leaders have expressed concern that Black and Hispanic voters — historically forming the...

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Live updates: Bolton in court to face federal charges; Trump, Zelensky to huddle following Putin call

Former national security adviser John Bolton will make his first federal court appearance Friday after he was charged with unlawfully sharing and...

17.10.2025 10

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New Jersey 'best place' for Trump to stop Democratic momentum: DNC chair

New Jersey might be the best place for President Trump to stop Democratic momentum against him, according to Democratic National Committee Chair Ken...

17.10.2025 10

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5 takeaways from the first New York City mayor's debate

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and independent candidate Andrew Cuomo lobbed attacks at each other during the first of two general election debates...

17.10.2025 10

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5 things to watch ahead of the first NYC mayoral general election debate

New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani (D), Curtis Sliwa (R) and Andrew Cuomo (I) are set to face off in the first of two general election...

16.10.2025 10

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Mamdani says 'too early' to give Trump credit over Israel-Hamas deal 

New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said in an interview on Wednesday that it was “too early” to give President Trump credit...

16.10.2025 8

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Mamdani apologizes to police for calling them 'racist,' 'wicked and corrupt' 

New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani apologized to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) on Wednesday for his past criticism...

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Jason Carter endorses Jason Esteves in Democratic primary for Georgia governor

Jason Carter, a former Georgia state senator and the grandson of the late President Jimmy Carter, is backing former state Sen. Jason Esteves in the...

15.10.2025 5

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Porter on viral videos: 'I could have handled things better'

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter acknowledged in an interview on Tuesday that “I could have handled things better” after...

15.10.2025 10

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EMILY’s List backs Gov. Janet Mills in Maine Senate race

EMILY’s List, a major Democratic group that backs Democratic women candidates who support abortion access, announced on Tuesday that it’s backing...

14.10.2025 20

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Mills enters Maine Senate race, teeing up Democratic proxy battle

Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) on Tuesday formally launched her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), teeing up the latest high-profile primary to...

14.10.2025 5

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Knives come out for Katie Porter over recent videos

Knives are coming out for former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) in the California gubernatorial race after several videos released this week generated...

12.10.2025 2

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Ciattarelli says he'll sue Sherrill for defamation over debate remarks on opioid crisis

New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign announced on Thursday that he would be filing a lawsuit against Democratic...

10.10.2025 20

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Cornyn, Paxton in dead heat in Texas Senate race: Poll

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) are in a dead heat in the GOP primary for Cornyn’s seat next year, with Rep....

09.10.2025 3

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5 takeaways from the final New Jersey governor's debate

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) and Republican businessman Jack Ciattarelli came face-to-face on Wednesday evening in New Brunswick for the second and...

09.10.2025 10

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5 things to watch in the final New Jersey governor's debate

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are squaring off in their second and final debate on Wednesday as the two look to...

08.10.2025 10

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Trump-endorsed candidate wins special House GOP primary in Tennessee

Matt Van Epps, a former Tennessee general services commissioner who notched a last-minute endorsement from President Trump, is projected to win the...

08.10.2025 20

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Cornyn rakes in $3.4M in third quarter for Texas Senate reelection bid

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) raked in $3.36 million between his campaign and political committees between July and September, ending the quarter with...

07.10.2025 3

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Amy McGrath launches new bid for McConnell's Senate seat

Retired Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath (D) announced on Monday that she would be launching a second bid for retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell’s...

06.10.2025 2

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More than half of voters support Trump's Gaza peace plan: Poll

More than half of voters say they support President Trump’s 21-point plan to end the war in Gaza, according to a Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released...

06.10.2025 3

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Dooley, Collins raise close to $2M in Georgia Senate contest to take on Ossoff

Georgia GOP Senate candidates Derek Dooley and Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) both announced on Monday that they had each raised nearly $2 million in the...

06.10.2025 4

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Live updates: Senate to vote on bills to end shutdown; Tensions rise over Trump troop deployments

Two big stories are roiling Washington as the Senate prepares for votes later today on ending the government shutdown, and a federal judge late Sunday...

06.10.2025 3

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Ex-North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper raises $14.5M in Senate bid to succeed Tillis

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) hauled in over $14.5 million this past quarter as he vies for Sen. Thom Tillis’s (R-N.C.) Senate seat next...

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GOP, Democrats are targeting these 10 House districts

Several notable House retirements and a handful of redistricting battles are putting multiple seats in play for both parties as they vie for control...

06.10.2025 10

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Sherrill declines to endorse Mamdani in NYC mayoral race as divisions among Democrats grow 

New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill (D) declined to endorse New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani during a forum on...

04.10.2025 10

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Sherrill rates Murphy’s tenure as New Jersey governor a ‘B’ 

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill rated New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s (D) tenure as a “B” on Friday, crediting him...

04.10.2025 10

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Ciattarelli says he never saw Sherrill’s leaked military records

New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli said on Friday that he never saw Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill’s leaked military...

04.10.2025 10

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Cori Bush launches comeback House bid in Missouri

Former Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) announced Friday she’s launching a comeback bid to represent Missouri’s 1st Congressional District after she was...

03.10.2025 4

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Musk's wealth hits new high

{beacon} Technology   The Big Story Musk's wealth hits new high Tech mogul Elon Musk became the first person to achieve a net worth of $500...

03.10.2025 10

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Cuomo declines to say whether Israel is committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo declined to say whether Israel was committing a genocide in the Gaza Strip, as a growing number of...

03.10.2025 5

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Cuomo says he'd turn down Trump endorsement

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said in an interview Thursday that he would not accept an endorsement from President Trump if offered...

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Conservative appellate Judge Maria Lazar launches bid for open Wisconsin state Supreme Court seat 

Conservative appellate Judge Maria Lazar announced on Wednesday that she would be launching a bid for an open Wisconsin Supreme Court seat vacated by...

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Sherrill leads Ciattarelli in New Jersey governor's race: Survey

Democrat Mikie Sherrill is leading Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey gubernatorial race more than a month out from the election, according...

01.10.2025 3

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Trump's 2020 election interference looms over Georgia governor primary

The 2020 election is looming large over the Georgia GOP gubernatorial primary as three men who played critical roles in defending or challenging the...

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New Jersey's tightening governor race poses trouble signs for Democrats

The New Jersey governor’s race is growing increasingly competitive, sending troubling signals for Democrats in a state where Republicans have made...

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Sherrill campaign slams release of military records to opponent's ally

The campaign of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill criticized the Trump administration on Thursday for releasing her military records,...

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Half in Pelosi district say they supported her but ‘time for a change’: Poll

At least half say they supported Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in the past but think it’s time for new representation in California’s 11th...

25.09.2025 3

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Sherrill, Ciattarelli tied in New Jersey governor's race: Poll

The New Jersey governor's race between Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) and former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R) is tied, according to a new...

25.09.2025 30

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DNC makes six-figure investment in Pennsylvania Supreme Court elections

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced Thursday that it’s making a six-figure investment in Pennsylvania voter contact efforts ahead of...

25.09.2025 10

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