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Two more Democrats qualify for California debate stage after Swalwell exits

Two more Democrats qualify for California debate stage after Swalwell exits

By Daniel Trotta April 16 (Reuters) - Two more Democrats, former California attorney general and cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, cleared the polling threshold and will join next week's debate in the state's gubernatorial primary campaign after Eric Swalwell, accused

New Jersey voters decide who will fill Mikie Sherrill’s House seat

New Jersey voters decide who will fill Mikie Sherrill’s House seat

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Voters in northern New Jersey will choose their next representative in a special election on Thursday that could narrow Republicans' grip on the U.S. House of Representatives heading into the November midterm elections.

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Democrats are boasting of eye-popping fundraising hauls in some of this year's most competitive Senate contests

Race for California governor moves on after dramatic downfall of Rep. Eric Swalwell

Race for California governor moves on after dramatic downfall of Rep. Eric Swalwell

After the dramatic downfall of Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, the race for California governor is moving on

California governor candidates see opening after Swalwell’s exit

California governor candidates see opening after Swalwell’s exit

Candidates for California governor have gathered for the first time since U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s dramatic exit over sexual assault allegations

Swalwell departure helps Democrats narrow field in California race

Swalwell departure helps Democrats narrow field in California race

By Daniel Trotta April 15 (Reuters) - The departure of California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell helps Democrats narrow the field in a June primary election, which could hurt Republicans who had been leading the race to succeed Gavin Newsom. Swalwell, 45, left the race and the U.S.

What to know about Eric Swalwell's exit from Congress and the California governor's race

What to know about Eric Swalwell's exit from Congress and the California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has announced that he’s leaving Congress and the crowded contest for California governor following sexual assault allegations that he denies

California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018

California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018

A California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 and now plans to make a report to law enforcement

Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost Democrats

Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost Democrats

A proposal for a new Maryland congressional map has officially died with the conclusion of the state's legislative session

Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

The timeline is tightening as some states attempt to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections

Fifth woman alleges sexual misconduct by US Representative Eric Swalwell

Fifth woman alleges sexual misconduct by US Representative Eric Swalwell

By Helen Coster NEW YORK, April 14 (Reuters) - A fifth woman accused U.S.

Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them

Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them

Virginia voters are set to decide next week on a Democratic-drawn redistricting plan that could boost the party's chances in the U.S. House