Washington Post – Politics:
The decision sets up a competitive GOP primary, pitting the congressman against former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy, who has secured the backing of several prominent Republicans.
Author: Maegan Vazquez
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Oregon high court rules 10 senators who staged walkout can’t seek reelection
Washington Post – Politics:
The decision has electoral consequences, effectively ending the reelection prospects of 10 Republican state lawmakers who represent one-third of the Oregon Senate.
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Voting rights group founded by Stacey Abrams cuts staff
Washington Post – Politics:
The advocacy organization focused on voting rights that was started by Stacey Abrams is restructuring and making significant layoffs, citing the financial toll of complex legal battles.
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Illinois elections board dismisses effort to remove Trump from ballot
Washington Post – Politics:
The case was filed by five voters who argued that Trump is ineligible to appear on the Illinois ballot under the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment.
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Arizona Republican Party chair resigns after Kari Lake recording is made public
Washington Post – Politics:
The recorded conversation appeared to show Jeff DeWit attempting to entice Lake to sit out the 2024 election for the state’s U.S. Senate seat.
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New York high court allows state Democrats chance to alter congressional maps
Washington Post – Politics:
The ruling could have national consequences in determining which party controls the House during the next Congress.
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N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu plans to endorse Nikki Haley for president
Washington Post – Politics:
Sununu, a critic of former president Donald Trump and a popular governor in a purple state, has been looking for a candidate to endorse ahead of the state’s primaries on Jan. 23.
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Man charged with threatening to kill GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
Washington Post – Politics:
A New Hampshire man has been arrested and charged over text messages that included death threats aimed at GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and his supporters.
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Trump maintains a commanding lead over GOP rivals, new Iowa poll shows
Washington Post – Politics:
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley have yet to chip away at former president Donald Trump’s commanding lead in Iowa, a new poll shows.