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Alabama

Republicans could lose control of US House in 2024 election | #elections | #alabama

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Republican Rep. David Schweikert used to win his wealthy, suburban Phoenix congressional district by nearly 30 points. Then Donald Trump was elected president, and his victories started shrinking. Schweikert, who won his last election by just 3,200 votes, is now among the top 2024 targets for Democrats, who sense better-than-expected odds of […]

Arkansas

Former White House press secretary Sanders takes oath to become first female governor of Arkansas

Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was sworn in as Arkansas governor Tuesday, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the state and portraying herself as part of a new generation of leaders. Sanders took the oath of office as the state’s 47th governor in the state House chamber before a […]

City Council

Los Angeles City Council Racism | #citycouncil

FILE – Los Angeles City Council members Gil Cedillo, left, and Kevin de Leon sit in chamber before starting the City Council meeting on Oct. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. Two months after being entangled in a racism scandal that shook public trust in Los Angeles government, de Leon has has refused calls to resign […]

Alaska

Judge weighs how to proceed on case against Alaska lawmaker | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge was weighing Thursday whether to allow a case to proceed to trial that alleges that an Alaska lawmaker’s ties to the far-right Oath Keepers group disqualifies him from holding office. Superior Court Judge Jack McKenna in September ordered that state elections officials delay certifying the Nov. 8 […]

Alabama

18-year-old Arkansas college student elected youngest Black mayor in US | #elections | #alabama

Jaylen Smith, 18-year-old mayor of Earle, Ark., at the Arkansas Black Mayors Association 50th Anniversary Gala, held Sept. 10, 2022, in Little Rock. Helaine R. Williams/The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP EARLE, Ark. (AP) — An 18-year-old college student has been elected to serve as mayor of a small east Arkansas city, becoming one of the […]

Alaska

Recounts set for 2 Alaska legislative races | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Recounts in two Anchorage-area legislative races are scheduled to take place this week, a top state elections official said Tuesday. A recount is planned for Wednesday in the Senate District E race and for Thursday in the House District 15 race, Division of Elections Director Gail Fenumiai said by email. Election […]

Alaska

Alaska Republican governor sworn in for second term | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy was sworn in for a second term on Monday, saying his goal is to “work with everybody to create an Alaska for the next 50 years.” The Republican last month became the first Alaska governor since Democrat Tony Knowles in 1998 to win back-to-back terms. Dunleavy won […]

Alabama

What to expect on election night | #elections | #alabama

Republicans are looking to extend their current lock on all statewide offices in Alabama in the face of opposition from the Democratic and Libertarian parties. The race to replace U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, 88, who is retiring after six terms, is the marquee contest. GOP nominee Katie Britt faces Democratic pastor Will Boyd and Libertarian […]

Alabama

Republican Kay Ivey wins reelection for governor in Alabama | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kay Ivey wins reelection for governor in Alabama. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our […]

Alaska

Republicans will hold Alaska Senate seat in a race that will go to ranked choice voting | #alaska | #politics

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will hold Alaska Senate seat in a race that will go to ranked choice voting. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and […]