Elections
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Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd defeats Democratic challenger in Colorado's 3rd District
Hurd, who will enter his second term after his win in the election, may end up being the only Republican member of Colorado's House delegation to survive the midterms.
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Democrats flip 5 Republican AG offices in midterms, weakening party's judicial influence avenue
The Democratic Attorneys General Association carried out a multi-year effort to recruit and support AG candidates who defended seats in Minnesota and Michigan, but also flipped seats in Ohio, Iowa, Kansas, Georgia and Texas.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee asks Mississippi to preserve affidavit ballots
Mississippi Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is seeking another term in the upper chamber but trailed Democrat Scott Colom at the time of the publishing, with 96% of the vote counted.
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Federal judge allows Missouri Supreme Court to hold contempt hearing for election official
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins had been pushing to use a 2025 GOP redistricting map against the Missouri Supreme Court's order, and the court ordered him to appear for a contempt hearing Thursday for not following its orders
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U.S. Postal Service mishandled some ballots during primary, audit finds
The findings come as the Supreme Court considers whether to allow the Postal Service to follow new rules set forth in President Donald Trump's executive order that requires states to provide the USPS with their voter rolls so the USPS can verify if the ballots are being sent to those who are eligible to vote.
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Missouri redistricting case returns to Supreme Court again two months before midterms
The case will go through Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the Trump appointee, who handles emergency cases related to Missouri.
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Democratic RI governor projected to become first sitting governor to lose primary in 8 years
The governor previously served as Lt. Gov. but was elevated to the top post in 2021 when then-Gov. Gina Raimondo was tapped to serve as commerce secretary during the Biden administration. He was elected to a full term in 2022.
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Blanche places criminals on notice during speech in Texas, warning they will be held accountable
The attorney general's remarks came toward the end of the first night of the convention, which will conclude with a keynote address from the president. Vice President JD Vance will deliver the keynote address on Thursday.
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Paxton slams Talarico stance on transitions: 'Transition him and his crazy ideas right out of Texas'
The two candidates are vying to represent Texas in the United States Senate this November. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 3 and the winner will replace Republican Sen. John Cornyn.
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Political stakes rise for Trump as oil prices climb ahead of midterms, amid Iran fighting
With gas prices reaching $4.22 a gallon, the president faces mounting pressure to demonstrate economic results amid ongoing conflict with Iran that has destabilized global oil prices.
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Watch Live: GOP midterm convention from Dallas, keynotes Trump, Vance
GOP midterm convention from Dallas, keynotes Trump, Vance
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Missouri Supreme Court opens contempt inquiry into GOP election official over redistricting fight
"The Show Me State will not be run into the ground like the communists running NYC on my watch," Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said on social media following the court's order.
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Steve Hilton to debate Becerra in race for California governor on Sept. 30
The debate will take place on September 30 at 9 p.m. Eastern and will be moderated by CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. The event will take place in Southern California, the outlet confirmed.