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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 hour 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

politics12 days 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

politics13 days 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

politics14 days 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

politics15 days 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

politics2 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

politics2 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

politics2 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

politics2 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

politics3 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

politics3 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

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Mejia’s NJ-11 Win Highlights a District-wide Victory with Suburban Pushback

Analilia Mejia won the NJ-11 special election by about 60-40, delivering a district-wide landslide while facing notable pushback in wealthy Jewish suburbs; the outcome reflects strong Democratic turnout but suggests cross-over considerations that could affect future elections in similar districts.

via New Jersey Globe|

#analilia-mejia #jewish-voters #new-jersey-politics

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New Jersey GOP turf helps fuel a Democratic win in a special election

Analilia Mejia carried a district long considered GOP turf to deliver a notable Democratic overperformance in a New Jersey special House election, illustrating how Republican-leaning areas can contribute to a progressive victory, as analyzed by Steve Kornacki.

via NBC News|

#analilia-mejia #democrats #new-jersey

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Mejia wins NJ-11 special election, making history as the district’s first Latina in Congress

Progressive Analilia Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election, filling the seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill until Jan. 3, 2027 and becoming the district’s first Latina representative. Mejia campaigned on universal health care, a higher minimum wage, and opposition to mass detention and deportation, while Hathaway framed himself as a pragmatic moderate. The district’s redrawn boundaries favor Democrats, signaling momentum ahead of November as both candidates prepare for the full two-year term.

via New Jersey Monitor|

#analilia-mejia #democrats #latina-representation