Author: Janie Valentine

  • All nine candidates in Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District Democratic primary complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

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    Nine candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District on September 1, 2020. Incumbent Joe Kennedy (D) is running for election to the U.S. Senate, leaving the 4th District seat open. All nine candidates have completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. Ballotpedia asks all federal, state, and local candidates to complete a…

  • Nehls defeats Wall in TX-22 Republican primary runoff

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    Troy Nehls defeated Kathaleen Wall in the Republican primary runoff for Texas’ 22nd Congressional District. Nehls received 70% of the vote to Wall’s 30%. The Houston Chronicle, SEAL PAC, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Nehls. U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), the National Association for Gun Rights, and…

  • Valenzuela defeats Olson in TX-24 Democratic primary runoff

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    Candace Valenzuela defeated Kim Olson in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ 24th Congressional District. Valenzuela received 60% of the vote to Olson’s 40%. Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro (D), U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), several members of the U.S. House, and multiple congressional caucus PACs…

  • Sessions defeats Swann in TX-17 Republican primary runoff

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    Pete Sessions defeated Renee Swann in the Republican primary runoff for Texas’ 17th Congressional District. Sessions received 54% of the vote to Swann’s 47%. Sessions was a member of Congress from 1997 to 2019, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District (2003-2019) and Texas’ 5th Congressional District (1997-2003). He campaigned on his record and said he voted…

  • Jackson defeats Winegarner in TX-13 Republican primary runoff

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    Ronny Jackson defeated Josh Winegarner in the Republican primary runoff for Texas’ 13th Congressional District. As of 9:45 p.m. Central Time, Jackson had received 55.6% of the vote to Winegarner’s 44.4%, with 90% of precincts reporting. President Donald Trump (R), U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry…

  • Jackson, Winegarner compete in TX-13 Republican primary runoff

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    Ronny Jackson and Josh Winegarner will compete in the Republican primary runoff for Texas’ 13th Congressional District on Tuesday, July 14. In the March 3 Republican primary, Winegarner received 38.8% of the vote to Jackson’s 19.9%. President Donald Trump (R), U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry…

  • Biden and Trump win Georgia and West Virginia primaries

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    June 10, 2020: Biden and Trump won primaries in Georgia and West Virginia. A virtual fundraiser for Biden hosted with Kamala Harris raised $3.5 million. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic.         Notable Quote of the Day “… Biden has dramatically escalated his Facebook spending, purchasing…

  • Trump campaign to resume holding rallies

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    June 9, 2020: Trump’s campaign plans to resume holding rallies in coming weeks. Biden said he does not support defunding the police. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic.         Notable Quote of the Day “The purveyors of fake news at CNN are convinced, just as they…

  • Biden crosses delegate threshold for Democratic nomination

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    June 8, 2020: Biden crossed the delegate threshold necessary to win the Democratic presidential nomination. America First Action began an ad campaign criticizing Biden on economics. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Notable Quote of the Day “Joe Biden is suddenly a clear favorite in the…

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: June 1-5, 2020

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    Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election.      Notable Quotes of the Week “Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try. Instead he tries to divide us. We are witnessing the consequences…