Democratic Primaries
Bernie Sanders: “Cardi B is right”
Social Security needs to be defended.<p>Cardi B flexed her love of political science in a recent GQ profile, and her special appreciation for President …
Bernie SandersNew Yorkers On Parole Will Be Able To Vote Under New Order
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he'll let New York's 35,000 parolees cast ballots again.<p>NEW YORK, NY — Some 35,000 New Yorkers on parole will soon be able to …
Right To VoteNY Gov. Cuomo Calls Himself ‘Undocumented’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has curiously referred to himself as “undocumented,” even though he was born in New York. Last Thursday, as flagged by …
RepublicansBeto O'Rourke in Statistical Dead Heat With Ted Cruz in Quinnipiac Texas Senate Poll
O'Rourke's competitive showing stems in large part from his performance with Texans under 35, a cohort whose registered voters favor him by a 50-34 …
RepublicansTom Steyer Endorses Sen. Feinstein's Challenger in Primary
Billionaire donor Tom Steyer has endorsed state Sen. Kevin de Leon in the Democratic primary – passing over long-time incumbent Sen. Dianne …
Tom SteyerCandidate For Governor Releases Income Tax Returns
<b>ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) —</b> A Maryland Democratic candidate for governor has released six years of state and federal tax returns, and he’s calling on other …
Income TaxMorning Digest: Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Charlie Dent announces he'll resign and not just retire
1Q Fundraising<p>Be sure to keep our Senate fundraising roundup handy, since we update that as new numbers come in. We'll have a House money roundup in …
Liberal ViewThird Congressional District poll finds Rufus Gifford has small lead among 13 Democrats in primary
A former US ambassador to Denmark who recently moved into Massachusetts’ Third Congressional District to run in the Democratic primary has taken a …
BostonTrump voters in Democratic primaries? A closer look at Illinois’s 3rd Congressional District
By Elaine Kamarck, Alexander Podkul, Nicholas W. ZepposHere at The Primaries Project, we study the divisions within each of the major political …
VotingWATCH: Matt Jones moderates Hey Kentucky Democratic Primary Debate
Tonight, Hey Kentucky hosted the Sixth District Democratic Primary Debate at the Carrick Theater at Transylvania University.Matt Jones moderated the …
RepublicansFlorida's Democrat candidates for governor face off in 1st debate
<b>TAMPA, Fla. —</b> Four Florida Democrats aiming to replace outgoing Governor Rick Scott met in their first debate Wednesday afternoon at a Tampa …
GovernmentDemocratic U.S. Senate candidate donated to Republican incumbent Roger Wicker
CLOSE<p>State Sen. Chris McDaniel faced recriminations from Gov. Phil Bryant over McDaniel switching from Wicker Senate race to the open race for Thad …
GovernmentPhifer drops out of crowded DFL primary in 8th District
Leah Phifer says she won't run in a crowded Democratic primary to replace Rep. Rick Nolan.
RepublicansEarly voting for May 8 primary begins Thursday in Buncome County
ASHEVILLE – Early voting in the May 8 primary begins Thursday across North Carolina and will run through May 5.<p>In Buncombe County, voters will choose …
GovernmentGeorgia Equality endorses Abrams for governor
The board of Georgia Equality has just announced its choice for the 83rd governor of the Peach State.<p>The Board of Directors decided to endorse Stacey …
LGBTQISeminole lawyer announces run for House seat, setting up Democratic primary
TALLAHASSEE – Longwood lawyer Tracey Kagan announced Wednesday she’s running for Florida House District 29, setting up a Democratic primary against …
GovernmentTexans, you have until Monday to register to vote in the May runoff election
AUSTIN — Remember when you registered to vote in the March primary? Oh, you missed that deadline? That's OK, because you can still register by Monday …
GovernmentGeorgia 2018: Abrams staffer touted campaign on Russia-owned media
<b>A high-level staffer for Democrat Stacey Abrams</b> promoted the gubernatorial candidate on a Russian government-funded media outlet that the FBI is …
GovernmentWhy you can’t get rid of that politician you don’t like in November
I GOT A COUPLE of notes last week that convinced me it wasn’t too early to write my most important — and, unfortunately, least successful — …
GovernmentEarly voting starts Thursday in North Carolina. Here's where — and why — to vote.
Voters in Mecklenburg County and across the state will start voting Thursday in a primary election that, in many cases, will be the election this …
GovernmentDemocratic Congressional Campaign Committee Boosts Support for Tom Malinowski
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is boosting its support for Tom Malinowski, the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for …
New Jersey PoliticsFlorida’s first Democratic gubernatorial debate is this afternoon. Here are 3 things to watch.
The first big moment of the Florida Democratic gubernatorial primary is happening Wednesday afternoon.<p>With the primary still months away, no …
GovernmentNew York Gov. Cuomo Grant Parolees Right to Vote
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday used executive powers to grant all parolees in New York the right to vote, bypassing the state Legislature on a measure long-sought by activists.The move makes New York the 15th state to restore voting rights to people still on parole, the governor’s office …
Right To VoteBy The Numbers: TV Ad Buys In The Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
With under seven weeks left to the Democratic primary on June 5, the TV airways are starting to fill up with campaign ads. While every candidate has …
GovernmentThe Daily Kos Elections guide to Texas polling for pessimistic optimists
Quinnipiac made waves on Wednesday when they released a survey—the school’s first ever of Texas—giving GOP Sen. Ted Cruz just a 47-44 lead over …
RepublicansSt. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson's first year in office
Krewson sworn in as St. Louis' 46th and first female mayor<p>2017 Thanksgiving Day Parade in St. Louis<p>Judge Jimmie Edwards selected as Public Safety …
JusticeAndrew White proposes expanding gambling in Texas to fund 'education emergency'
<i>This is a developing story. Please check back later for updates.</i><p>AUSTIN — Declaring an "education emergency" in Texas, gubernatorial candidate Andrew …
TexasManchin jabs challenger with ad highlighting mine explosion
Sen. Joe ManchinJoseph (Joe) ManchinSenate to vote on repeal of CFPB auto-loan guidance Blankenship compares McConnell to 'the Russians' for …
RepublicansGrayson Says He’s Running, but Not Where
Former Florida congressman has continued to raise money since leaving the House<p>Democratic firebrand former Rep. Alan Grayson said he is running for …
PoliticsGeorgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams endorsed by Planned Parenthood as primary race nears
Republicans across the country have made it their mission to defund Planned Parenthood—with the sole purpose of preventing women from accessing their …
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