Jim McGreevey, the nation's first openly gay governor, is making a return to politics after nearly two decades, announcing his candidacy for mayor of Jersey City. He acknowledged his imperfections in a video posted online, and was surrounded by many members of the state's Democratic political machine at a news conference. If successful, he will be the first former governor to become mayor of a major city in New Jersey, running against incumbent Mayor Steven Fulop.
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West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has announced he will not be running for re-election in the United States Senate, citing political divisions and a desire to bring Americans together. Manchin has served in the Senate since 2010 and is a centrist Democrat, and his decision will have a significant impact on the battle for Senate control in 2024. He has indicated that he will continue to work to bring Americans together and find common ground after his term ends in January 2023.
Key takeaways: Ohio voters have made it clear that abortion and reproductive rights are issues that go beyond party lines with the passage of Issue…
Key takeaways: The Republican Party is facing a difficult time after suffering losses in key elections across the country. Vivek Ramaswamy criticized the Republican National…
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) is encouraging Republicans to make their stance on abortion clear to voters following the Democratic victories in Tuesday's elections. Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) is advocating for reasonable limits on late-term abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. The NRSC is pushing for Republicans to make it clear to voters that they do not support a national ban on all abortions in order to regain control of Congress.
Democrats had a successful night in the off-year elections on Tuesday, winning critical races in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. The abortion referendum and pot legalization referendum both won in Ohio, and Democrats saw over-performance against 2020, current polls, and expectations. The elections also showed that the war in Israel and other hot-button national issues had a smaller impact on the results than expected, suggesting that voters are looking beyond these issues when making their decisions.
With just 68 days until the start of voting in the 2023 presidential election, the Republican candidates face a new challenge as they take the debate stage in Miami on Wednesday. Ohio voters chose overwhelmingly to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution, providing a snapshot of voters' attitudes one year from the presidential election. The debate on Wednesday will be a key opportunity for the candidates to make their case to voters and demonstrate why they are the best choice for the Republican nomination.
Virginia Delegate Danica Roem has made history by becoming the first openly transgender state senator in the South and the second in the United States. She won the election in Virginia’s 30th Senate district, despite facing an unprecedented deluge of anti-trans hate from her opponent. Her election is a major milestone for the LGBTQ community and a sign of progress for the state of Virginia.