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Democrat Christina Bohannan to take on Iowa GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for third time in key swing district

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Christina Bohannan won the Democrat primary in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, CBS News projects, giving her a third chance at trying to unseat Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks.  Bohannan, a University of Iowa law professor and former state representative, beat political newcomer and healthcare worker Travis Terrell to advance to the November general election.  … Read more

Four swing House races in Pennsylvania loom large for both parties — and for 2028, too

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Control of the House of Representatives could come down to four pivotal battleground races in Pennsylvania. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. With an increasingly limited map of competitive seats, both Democrats and Republicans are emphasizing the importance of these campaigns, which are about to see … Read more

Firefighters union boss wins hotly-contested Dem primary in a key Pennsylvania swing district

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One of the nation’s most narrowly divided swing congressional districts chose its Democratic nominee Tuesday evening, as Bob Brooks was projected to win in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. The contested primary brought Democratic Party divisions front and center, featuring firefighters union boss Bob Brooks — endorsed by … Read more

Biden alum seeking Mike Lawler’s NY swing seat ripped for ties to botched Afghanistan withdrawal

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Biden administration alum running for Congress is facing sharp Republican criticism over her role in the botched U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Cait Conley, a Democrat seeking to unseat Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., in a battleground district, previously served in a senior position on former President Joe … Read more

Dem seeking NY swing seat defends embracing extremist who said Hamas is ‘a thousands times better’ than Israel

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A progressive Democrat vying for a hotly contested New York swing seat in November’s midterm elections is defending her association with controversial far-left streamer Hasan Piker. Effie Phillips-Staley is facing backlash from her own party as she seeks the nomination to take on Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., … Read more

Spanberger-backed redistricting vote culminates Dem ‘power grab’ in key swing state, says report

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The gerrymander wars come to Virginia Fox News’ Paul Gigot and guests Kyle Peterson and Kim Strassel examine Virginia’s upcoming redistricting vote. Governor Abigail Spanberger faces criticism for abandoning moderate positions, supporting a Democrat-favorable map, enacting new taxes, and expanding collective bargaining for unions, impacting her approval ratings. The discussion highlights voter dissatisfaction with the … Read more

GOP blasts Virginia amendment as maps could swing delegation to 10-1 Democratic advantage

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ahead of a special election on Tuesday, Virginia Republicans blasted a proposed constitutional amendment in their state that could soon cost them their congressional seats, calling the effort the most “unfair” of a string of redrawn maps across the country. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., believes it’s a … Read more

Gas surge tied to Iran conflict hits swing states, testing Trump’s low-price pitch

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Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade fuels global oil market concerns as Trump admin meets execs Jonathan Hunt reports live from London on Iran’s aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a 95% reduction in commercial shipping traffic. Mohamed El-Erian, Gramercy Funds Management Chair, analyzes the global oil market disruption, with crude oil prices … Read more

Republicans win Georgia race — but Democrats post largest swing yet in special House elections

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Republicans padded their slim House majority with a special election win in Georgia on Tuesday night. But the race also marked the biggest swing against the GOP compared with the 2024 presidential results out of seven House special elections in President Donald Trump’s second term. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to … Read more

Democrat swing candidate called Biden’s border handling ‘a huge misstep’ after backing his approach as mayor

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Democratic candidate is facing scrutiny over an apparent reversal on the southern border as she seeks to flip a battleground House seat this year. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti recently criticized former President Joe Biden’s handling of the southern border, calling it “a huge misstep” and “really … Read more