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OB Rag
March 31, 2018
The Democratic Party has a majority of registered voters in each of these Congressional Districts. There are no challengers from the more progressive wing of the party taking on the center to center-left incumbents. My assumption was that I'd find a bunch of minor GOP functionaries and a smattering ofÃâà...
Allegan County News
March 31, 2018
A forum for the candidates running for the Democratic nomination in the Sixth Congressional District will be held Tuesday, April 10, in Wayland. Andy Dominianni, a news anchor at WWMT-TV, will moderate the forum to introduce the community to the candidates in the Aug. 2018 primary. The forum will be atÃâà...
WTOL.com
March 31, 2018
Eighteen candidates are vying for a U.S. House seat in central Ohio that Republicans have held for 35 years and Democrats now see as competitive. Democrat Conor Lamb's razor-thin victory earlier this month in a Pennsylvania congressional district that heavily supported GOP President Donald Trump isÃâà...
LancasterOnline
March 31, 2018
The Congressional district map that Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional bore "many of the hallmarks of a particularly aggressive seat-maximizing gerrymander," while its replacement is fairer and more competitive, according to a new think tank report. But gerrymanders remain in force inÃâà...
MPNnow.com
March 30, 2018
23rd Congressional District: Rick Gallant drops out .... Rick Gallant has suspended his campaign for congress in the 23rd district. The 23rd Congressional District of New York is represented by Republican Tom Reed of Corning. Rick Gallant has suspended his campaign for congress. The DemocraticÃâà...
The State Journal-Register
March 30, 2018
Congressman Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, from our 18th District, proudly holds an A rating from the NRA. That has always been a plus in low-turnout, mid-term elections. No more. Voters in the 18th can change that this year. LaHood's NRA rating means his vote is likely assured for continued availability ofÃâà...
Miami Herald
March 30, 2018
Rosen Gonzalez, one of eight Democrats seeking the party's nomination in August, made the comment during a Tuesday evening forum for the women seeking to represent Florida's 27th congressional district. The event was moderated by Nancy Ancrum, editor of the Miami Herald Editorial Board, whichÃâà...
Lebanon Daily News
March 30, 2018
Currently, congressional districts split Lebanon County, with the northern and western parts of the county part of the 15th Congressional District represented by Republican Charlie Dent, and the southeastern portion of Lebanon County a part of the 6th Congressional district represented by Ryan Costello.
The Times
March 29, 2018
After saying she was dropping out of the race, Sewickley attorney Beth Tarasi failed to officially withdraw from the 17th Congressional District Democratic primary by Tuesday's deadline, so her name could still appear on the May 15 ballot unless the state Commonwealth Court grants permission to removeÃâà...
State-Journal.com
March 29, 2018
Together Frankfort will host a candidate forum for the 6th Congressional District at Kentucky State University on Tuesday, April 10. The candidate forum will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Cooperative Extension Building. In addition to KSU and Together Frankfort, the Kentucky Chapter of the American Association ofÃâà...
Voice of America
March 29, 2018
In a case related to congressional district boundary lines drawn in the eastern seaboard state of Maryland, the justices are hearing complaints Wednesday from Republicans that Democrats set boundaries with the specific goal of defeating an incumbent Republican congressman in his re-election bid inÃâà...
Seattle Times
March 29, 2018
The Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC aligned with U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, announced Wednesday it was opening a field office in Washington's 8th District, as well as in Maine, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Lock Haven Express
March 29, 2018
LOCK HAVEN — When Clinton County became part of the 12th Congressional District following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's February redistricting decision, many residents were thrown into a state of confusion. Who was their representative? What would this mean for the upcoming congressionalÃâà...
ABC 57 News
March 28, 2018
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Tuesday, the Democratic primary candidates went head-to-head for the first time, vying to challenge Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski in the fall. It's the first of two debates hosted by the League of Women's Voters, IUSB's Political Science Club and the AmericanÃâà...
Washington Examiner
March 26, 2018
It also comes as Democrat Conor Lamb clinched victory by 627 votes against Republican Rick Saccone in a special election for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district earlier in March. President Trump won the same district by 20 percentage points in 2016. On Sunday, Costello also cited familyÃâà...
FOX 21 Online
March 26, 2018
DULUTH, Minn. – For the first time, all seven candidates for Minnesota's 8th Congressional seat hit the stage for a public forum. The event was held at the College of St. Scholastica and by the student senate there. The forum consisted of pre-written questions followed by questions from the audience.
KOB
March 26, 2018
On Sunday morning Hector Balderas announced his endorsement for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. He's backing Xochitl Torres Small, a water rights lawyer from Las Cruces who is running for the Democratic nomination. According to Cook Political Report, Small is well connected with liberalÃâà...
13WHAM-TV
March 26, 2018
Two sources tell 13WHAM that New York State Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle is planning to run for the late congresswoman Louise Slaughter's seat. Assemblyman Morelle is set to make an official announcement regarding his run for the 25th Congressional District Monday morning. Deputy Mayor Cedric AlexanderÃâà...
KJZZ
March 25, 2018
In a debate on Friday, Republican Debbie Lesko and Democrat Hiral Tipirneni talked about a wide array of issues: school vouchers, health care, tax cuts. They agreed on little. For one thing, Lesko believes in President Donald Trump's border wall. “The constituents in my district want a secure border,” sheÃâà...
The Mercury
March 25, 2018
KENNETT SQUARE >> Elizabeth Moro, a Democrat who was seeking the party's nod to represent the 6th Congressional District, has dropped out of the primary race. She would have gone up against fellow Democrat Chrissy Houlahan in the May 15 primary election. The winner likely will face incumbentÃâà...
The Philadelphia Tribune
March 25, 2018
Willie Singletary, a former convicted Traffic Court Judge had previously announced that he would also be running in the third congressional district, but failed to turn in his paperwork on before the deadline on Wednesday arriving five minutes after according to the Pennsylvania Department of State.
Bloomington Pantagraph
March 4, 2018
Voters wold be wise to vote for Junius Rodriguez on March 20. Rodriguez wants to go to Washington to open the sale of Midwestern corn and beans to Cuba. Currently grain prices are depressed by a misguided embargo supported by U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood and Donald Trump. Rodriguez will change thatÃâà...
The Daily Orange
March 4, 2018
This is why I was shocked to learn that in New York's 24th congressional district race, the county's Democratic committees endorse candidates to try and force other potential nominees out of the congressional campaign. Local county committees have endorsed Dana Balter, while voters in the 24th districtÃâà...
WTAE Pittsburgh
March 3, 2018
WTAE Channel 4 partnered with The League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh to host a live debate in the race for Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District. The hour-long debate featured Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone. Advertisement. Pittsburgh's Action News 4 anchorÃâà...
Denton Record Chronicle
March 3, 2018
Frisco business owner challenges 15-year incumbent in Republican race for Congressional District 26 ... Intern, medical resident at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, 1977-1981; medical doctor specializing in OB/GYN, 1981-2003; U.S. representative for Congressional District 26, 2003-present.
Northwest Herald
March 3, 2018
GLEN ELLYN – In the wake of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17 people, the seven Democratic candidates vying for a chance to oppose U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Wheaton, talked about what they would do to prevent another tragedy duringÃâà...
Tribune-Review
March 3, 2018
Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, which ripples over the steep hills of this Pittsburgh suburb and stretches south to the West Virginia border, has not had a competitive congressional election since 2006. The fact that it will have one on March 13 makes this the most important 2018 voting beforeÃâà...
Daily Local News
March 3, 2018
Editorial: Congressional district maps and candidates remain in limbo. Posted: 03/03/18, 4:23 PM EST | Updated: 9 secs ago. # Comments. Raise your hand if you're confused by the upcoming Congressional mid-term elections? We're not surprised. First there is the continuing question of the maps themselves. That's rightÃâà...
Carlsbad Current-Argus
March 2, 2018
Carlsbad native Jack Volpato announced Thursday his withdrawal from New Mexico's Second Congressional District race. "After discussing the matter at length with members of my family and my campaign team, I have decided to withdraw from my bid for Congress. The results of the Republican PrimaryÃâà...
Texas Tribune
March 2, 2018
One of her rivals in Texas' 7th Congressional District, Alex Triantaphyllis, spent time this week calling voters while en route to knock on doors in search of, yes, more voters. Jason Westin, an oncologist also vying for the nomination to take on Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. John Culberson, campaigned toÃâà...
New Hampshire Public Radio
March 1, 2018
But NHPR has learned Sullivan had considered running in multiple congressional districts before her move to New Hampshire. Sullivan is one of eight ... Just last spring, Sullivan's name appeared in Chicago news stories as a potential candidate in the Illinois 6th Congressional District race. This is actuallyÃâà...
Valley Courier
March 1, 2018
DURANGO — Independent Progressive Democrat Root Routledge filed with the Federal Election Commission on February 22 as a candidate for the U.S. Congress in Colorado's District 3. He publicly announced his candidacy that evening in Durango at the monthly Green Drinks event at Carver's BrewingÃâà...
WSAW
March 1, 2018
(WSAW) -- Representative Sean Duffy is now facing another challenger for re-election in the 7th Congressional District. Brain Ewert announced his campaign in Marshfield Wednesday. Ewert served for 25 years as a doctor in the area and was previously the president of Marshfield Clinic. He says if he wins,Ãâà...
The Union Leader
March 1, 2018
Kevin Landrigan's Granite Status: 1st Congressional District Dems try out gun control messages ... the deadly mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla., now three weeks in the rearview mirror, Democratic candidates in the 1st Congressional District have begun to promote their gun control agenda.
Greenville Daily Reflector
March 1, 2018
A flurry of last-minute filings produced a Democratic challenger for Pitt County's incumbent state legislator and a primary challenger for its state senator. The daughter of a retired county commissioner also announced on Wednesday she plans to run for his former seat as an unaffiliated candidate.
UT The Daily Texan
March 1, 2018
Election day for the Texas primaries is in less than a week, and the race for a representative spot in Texas' 21st Congressional District is heating up. The 21st District covers a substantial part of South Austin and most of West Campus, and with 18 Republicans seeking the seat of retiring incumbent U.S. Rep.
Phoenix New Times
March 1, 2018
This story has been updated from its original version to reflect the latest numbers available from the Maricopa County Recorder's Office. Voters in Congressional District 8 will have the opportunity to choose one of two female candidates — Republican Debbie Lesko or Democrat Hiral Tipirneni — to replaceÃâà...
WGN-TV
March 1, 2018
CHICAGO — You are going to hear a lot about Illinois' 6th Congressional District this fall. National Democrats think it's the kind of district they can flip. Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam has held the northern Illinois seat since 2007. He's a party leader and reliable conservative vote — but theÃâà...
Texas Tribune
February 28, 2018
At a Tuesday forum in downtown San Antonio, the few differences that emerged between Democratic candidates vying to represent Congressional District 23 came when they tried to cast themselves as the best person to take on Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Will Hurd. by Alexa Ura Feb. 27, 2018 23 hours ago.
PGH City Paper
February 28, 2018
19, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its new drawings of U.S. Congressional District maps for the state of Pennsylvania. The previous ... the current districts. Here are the breakdowns of the changes to the region's congressional districts and, if implemented, how they will affect voters and candidates.
Washington Examiner
February 28, 2018
There's an area just outside the Beltway where you can cross through four congressional districts during a 20-minute walk. At that point, a wart on the back of the 8th District sticks into the tail of the Baltimore-based 7th District, alongside a narrow isthmus connecting the two totally separate parts of the 4thÃâà...
Chicago Tonight | WTTW
December 31, 1999
Not one of the incumbents in Illinois' 18 congressional districts lost their party's nomination in the March primary. ... Mike Quigley, a Democrat running for his sixth term in the 5th Congressional District, was called the winner of the district's Democratic primary with 63 percent of the vote and 98 percent ofÃâà...
Carlisle Sentinel
December 31, 1999
Candidates blitz Pennsylvania's newly competitive congressional districts. MARC LEVY ... The 13th Congressional District covers western Cumberland County as well as Adams, Bedford, Cambria, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Somerset and Westmoreland counties, but is likely to stay red for Republicans.
