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www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Democrats Hold Leads in 4 Crucial Races That Could Decide Senate Control

Democratic Senate candidates lead Republicans in key states, outperforming President Biden. Maintaining Senate control requires sweeping competitive seats and winning the White House. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Senate Democrats don't believe Biden's bad polls, either

Democrats express skepticism about poll accuracy in Senate races, even as some candidates lead polls regardless of Biden's performance. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
California

Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis launches Democratic PAC to mobilize voters on abortion rights

California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis launched Californians for Choice to mobilize pro-choice voters in CA and support Democratic candidates in key congressional contests. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Clackamas County Democrats Black Caucus didn't let Black, Clackamas County lawmaker compete for endorsement

The Black Caucus did not allow a Black Democratic candidate from Clackamas County to compete for its endorsement.
Jamie McLeod-Skinner promoted her endorsement from the Black Caucus despite the lack of opportunity for another Black Democratic candidate. [ more ]
Times Union
2 months ago
NYC politics

In one Assembly race, a test of N.Y.'s public financing system

Four out of seven Democratic candidates for the 109th state Assembly seat qualified for public financing system.
The state's public financing program supports candidates who can raise money from smaller donors and is being tested for the first time in many state races. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Former state Controller Betty Yee announces campaign for California governor

Betty Yee is running for California governor in 2026, aiming to become the state's first female governor.
The 2026 governor's race will feature a diverse pool of Democratic candidates vying for the coveted position in the nation's most populous state. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: Hardscrabble trailblazer Toni Atkins would be an intriguing candidate for California governor

State Senate leader Toni Atkins is considering running for governor of California.
Atkins has a record of leadership and could be a productive governor. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
6 months ago
US Elections

Why a Republican could place first or second in the California Senate primary

Republicans could have an advantage in the California Senate race due to higher motivation and potential higher voter turnout.
Historically, Republicans have claimed top two positions in past elections when Democrats were united behind a single candidate.
Two Democrats advancing to the general election is still likely, but the race is expected to ramp up after the holidays. [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
US politics

New Hampshire's 2024 Primary Will Be Held on Jan. 23

New Hampshire's secretary of state has scheduled the state's presidential primaries for Jan. 23, 2024, continuing its tradition of being the first primary.
Republicans will begin the nominating process with the Iowa caucus on Jan. 15, 2024, followed by New Hampshire's primary eight days later.
The Democratic National Committee has approved a new calendar that includes a primary in South Carolina on Feb. 3, 2024, to increase racial diversity in the early voting states. [ more ]
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