All articles tagged with #swing district
Josh Cowen is launching a bid for Congress in a competitive Michigan district, facing multiple Democratic contenders against incumbent Republican Tom Barrett, with Cowen emphasizing his community ties and readiness to campaign hard.
Tom Suozzi's victory in a special House election in New York provides a model for Democrats facing challenges on immigration, offering a playbook for candidates to challenge Republicans on issues like crime, taxes, and immigration while maintaining an independent stance. His win in a swing district flips one of the five House seats Democrats need to retake the majority in November, providing a much-needed boost for the party.
Democrat Rep. Kathy Manning, who represents North Carolina's 6th Congressional District, announced she will not run for re-election in 2024, citing "egregiously gerrymandered" districts that favor Republicans. She accused the Republican-led state legislature of rigging the race against her and reducing the number of Democrats representing those districts. Manning expressed her disgust at the splitting of the Democratic stronghold of Greensboro into three different districts that include more rural areas. She plans to reconsider her decision if pending lawsuits force the state legislature to redraw the districts.
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat from Virginia, has announced that she will not seek re-election for her current position and instead plans to run for governor in 2025. Spanberger, a former CIA officer, is the first candidate to officially enter the race. Her early announcement gives Democrats more time to find a candidate for her swing district. Spanberger has clashed with her party's leadership and has positioned herself as a moderate, appealing to independents and moderate Republicans. She has criticized the party's messaging and negotiating tactics and has been vocal about her disagreements with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In her campaign video, Spanberger emphasizes her commitment to public service and her ability to bring people together in a polarized political climate.