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League of Women Voters to Host Federal Candidate Forum in Mississippi

League of Women Voters to Host Federal Candidate Forum in Mississippi

The League of Women Voters of Oxford–North Mississippi, in collaboration with the University of Mississippi Center for Community Engagement, is organizing a nonpartisan Federal Candidate Forum. This event is scheduled for 6 p.m. on September 15 at the Jackson Avenue Center in Oxford. The forum aims to provide a platform for candidates vying for seats in the United States Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives for Mississippi’s First Congressional District. Invited participants include Scott Colom (Democrat), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican), and Ty Pinkins (Independent) for the U.S. Senate race. For the U.S. House of Representatives, 1st Congressional District, candidates Johnny Baucom (Libertarian), Cliff Johnson (Democrat), and Trent Kelly (Republican) are invited. The forum will feature opening remarks, moderated discussions, audience-submitted questions, and closing statements, with a timekeeper ensuring equal speaking opportunities for all candidates. The League of Women Voters emphasizes its nonpa...

Republican Nominee Jim Marter Challenges Rep. Lauren Underwood to Public Debate After Forum Cancellation

Republican Nominee Jim Marter Challenges Rep. Lauren Underwood to Public Debate After Forum Cancellation

Jim Marter, the Republican nominee for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District, has issued a public challenge to incumbent Congresswoman Lauren Underwood for an in-person, public debate. This challenge comes after the League of Women Voters, Naperville Chapter, canceled its candidate forum for the district. According to Marter, Underwood had previously declined his debate requests, agreeing only to candidate forums that were historically closed to the public, without press or recording. The League of Women Voters had invited Marter to a virtual 'Zoom style' forum, a format he deemed unacceptable for building trust with the electorate. Marter highlighted that the League knew his campaign would reject a virtual format but proceeded with it after Underwood had already confirmed her availability. He is now proposing an in-person debate on September 29th at 6:30 pm, at the Oswego Public Safety Campus, the location previously chosen by the League, or any other public, in-person, and video-recordable venue Underwood ...

Lincoln Restaurant Celebrates Labor Day by Remaining Open, Reports Increased Sales

Lincoln Restaurant Celebrates Labor Day by Remaining Open, Reports Increased Sales

Lincoln Restaurant Celebrates Labor Day by Remaining Open, Reports Increased Sales

Woods Aitken Law Firm Continues Centennial Legacy of Legal Services Across Multiple States

Woods Aitken Law Firm Continues Centennial Legacy of Legal Services Across Multiple States

Woods Aitken Law Firm Continues Centennial Legacy of Legal Services Across Multiple States

Democrats File Lawsuit Against St. Joseph County Election Board and Clerk to Secure Ballot Access

Democrats File Lawsuit Against St. Joseph County Election Board and Clerk to Secure Ballot Access

The St. Joseph County Democratic Party chair has filed a lawsuit against members of the county election board and the county clerk. The suit, filed by Don Westerhausen in St. Joseph Circuit Court, seeks to ensure that four Democratic candidates are placed on the November 3 ballot. The candidates in question are Autumn Kaylor for auditor, Dan Caruso and Marcy Kauffman for New Carlisle Town Council, and Christy Donlon for Walkerton Town Council. The Republican-majority election board had previously refused to allow these candidates on the ballot, citing that their initial candidacy forms were filed too late. However, Westerhausen asserts that he has since filed documents with the board certifying his selection of these individuals to fill ballot vacancies, a process he claims is permissible under state law. The first judge assigned to the case, Mark Telloyan, recused himself due to his past service as a Republican election board member.

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What Bowling Green coach Eddie George said about playing Nebraska

What Bowling Green coach Eddie George said about playing Nebraska

Bowling Green coach Eddie George met with the media heading into this Saturday's game at Nebraska.

Maryland Releases 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List

Maryland Releases 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List

The Maryland State Board of Elections has released the local candidates list for the 2026 Gubernatorial General Election. The list, last updated on September 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM, details candidates across various counties for positions such as County Commissioner, State's Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register of Wills, Judge of the Orphans' Court, Sheriff, and Board of Education. For instance, Allegany County lists Chelsea Boor and Carol Taccino as Democratic candidates for County Commissioner, alongside Republicans Bill Atkinson, Creade Brodie, Jr., and Dave Caporale, and unaffiliated candidate Kit Pepper Lescallette. Anne Arundel County shows Allison M. Pickard (Democratic) and Dave Crawford (Republican) vying for County Executive. Baltimore City's State's Attorney race features Ivan J. Bates (Democratic), while Baltimore County's County Executive candidates include Julian Jones (Democratic), Patrick V. Dyer (Republican), and unaffiliated candidate Rob Daniels. The comprehensive list provides n...

Palm Springs Desert Sun

California governor race heats up as first debate announced

California governor race heats up as first debate announced

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in a CNN debate days before California voters receive their mail-in ballots.

Senator Marsha Blackburn Declines Debate, Highlights Policy Differences in Tennessee Gubernatorial Race

Senator Marsha Blackburn Declines Debate, Highlights Policy Differences in Tennessee Gubernatorial Race

Senator Marsha Blackburn, the Republican nominee for Tennessee's gubernatorial race, has not committed to participating in a series of debates proposed by her Democratic opponent, Memphis City Councilmember Jerri Green. Blackburn previously declined to debate other Republican candidates during the primary election. Despite the lack of direct debates, both candidates participated in a 30-issue policy questionnaire, which revealed significant differences in their approaches to governance. Blackburn's responses generally support the current conservative direction of Tennessee, emphasizing low taxes to attract businesses and punitive measures in criminal justice and immigration, including advocating for accelerated executions and the use of the electric chair. Green, in contrast, proposes detailed policy changes across various sectors, such as increasing the minimum wage to at least $20, disengaging from federal immigration enforcement, and halting executions. The questionnaire highlighted that the candidates ...

Maggie Goodlander and Lily Tang Williams Secure Nominations for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District, Setting Up Rematch

Maggie Goodlander and Lily Tang Williams Secure Nominations for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District, Setting Up Rematch

Democratic Representative Maggie Goodlander and Republican Lily Tang Williams have both won their respective primary elections for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District. Goodlander, seeking her second term, defeated state House Representative Paige Beauchemin with approximately 80% of the vote. Williams, making her third bid for the seat, secured the Republican nomination with about 64% of the votes, overcoming first-time candidate Victor Orlando. This outcome sets the stage for a rematch of the 2024 general election, where Goodlander previously defeated Williams. Goodlander's professional background includes serving as an attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice in the Biden administration, working as a staffer for Senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman, and clerking at the U.S. Supreme Court. Williams has campaigned on her personal biography, including her childhood in Communist China, and a grassroots approach.

Westchester County Journal News

Boys soccer lohud early season scoring leaders for goals and assists

Boys soccer lohud early season scoring leaders for goals and assists

Here's the boys soccer early season leaders in goals and assists in the Lower Hudson Valley.

Five-Year-Old Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Injuries After South Lincoln Crash

Five-Year-Old Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Injuries After South Lincoln Crash

A five-year-old boy was hospitalized with life-threatening head injuries following a crash in south Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sunday. The incident occurred at the intersection of 40th and Van Dorn streets at approximately 11:55 a.m. Lincoln Police Department (LPD) reported that the child was crossing the street at a crosswalk on his push scooter when he was struck by a car. According to LPD, the vehicle involved was not speeding at the time of the accident and had a green light. The child was transported to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition. The intersection was closed following the crash, and authorities have stated that no citation was issued at the scene. The incident is currently under investigation by the LPD.