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politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Everton Blair defeats David Scott’s daughter in Georgia special election runoff

Everton Blair won the special election runoff for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District on August 25, 2026, defeating Marcye Scott, the daughter of late Representative David Scott. Blair, a former Gwinnett County school board chair, will serve the remainder of Scott’s term until January 2027. Although Scott led the initial July primary, Blair secured the majority in the runoff. This victory restores Democratic representation in the deep-blue district and slightly narrows the Republican majority in the House, though Jasmine Clark remains the favorite for the full term in November.

via Fox News|

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

politics2 months ago•228 min saved

Everton Blair Wins Georgia 13th District Special Election, Defeating David Scott's Daughter

Former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair won the special election runoff for Georgia's 13th Congressional District, defeating the daughter of late Rep. David Scott. Blair will serve the remainder of Scott's term until January 2027, after which the seat will be filled by the winner of the November general election. The victory restores Democratic representation to the metro Atlanta district following Scott's death in April.

via NBC News|

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

politics2 months ago•16 min saved

Democrat Brandon Dukes narrowly wins Butler County special election in Trump stronghold

Democrat Brandon Dukes is leading Republican Scott Timko by 88 votes in the special election for Pennsylvania’s 12th State House District, a seat in Butler County that President Trump won by 18 points in 2024. With all precincts reporting but provisional ballots pending, Dukes appears to have flipped a district held by Republicans since the 1990s. The victory, though symbolic as it does not alter the state House majority, signals potential Democratic momentum ahead of the November midterms. Both candidates will face off again in November for a full two-year term.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

#butler-county #midterms #pennsylvania

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Democrats Claim Narrow Victory in Butler County Special Election, Signaling Shift in Suburban Politics

Democratic candidate Brandon Dukes declared victory in the special election for Pennsylvania’s 12th State House district on Tuesday, narrowly edging out Republican Scott Timko by fewer than 100 votes. The race, triggered by the April resignation of Republican Stephenie Scialabba, saw just under one-third of the 16,800 eligible voters cast ballots. Although the winner will serve only a few days before the November general election, the result is viewed as a significant symbolic win for Democrats in a traditionally Republican stronghold. Dukes, a loan administrator, pledged to focus on infrastructure and healthcare costs, while Timko, a private pilot, did not immediately respond to defeat. The outcome has energized Democratic strategists who see it as a preview of potential gains in suburban areas during the upcoming midterms, despite Republicans holding a two-to-one registration advantage in the district.

via 90.5 WESA|

#butler-county #midterms-2026 #pa-state-house

politics3 months ago•0 min saved

Georgia 13th District special election heads to Democratic runoff after David Scott’s death

No candidate secured a majority in the July 28 special primary for Georgia’s 13th District, forcing a runoff between Marcye Scott and Everton Blair. The late congressman’s daughter led with 46% of the vote, while the former school board chair took 37%. The August 25 runoff will determine who serves the remainder of the term, as neither candidate is running for the full term in November.

via Roll Call|

#congress #david-scott #georgia

politics3 months 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

politics3 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

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Trump signals Russell Fry as preferred successor for Lindsey Graham’s SC seat

Trump hinted he could back Rep. Russell Fry as a long-term replacement for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with an Aug. 11 South Carolina special election looming; Fry is among the leading contenders and Trump’s potential endorsement could steer the race, as other SC lawmakers like Pam Evette, Nancy Mace, and Ralph Norman also pursue the seat while Gov. Henry McMaster named Darline Graham interim senator.

via Fox News|

#lindsey-graham #politics #russell-fry

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

South Carolina girds for post-Graham leadership shift as replacement hunt begins

After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, Gov. Henry McMaster must appoint a temporary successor until January, while a special Republican primary for a permanent seat is set for Aug. 11 with filings opening July 21. Potential contenders include Rep. Nancy Mace and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, among others; Rep. Joe Wilson said he won’t run. Trump hinted at a preferred replacement but wouldn’t name them, and Sen. Tim Scott offered only that he has no insight into McMaster’s choice, as the party weighs interim appointments and the open primary.

via NBC News|

#henry-mcmaster #lindsey-graham #politics

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

Judge blocks Alabama's urgent bid to redraw state legislative maps

A federal judge denied Alabama’s emergency bid to redraw its state legislative map before an upcoming election, keeping the current map in place under an injunction that runs until 2030; an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is expected, and a special primary election could occur if the injunction is lifted.

via WBMA|

#alabama #appeal-to-supreme-court #federal-court

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Michigan Senate Holds Democratic Edge, Hinting at Midterm Pulse

Democrat Chedrick Greene won Michigan's 35th Senate District in a May 2026 special election, sealing a 19-18 Democratic majority in the state Senate for the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's term. The district—anchored by Saginaw, Bay City and Midland and surrounding conservative rural areas—was watched as a barometer for the fall midterms, with the win leaving the seat up again in November and Republicans warning about timing; analysts caution against overinterpretation but see it as a potential signal of voter sentiment in battleground Michigan.

via PBS|

#democrats #michigan #midterms

politics5 months ago•496 min saved

Democrat Greene captures Michigan State Senate seat, signaling momentum

Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney by about 19 points in Michigan’s 35th Senate District in a May 2026 special election (roughly 93% of votes counted). The district, which leaned Republican in 2024, represents another Democratic over-performance in special elections and strengthens the party’s position in the state Senate ahead of November races. Greene, a Marine veteran and fire captain, campaigned on affordability and safety; Tunney conceded, saying the race was only a halfway point to the November contest. The win follows Whitmer’s endorsement and underscores ongoing momentum for Democrats in battleground states.

via CNN|

#democrats #elections #michigan

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Michigan Democrats secure 20-18 Senate majority after Greene win

Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney in Michigan’s 35th Senate District to replace Kristen McDonald Rivet, securing a 20-18 Democratic majority in the state Senate. The race drew high-profile visits from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Pete Buttigieg, and Greene led by about 22 points with 55% of expected votes counted, reflecting a broader pattern of Democrats outperforming Harris in 2024 in that district.

via NBC News|

#2026-election #democrats #michigan

politics6 months ago•24 min saved

Mamdani-backed bid flops in Greenwich Village council race as Wilson takes early lead

In the Manhattan District 3 special election for Greenwich Village, a candidate handpicked by Mayor Zohran Mamdani performed far below expectations, with Lindsey Boylan at about 25% and Layla Law-Gisiko around 20% as Carl Wilson led at just over 43%; since no candidate surpassed 50%, the winner will be decided via ranked-choice voting. Wilson, backed by Speaker Julie Menin, represents the establishment option in a race to fill the seat vacated by Erik Bottcher. The result could temper Mamdani’s influence in other races and suggests his political sway may not automatically translate into district-level wins.

via New York Post|

#carl-wilson #greenwich-village #lindsey-boylan

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

Cherfilus-McCormick resigns as ethics sanctions hearing looms

Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned minutes before a House Ethics Committee sanctions hearing over a long-running ethics probe, ending the committee’s jurisdiction and any immediate sanction action. Her departure removes a looming floor vote on expulsion and shifts the vacancy to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to schedule a special election. She faces a separate criminal case related to alleged improper handling of FEMA overpayments and campaign funds, which she has denied.

via Roll Call|

#cherfilus-mccormick #ethics-committee #expulsion