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Matt Van Epps, a Republican, has won the Tennessee 7th Congressional District special election, securing approximately 54% of the vote, with results indicating a strong hold on the district. The election results show Van Epps leading in most counties, and the race is largely seen as a confirmation of the district's Republican leaning.
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, the first Black woman elected to Congress from New Jersey and a prominent progressive, announced she will not seek re-election next year, citing personal reflection and a desire to pass the torch to new leadership, while continuing to serve out her current term.
CNN projects former US Justice Department official Shomari Figures to win the Democratic primary runoff in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, potentially making history with two Black House members from Alabama serving together for the first time. The seat was redrawn under a new map that significantly boosted the district’s Black population, creating a pickup opportunity for Democrats. Figures will face Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson in November, with the potential to join Rep. Terri Sewell as the state's second Black member in Congress. The new district was approved after a three-judge panel's ruling, and former US Attorney General Eric Holder sees it as a step toward progress and increased voter turnout.
Shomari Figures, a Democrat with a background in the Justice Department, and Caroleene Dobson, a Republican newcomer, won primary runoff elections in Alabama's Second Congressional District, which has become more competitive after being redrawn to include more Black voters. The race is seen as one of the most competitive in the South, with the district now stretching across the state and encompassing Mobile, Montgomery, and several counties in the Black Belt. If Figures were to win in November, Alabama could potentially send two Black representatives to Washington for the first time in its history.
Voters in a new Alabama congressional district are set to return to the polls to select the nominees in a U.S. House contest that could impact control of the chamber in the upcoming November elections.
In California's 16th Congressional District, two Democratic candidates, State Assemblyman Evan Low and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, have tied for second place in the nonpartisan primary election, with former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo leading. If the results are certified, all three candidates will appear on the November ballot. The election will determine the successor to Rep. Anna Eshoo, who announced her retirement after more than three decades in Congress.
A federal court in South Carolina has reinstated the lines for Congressional District 1, which were determined to be racially gerrymandered, allowing the 2024 elections to proceed with the disputed map. The court's decision comes as the Supreme Court is still considering whether to uphold the map. The ruling follows a previous decision invalidating the district's lines due to racial gerrymandering, but the court cited the impracticality of adopting a new plan before the upcoming election cycle.
Two Republicans, Vince Fong and Mike Boudreaux, have advanced to a special runoff election in May to finish the term of former House speaker Kevin McCarthy in California's 20th Congressional District. Fong, endorsed by former President Donald J. Trump, won more than 42 percent of the vote in a recent special election, while Boudreaux, the longtime sheriff of Tulare County, finished with about 26 percent. The winner of the May runoff will have the advantage of incumbency heading into the November general election for a full, two-year term.
Voters in Illinois are participating in the 2024 primary elections, with key races including presidential nominations, the Cook County state’s attorney race, and a referendum in Chicago on funding for the homeless. The voter turnout has been described as shockingly low, with concerns about low participation and a lack of competition at the top of the ballot. Campaign volunteers are engaging with voters at polling places, and there is a focus on the 7th Congressional District race, where some residents are seeking new representation.
GOP Rep. Barry Moore is projected to defeat fellow Republican Rep. Jerry Carl in Alabama's 1st Congressional District primary, a rare member-on-member matchup. The race comes as House Republicans face a tough fight to retain control of the chamber in the 2024 elections. The newly redrawn district presents a pickup opportunity for Democrats in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, while the highly conservative 1st District is expected to favor Moore in the general election. Both candidates emphasized their conservative credentials, with Moore aligning himself with the far-right House Freedom Caucus and Carl touting his similarities to President Trump.
Rep. Lauren Boebert's 18-year-old son, Tyler Jay Boebert, was arrested on multiple felony charges and over a dozen misdemeanor offenses in connection with a series of thefts in Rifle, Colorado. Boebert expressed love for her son and stated that he will take responsibility for his actions. This incident adds to the family's recent run-ins with the law, including an altercation between Boebert's ex-husband and son earlier this year. Boebert, a Republican congresswoman, announced her decision to switch congressional districts and run for a seat representing the eastern side of Colorado.
The special House election in New York's 3rd Congressional District to replace George Santos is a closely contested race between Mazi Pilip, a Republican, and Tom Suozzi, a Democrat. The election holds significant implications for the balance of power in the House and the upcoming general elections, with the candidates primarily clashing over national issues such as the influx of migrants at the border. As of now, no votes have been reported.
Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert filed a restraining order against her husband, Jayson Boebert, accusing him of cruel acts, while he claims it's a ploy to justify her move to a different congressional district. He denies the allegations and suggests the order is to facilitate her district switch. The couple, who announced their divorce last May, is due in court for a permanent restraining order hearing.
Representative Lauren Boebert obtained a temporary restraining order against her ex-husband, Jayson Boebert, following domestic altercations and made allegations of name-calling and harassment. Jayson Boebert, in response, called the order "cruel and unfair," denying the allegations and claiming he was never served with the order. He suggested the order was a way for his ex-wife to justify a district swap for her political ambitions. A court date is set for February 8 to determine the permanent status of the restraining order.
Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has been granted a temporary restraining order against her ex-husband Jayson Boebert, following his arrest in two separate incidents. The restraining order comes amid a busy period for Boebert, who recently announced she will not seek reelection in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, opting to run in Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Her ex-husband faces charges related to domestic abuse incidents, and the couple's divorce was finalized last year.