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El-Sayed Dares GOP Rival to No-Pads Football Showdown as Senate Feud Turns Personal
The Michigan Democratic Senate candidate challenged Republican nominee Mike Rogers, 22 years his senior, to a tackle football game after accusing him of avoiding debates.
Forget Left Vs. Center: Democratic Voters Signal They Prioritize Change Over Ideological Purity
Analysis of voter sentiment suggests many Democrats are evaluating candidates based on perceived effectiveness rather than strict ideological alignment.
Democrat Christina Bohannan Missed 45% of Iowa House Floor Votes During 2022 Campaign Season
The missed votes included legislation on sexual abuse victim protections, volunteer firefighter support, and agricultural programs while she served one term in the state legislature.
Ilhan Omar Wins Minnesota Primary, on Track for Fifth Term in Congress
The Democratic incumbent fended off four challengers in one of Minnesota's most reliably blue districts where she first made history as one of the first Muslim women elected to the House.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth Defeats MyPillow CEO, Wins GOP Governor Nomination
Demuth overcomes party-endorsed rival Kendall Qualls and Trump-backed Mike Lindell in Republican primary to face likely Democratic nominee Amy Klobuchar.
Schumer Deals Another Blow as Progressive Insurgency Scores Win in Key Senate Battle
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary, the second high-profile loss for Schumer-backed candidates this cycle.
What El-Sayed's Michigan Bid Means For Muslim Voters
The Palestinian-American physician drew significant support from Arab and Muslim communities in his gubernatorial run, raising questions about their political influence.
November Matchup Set as Republicans Redraw Alabama US House District to Keep Majority
The redrawn district could determine control of a competitive seat as both parties vie for the majority in November.
Jerry Carl on Track to Return to Congress After Alabama House Primary Win for Moore Seat
The former Republican congressman defeated three primary opponents to secure the GOP nomination for Alabama's 1st Congressional District, which Barry Moore is leaving after two terms.
Rhett Marques Wins GOP Nomination to Face Rep. Shomari Figures in Alabama's Redrawn 2nd District
The matchup comes after the Supreme Court allowed Alabama Republicans to reinstate a redistricting map that eliminates the majority-black district previously represented by Figures.