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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 New Hampshire's Republican governor considers Nevada's bid to become the first-in-the-nation presidential primary state a joke. Nevada's top Democratic operative is warning against a big state like Michigan jumping to the front of the line. And South Carolina kingmaker Rep. James E. Clyburn (D) has signaled support for replacing Iowa. But with just days left before Democrats gather on Dec. 1 to decide their presidential nominating order, it remains unclear just how the calendar will sort out. The most important voice in Democratic politics, that of President Biden, has yet to weigh in, and many members of the Rules and Bylaws Committee responsible for deciding the outcome continue to await word from the White House. That has left an increasingly unruly void, with competing states sniping at each other in public and private, as they grapple for position ahead of a decision that could … [Read more...] about Democrats battle over 2024 nomination calendar as Biden weighs options

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 Democrat Cisco Aguilar is projected to win Nevada's secretary of state race, beating a Republican nominee, Jim Marchant, who sought oversight of Nevada's elections while baselessly denying the results from 2020. It was the latest defeat for GOP candidates who campaigned on Trump's false insistence the 2020 election was stolen and would have wielded power over the voting process in 2024. Marchant remained in close competition to oversee voting in a 2024 battleground state, where the current secretary of state - a Republican - has defended the integrity of the voting process amid an onslaught of baseless claims. Aguilar, who chairs the board of trustees for a school in North Las Vegas, campaigned on making voting more accessible and said he would "protect our democracy." Marchant was one of several election-denier candidates around the country nominated for secretary of state this … [Read more...] about Aguilar defeats election denier Marchant in race to oversee Nev. voting

DALLAS — Just when you thought you were free of ubiquitous political campaigns — and their television commercials, text messages, direct mail and constant news coverage — the 2024 presidential election season is underway. Even if you’re suffering from election fatigue, it’ll be hard to ignore what could be one of the most compelling elections in our nation’s history. On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his campaign for the White House . His entry into the race could set off a frenzy of activity, including announcements from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Republican contenders. On the Democratic Party side, President Joe Biden said last week he intends to run for reelection , even as speculation continues that he’ll leave the White House after one term. And what would a presidential election be without Texans? Two Republicans — Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott — could be in the national mix. Whatever Cruz decides could profoundly … [Read more...] about What role Texas and its politicians could play in 2024 presidential election season

WASHINGTON - Though control of the House remained undetermined on Sunday, Democrats were already celebrating retaining their majority in the Senate after Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) was projected to win reelection. Her victory secured the 50th Senate seat for Democrats and quashed Republicans' hopes of taking control of both chambers of Congress, as many had predicted in the weeks leading up to Election Day. "When far-right Republicans said they knew better, I knew we would prove them wrong," Cortez Masto said in a victory speech on Sunday. "This election, Nevadans rejected the far-right politicians working to divide us. We rejected their conspiracies, their attacks on our workers and their efforts to restrict our freedoms." With the Senate runoff in Georgia next month between Sen. Raphael G. Warnock (D) and Republican Herschel Walker, Democrats have a chance to pick up a 51st seat, a surprising feat in a midterm election year that typically does not favor the party in … [Read more...] about Democrats celebrate election results as rejection of GOP extremism

Following his reelection as governor of Texas last week, Greg Abbott is calling for the Secretary of State, the Attorney General's Office and the Texas Rangers to launch an investigation into issues that occurred during Harris County's 2022 general election on Nov. 8. In a press release Monday, Abbott claimed county voters experienced confusion following delays due to missing keys and paper ballot shortages he alleges happened only in Republican precincts, staffing problems and more during last week's election. "The allegations of election improprieties in our state's largest county may result from anything ranging from malfeasance to blatant criminal conduct," Abbott's said in a statement Monday. "Voters in Harris County deserve to know what happened. Integrity in the election process is essential. To achieve that standard, a thorough investigation is warranted." I'm calling for an investigation into the widespread problems with the Harris County elections last Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Gov. Greg Abbott calls for investigation of Harris County elections ‘improprieties’

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Tech entrepreneur Brandon Williams has been elected to Congress in a district in central New York, becoming the 11th Republican to win a House race this fall in a state where Democrats usually dominate. Williams defeated Democrat Francis Conole in the contest to pick a successor to U.S. Rep. John Katko, a Republican who is retiring from office. He had declared victory last week, but the gap between the two candidates was small and The Associated Press was unable to call a winner until late Monday. A Texas native and devout Christian, Williams is almost certain to be a more conservative voice in Washington than Katko, a moderate Republican who prized bipartisanship and was able to win repeatedly in a swing district. Williams opposes abortion rights, though he promised during the campaign not to vote for a national ban if elected. His win caps a remarkable midterm election for New York Republicans, who came up short in campaigns for statewide offices, … [Read more...] about Republican Williams elected to Congress in central New York

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg is investigating "alleged irregularities" related to last week's midterm elections, following the Harris County Republican Party's announcement last week that it planned to sue the county over those same irregularities. News of Ogg's investigation comes after Gov. Greg Abbott also called for an investigation into Harris County's election results on Monday. "Free and fair elections are the bedrock of our democracy," Ogg stated in a Wednesday press release. "When we get credible complaints of election irregularities, we are statutorily required to investigate. That’s why we’ve called for the assistance of the Texas Rangers. The results of their investigation will be turned over to a Harris County grand jury. We do this regardless of the party affiliation of the complainants." Ogg launched the probe following a referral from Texas Secretary of State John B. Scott's office. On Monday, the district attorney sent a letter to Texas Department … [Read more...] about After local GOP complaints, District Attorney Kim Ogg launches probe into Harris County election ‘irregularities’

Fresh off of her Nov. 8 Election Day win, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo called out anyone who doesn't believe she didn't win her reelection fair and square. During a Thursday press conference where she outlined her top policy priorities for her second term, Hidalgo told reporters that like the 2020 presidential election, there is no evidence to support that election manipulation occurred in the county. "I think last week not only did we win but voters all across the nation rendered a verdict on election denialism and the majority of voters and I, for one, recognize how corrosive and how destructive election denialism is to democracy and democracy right here in Harris County," Hidalgo said. "What we do see, I think, is that the same people who are peddling those kinds of conspiracy theories this time are the same kinds of people who have peddled conspiracy theories about 2020 or conspiracy theories about other issues. And they were wrong then. They've been wrong, and they're … [Read more...] about Lina Hidalgo calls out ‘dangerous’ denials of Harris County election results

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic Rep. Katie Porter was reelected Thursday after a bruising campaign in Southern California, where she spent over $24 million to defend her seat in a closely divided coastal district. With nearly all the votes counted, Porter defeated Republican Scott Baugh, a former legislator, 51.6% to 48.4%, or a margin of about 8,200 votes. On Wednesday, Republicans regained control of the House. With Porter's victory, Republicans will hold 218 seats next year, Democrats 212. Counting is not yet finished in a handful of other undecided races. Porter was running in a substantially redrawn district that included her hometown of Irvine but also included many voters who were unfamiliar with her. The campaign presented a stark choice. Porter, a star of the party's progressive wing known for grilling CEOs during Capitol Hill hearings, anchored her campaign on … [Read more...] about California Democratic Rep. Porter reelected after tough race