Democrats Push Bill to expedite Congressional replacement procedures in case Mikie Sherrill wins in November
TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation introduced in Trenton would speed up the process for filling vacancies in New Jersey’s delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives, addressing long-standing concerns over delays caused…
Voting rights groups sue over new Florida congressional maps
By Jonathan Allen (Reuters) – Several voting rights groups filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging Florida’s new congressional map, saying it unfairly diluted the voting power of Black residents to benefit Republicans.…
New York appeals court says Democrats gerrymandered congressional districts
(Reuters) – New York Democrats violated the state’s constitution when they drew maps of Congressional districts that favored their party over Republicans, a state appeals court ruled on Thursday, in a decision…
Florida Republicans pass congressional map after sit-in protest by Black lawmakers
By Joseph Ax (Reuters) – Republicans in Florida’s House on Thursday approved a new congressional map backed by Governor Ron DeSantis that gives the party a major advantage in November’s elections while…
DeSantis Scores Major Victory Over Florida Lawmakers In Battle Over Congressional Map
DeSantis Scores Major Victory Over Florida Lawmakers In Battle Over Congressional Map Sebastian Hughes on April 12, 2022 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis scored a major political victory in his standoff with Republicans…
Former Congressional Staffer Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
WASHINGTON – A former Congressional staffer pleaded guilty today to theft of public funds in connection with his scheme to fraudulently inflate his salary and bonus…
Early voting in Ohio begins despite ongoing fight over U.S. congressional map
By Joseph Ax (Reuters) – Early voting began in Ohio on Tuesday for the May 3 primary elections, all but ensuring that voters will pick their candidates for the U.S. Congress using…
Factbox-Nine congressional Republicans targeted by Trump’s revenge endorsements
(Reuters) -Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sought revenge against nine fellow Republicans in Congress who turned against him by endorsing their opponents in Nov. 8 elections, prompting two of them who…
Texas Gov. Abbott Gives GOP A Chance To Turn Key Congressional District Red
Texas Gov. Abbott Gives GOP A Chance To Turn Key Congressional District Red Sebastian Hughes on April 5, 2022 Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas announced Monday that an emergency special election…
Phil Murphy Administration to Challenge Congressional Candidate’s Use of “Let’s Go Brandon – FJB” Slogan
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Robert Shapiro, a candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District representing Ocean and Monmouth Counties, has filed his petition for office but has raised a few…
White House says congressional deal on COVID aid won’t meet all “dire” needs
WASHINGTON – The White House said on Monday said it welcomed progress on an emerging deal in Congress for additional COVID aid but said it would not meet all the “dire” needs…
Judge Throws Out New York Congressional Map That Heavily Bolstered Democrats
Judge Throws Out New York Congressional Map That Heavily Bolstered Democrats Sebastian Hughes on April 1, 2022 A judge in upstate New York has rejected the state’s new congressional map for not…
Louisiana Republicans override governor’s veto, enact new congressional map
By Joseph Ax (Reuters) – Louisiana’s Republican-controlled legislature overrode Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of a new congressional map, ensuring the state will maintain only a single majority-Black district among its…
Jersey GOP Congressional Candidate’s DUI Arrest Prompts Mixed Reactions from Voters
CINNAMINSON, NJ – After the DUI arrest of New Jersey Republican Congressional Candidate Ian Smith, reactions from voters across New Jersey have varied from sympathy and support to contempt and scorn. On…
Florida’s DeSantis vetoes state congressional map, tells lawmakers try again
By Joseph Ax (Reuters) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday vetoed new congressional maps drawn by his fellow Republicans in the state legislature and called a special legislative session in mid-April…
New Jersey GOP Congressional Candidate Slapped with DUI, Reckless Driving Charges
BELLMAWR, NJ – A New Jersey Republican Congressional Candidate who had previously served time in prison for a drunk driving charge that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old in 2007 has…
Maryland judge throws out Democratic-backed congressional map
By Joseph Ax – A Maryland judge on Friday threw out the state’s new Democratic-backed congressional map, ruling the district lines overwhelmingly favored the party in violation of the state constitution, and…
‘Beat Him Until He Cannot Run For Election’: Chinese Secret Police Target Congressional Candidate And Other Americans
‘Beat Him Until He Cannot Run For Election’: Chinese Secret Police Target Congressional Candidate And Other Americans Philip Lenczycki on March 17, 2022 The FBI charged five individuals with crimes related to…
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Settles On Gov Evers’ New Congressional Map
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Settles On Gov Evers’ New Congressional Map Andrew Trunsky on March 4, 2022 Wisconsin’s Supreme Court approved Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ congressional map after weeks of partisan deadlock, according…
Democrat Ramirez advances to primary runoff election in Texas’ 15th congressional district- AP
WASHINGTON, Mar 2 – Democrat Ruben Ramirez, an attorney and Army veteran, advanced to a primary runoff election in Texas’ 15th congressional district, the Associated Press reported early on Wednesday. The 15th…
Cincinnati political consultant sentenced to 2 years in prison for embezzling $1.4M from Congressional campaign
CINCINNATI – A political and media consultant was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 24 months in prison for federal crimes related to the embezzlement of more than $1.4 million from…
Eric Adams Outran Prominent Progressives In Their Own Congressional Districts
NEW YORK, NY – Despite running a blue-collar campaign that focused on fighting crime, restoring public safety and improving — not defunding — the police, Eric Adams outran multiple high-profile progressives in…
Factbox-Six upcoming Texas congressional primaries to watch
By Joseph Ax – Texas will hold the nation’s first primary nominating contests of 2022 on March 1, with early voting beginning on Monday. While the gubernatorial race – headlined by incumbent…
‘Bullsh*t’: Democratic Rep Elaine Luria Doesn’t Like Proposed Congressional Stock Trading Ban
Virginia Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria called the push to ban lawmakers’ from trading stocks “bullshit,” saying that it fed a false narrative that members of Congress are “inherently bad or corrupt,” Punchbowl…
U.S. Republican senators vow to thwart any Iran deal if Biden skips congressional review
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – A group of 33 Republican senators warned U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday that they would work to thwart implementation of any new Iran nuclear agreement if…
Tennessee Adopts New Congressional Map That Nukes Long-Time Democrat’s Seat
Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Sunday signed a new congressional map into law that carves up a Nashville-based Democratic district three ways in order to expand his party’s advantage. The new…
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