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Washington State Democrats Reconsider Endorsement of Congressional Candidate Over LGBTQ+ Comments
Melissa Chaudhry, challenging Rep. Adam Smith in Washington's 9th District, reportedly said she omitted LGBTQ+ rights from her website because Muslim voters "do not feel that way."
Olive Garden Becomes Unlikely Face of Voter ID Fight After Restaurant's Policy Goes Viral
Conservative commentators are drawing comparisons between the restaurant's photo ID requirement for its Never-Ending Pasta Pass and voting laws in several states.
Republicans Launch Ad Campaign Targeting Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate Race
The NRSC's $1.5 million general election push targets the Democratic congressman as former Sen. John Sununu builds a commanding primary lead.
Crowded Field to Replace Platner in Maine Struggles to Stand Out in First Senate Debate: 4 Takeaways
Maine Democrats face a compressed timeline to coalesce behind a single candidate after the progressive nominee's sudden exit amid misconduct allegations.
DHS Alleges More Than 256,000 Noncitizens May Be Registered to Vote in Four States
Department of Homeland Security says its preliminary review found potential matches between voter rolls and immigration records in California, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania.
White House Addresses Growing Parasite Outbreak After More Than 400 Americans Sickened
Federal health officials have yet to identify the contaminated food source as cases spread across Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.
White House Revives Public Charge Rule to Deny Green Cards to Benefit Recipients
The policy would allow immigration officers to deny permanent residency to applicants who use Medicaid, housing assistance or food stamps.
Eight Democrats Debate for Maine Senate Nomination Ahead of Delegate Vote
The eight candidates, split into two sessions by News Center Maine, made their final pitches to 601 delegates deciding who will face Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Mendoza Campaign Instagram Followed OnlyFans Models, Witch Accounts in Arizona Toss-Up Race
The Marine veteran and Democratic nominee challenging Rep. Ciscomani in AZ-6 says her campaign unfollowed the accounts after being contacted for comment.
New Analysis Moves Six House Races Towards Democrats Ahead of Midterms
The Cook Political Report's revised ratings shift competitive districts into lean-Democratic territory, potentially reshaping the House battlefield.