In The States

2018-11-03 02:25:33
by TWN Staff
NEW MEXICO'S 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (open)

Why this race matters: All eyes have been on this high profile race as Democrat Xochitl Torres Small battles it ... Read More

Why this race matters: All eyes have been on this high profile race as Democrat Xochitl Torres Small battles it out with Republican Yvette Herrell to represent New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. The margin in this race is razor thin, ... Read More

2018-11-03 02:23:30
by TWN Staff
NEW JERSEY'S 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (open)

Why this race matters: Sherrill, a woman whose star is quickly rising among her fellow Democrats, made waves earlier this ... Read More

Why this race matters: Sherrill, a woman whose star is quickly rising among her fellow Democrats, made waves earlier this year when she brought in a massive fundraising haul of nearly $1.9 million in the second quarter. The Naval Academy graduate, ... Read More

2018-11-03 02:21:02
by TWN Staff
NORTH CAROLINA'S 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (open)

Why this race matters: In May, McCready celebrated an overwhelming victory in the North Carolina 9th District primary, earning more ... Read More

Why this race matters: In May, McCready celebrated an overwhelming victory in the North Carolina 9th District primary, earning more votes than every Republican candidate combined. The enthusiasm in this area of the state is palpable, and McCready's race, which ... Read More

2018-11-03 02:18:58
by TWN Staff
MINNESOTA'S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Why this race matters: This Republican-leaning district is decidedly pro-Trump, but Collin Peterson has effectively represented his constituents’ interests since 1991. ... Read More

Why this race matters: This Republican-leaning district is decidedly pro-Trump, but Collin Peterson has effectively represented his constituents’ interests since 1991. Agriculture is the top issue with voters and as the Ranking member for the House Agriculture Committee... Read More

2018-11-03 02:16:59
by TWN Staff
MICHIGAN'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Why this race matters: In 2016, Mike Bishop won this blue-collar district in southern Michigan by a whopping 17%, with Trump winning ... Read More

Why this race matters: In 2016, Mike Bishop won this blue-collar district in southern Michigan by a whopping 17%, with Trump winning by a 6.7% margin. A solid republican district, New Democrat-endorsed candidate Elissa Slotkin has closed the gap. If this seat flips, ... Read More

2018-11-03 02:15:08
by TWN Staff
KANSAS'S 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (open)

Why this race matters: In deep red Kansas, this race has emerged as a potential bright spot for Democrats. Despite ... Read More

Why this race matters: In deep red Kansas, this race has emerged as a potential bright spot for Democrats. Despite Republicans spending against Davis early and often, Paul Davis has maintained a slight lead over his Republican opponent. While Davis ... Read More

2018-11-03 02:12:49
by TWN Staff
ILLINOIS'S 12TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Why this race matters: A former U.S. Navy officer and State's Attorney, Kelly is known for filing suit against ... Read More

Why this race matters: A former U.S. Navy officer and State's Attorney, Kelly is known for filing suit against major pharmaceutical manufacturers for maximizing profits while deceiving patients about the dangers of certain prescribed opioids. Kelly has make the ... Read More

2018-11-03 02:10:52
by TWN Staff
FLORIDA'S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Why this race matters: Although Hillary Clinton carried this district by more than 7 points, minimal polling is available in this ... Read More

Why this race matters: Although Hillary Clinton carried this district by more than 7 points, minimal polling is available in this Orlando district. The first term Congresswoman has the cash advantage, but early polls show a tight race. Since the the 2016 ... Read More

2018-11-03 01:58:43
by TWN Staff
FLORIDA'S 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Why this race matters: The seat of Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis, Democrat Nancy Soderberg is running against Republican Michael ... Read More

Why this race matters: The seat of Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis, Democrat Nancy Soderberg is running against Republican Michael Waltz in this deep red Florida district encompassing the Jacksonville suburbs to Daytona Beach. Flying under the radar... Read More

2018-11-03 01:56:24
by TWN Staff
CALIFORNIA'S 25TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Why this race matters: In this crucial California seat that Clinton won by nearly 7 points, Steve Knight has remained popular ... Read More

Why this race matters: In this crucial California seat that Clinton won by nearly 7 points, Steve Knight has remained popular since his election in 2015. Katie Hill, a non-profit executive focused on affordable housing, is counting on anti-Trump sentiment to carry ... Read More

2018-11-03 01:55:00
by TWN Staff
CALIFORNIA'S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Why this race matters: Ami Bera won this district in 2016 by a little more than 6,000 votes, in a district that ... Read More

Why this race matters: Ami Bera won this district in 2016 by a little more than 6,000 votes, in a district that has stayed close to the center. Now Republicans have nominated CEO and Trump supporter Andrew Grant to turn this seat ... Read More

2018-11-03 01:53:45
by TWN Staff
ARIZONA'S 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Why this race matters: One of the largest districts in the country, this rural northeastern Arizona district has a large ... Read More

Why this race matters: One of the largest districts in the country, this rural northeastern Arizona district has a large Native American population and agriculture roots. Although the district voted for Trump in the 2016 election, Democrat Tom O’Halleran, the ... Read More

2018-11-03 00:20:28
by TEXAS SENATE
TEXAS SENATE

Why this race matters: Conventional wisdom (and polls) suggest that Cruz is going to win in Texas, where Democratic candidates ... Read More

Why this race matters: Conventional wisdom (and polls) suggest that Cruz is going to win in Texas, where Democratic candidates face almost insurmountable hurdles statewide. However, this year Democrat Beto O'Rourke has mounted a credible challenge to Ted Cruz... Read More

2018-11-03 00:18:50
by TWN Staff
ARIZONA SENATE (open)

Why this race matters: With control over the Senate at stake, this is a must win for Democrats. Kyrsten Sinema, ... Read More

Why this race matters: With control over the Senate at stake, this is a must win for Democrats. Kyrsten Sinema, the Blue Dog Representative from Tucson, is running against Martha McSally, the retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, in what ... Read More

2018-11-02 20:12:48
by TX-07: Lizzie Fletcher (D)
TX-07: Lizzie Fletcher (D)

I am a proud Houstonian. I have lived in this district nearly all my life, and have made my home ... Read More

I am a proud Houstonian. I have lived in this district nearly all my life, and have made my home and built my career here. I was born in Hermann Hospital, the youngest of three sisters. After graduating from St. ... Read More

PA-14: Guy Reschenthaler (R)

Senator Guy Reschenthaler was elected to the State Senate in November 2015, winning a special election to represent the citizens of ... Read More

Senator Guy Reschenthaler was elected to the State Senate in November 2015, winning a special election to represent the citizens of the 37th Senatorial District, which includes portions of Allegheny County and Peters... Read More

2018-11-02 19:15:22
by NC-09: Mark Harris (R)
NC-09: Mark Harris (R)

A husband, father, pastor, and community leader, Dr. Mark Harris has dedicated his adult life to serving people. Mark grew ... Read More

A husband, father, pastor, and community leader, Dr. Mark Harris has dedicated his adult life to serving people. Mark grew up in Winston-Salem, NC, the youngest of five children born to Everette and Virginia Harris. From an... Read More

2018-11-02 18:56:58
by MI-08: Elissa Slotkin (D)
MI-08: Elissa Slotkin (D)

At a time when career politicians are practicing divisive politics, I am running for Congress in Michigan’s 8th district ... Read More

At a time when career politicians are practicing divisive politics, I am running for Congress in Michigan’s 8th district to do something different: to set the vitriol aside and put our country and our community ahead of... Read More

2018-11-02 18:48:22
by KS-02: Steve Watkins (R)
KS-02: Steve Watkins (R)

Steve Watkins’s remarkable life and career have been characterized by integrity, courage, leadership and selfless service.  He has led ... Read More

Steve Watkins’s remarkable life and career have been characterized by integrity, courage, leadership and selfless service.  He has led soldiers in war, fought wasteful government spending, and managed engineering projects in some of the world’s... Read More

2018-11-02 17:38:32
by FL-06: Michael Waltz (R)
FL-06: Michael Waltz (R)

I’m a proud Florida native, a combat decorated Green Beret, a former Fox News Contributor, and a small business ... Read More

I’m a proud Florida native, a combat decorated Green Beret, a former Fox News Contributor, and a small business owner. I have served my country my entire life, attending the Virginia Military Institute and serving for... Read More

2018-10-19 17:58:59
by TWN Staff
On the Trail: Countdown to the Midterms

AZ (Senate): Candidates for Arizona's U.S. Senate seat, U.S. Representatives Kyrsten Sinema (D) and Martha McSally (R), debated ... Read More

AZ (Senate): Candidates for Arizona's U.S. Senate seat, U.S. Representatives Kyrsten Sinema (D) and Martha McSally (R), debated at an event hosted by Arizona PBS and the Arizona Republic in Phoenix. Watch the debate... Read More

2018-10-19 17:52:52
by TWN Staff
The Brat Pack is Back in FL-7!

Get out the slap bracelets, pop rocks and turn on "Pretty in Pink"…the 80's are back! Or at least ... Read More

Get out the slap bracelets, pop rocks and turn on "Pretty in Pink"…the 80's are back! Or at least they seem to be for Florida State Rep. Mike Miller. Miller, who is challenging incumbent Rep. Stephanie Murphy in Florida's... Read More

2018-10-19 17:38:38
by TWN Staff
Political Reformer Anthony Brindisi Focuses on Education, Healthcare in Bid to Unseat Incumbent Claudia Tenney

Unlike many first time Democratic candidates running for federal office this year, Anthony Brindisi is no stranger to working across ... Read More

Unlike many first time Democratic candidates running for federal office this year, Anthony Brindisi is no stranger to working across the aisle to get things done. While many of his peers have yet to hold office at any level... Read More

2018-10-17 00:07:54
by TWN Staff
An Accomplished Mayor, McAdams Hopes to Bring Bipartisan Approach to a Polarized Congress

If you ask Ben McAdams how he has managed to accomplish so much as Salt Lake County Mayor, his answer ... Read More

If you ask Ben McAdams how he has managed to accomplish so much as Salt Lake County Mayor, his answer is pretty simple. Collaboration and bipartisanship. Once a politically toxic approach in many areas of the... Read More

2018-09-08 18:44:49
by NJ-02: Jeff Van Drew (D)
NJ-02: Jeff Van Drew (D)

A dentist, state Senator, and lifelong advocate for South Jersey, Sen. Van Drew has delivered real results for veterans, seniors, ... Read More

A dentist, state Senator, and lifelong advocate for South Jersey, Sen. Van Drew has delivered real results for veterans, seniors, consumers and children. Read More

2018-09-08 18:39:15
by NC-09: Dan McCready (D)
NC-09: Dan McCready (D)

Dan first felt called to serve our country in the years after 9/11, which happened while he was in college. Dan ... Read More

Dan first felt called to serve our country in the years after 9/11, which happened while he was in college. Dan felt he had been given a lot and wanted to give something back, so he joined the Marines. Dan led 65 ... Read More

2018-09-08 18:10:00
by AR-02: Clarke Tucker (D)
AR-02: Clarke Tucker (D)

Clarke is a seventh-generation Arkansan and a State Representative respected on both sides of the aisle. As young cancer survivor, ... Read More

Clarke is a seventh-generation Arkansan and a State Representative respected on both sides of the aisle. As young cancer survivor, Clarke's bipartisan work to protect access to health care is personal. Read More

NM-02: Xochitl Torres Small (D)

Growing up in the desert, Xochitl knows that our jobs and our future depend on protecting our water. Now, as ... Read More

Growing up in the desert, Xochitl knows that our jobs and our future depend on protecting our water. Now, as an attorney at Kemp Smith LLP, Xochitl works with local governments, farmers, developers, and conservationists to best use this shared ... Read More

2018-09-08 17:57:10
by CA-39: Gil Cisneros (D)
CA-39: Gil Cisneros (D)

Gil Cisneros is an independent leader running for Congress to ensure our children are provided with the same ladder of ... Read More

Gil Cisneros is an independent leader running for Congress to ensure our children are provided with the same ladder of opportunity that the Navy provided him. Read More

2018-09-08 17:48:34
by CT-05: Jahana Hayes (D)
CT-05: Jahana Hayes (D)

Hayes is a lifelong CT resident. A former social studies teacher at John F. Kennedy High School, she currently serves ... Read More

Hayes is a lifelong CT resident. A former social studies teacher at John F. Kennedy High School, she currently serves as the Talent and Professional Development Supervisor for Waterbury Public Schools. Read More

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