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Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s marquee matchups for U.S. House races in Tuesday’s election feature tight contests in a district being vacated by three-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger and a district known to flip between Democratic and Republican control. In...
In Maryland, competitive US House race focuses on abortion, economy and immigration
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — In Maryland’s most competitive U.S. House race, voters on Tuesday will decide whether the sprawling 6th Congressional District will flip red after being represented by Democrats for over a decade. Democrat April McClain Delaney, whose husband previously...
Gianforte and Zinke seek to continue Republican dominance in Montana elections
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is heavily favored for reelection over a political newcomer, while U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke faces a stiffer challenge from a veteran campaigner as the Republican incumbents seek to continue their party's political dominance in the Big Sky state. ...
The top US House races in Oregon garnering national attention
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country is playing out in Oregon, where the state’s GOP-held 5th Congressional District is among just over two dozen seats nationwide that are considered toss ups. Two other House races in the state’s 4th...
McBride and Whalen's US House race sets the stage for a potentially historic outcome
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware voters are poised to make history as they pick the next occupant of the state's lone seat in the U.S. House. Democrat state Sen. Sarah McBride would become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress should she defeat Republican businessman...
GOP Reps. Barr and Guthrie seek House chairs with their Kentucky reelection bids
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican U.S. Reps. Andy Barr and Brett Guthrie are in the running for two committee chair positions that would boost their clout in Congress. First up, though, are their reelection bids to the House Tuesday in Kentucky. Barr is being challenged by Democrat...
Nancy Mace tries to cement her hold on her US House seat in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is trying to cement her hold on her seat in a state that doesn't mind sending people back to Congress for decades. There have been questions over whether Mace’s attention-seeking personality and brashness and...
Illinois Democrats look to defend congressional seats across the state
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Democrats in congressional races across the state hope to fend off challenges from Republicans fighting to keep their party's control of the U.S. House. The state's most competitive races involve two first-term representatives seeking reelection. Rep. Eric...
4 Democratic US House members face challengers in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — Four incumbent Democrats face challengers in U.S. House districts in Massachusetts. Five other Democrats are unopposed in Tuesday's election. Republicans and independents have had a tough time winning seats in Congress in the heavily Democratic state. No Republican...
The GOP expects to keep Kansas' open House seat. Democratic Rep. Davids looks tough to beat
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republicans expected a former Kansas attorney general's political comeback in Tuesday's election to keep an open U.S. House seat in GOP hands while the party faced a tougher challenge in trying to oust the only Democrat in the state's congressional delegation. ...
