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Democrats hope to unseat GOP congressional members in Ohio
CINCINNATI (AP) — First-time candidates in several congressional districts around Ohio are giving Democrats hope for another first: unseating a Republican under the state’s current map. The GOP-dominated redistricting that took effect with the 2012 elections gave Republicans a 12-4 advantage in the...
Egypt's parliamentary vote likely to tighten leader's grip
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptians began voting Saturday in the first stage of parliamentary elections, a vote that is highly likely to produce a toothless lower chamber packed with supporters of President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. The elections are taking place as the Arab world’s most populous country faces a...
In Nevada House race, Rodimer outraised Lee in October
LAS VEGAS (AP) — New campaign finance reports show Republican challenger Dan Rodimer outraised incumbent Democratic Rep. Susie Lee in early October and had more campaign funds to spend in the tight race as voting kicked off. The final batch of campaign finance reports filed late Thursday shows that in the...
Ohio files complaint on ex-House speaker's campaign spending
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a complaint Friday with the state Elections Commission over the former Ohio House speaker's use of more than $900,000 in campaign contributions to pay attorneys defending him in a federal racketeering case. Yost said in the complaint that Rep. Larry...
Court refuses to delay vote in Minnesota congressional race
A federal appeals panel on Friday rejected a Minnesota Republican candidate's request to delay voting in his congressional race to February due to the death of a third-party candidate, handing a legal victory to the Democratic incumbent. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Tyler...
Kuster, Negron offer contrasting views on virus response
The coronavirus pandemic and how New Hampshire communities have responded dominated a debate Thursday night between Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster and her Republican challenger Steve Negron. Kuster credited the state's low case numbers relative to other states to the way most residents wore masks, social distanced...
Galvin, Young accuse each of other of lying during debate
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The debate between the candidates for Alaska’s sole seat in Congress became contentious Thursday, with challenger Alyse Galvin saying she’s tired of U.S. Rep. Don Young misrepresenting her position on issues. “I’m so tired of the lies that have been said...
Police say BB gun shots fired at opponent of Pence's brother
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A Black woman who says she has received numerous racist and threatening messages as an Indiana congressional candidate against Vice President Mike Pence’s brother was unintentionally shot at last week by two boys with a BB gun, not a firearm, police said Thursday. Democrat...
Pappas, Mowers trade barbs on virus response, police reform
Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican challenger Matt Mowers attacked each other Wednesday night over everything from the coronavirus response to health care in a heated debate that was often a shouting match. The early part of the debate was dominated by the coronavirus response, and Mowers went on...
Pandemic relief faces uncertainty in postelection session
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations on a COVID-19 relief bill are inching forward, but it's clear the window for action before the Nov. 3 election is closing and the issue will be tossed to a postelection lame-duck session of Congress. The only thing that seems certain beyond that is uncertainty, with Capitol...
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