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Indiana voters to pick party candidates in competitive, multimillion dollar primaries

Apr. 27, 2024 00:07 AM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — In deep red Indiana, where Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature and most top offices are held by GOP politicians, the May 7 primary will determine the outcome of the general election in many races. The most-watched is the...

Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress

Apr. 18, 2024 10:09 AM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Democrat who represented southeast Wisconsin in Congress in the 1990s before going on to become a leader in the Assembly and state revenue secretary announced Thursday that he's running for Congress again. Peter Barca announced his bid against Republican U.S....

Maryland lawmakers reach budget deal after debate influenced by fiscal uncertainty, US Senate race

Apr. 03, 2024 17:21 PM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers announced an agreement on Wednesday to resolve differences over proposed tax and fee increases, settling on a far more modest approach after a $1.3 billion package was considered too high in the current economic climate, especially in an election year...