‘Localizing’ Biden Platform Seen as Key to Democratic Victories in 2024
2024 Elections
‘Localizing’ Biden Platform Seen as Key to Democratic Victories in 2024
2023-11-30 22:30:49
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Democrats hoping to draw lessons from this year’s off-years to apply in 2024 would do well to try to localize the president’s national platform while also continuing to embrace the abortion issue, which still appears to be working... Read More

Rep. Eshoo to Retire After 2024 Election
Political News
Rep. Eshoo to Retire After 2024 Election
2023-11-21 20:24:12
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., who has represented a significant portion of Silicon Valley for more than three decades, announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection in 2024. Eshoo’s announcement comes just a day after Rep. Tony Cárdenas,... Read More

Defying Democrats, New Hampshire Secretary of State Sets Jan. 23 Primary
2024 Elections
Defying Democrats, New Hampshire Secretary of State Sets Jan. 23 Primary
2023-11-15 21:14:52
by Dan McCue

CONCORD, N.H. — Bucking the wishes of the Democratic National Committee, New Hampshire’s secretary of state on Wednesday said the state’s presidential primaries will be held on Jan. 23, 2024, extending its century-old streak of holding the first-in-the-nation primary. Speaking... Read More

What If Someone Cries ‘Rigged Election’ During the Primaries?
2024 Elections
What If Someone Cries ‘Rigged Election’ During the Primaries?
2023-10-05 13:41:12
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — It’s admittedly a hypothetical question, but given the divisive rhetoric that has swirled around elections and politics in general since November 2020, it seemed worthwhile to put it to elections officials across the country anyway: Just what would... Read More

Ohio Supreme Court Dismisses Redistricting Cases
In The States
Ohio Supreme Court Dismisses Redistricting Cases
2023-09-07 20:50:27
by Dan McCue

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a pair of legal challenges to the state's congressional map, meaning the map — already declared unconstitutional — will be used for the 2024 election. The two lawsuits in question... Read More

Sen. Tim Scott Officially Enters 2024 Presidential Contest
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Sen. Tim Scott Officially Enters 2024 Presidential Contest
2023-05-19 18:15:05
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., filed paperwork on Friday officially making him a candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Scott, the U.S. Senate’s only Black Republican, is scheduled to formally announce his entry into the race on Monday... Read More

West Virginia Governor Enters Race to Sink Manchin
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West Virginia Governor Enters Race to Sink Manchin
2023-04-28 18:29:04
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice officially declared his candidacy for the Senate on Thursday, setting up a potential challenge to incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin in 2024. For months, the popular two-term Republican governor, who is often accompanied... Read More

What’s Happening Friday in DC?
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What’s Happening Friday in DC?
2023-04-28 14:31:29
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON — It’s a relatively quiet, rainy Friday in Washington, with a forecast of periodic heavy rain and high wind gusts sure to inspire those who can to stay home. Others, however, aren’t so lucky. Among them, the president, who... Read More

Rep. Santos Says He’s Running in 2024
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Rep. Santos Says He’s Running in 2024
2023-04-17 21:48:41
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., the freshman member of the 118th Congress who came to office dogged by questions about claims he made regarding his past life and career, announced his bid for reelection Monday. “As a first-generation American,... Read More

Montana GOP Looks to Change Rules in US Senate Contest
In The States
Montana GOP Looks to Change Rules in US Senate Contest
2023-04-17 13:53:02
by Dan McCue

HELENA, Mont. — A bill moving through the Republican-led Legislature in Montana would rewrite the rules for a single electoral contest in 2024 — the party’s uphill battle to take down three-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester. “This bill is... Read More

Deadline Looming for Sites Interested in Hosting 2024 Presidential Debates
Debates
Deadline Looming for Sites Interested in Hosting 2024 Presidential Debates
2023-04-11 15:13:45
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The deadline is fast approaching for interested venues to submit proposals to host a 2024 general election debate. The deadline for applications is April 28. Those who haven’t submitted an application but wish to can still request a... Read More

Slotkin to Run for Stabenow Senate Seat
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Slotkin to Run for Stabenow Senate Seat
2023-02-27 17:55:26
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., announced on Monday she’s running for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan being vacated by incumbent Democrat Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Stabenow announced in early January that she “decided to pass the torch” to a... Read More

NewDEAL Forum Releases ‘Playbook’ for Running Elections
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NewDEAL Forum Releases ‘Playbook’ for Running Elections
2023-02-17 18:28:43
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — If states are serious about the integrity of their elections, they should dramatically increase protections for election workers and do everything they can to ensure the transparency of the process. That’s the overriding advice of the NewDEAL Forum,... Read More

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