Independent candidate who tried to recall Burgum makes ballot for North Dakota governor
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A past candidate for various statewide offices in North Dakota has made the November ballot in his bid for governor as an independent.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Candidates for federal and state legislative posts will compete for their parties’ nominations in Thursday’s primaries in Tennessee. Among the notable current or aspiring lawmakers on the ballot are a member of the conservative U.S. House Freedom Caucus who’s drawn a strong primary challenge and a Democratic state representative who was almost expelled from office following a demonstration in the chamber on gun control.
Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana’s six congressional races concluded Friday, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot.
'There's no way out': Democrats feel powerless as 'elites' fall in line behind Biden
President Joe Biden is attempting to frame his quest to retain his candidacy as him against the “elites” in Washington.
California lawmakers unveil $10 billion bond proposals for climate and schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Sunday announced they plan to put two bond measures on the ballot in November, one that would ask voter approval to borrow $10 billion for climate programs and another that would borrow $10 billion to build or repair public schools. If passed by the Legislature later this week, the bonds would appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Lawmakers announced the bond proposals on Sunday, one day after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California’s budget. The spending plan closes an estimated $46.8 billion deficit in part through $16 billion in spending cuts.
Michigan lawmakers pass budget overnight after disagreements in funding for schools
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Lawmakers passed Michigan’s next state budget Thursday after a 19-hour session marked by disagreements among Democrats and school groups, who warned that the original proposal for education spending would lead to layoffs.
A Texas Democrat voted against rights for trans kids. This queer Black mom challenged her – and won
Lauren Ashley Simmons was heartbroken.
Former CNN anchor takes on professor in primary aimed at finding Democrat who can win on Long Island
A former CNN anchor and a retired chemistry professor are facing off in a Democratic primary to pick a challenger to U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota in an eastern Long Island congressional district that has been in Republican hands for a decade.