Responses to the “generic ballot” poll question suggest a partisan electoral wave is building. But the fight for control of the House isn’t a single national election. It will be fought district by district, and national Democrats face challenges on the ground even with the generic ballot favoring…
Democrats have been targeting California’s 39th District ever since Hillary Clinton carried it over Donald Trump in the last presidential race. But GOP Rep. Ed Royce’s retirement announcement on Monday gives Democrats an opportunity to take over a seat without having to defeat an entrenched…
Last year ended with a bang as Democrats took over a Senate seat in Alabama in a historic election, moving closer to recapturing the majority. And there is plenty of excitement left in this election cycle.
Doug Jones’ victory, which narrowed the GOP Senate advantage from 52-48 to 51-49, could make…
ARIZONA. Open; Jeff Flake (R) not seeking re-election. May 30 filing deadline. Aug. 28 primary. In the face of competitive primary and general elections, Flake announced he would not seek a second term. Former state Sen. Kelli Ward, who lost to Sen. John McCain in the 2016 GOP primary, entered the…
MARYLAND. Ben Cardin (D) elected 2006 (54%), 2012 (56%). Feb. 27 filing deadline. June 26 primary. In 2016, Clinton defeated Trump 60-34 percent and Democrat Chris Van Hollen defeated Republican Kathy Szeliga 61-36 percent for the state’s other Senate seat. Retired CIA officer Sam Faddis had just…
PENNSYLVANIA. Bob Casey Jr. (D) elected 2006 (59%), 2012 (54%). March 6 filing deadline. May 15 primary. After Trump’s 49-48 percent win and Sen. Pat Toomey’s re-election in 2016, there was some reason for GOP optimism about defeating Casey next year. But with Republicans struggling to put the…
Candidate for Florida’s 27th District
Interview Date: December 7, 2017
Date of Birth: April 25, 1957; Houston, TX
Education: University of Central Florida (1979)
Elected Office: State House (current)
Current Outlook: GOP Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen’s retirement created a tremendous open-seat…
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