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Politics Aug 27

Democratic win in Iowa special election breaks GOP supermajority

By Associated Press

Politics Apr 01

Randy Fine, Republican nominee for 2025 Florida's 6th congressional district, speaks on election night at a podium. Behind him are supporters and Blue campaign signs with the name "FINE" in big white lettering
Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024

The win bolsters Republicans’ margin of 220-213 in the House of Representatives.

By Stephany Matat, Kate Payne, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Politics Jan 24

AmericaFest 2024 conference sponsored by conservative group Turning Point in Phoenix
What to expect in Florida’s special congressional primaries

Control of the U.S. House isn’t on the line in Tuesday’s special congressional primaries in Florida, but Republicans are still eager to find replacements for former GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz to add some breathing room to their…

By Robert Yoon, Associated Press

Politics Feb 13

Early Voting New York's 3rd Congressional District Special Election in 2024
Will the race to succeed George Santos in Congress be a bellweather?

Forecasting for November could be complicated given that turnout, which was already expected to be low given the abbreviated race, could be further hampered by a snow storm.

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Politics Feb 12

Early voting on Long Island ahead of Election Day
House Republicans have struggled with empty seats. Will special elections for Santos and McCarthy’s seats help?

House Republicans have been navigating a new year while missing a few key members, adding stress to an already narrow majority in the chamber.

By Mekhi Hill

Aug 09

This analysis shows which voters rejected Ohio’s Issue 1 measure

By Robert Yoon, Associated Press

The size of the vote lead for the No side indicates that a sizable number of Republicans voted against the measure.

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Feb 08

Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, ending years of GOP rule

By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press

Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in special elections Tuesday, wresting partial power from Republicans for the first time in a dozen years in the competitive swing state.

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Aug 04

Trump-backed Carey, centrist Brown win Ohio U.S. House races

By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

Mike Carey, a coal lobbyist backed by former President Donald Trump, beat a bevy of Republicans in central Ohio, while Cuyahoga County Council member Shontel Brown pulled out a victory for the Democratic establishment in Cleveland, in a pair of…

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May 13

Republican claims victory in special California House vote

By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

A former Navy combat pilot claimed victory Wednesday in the fight for an open U.S. House seat north of Los Angeles, a win that would mark the first time in over two decades that a Republican captured a Democratic-held congressional…

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Oct 28

Dates set for special election to fill Rep. Cummings’ seat

By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan set the special primary election for Feb. 4 and the special general election for April 28.

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