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Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), who has successfully held his seat in a district won by Trump, announced he will not seek reelection, citing it as the right time to step away from politics amid primary and general election challenges.
North Carolina Republican state senators approved a new congressional map to gain an additional U.S. House seat, aligning with President Trump's request to strengthen their majority ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.
A special election in Brooklyn Park will fill the seat left vacant by the late Melissa Hortman, with candidates XP Lee and Ruth Bittner acknowledging they cannot replace her unique legacy. The community remains emotionally affected by the recent violence, and the election's outcome will influence party control of the Minnesota House, with a special session planned to address issues like gun violence.
Republican candidate Nick Begich has defeated Democrat Mary Peltola in the race for Alaska's House seat, resulting in a significant political shift as the seat flips from Democratic to Republican control.
Democrat George Whitesides has defeated Republican incumbent Mike Garcia, flipping a Los Angeles area House seat to the Democrats. Garcia, a three-term representative and former fighter-jet pilot, had been a target for Democrats due to his conservative voting record and support for a national abortion ban. Whitesides, the former CEO of Virgin Galactic, leveraged his aerospace background and strong fundraising, with significant support from Democratic groups, to secure the victory.
Don Bacon has won the election against Tony Vargas, securing a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for Nebraska.
In a closely-watched Silicon Valley House seat primary election, Assemblymember Evan Low and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian have ended in an extraordinary tie for second place, likely advancing both to the November election alongside fellow Democrat Sam Liccardo. The race to succeed outgoing Congressmember Anna Eshoo has added a new layer of uncertainty with a rare three-way general election in the 16th Congressional District. Despite the possibility of a recount, both campaigns appear to have little reason to pursue it due to the high cost, and the candidates will now spend the next seven months courting voters in what is expected to be an expensive and bruising contest.
Two Republicans, County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux and state legislator Vince Fong, will compete in a May runoff for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s House seat in California’s 20th District. Boudreaux emphasizes his law enforcement background and border security, while Fong has garnered endorsements from prominent figures including former President Trump and McCarthy. The winner of the special election will have an advantage as a de facto incumbent for some time, and the runoff comes after McCarthy's ousting from his leadership role and announcement of departure from Congress.
Former Rep. Tom Suozzi (D) has won back his old House seat in New York, flipping it from Republican to Democrat in a high-stakes special election, further narrowing the GOP House majority. The race was seen as a bellwether for the November general election, with Suozzi emphasizing his ties to the district and positioning himself as a moderate willing to work across the aisle. His victory gives Democrats a critical pickup in their strategy to win back control of the House, and once sworn in, the already-tight Republican majority will narrow to 219-213.
Democrats are working to prevent a potential loss in the high-stakes special election for a New York House seat previously held by a Republican, with the race seen as a bellwether for November's elections. Former Rep. Tom Suozzi is facing a tight race with Republican Mazi Pilip, who has focused on tying Suozzi to President Biden's policies, particularly on immigration. The outcome of this race could have broader implications for both parties, with Democrats hoping to regain control of the seat and Republicans seeking momentum heading into November.
The special election in New York's suburbs to replace former Rep. George Santos could provide insight into suburban voters' mindset as the 2024 election approaches. The race between Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Pilip is being closely watched as a potential indicator of voter sentiment in swing suburban districts across the country. Both candidates are campaigning on issues relevant to suburban voters, such as immigration, crime, and abortion rights. The outcome of this election could also be influenced by the ongoing battle over redistricting in New York, potentially reshaping the district before the November general election.
A Newsday/Siena College poll shows a tight race in the special election to fill the New York House seat left vacant by expelled former Rep. George Santos, with Democratic candidate Tom Suozzi holding a slight edge over Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip. The poll indicates 48 percent support for Suozzi compared to 44 percent for Pilip, with about 7 percent of voters undecided. The winner of the election will complete Santos' unexpired term, and the race is set for Tuesday.
Former US Representative George Santos explains to CNN's Manu Raju why he partially agrees with Mazi Pilip, the candidate running for his House seat, and why he won't vote in the upcoming election for his former district, stating "I will not bring myself to vote for a registered Democrat."
In the upcoming special House election in New York, Republican nominee Mazi Pilip, an Israeli military veteran, has made the Israel-Hamas war a central focus of her campaign, resonating with Jewish voters rattled by the conflict. Her approach has propelled her into a close race with former Democratic congressman Tom Suozzi, turning the contest into a test of the impact of the conflict and rising anti-Israel sentiment on political alliances for suburban American Jews, traditionally a Democratic stronghold.
Kelly Armstrong, the Republican representative for North Dakota, has announced his candidacy for the state's governorship, thereby relinquishing his position as the state's sole House member. This move sets the stage for a competitive race in the upcoming election.