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Voters in northwest Georgia will vote on March 10 to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress, with a crowded field of candidates from both parties, and a runoff scheduled for April 7 if no candidate wins a majority.
Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for the Iowa state Senate, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority in the Legislature. Her victory maintains Democratic influence in the chamber, marking a significant win in a year of Democratic successes across various states. Hardman becomes the first Black woman elected to the Iowa Senate, and her win helps keep the GOP from controlling two-thirds of the chamber, which would have allowed easier confirmation of appointments. The election results reflect broader Democratic gains in 2025, impacting legislative dynamics and future governance in Iowa.
A Democrat, Renee Hardman, won a special election for the Iowa State Senate, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority and maintaining a more balanced legislative chamber.
Monica Duran, a Democratic leader in Colorado, balances her political career and family life, maintaining strong relationships with her conservative sons despite policy disagreements, especially on gun laws, emphasizing respect and family bonds over political differences.
Democrat Jaha Howard narrowly won the Georgia Senate special election runoff, representing a district in metro Atlanta, after a competitive race against fellow Democrat Roger Bruce. Howard, a dentist and former Cobb County School Board member, will succeed resigning Senator Jason Esteves and has emphasized his commitment to LGBTQ and women's rights. He is set to serve in the state Senate and faces reelection next year.
Maine Democrat Jordan Wood is dropping out of the Senate race to run for the vacant 2nd congressional district, aiming to help Democrats maintain control of a key battleground seat after Jared Golden's retirement, with the race attracting significant fundraising and potential challengers.
Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, has announced his candidacy for Congress in New York to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, entering a competitive primary race with a platform focused on addressing key issues like living costs and corruption.
Aftab Pureval, a Democrat, was reelected as Cincinnati mayor, defeating Republican Cory Bowman, who is related to JD Vance, in a race declared by AP on November 5, 2025.
The article discusses the deepening rift between prominent Silicon Valley Democrats Ron Conway and Marc Benioff, highlighting their differing political stances amid the evolving political landscape in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, with Conway maintaining a more centrist position and Benioff supporting Trump, which has caused controversy and led to notable withdrawals from the Dreamforce conference.
Tom Tiffany, a Republican and vocal supporter of Trump, has announced his bid for governor of Wisconsin, joining a race that includes other Republicans and Democrats following incumbent Gov. Tony Evers' retirement. Tiffany emphasizes protecting Wisconsin values, reducing taxes, and opposing Democratic policies.
Former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has announced his run for Georgia governor as a Democrat, citing his opposition to Trump and party changes, and aims to appeal to moderates and disaffected voters in a competitive Democratic primary.
Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, Geoff Duncan, announced he will run for governor as a Democrat in 2026, marking a significant party switch amid a competitive political landscape in the state.
Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, Geoff Duncan, has announced his candidacy for governor as a Democrat, marking a significant political shift amid Georgia's evolving status as a swing state. Duncan, known for opposing Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, has aligned more closely with Democrats in recent years and aims to leverage his statewide experience to succeed in a competitive race against other Democratic and Republican contenders.
Former Georgia Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has switched to the Democratic Party and announced his run for governor, positioning himself as a challenger to Trump and focusing on issues like healthcare and democracy in a competitive battleground state.