Why you should be paying close attention to statehouse elections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why you should be paying close attention to statehouse elections

Politico  

Why you should be paying close attention to statehouse elections A woman jogs in front of the State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin, on January 17, 2021. — White House altered Biden transcript: Late Tuesday, as Joe Biden’s comment referring to Donald Trump’s supporters as “garbage” created a firestorm, top communications aides inside the White House broke with protocol, amending the official transcript of his comment — without waiting for sign-off from the stenography office. Nightly Road to 2024 THE POLLING CASE FOR HARRIS — For eight years, pollsters have been striving to accurately capture former President Donald Trump’s level of support among voters. RFK’S BIG HEALTH CARE ROLE — Donald Trump said today that if he wins the presidency, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will “have a big role in health care.” When asked if he is comfortable with Kennedy taking an unspecified health care position despite his views on vaccines, Trump said “he has some views I happen to agree with strongly and I have for a long time.” Kennedy, who ran for president in the Democratic primary and then as an independent before endorsing Trump this summer, has made false claims about the safety of vaccines, as well as founding — and taking leave from — the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense. Trump’s comments today come after the former president told former Fox News host Tucker Carlson during an Arizona rally that Kennedy “can do anything he wants” with regard to health care and vaccines.

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Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high
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Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

Associated Press  

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Republicans make major gains in control of state governments
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Republicans make major gains in control of state governments

Raw Story  

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Republican Party projected to win majority in US Senate
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Republican Party projected to win majority in US Senate

China Daily  

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Tired of presidential politics? Here's where power could shift in state capitols too
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Tired of presidential politics? Here's where power could shift in state capitols too

NPR  

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Move over, presidential race — these state governments also are up for grabs
4 months ago

Move over, presidential race — these state governments also are up for grabs

Raw Story  

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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AP Election Brief | What to expect in Virginia’s election for control of the state legislature
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AP Election Brief | What to expect in Virginia’s election for control of the state legislature

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Although his name won’t appear on the ballot, Republican Gov. All 40 state Senate seats and 100 state House seats will be on the ballot, but the balance of power will likely be determined by a handful of competitive districts in northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., central Virginia near Richmond and southeast Virginia in the Hampton Roads area. …

Democrats see Michigan and Minnesota as guides for what to do with majority power
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Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Fueled by election gains, Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan this year enacted far-reaching policy changes that party leaders in other states are looking to as a potential roadmap for what they could swiftly achieve with similar control. “This is the first time in 40 years that we’ve had this opportunity,” Whitmer said of Michigan Democrats, who …

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Daily Mail  

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1:18 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter US Midterm Elections 2022 Live Democrats show surprising strength; control of Congress unclear Control of Congress hung in the balance early Wednesday as Democrats showed surprising strength, defeating Republicans in a series of competitive races and defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings would drag the party down. In the …

Exodus of incumbents brings change to state legislatures
2 years, 1 month ago

Exodus of incumbents brings change to state legislatures

Associated Press  

More than one-quarter of state lawmakers whose seats are up for election across the U.S. are guaranteed to be gone from office next year — a statistic certain to grow when the votes are counted from the November general election. A combination of retirements, term limits, redistricting changes and primary defeats — especially among Republicans facing conservative challengers — already …

EXPLAINER: Where AP stands on calling House races
4 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Where AP stands on calling House races

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats remained favored to retain control of the House as votes were being counted Tuesday night, but it may be hours or days before the outcome is certain. The Associated Press will not declare either party with a House majority until 218 seats — the number needed for a majority in the 435-seat chamber — are won. Democrats …

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