Jul 26 WATCH: Mike Pence calls on conservatives ‘not to look backwards’ By Associated Press Former Vice President Mike Pence, a potential 2024 rival to Donald Trump gave a speech Tuesday in Washington describing an "agenda for the future" and called on the party "not to look backwards."… Continue reading
Jul 23 Suspect in attack on GOP candidate for NY governor arrested on federal assault charge By Associated Press A man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin during a recent campaign rally told investigators he’d been drinking that day and didn’t know who the congressman was, authorities said as the man was arrested on a… Continue reading
Jul 22 Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, attacked on stage at New York campaign event By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press A man has been charged with attempted assault after brandishing a sharp object and attacking U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin as the Republican candidate for New York governor delivered a speech in western New York. Continue reading
Jul 19 Trump-backed Cox wins Maryland governor primary over moderate rival By Brian Witte, Associated Press Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen won the Democratic nomination for his seat on Tuesday, defeating a little-known challenger just months after suffering a minor stroke. Continue reading
Jul 11 Abortion rights to be on Michigan ballot this fall By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Abortion rights are poised to come before Michigan voters in November after an abortion rights campaign turned in a record-breaking number of signatures Monday for a ballot initiative to the secretary of state’s office. Continue reading
Jun 28 Illinois Republicans pick state Sen. Darren Bailey to face Gov. J.B. Pritzker By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Bailey defeated five other Republicans on Tuesday to win the nomination. Pritzker, who easily defeated a largely unknown candidate, is seeking his second term. Continue reading
Jun 27 2022 Illinois Primary Election Results By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Voters in Illinois go to the polls to vote in the 2022 primary election. Continue reading
Jun 27 More than 1 million voters switch to GOP, raising alarm for Democrats By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The phenomenon is playing out in virtually every region of the country — red states, blue states, in cities and in small towns — in the months since President Joe Biden replaced former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jun 21 Muriel Bowser wins Democratic primary for mayor in Washington, D.C. By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has won the Democratic primary, overcoming a progressive rival and virtually guaranteeing that she will win a third consecutive term. Continue reading
Jun 21 Sen. Jen Kiggans snags GOP nomination to face Virginia’s Rep. Elaine Luria By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Kiggans' win means she will go on to face incumbent Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria in what's expected to be a competitive general election contest that could help determine which party controls the U.S. House. Continue reading