While Maine’s gubernatorial primaries won’t produce many surprises with only one candidate running on each party’s ticket, the trickle up influences of the race on issues like government-imposed COVID-19 mandates makes it a heavily watched one with some state progressives saying they are voting for the first time as Republicans. An 11th hour contender running…
Maine Governor Midterm Election Grows More Unpredictable as Independent Enters Race
Two Maine Republicans Face Off in Primary to Challenge House Democrat
Maine, the Welcome Home state known most historically as Vacationland, seems like an unassuming political influence in the national arena with its highest building being a Catholic church and its biggest industry being tourism. However, Tuesday’s primaries in the contested race for the 2nd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives may have…
2 Maine Republicans Face Off in Primary to Challenge House Democrat
Maine, the Welcome Home State known most historically as Vacationland, seems like an unassuming political influence in the national arena, with its highest building being a Catholic church and its biggest industry being tourism. However, the June 14 primaries in the contested race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House may have…
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Says Vaccination Status Will Block Him From Attending Debate
New York gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani confirmed he was banned from attending an in-person debate on Monday against his Republican opponents because he won’t provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Giuliani, the son of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, announced he was running for New York governor last year. He worked in the Trump administration…
Three GOP Primary Favorites Emerge in Crowded Nevada U.S. House Race
LAS VEGAS, Nevada—Three candidates have cleared from the rest of the pack in a heated Republican primary for a key U.S. House seat in Nevada: a Spanish-speaking daughter of Columbian immigrants who worked in Las Vegas’ hospitality industry for two decades, a certified financial planner and 30-year US Army veteran who espouses “wise water usage…
Three GOP Primary Favorites Emerge in Crowded Nevada US House Race
LAS VEGAS, Nevada—Three candidates have cleared from the rest of the pack in a heated Republican primary for a key U.S. House seat in Nevada: a Spanish-speaking daughter of Columbian immigrants who worked in Las Vegas’ hospitality industry for two decades, a certified financial planner and 30-year US Army veteran who espouses “wise water usage…
Republicans Look to Break the South Texas Blue Barrier
Republican Mayra Flores remains on the offensive in the traditionally blue Texas Congressional District 34, making last-minute campaign stops in hopes of overwhelming her main Democratic rival in the special election on June 14. Republicans on the national level have been pouring money and effort into the race because they believe South Texas Latinos share…
Group of Senators, Including 10 Republicans, Announce Breakthrough on Gun Control Deal
A bipartisan group of senators announced an agreement on gun control Sunday, including providing more resources for mental health needs, school safety, and more. The announcement includes the support of 10 Republican senators, which is needed for the upper congressional chamber to overcome the legislative filibuster in the 50-50 senate. It was praised, notably, by…
Senate Group, Including 10 Republicans, Announce Breakthrough on Gun Control Deal
A bipartisan group of senators on June 12 announced a legislative package of gun control measures that include more resources for mental health needs, school safety, and more. The proposal has the support of 10 Republican senators, which is needed in the 50–50 Senate to overcome any legislative filibuster. It was praised, notably, by Senate…
Sarah Palin, Nick Begich Advance in Alaska US House Special Primary Election
ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Unofficial polling results in Alaska’s June 11 special primary placed former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Nick Begich, both Republicans, among the top four vote-getters in Alaska’s June 11 special primary. As of 1 a.m. EST, Palin had garnered 33 percent of the vote, nearly double that of Begich, with 17 percent. Nonpartisan candidate…
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