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Emboldened Freedom Caucus presents hurdles to Kevin McCarthy’s run for House speaker

A far-right challenge is brewing to House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy's run for speaker, prompting him on Wednesday to quickly start lining up support in the conference.

November 9, 2022

Youngkin sent Pelosi handwritten apology after making comments on her husband’s attack

Gov. Glenn Youngkin sent Nancy Pelosi a handwritten apology after the Virginia Republican made a campaign-trail remark about the House speaker's husband, Paul Pelosi, being attacked by an intruder.

November 9, 2022

Democratic Rep. Frank Mrvan holds on to seat against Republican Jennifer-Ruth Green

Rep. Frank Mrvan will keep a 91-year Democratic stronghold blue for another term, defeating Republican Jennifer-Ruth Green.

November 9, 2022

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez ousts Republican Rep. Mayra Flores from Congress in narrow win

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez will stay in Congress winning an incumbent-on-incumbent battle over Republican Mayra Flores in South Texas 34th District.

November 9, 2022

Rep. Henry Cuellar holds on to Texas seat against former Ted Cruz staffer

Longtime Rep. Henry Cuellar will serve another term in Congress in a key South Texas victory for Democrats.

November 9, 2022

Democrats defy odds of GOP momentum, show strength in Virginia’s swing districts

Democrats were able to hold on to two key Virginia swing district seats heavily targeted by House Republicans' campaign arm, defying millions of dollars in ad spending in a bullish year for the GOP.

November 8, 2022

Maryland voters elect Democrat Wes Moore as first Black governor

Democrat Wes Moore scored an early win for his party Tuesday, easily taking back the Maryland governor's mansion and making history as the state's first Black governor.

November 8, 2022

Republican Jen Kiggans flips Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria’s seat in critical GOP victory in Virginia

Republican Jen Kiggans ousted Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria Tuesday in a Virginia House seat viewed as a critical test of strength for the GOP.

November 8, 2022

Abigail Spanberger holds on to Virginia House seat

Rep. Abigail Spanberger will serve another term in Congress, after narrowly defeating Republican Yesli Vega in a close Virginia House race.

November 8, 2022

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser glides to victory to win a third term

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser easily won reelection on Tuesday, becoming the second mayor in the city's history to be elected to a third term.

November 8, 2022

Democrat Jennifer Wexton retains House seat in Va. against GOP newcomer Hung Cao

Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia will serve another term in Congress, after narrowly defeating Republican Hung Cao in a critical victory for House Democrats.

November 8, 2022

Democrat Rep. Don Beyer coasts to victory in blue Virginia district

Rep. Don Beyer took his expected victory in a deep blue Northern Virginia district, handily defeating GOP newcomer Karina Lipsman.

November 8, 2022

Wes Moore elected as Maryland’s first Black governor

Democrat Wes Moore has been elected Maryland's first Black governor.

November 8, 2022

Trump hits DeSantis as ‘Ron DeSanctimonious’ at rally amid 2024 announcement rumors

Former President Donald Trump gave Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a new nickname while reading off various polls on who would lead a 2024 GOP presidential primary.

November 5, 2022

Trump casts doubt on Pennsylvania elections, warns of Dems’ ‘cheating’ against Oz, Mastriano

Former President Donald Trump cast doubt on the outcomes of Pennsylvania's elections, saying he was "worried" about Republicans' chances of winning in the state due to efforts to cheat by Democrats.

November 5, 2022

Biden calls anti-socialism protesters ‘idiots’ in Illinois stump speech attacking GOP

President Biden called anti-socialism protesters outside of his Illinois campaign event "idiots" during his speech boosting Democrats.

November 5, 2022

Liz Cheney endorses Democrat Abigail Spanberger in toss-up Virginia race against Yesli Vega

Rep. Liz Cheney endorsed Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger in a toss-up Virginia House race over Republican Yesli Vega, whom she accused of peddling conspiracies.

November 5, 2022

GOP plan to fight crime counters Hillary Clinton’s criticism

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused Republicans of not having a plan to combat violent crime. But, in fact, they do have a plan in writing.

November 4, 2022

Jennifer-Ruth Green running to make history by breaking Dems’ 90-year grip on House seat in Indiana

Republican Jennifer-Ruth Green said she is ready to end a 90-year streak of Democratic dominance in a northwestern Indiana district.

November 4, 2022

Youngkin’s parental tip line finds hundreds of emails bemoaning equity, ‘leftist’ agenda

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's defunct parental tip line included hundreds of complaints over pandemic precautions, classroom curricula, a push for equity and academic standards.

November 4, 2022