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Here's what to know about the groups shaping the Virginia redistricting referendum

Tens of millions of dollars are being funneled into different sides of a high-profile redistricting referendum in Virginia as voters consider a new...

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First candidate announces run for Wisconsin high court

Clark County Circuit Court Judge Lyndsey Brunette became the first candidate to announce a run for a spot on the Wisconsin Supreme Court — an...

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DeSantis delays Florida's redistricting special session

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is delaying his special session on redistricting, issuing a proclamation on Wednesday that the state legislature would...

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Republicans announce 2026 target map for state legislatures, highlight redistricting

A Republican group tasked with growing its majorities in state legislatures announced Thursday its list of priority states ahead of the November...

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Mejía, Hathaway clash in New Jersey race to fill Sherrill's House seat: What to know

Voters in northern New Jersey will head to the polls Thursday to decide who should fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's (D) former House seat for the remainder...

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Bush donates $5K to Cornyn Senate reelection bid

Former President George W. Bush contributed $5,000 to Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) reelection bid as the incumbent fights for his political life...

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Newsom sets special election date for Swalwell seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued a proclamation on Tuesday setting the date for a special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric...

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Former Pence staffer Olivia Troye launches bid for House seat in Virginia

Olivia Troye, who served as a top aide to former Vice President Pence and is a prominent critic of President Trump, announced on Tuesday that she’s...

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Swalwell's exit shakes up California governor's race

Rep. Eric Swalwell's (D-Calif.) suspension of his California gubernatorial bid is injecting fresh uncertainty into the race to replace Gov. Gavin...

13.04.2026 7

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Tina Shah raises nearly $1M, mostly self funded, in Democratic primary for New Jersey House seat

Democrat and ICU physician Dr. Tina Shah raised close to $1 million in her bid to take on Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) in November, which included...

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CPC PAC endorses Chris Rabb in Pennsylvania House primary

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) PAC announced Monday that it’s backing state Rep. Chris Rabb (D) ahead of the May Democratic primary for...

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Janelle Stelson hauls in over $2.1M in Q1 in House race against Rep Scott Perry

Democrat Janelle Stelson’s campaign announced on Monday that the former broadcast journalist hauled in over $2.1 million in the first quarter of...

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Progressives are poised for a big victory in New Jersey

If Democrat Analilia Mejia wins next week’s election to fill New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s (D) former House seat, it will offer just the latest...

11.04.2026 10

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DNC committee shoots down resolution condemning AIPAC

A Democratic National Committee (DNC) panel voted on Thursday to reject a resolution condemning “the growing influence” of dark money and...

09.04.2026 10

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Influencer Dan Bilzerian files paperwork to challenge Fine in Florida

Social media influencer Dan Bilzerian filed paperwork on Tuesday to challenge Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) in Florida’s 6th Congressional District....

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Democrats expand majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court with Taylor victory

Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor is projected to win a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, expanding the court's liberal majority, according...

07.04.2026 5

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GOP's Clay Fuller to replace Taylor Greene in Congress

Republicans are projected to avoid an upset and elect the President Trump-endorsed Clay Fuller to fill former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.)...

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Trump announces slate of Indiana endorsements ahead of May primary

President Trump on Tuesday announced a slate of endorsements for various Indiana state legislative races ahead of the state’s May primary. Although...

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What to know about Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin, Georgia

Voters in Wisconsin and northwest Georgia will head to the polls on Tuesday to weigh in on contests that could offer insights into the political winds...

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Democrats announce first slate of state legislative targets ahead of November

A Democratic group tasked with growing the party’s majorities in state legislatures across the country announced their first slate of target...

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Wisconsin judicial race spotlights state GOP's struggles

Wisconsin Republicans are bracing for a lopsided state Supreme Court race next week, as liberals are all but expected to expand their majority. It...

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Over half of Florida voters say mid-cycle redistricting is ‘bad idea’: poll

More than half of Florida voters say that a mid-cycle redistricting that GOP state lawmakers are mulling over is a “bad idea,” according to a new...

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Establishment-backed GOP candidate wins Arkansas Secretary of State primary runoff

Arkansas Sen. Kim Hammer (R), who received support from a handful of top Republican officials in the state, is projected to win the GOP primary runoff...

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Schumer faces discontent from Democrats running for the Senate

Dissatisfaction is emerging with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) among Democrats running for Senate seats in this year's elections. The...

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Cooper leads Whatley by 8 points in NC Senate race: Survey

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) is leading former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley by close to 8 points in the race...

26.03.2026 5

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Pappas neck-and-neck with Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race: Poll

Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and former Sen. John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) are neck and neck in the New Hampshire Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne...

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Platner holds commanding lead over Mills in Maine Senate race: Poll

Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner holds a commanding double-digit lead over Gov. Janet Mills (D) in the Democratic primary to take on Sen....

26.03.2026 10

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Florida extends Democratic winning streak: 5 takeaways

Democrats in Florida had a good night on Tuesday, flipping two state Legislature seats in districts President Trump carried two years ago to give the...

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5 things to watch for at this year's CPAC

The Lone Star State, home to one of this year's marquee Senate contests, will play host to a mix of Republican candidate hopefuls, influencers and...

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Florida Democrats score upset in Tampa-based state Senate race

Florida Democrats are projected to score an upset in the race to fill a Tampa-based state Senate seat, adding to the party’s growing number of...

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Democrats flip Florida state House district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

Democrats are projected to deliver a blow to Florida Republicans and flip a state House seat in President Trump's backyard, according to Decision Desk...

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Missouri high court rules in favor of new GOP-favored map

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in favor of Republicans on Tuesday, stating state lawmakers were allowed to redistrict mid-cycle – delivering a...

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Democrats grow wary of AIPAC's role in elections

A growing number of Democrats who were once supportive of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) are condemning the political powerhouse...

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Key things to watch for in Florida special election on Trump’s turf

Democrats in Florida are jockeying for a rare opportunity to flip a state House district that includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as the...

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Former congressional candidate launches group to support ex-officials, veterans run for office

Former FBI analyst John Sullivan, who recently dropped a New York congressional bid, is launching a new group to support former public servants...

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Democratic digital ad firm launches new service aimed at better reaching likely primary voters online

Democratic digital advertising firm DSPolitical is launching a new service on Monday aimed at better reaching likely primary voters online as the...

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Trump convinces GOP primary challenger to drop bid for Colorado House seat

President Trump announced on Friday that he met with a primary challenger of Rep. Jeff Hurd’s (R-Colo.) and was able to get her to drop her bid as...

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Missouri redistricting ruling to be appealed to state Supreme Court

A group of voters challenging the new GOP-favored House map in Missouri filed a notice of appeal regarding a recent ruling that upholds the new...

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Warren endorses Platner in Maine Senate race

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Thursday endorsed oyster farmer Graham Platner over Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) in the Democratic primary to take on...

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Pritzker flexes political muscle with Stratton victory amid 2028 chatter

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) flexed his political muscle in the Illinois Senate primary to propel Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton to victory, as chatter...

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Stratton, backed by Pritzker, wins Democratic nod for Durbin seat

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) is projected to win the Illinois Senate Democratic primary — a major win for both her and Gov. JB Pritzker, a...

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Biss wins Democratic primary in Illinois House race defined by Israel support

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is projected to win the Democratic primary for Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Ill.) seat in a contest that was largely defined...

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Pritzker, Bailey to face off in Illinois governor race rematch

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and former state Sen. Darren Bailey (R) are projected to face each other for a November rematch in the Illinois...

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Mills attacks Platner over past Reddit comments about sexual assault in new ad

Maine Gov. Janet Mills's (D) campaign launched its first attack ad on Tuesday, denouncing her progressive opponent Graham Platner over previous Reddit...

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5 things to watch for in Illinois's primary elections

The Prairie State is holding a series of primary elections Tuesday that will reshape the Illinois congressional delegation, with voters weighing in on...

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Jackson family clarifies late father did not endorse Stratton

The family of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson clarified on Monday that their father did not issue an endorsement for Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton...

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Trump says Newsom's learning disabilities should prevent him from being president

President Trump suggested on Monday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) dyslexia should prevent the governor, who’s widely seen as a 2028...

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Data centers emerge as growing wedge issue in midterm races

The tech industry’s expansion of data centers is emerging as a wedge issue in the midterms, as candidates weigh economic opportunity against the...

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Jackson, Bean eye comeback bids in Illinois

As a growing number of lawmakers head for the exits, two former House members are gambling Tuesday that voters will reward experience over novelty as...

15.03.2026 20

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Progressive voter contact group spends $44M on engagement efforts ahead of 2026 midterms

A progressive voter contact group is spending $44 million on midterm engagement efforts this cycle, with a focus on key battleground states as...

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