California’s 22nd District Special. Former state Assemblywoman Connie Conway finished first with 35 percent in the April 5 special election primary. She’ll face Democrat Lourin Hubbard (who received 19 percent) in the June 7 runoff in the race for the remainder of GOP Rep. Devin Nunes’ term.…
With some bipartisan consensus, it appears Maryland finally has a final, final congressional map.
Back in December, Democrats in the Maryland state legislature used their supermajority to pass a new congressional map over the objection of the state’s Republican governor, Larry Hogan.
While that…
In Minnesota, reapportionment cut a little too close for comfort. Had New York State counted just 89 more people in the 2020 Census, it would have retained its 27th seat — and Minnesota would have lost its eighth seat.
But that didn’t happen, and the Land of 10,000 Lakes will remain the Land of 8…
By Nathan L. Gonzales & Jacob Rubashkin
The clock is ticking for Democrats. With seven months to go before Election Day, there’s little sign of relief for a country facing myriad challenges, and scant evidence that President Joe Biden’s popularity will rebound significantly. Voters are primed to…
Alabama. Open; Richard Shelby (R) not seeking re-election. May 24 primary, June 21 runoff (if necessary). Rep. Mo Brooks was hoping to ride Trump’s endorsement to the GOP nomination. But Trump recently rescinded his support, blaming it on Brooks’ “woke” ideology. The congressman tried to prevent…
Hawaii. Brian Schatz (D) appointed 2012, elected 2014 (70%), 2016 (74%). June 7 filing deadline. Aug. 13 primary. GOP state Rep. Bob McDermott is running and will try to be the first Republican to win a Hawaii senate seat since 1970. Barring something drastic, he won’t be. Solid Democratic.
Idaho.…
North Dakota. John Hoeven (R) elected 2010 (76%), 2016 (78%). April 11 filing deadline. June 14 primary. All is calm in the Peace Garden State for Hoeven, who had $3 million on hand at the end of the year, Trump’s endorsement and no remotely credible Democratic opponents. Solid Republican.
Ohio.…
Last year, Rhode Island appeared poised to lose its second congressional district due to reapportionment, and Democrats were girding for a primary melee between Reps. David Cicilline and Jim Langevin for the remaining at-large seat.
But thanks to stronger-than-expected census numbers the Ocean…
