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5 takeaways from the heated Virginia governor's debate

NORFOLK, Va. — Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) faced off in the first and only gubernatorial...

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Spanberger rolls out ad hitting Earle-Sears over abortion comments before debate

Related video: Va. Gov. Candidate Spanberger (D) WON'T Retract Endorsement For Jones After Text Scandal NORFOLK, Va. — Former Rep. Abigail...

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Spanberger won't say if she endorses Jones after text scandal

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) would not answer whether she still endorses Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones at the Virginia...

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Jones texting scandal shadows Virginia governor's debate: 5 things to watch

The Virginia gubernatorial debate is taking place on Thursday under the shadow of a controversy involving leaked text messages from Democratic...

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Earle-Sears highlights Jones texts in new ad

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears’s (R) gubernatorial campaign rolled out a new ad Wednesday tying her Democratic opponent, former Rep. Abigail...

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Kaine says Jones comments 'indefensible,' but he is 'still a supporter'

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine (D) called Democratic state attorney general nominee Jay Jones’ recently unearthed violent text messages about former state...

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California governor candidate Katie Porter cuts off interview after testy Trump exchange

California gubernatorial candidate and former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) tried to end an interview with a reporter after she was asked what she...

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Youngkin: Jay Jones texts 'demented'

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) lamented text messages sent by Democratic state attorney general candidate Jay Jones talking about violence against...

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Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt jumps into GOP Senate primary

Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt (R ) said in an interview published on Monday that he is running for Senate in the Lone Star State, joining an already...

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Virginia Democratic lieutenant governor candidate rolls out first ad of general election

Virginia lieutenant governor candidate and state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (D) rolled out her first ad of the general election on Monday, highlighting her...

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GOP gubernatorial contender rolls out ad buy in Massachusetts

Businessman and Republican donor Mike Minogue’s gubernatorial campaign in Massachusetts rolled out a new ad buy on Monday, less than a week after he...

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Earle-Sears ties Spanberger to Virginia AG candidate texts in new ad

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears’ (R) gubernatorial campaign rolled out an ad tying her Democratic opponent, Abigail Spanberger, to the fallout...

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Trump calls on Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones to drop out of race

President Trump called on Democratic Virginia Attorney General nominee Jay Jones to drop out of his race over leaked text messages about former...

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Democrats battle over their party’s shutdown messaging

Disagreements among Democrats have emerged over how to conduct political messaging on the government shutdown as the party battles with the GOP over...

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Spanberger holds 10-point lead over Earle-Sears in Virginia: Poll

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) holds a 10-point lead over Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in the state’s governor's race,...

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Florida Cabinet approves land in Miami for Trump library

President Trump’s son Eric Trump announced on Tuesday that the Florida Cabinet unanimously voted to designate a $67 million plot of land to the...

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GOP lt. governors call on Senate Democrats to avoid shutdown

A group of Republican lieutenant governors drafted a letter to Senate leadership on Tuesday calling on Democrats in the Upper Chamber to pass a...

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Spanberger sees affordability as central issue in Virginia governor's race

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) is leaning heavily into economic issues in her campaign for governor as Democrats seek a winning blueprint going...

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Earle-Sears's focus on culture issues in Virginia risks backfiring

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) is leaning into cultural issues in her bid for governor, though some see it as a risky strategy in an...

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Growing number of independent voters poses challenges for both parties

The number of registered independent voters is on the rise in the U.S., forcing campaigns to grapple with tough questions about how to target these...

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DeSantis unveils plan to dedicate land for Trump presidential library

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Tuesday unveiled a plan to dedicate land in South Florida to President Trump’s future presidential library.  In a...

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Mamdani cancels televised town hall with WABC News over Kimmel suspension

Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani said on Monday he is canceling a town hall with WABC in New York over Disney’s decision to...

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Spanberger hits Earle-Sears over health care, education in new ad

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger’s campaign rolled out a six-figure ad buy on Monday hitting her opponent Lieutenant...

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Shakir says Trump only looking out for "own self interest"

Faiz Shakir, an adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), said Sunday that President Trump is solely concerned with his “own self-interest.” “This...

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More than 1 year out, battle for House majority is a jump ball

The battle for the House majority in next year's midterms is growing increasingly competitive as redistricting reshapes the country's political...

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More than half of California voters back Newsom redistricting plan: Poll

Over half of California voters say they support Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) redistricting plan in a new Emerson College Polling survey released on...

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Kirk killing mobilizes young conservatives ahead of midterms

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is having a galvanizing effect on the conservative movement as both parties prepare for next...

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Walz seeking third term as Minnesota governor

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor in the 2026 midterm elections.  “I’ve always tried to...

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Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan launches Democratic bid for governor

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who was previously a Republican, launched his gubernatorial campaign as a Democrat on Tuesday.  “As...

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Florida House candidate hits Republican over harassment allegations

Florida Democratic congressional candidate Noah Widemann’s campaign rolled out an ad and website criticizing Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) over...

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Key takeaways from Virginia special election, Boston mayor's race

Democrats scored a win in the race to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, narrowing the...

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Democrat wins Virginia special election to replace deceased Rep. Gerry Connolly

Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D) on Tuesday won the special election to replace his former boss, the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.),...

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Wes Moore announces reelection bid in Maryland after dismissing White House speculation

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) formally launched his reelection on Tuesday, after he appeared to rule out a 2028 presidential run. In a roughly two...

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What to know about the Virginia special election to fill Gerry Connolly's seat

Virginia voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to choose a replacement for the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) in the special election for the...

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Cornyn closes gap with Paxton in recent Texas Senate polls

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has closed the gap in recent polling as he squares off against Attorney General Ken Paxton in a bitterly fought primary,...

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Senate Republican campaign arm calls on Hunt to stop stoking Senate speculation, endorse Cornyn

The National Republican Senate Committee is calling on Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) to stop stoking speculation that he could run for Senate and back...

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Moore, Pritzker weigh redistricting amid 2028 speculation

Democratic leaders in Illinois and Maryland are under growing pressure to move forward with redistricting as they eye potential White House bids in...

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Ernst announces she won't seek reelection

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) formally announced in a video on Tuesday that she would not seek reelection in next year’s midterm elections. “I will not...

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Mace rival highlights congresswoman's past anti-Trump remarks in new ad

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s (R) gubernatorial campaign launched an ad campaign on Tuesday attacking Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) over the...

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Scranton mayor launches House bid in Pennsylvania swing district

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti (D) launched her bid for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 8th congressional district on Tuesday, teeing up a challenge...

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Growing number of women launch bids for governor

A growing number of Republican and Democratic women are gearing up to run for governor in the 2025 and 2026 elections as more women take the helm of...

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Wes Moore's national profile rises amid fight with Trump

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) is seeing his national profile rise as his feud with President Trump intensifies and he seeks to position himself as a...

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54 percent of voters say Trump's actions in DC are justified: Poll

More than half of respondents said they believed President Trump’s actions aimed at reducing crime in Washington, D.C., are justified, according to...

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Watch live: Trump signs executive orders

President Trump is scheduled to sign executive orders in the Oval Office on Monday morning. Trump is expected to sign orders aimed at ending cashless...

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Casar launches reelection in newly redrawn 37th district in Texas

Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) launched his reelection bid in the state’s newly redrawn Austin-area 37th Congressional District on Monday. “I love...

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Virginia GOP grows cautiously optimistic in governor's race

Virginia Republicans are growing cautiously optimistic about Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) chances in November’s gubernatorial race after...

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Hochul launches first digital ad, taking on Trump

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) reelection campaign launched its first digital ad on Monday, positioning her as an opponent to President Trump’s...

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Husted holds 6-point lead over Brown in Ohio: Poll

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) holds a six-point lead over former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), according to a poll released days after Brown launched his...

22.08.2025 3

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Doggett won't seek reelection if new Texas maps pass legal muster

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) said Thursday that if the courts approve the Republican congressional maps in Texas, he will not seek reelection in the...

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Obama endorses Newsom's redistricting plan in California

Former President Obama endorsed California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) redistricting plan in California on Wednesday, calling it a smart and measured...

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