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politics18 days ago•403 min saved

Blair edges out Scott’s daughter in Georgia 13th District special election

NBC News projects Everton Blair won the Georgia 13th District special election runoff to serve the remainder of Rep. David Scott’s term, defeating Scott’s daughter Marcye. Blair campaigned on progressive policies including a wealth tax, Medicare for All, universal childcare and Green New Deal–style investments, while Marcye framed the race as a continuation of her father’s legacy. The district remains deep-blue, with Jasmine Clark having won the regular primary and seen as the favorite in November; Blair’s win is unlikely to alter the House balance.

via NBC News|

#everton-blair #georgia #georgia-13th-district

elections22 days ago•3 min saved

Wahab Edges to Victory in CA Special Election Amid Pro-Israel Ad Spending

California state Senator Aisha Wahab won the special election to fill the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th district, defeating Melissa Hernandez despite heavy spending by pro-Israel groups like the United Democracy Project and BOLD America. Wahab will represent the district for Swalwell’s term ending in January and will face Hernandez again in November for a full two-year term; she is set to become the first Afghan American member of Congress.

via Al Jazeera|

#aipac #california-14th-district #elections

us-politics22 days ago•6 min saved

Progressive Wahab wins California seat, thrusting Dems into intra-party debates

Progressive Democrat Aisha Wahab won California's special congressional election to fill Eric Swalwell’s seat, marking a high-profile victory that drew praise from party leaders while her campaign faced funding from AIPAC-linked groups; the live coverage also notes notable intra-party tensions, endorsements, and related national political developments.

via The Guardian|

#aipac #aisha-wahab #california

politics23 days ago•1 min saved

Progressive Aisha Wahab Wins CA Special Election Amid Outside Spending Battle

Progressive state senator Aisha Wahab won California’s East Bay seat in a special election to complete Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term, defeating Hernandez after a bruising intra-party contest and heavy spending from AIPAC-linked super PACs; Wahab was backed by the state Democratic party, Our Revolution, and AG Rob Bonta, while Lofgren endorsed Hernandez. With about 92% of votes counted, Wahab held a narrow lead of roughly six points.

via The Guardian|

#aipac #aisha-wahab #california

politics23 days ago•387 min saved

Wahab Clinches Swalwell's CA House Seat in 14th District Special Election

Democrat stateSen. Aisha Wahab has won NBC News projection to fill the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th District, defeating fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez in a runoff after neither candidate won a majority in the June primary. With about 95% of votes counted, Wahab led 53% to 47%. The race drew heavy spending from an AIPAC-aligned super PAC opposing Wahab, while Swalwell resigned in April amid sexual assault allegations, which he denies.

via NBC News|

#14th-district #aisha-wahab #california-politics

politics25 days ago•15 min saved

California Dems’ East Bay seat showdown becomes a high-stakes power struggle

A vacant East Bay House seat to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell has become a public internecine battle between Rep. Zoe Lofgren and state Sen. Aisha Wahab, with Lofgren endorsing Melissa Hernandez and accusing Wahab of blocking a caretaker plan for self-interest. The feud has drawn more than $6 million in outside spending, much of it from groups tied to AIPAC, and has exposed rifts between populist progressives and establishment Democrats, as labor unions back Wahab and private complaints (including a FEC allegation that Wahab laundered campaign funds) surface. The controversy centers on how to manage the vacancy and who should lead the district, highlighting broader battles over money in politics and the party’s direction.

via Politico|

#california-politics #campaign-finance #democratic-party

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Count Binface launches a can-sized bid for UK Parliament

Count Binface, the self-styled intergalactic space warrior who wears a garbage can on his head, has entered Britain's Clacton-on-Sea by-election prompted by Nigel Farage’s resignation. In a crowded field of nearly three dozen candidates, Binface markets himself as a fresh, anti-establishment alternative with a string of absurd, locally flavored policies, continuing his long-running joke candidacy while acknowledging he likely won’t win. The campaign is part of Britain’s quirky electoral tradition and serves as a spotlight for protest votes against mainstream politicians.

via NBC News|

#clacton-on-sea-by-election #count-binface #nigel-farage

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

South Carolina Voters Head to Polls for a High-Stakes Senate Replacement

South Carolina is holding a special Republican primary to decide who will finish Lindsey Graham’s term in the U.S. Senate after his death, with Darline Graham leading a crowded field. The winner will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November. Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline to fill the seat, and a Trump endorsement could boost her bid, while other notable contenders include Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, and Mark Sanford. Polls show Darline ahead as voting runs 7am–7pm ET.

via Al Jazeera|

#annie-andrews #darline-graham #politics

politics1 month ago•47 min saved

Beshear Abandons Special Election Push as McConnell’s Absence Shifts Senate

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says he will not push a special election to replace Mitch McConnell, citing Kentucky law that prevents the governor from removing or appointing a temporary senator. He warns McConnell’s prolonged absence is affecting key votes in Congress, including Trump’s priorities and potential Supreme Court confirmations. Beshear noted an August 3 deadline has no legal impact on vacancy options, and McConnell has been out of public view for about 50 days. The piece underscores how a single missing vote can influence a tightly divided Senate.

via Yahoo|

#andy-beshear #donald-trump #kentucky

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Beshear: August 3 won’t determine Senate vacancy options

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the August 3 date has no legal impact on how to fill a potential Senate vacancy if Sen. Mitch McConnell cannot serve, highlighting ambiguity between a 2024 state law and the Kentucky constitution over appointment versus a special election. With McConnell hospitalized and out of votes, there’s currently no vacancy, and Beshear has indicated he’s prepared to challenge how the seat would be filled should vacancy occur, though no definitive path is forced by the existing statutes.

via WLKY|

#andy-beshear #kentucky #mitch-mcconnell

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Miller Stakes His Ground in Ohio Race Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations

Rep. Max Miller will stay in Ohio’s 7th district race despite domestic abuse allegations involving his ex-wife and daughter, triggering a public feud with ex-father-in-law Sen. Bernie Moreno who calls him dangerous. Miller says no court or agency has substantiated the claims and cites unsubstantiated or inconclusive child-welfare findings, while past allegations from ex-girlfriend Stephanie Grisham add to scrutiny. The controversy comes ahead of a crucial ballot-replacement deadline and potential special election, with Republicans weighing a replacement and a Democrat challenger in a swing district.

via Axios|

#bernie-moreno #domestic-abuse-allegations #max-miller

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Beshear urges McConnell to prove capacity or resign amid vacancy concerns

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pressed Sen. Mitch McConnell to publicly prove he can continue serving or resign after his office said he remains medically unable to return to work; Beshear suggested releasing a brief video or making a media appearance, warning that McConnell's absence could shrink the GOP's Senate majority and trigger questions about Kentucky's vacancy rules. The state’s 2024 law bars Beshear from appointing a temporary senator and could lead to a special election, with Sept. 1 as the practical deadline for an Nov. 3 vote; McConnell has been hospitalized since a June fall and has released limited updates on his condition.

via CNBC|

#beshear #kentucky #mcconnell

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Beshear gives McConnell an ultimatum: prove you can serve or resign

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sent letters to Mitch McConnell and Senate Leader John Thune demanding McConnell publicly prove he can fulfill his Senate duties or resign, and signaling he may push to replace him. The move comes after McConnell’s hospitalization and limited public appearances. Thune said the issue is between McConnell and Kentucky, while Kentucky law requires a special election—not an appointment—to fill the seat. McConnell has said he plans to retire at the end of 2026, and Rep. Andy Barr won the GOP primary to succeed him.

via NBC News|

#andy-beshear #kentucky #mitch-mcconnell

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

McConnell’s Health Sparks Debate Over Replacing a Senate Seat

Amid a June 14 fall and ongoing health concerns, questions surround who would replace Mitch McConnell if he cannot finish his term. Kentucky’s 2024 law now requires a special election—not gubernatorial appointment—to fill Senate vacancies, likely delaying any replacement beyond the November midterms and potentially inviting legal challenges. The seat is up for grabs in November between Democrat Charles Booker and Republican Andy Barr, with implications for Senate control and key votes.

via Al Jazeera|

#kentucky-politics #mitch-mcconnell #politics

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Darline Graham Nordone sworn in to finish Lindsey Graham's Senate term

Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s sister, was sworn in by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to serve the final six months of his term after his death. Nordone, 62, becomes the state's first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate, though she has not said whether she will run for a full term; the Aug. 11 special primary election filing opens July 21, and Republicans will determine her committee assignments after she is sworn in.

via The Washington Post|

#darline-graham-nordone #lindsey-graham #politics