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Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts

Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts

Missouri’s top election official has rejected a petition for a statewide referendum on new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump
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Maryland Democrats begin advancing redistricting constitutional amendment

Maryland Democrats begin advancing redistricting constitutional amendment

Maryland lawmakers have opened a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028
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See sample ballots for the Aug. 6 elections in Memphis, Shelby County

See sample ballots for the Aug. 6 elections in Memphis, Shelby County

The Aug. 6 election is just days away. See sample ballots for the county's general election and Democratic and Republican primaries.
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Maryland lawmakers considering steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028

Maryland lawmakers considering steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028

Maryland lawmakers are kicking off a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028
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Lee endorses Hatcher for Congress over incumbent Ogles in TN-5

Lee endorses Hatcher for Congress over incumbent Ogles in TN-5

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has endorsed Charlie Hatcher for Congress in Tennessee's 5th District, a slight to Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles.
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Endorsements pile up as Memphis, Tennessee elections approach

Endorsements pile up as Memphis, Tennessee elections approach

A teachers union endorsed a county mayoral candidate and President Donald Trump weighed in on the race for the state's 5th Congressional District.
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Miami-Dade candidates for school board, congressional representatives

Miami-Dade candidates for school board, congressional representatives

Although the primary election officially takes place on Aug. 18, early voting in Miami-Dade County began Monday, Aug. 3.
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Virginia Primary Elections: Voter Information and Key Races

Virginia Primary Elections: Voter Information and Key Races

Virginia's primary elections are underway, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters will decide on candidates for the U.S. House and Senate, with three Republicans vying to challenge Democratic Senator Mark Warner. The elections are crucial in determining the candidates for the general elections in November. Voter registration has closed, but those who missed the deadline can register on Election Day and cast a provisional ballot. The elections will be closely monitored for voter turnout and the effectiveness of the current district boundaries.
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Faces Key Reelection Battle in Washington's 3rd District

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Faces Key Reelection Battle in Washington's 3rd District

Democratic U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is seeking reelection for Washington's 3rd Congressional District, a seat she narrowly won in 2022. The district is considered a significant battleground in the upcoming U.S. House elections. Perez is facing eight challengers, including Republican state Senator John Braun, who has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump. The primary election, set for Tuesday, will determine which two candidates advance to the general election on November 3. This election is part of a broader primary that includes other notable races, such as state House seats and Clark County Council positions.
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Democrats lead Republicans on economy as Trump approval falls, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democrats lead Republicans on economy as Trump approval falls, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Americans picked Democrats over Republicans as better stewards of the economy for the first time in nearly a decade in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, which also found their approval of President Donald Trump's performance falling to 35%.
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Maryland lawmakers get closer to asking voters to clear the way for redistricting helping Democrats

Maryland lawmakers get closer to asking voters to clear the way for redistricting helping Democrats

Maryland voters could be asked to decide in November whether to clear the way for a new congressional map that would favor Democrats in all eight of the state’s U.S. House districts
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Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader

Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader

National Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin is said to be in survival mode