Elections
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Indiana Senate leader says GOP does not have votes for redistricting
Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun called for the special session last month, which would weigh whether to redraw the congressional lines. But eight Republican state senators have already said they would vote against the effort.
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Former Virginia Dem Rep Elaine Luria launches campaign to retake seat
"I cannot sit back and watch as Republicans in Congress create chaos while failing to address the rising cost of living and the issues that matter to Coastal Virginians," Elaine Luria said
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JFK grandson Jack Schlossberg launches campaign for NYC-based House seat held by retiring Dem Nadler
"The Democratic Party must win back the House of Representatives and elect a new generation of leaders," Jack Schlossberg said
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Mamdani’s socialist and Muslim backers, including Sarsour and Wahhaj, take victory lap
Mamdani's rise to power was guided by a number of New York-based socialist and Muslim groups, and they celebrated his win on Tuesday as their own.
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Republican wins reelection in NYC neighboring county as Mamdani is elected mayor
Blakeman during his first term worked to combat antisemitism along with other violent and hate crimes and bolstered cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
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California Democrat Sen Padilla says he won't run to governor, as field awaits Harris' decision
“I am choosing to not run for governor of California next year,” Sen. Alex Padilla said
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California voters approve Proposition 50 allowing partisan redistricting for US House seats
It is expected to give the state five more U.S. House members. Currently, California has 52 U.S. representatives, and 43 of them are Democrats.
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Texas voters overwhelmingly pass ballot measure barring non-citizen voting
The Associated Press projected the proposition to pass, with 74.9% of voters backing the plan and 25.1% opposing it.
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Pennsylvanians vote to keep state Supreme Court in liberal hands
Spending from both parties totaled in the millions, including huge investments from the Democratic National Committee.
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Maine voters reject voter ID; approve 'red flag' law
Under the proposal, Maine voters would need to show a driver’s license, passport, military ID, or a "free nondriver identification card" to cast their ballots.
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Maryland governor creates commission to weigh redistricting ahead of 2026 midterms
The commission will be led by Maryland Democratic Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and will hold public hearings, solicit feedback and make recommendations to the governor and Maryland General Assembly on redistricting.
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Abigail Spanberger projected to win VA governor's race: AP
The Associated Press called the race at 8:00 p.m. at which time Spanberger led with 54.9% of the vote.
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Schumer declines to reveal whether he voted for Mamdani or Cuomo in NYC mayoral race
Schumer has notably declined to endorse Mamdani in his bid to replace New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Mamdani became the party's nominee this summer and has been leading Cuomo in the polls. Cuomo is running as an independent.