Elections
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Micah Lasher defeats Schlossberg, Conway for Democratic nomination in NY's 12th district: AP
Lasher, a New York assemblyman, defeated former President John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg and Republican-turned-Democrat attorney George Conway for the nomination, along with assemblyman Alex Bores.
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Two prominent Democrats vie for Nadler's seat but neither on track to win crowded primary
Former President John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg and Republican-turned-Democrat attorney George Conway are both seeking the Democratic nomination for Nadler's seat but are facing six other candidates.
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Trump admin threatens to withhold funds to states that resist election security reforms: report
Under the new rules, states are required to phase out certain electronic voting systems and utilize paper ballots. They must also run their voter roles through a citizenship verification database managed by DHS.
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Maine brewer latest to enter competitive Democrat primary for Republican Collins' Senate seat
"I think Democrats, in particular, we need to show people that we can move beyond the anger and we can move towards action," Dan Kleban said
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Kamala Harris pro-union X post inspires major Labor Day backlash
Former veep touts unions as
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Missouri steps into the redistricting battles, likely to add one additional GOP seat in US Congress
The state is planning a special session to draw new congressional maps, likely changing the delegation to the U.S. Congress from six Republicans and two Democrats to 7-1.
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Iowa GOP Sen Joni Ernst will not seek reelection: Report
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst has decided to not seek reelection to a third term
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Mamdani-linked socialist group wants to 'dismantle and move beyond' capitalism: report
“Zohran’s affordability agenda is crystal clear: if Zohran has not publicly endorsed or spoken on a position during the campaign, it is not a part of his mayoral platform,” Zohran Mamdani campaign spokesperson Dora Pekec said
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Former Yankees player Mark Teixeira announces bid for Texas congressional seat
Besides playing for the Yankees, Teixeira has also played for the Los Angeles Angels, Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers.
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Former Texas GOP Rep. Mayra Flores announces new bid for her old seat after redistricting
The Republican said Texas' redrawn map makes the 34th district an easier pick-up for the GOP. The district is currently represented by Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez.
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Iowa Democrats break Republican state Senate supermajority by flipping seat
The Democratic victory slims the Republican majority in the chamber to 33-17, which means the GOP no longer has a two-thirds majority.
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NYT warns election map moving away from Dems, with implications for 2032
Florida and Texas could gain a total of five congressional seats, while Idaho and Utah are expected to each add a seat
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Democrats target GOP state Senate seats in Georgia, Iowa special elections
The Democratic Party seeks to end Republicans' supermajority in the Iowa state Senate after flipping another seat earlier this year