Tag: Congress

  • Ashford, Eastman, and Harrison competing in May 12 Democratic primary for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District

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    Ann Ashford, Kara Eastman, and Gladys Harrison are running in the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District on May 12, 2020. Eastman and Ashford have launched television ads and lead in fundraising and endorsements, but Harrison has shared in the race’s media coverage. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, every eligible primary voter will receive…

  • U.S. Senate passes $484 billion coronavirus relief package

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    The U.S. Senate passed legislation providing $484 billion in aid for small businesses and hospitals and additional funding for coronavirus testing. The bill passed by a voice vote, so an official vote tally was not recorded. According to The Hill, the legislation includes an additional $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), $75 billion…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 15 (April 22, 2020)

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    This week: VA-07 GOP Convention deadline extended, Utah County GOP chooses newcomer over seven-term incumbent, and which Republican candidates have raised the most money? On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “The pandemic which is now ravaging the world –…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 15 (April 22, 2020)

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    This week: Romanoff secures spot on ballot against Hickenlooper in CO Senate primary, Tiffany Caban endorses challenger against five-term incumbent in N.Y.’s Assembly District 36 primary, and which Democratic candidates have raised the most money? On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight…

  • 2,787 major party candidates filed for 2020 Congress elections

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    As of April 20, 2,787 major party candidates have filed to run for the Senate and House of Representatives in 2020. So far, 409 candidates are filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to run for U.S. Senate in 2020. Of those, 335—174 Democrats and 161 Republicans—are from one of the two major political parties.…

  • Fourth special election to the 116th Congress to be held April 28

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    The fourth special election to the 116th U.S. Congress will take place on Tuesday, April 28, in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District. Kim Klacik (R) and Kweisi Mfume (D) are running in the election. The special election will fill the vacancy left by the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings (D) in Oct. 2019. Due to the…

  • Candidate filing period for congressional races to end in Michigan and Florida

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    The statewide filing deadlines to run for congressional offices in Michigan and Florida are approaching. Michigan’s deadline is on April 21, and Florida’s deadline is on April 26. Prospective candidates in Michigan may file for the following congressional offices: • U.S. Senate: The Class II Senate seat currently held by Gary Peters (D) is up…

  • Ballotpedia tracks U.S. House races without a Democratic or Republican candidate

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    Ballotpedia is tracking U.S. House races without a known Democratic or Republican candidate in the 2020 elections. As of April 15, 25 states have U.S. House races without a major-party candidate. A total of 26 U.S. House races do not have a Democratic candidate, and 31 do not have a Republican candidate. The most seats…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 14 (April 15, 2020)

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    This week: Kobach releases ad featuring Trump in KS Senate primary, League of Conservation Voters endorses Fitzpatrick in PA-01, and Woody Thrasher outraises Jim Justice in West Virginia gubernatorial election. On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “It is clear…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 14 (April 15, 2020)

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    This week: Chamber of Commerce to support Caruso-Cabrera against Ocasio-Cortez, Plame releases ads highlighting CIA background in NM-03, and Tennessee Democratic Party removes incumbent representative from the ballot.  On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “There have been a number…