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NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

NYC Democrats locked in contentious congressional primary fights as high-stakes midterms loom

New York City faces competitive Democratic congressional primaries with notable challengers and retirements influencing the political landscape.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 week ago

Scoop: How the left plans to start winning Democratic primaries again

Progressive candidates won only one of four Chicago-area congressional races despite Congressional Progressive Caucus endorsements, with establishment and AIPAC-backed candidates prevailing in most contests.
US Elections
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

Montana's wild week in politics could have national consequences - High Country News

Two Montana Republican incumbents unexpectedly withdrew from reelection races days before the filing deadline, opening half the state's congressional seats and potentially shifting the political landscape in Democrats' favor.
NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres for re-election Bronx Times

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Rep. Ritchie Torres for re-election in New York's 15th Congressional District, praising his record of delivering results for the Bronx.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Inside AIPAC's peculiar strategy to sink progressives: Attack them from the left

AIPAC uses a network of vaguely named PACs to fund political ads targeting specific congressional districts, focusing on personal attacks rather than policy positions on Israel.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

85-Year-Old Democratic Elder Announces He's Running for 18th Term After Hakeem Jeffries Asked Him to Stay

Rep. Jim Clyburn announces his candidacy for an 18th congressional term after Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries requested his participation in the Democratic leadership team.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Jim Clyburn defies generational revolt, seeks another term in Congress at 85 years old

Rep. James Clyburn, 88, is running for reelection despite being among the oldest members of Congress, while many House Democrats in their 70s and 80s are retiring.
US Elections
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Tony Gonzales drops re-election bid after pressure from GOP leadership to quit race

Congressman Gonzales announced he will not seek re-election after the House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into him following his primary election.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising

We need someone who has new ideas, new energy and a new perspective to be an advocate for our community. I'm not running against a person, I'm running against the problem, and the problem is the status quo.
Left-wing politics
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NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
3 weeks ago

SCOTUS sides with Malliotakis on redistricting case, in blow to NY Dems

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked New York from redrawing the 11th Congressional District, allowing Rep. Nicole Malliotakis to run for reelection in her current district for the 2026 midterms.
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fromPBS News
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in NYC for 2026 elections

fromAP News
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections

fromPBS News
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in NYC for 2026 elections

fromAP News
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections

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US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Six takeaways from Trump's 2026 State of the Union address to Congress - the longest one in history

Trump centered his speech on economic issues like housing and healthcare while claiming inflation and mortgage rates are falling, though government data contradicts these assertions and voters disapprove of his economic handling.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago

How your congressional district could change under California's redistricting

California voters will decide a temporary congressional redistricting measure this November aimed at countering Texas gerrymandering and potentially flipping several seats.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

A playbook is forming for younger candidates. The results have so far been mixed

Deja Foxx aimed to be Arizona's first Gen Z Congresswoman but lost the primary to Adelita Grijalva.
NYC politics
fromShore News Network
10 months ago

Trump endorses Rep. Mike Lawler in bid for re-election to New York's 17th District

Trump endorses Rep. Mike Lawler, praising him as a key advocate for local and national issues ahead of the November election.
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party

Elijah Manley, frustrated with Democratic reticence against Trump, runs for Congress to inject bolder leadership into the party, acting on behalf of a younger generation.
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