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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Tight Race for House Control: Key Battles Unfold

With 27 House races still uncalled, Republicans are on track to maintain their majority in 2025, despite Democrats' efforts to flip key seats in California and Arizona. The GOP has already regained the Senate majority, and President-elect Trump is set to be inaugurated. Both parties are focusing on California as a crucial battleground, with several tight races that could determine control of the House. Republicans are optimistic about retaining their seats, while Democrats face dwindling chances of securing a majority.

via Axios|

#2025-agenda #california-races #democratic-strategy

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Anticipated Delays in California's 2024 Election Results

California may face delays in determining the results of key House battleground races, potentially waiting weeks for final outcomes due to the state's lengthy vote counting process.

via The New York Times|

#battleground-states #california #house-elections

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

"Hochul's Agenda: Key to Democrats' House Hopes"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul faces the challenge of balancing progressive demands with the electoral concerns of Democrats in tight House races, as she prepares to deliver her State of the State address. With pressure to avoid tacking too far left and leaving House candidates vulnerable to Republican attacks, Hochul aims to find compromise between her moderate instincts and the emboldened Legislature, which includes progressive lawmakers pushing for tax increases and criminal justice reforms. The outcome of her agenda could have significant implications for the Democratic Party's efforts to reclaim control of Congress in the upcoming critical election year.

via POLITICO|

#democratic-party #house-elections #kathy-hochul

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Supreme Court's Alabama Voting Rights Ruling Sparks Democratic Opportunity and Speculation.

Democrats see an opportunity to take back the House from Republicans next year after the Supreme Court ruled that Alabama's congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters. The ruling could lead to the creation of new Black-majority, strongly Democratic seats in multiple states, potentially offsetting a new map Republicans are set to draw in North Carolina. Democrats are urging their party to find other states where they can file lawsuits over allegations of racial gerrymandering, including Texas, where similar rulings could produce at least five new Democratic-leaning districts.

via ABC News|

#democrats #gerrymandering #house-elections