by Jim Heath | Nov 15, 2018 | 2018, Headlines
Florida officials have ordered a manual recount of results in the U.S. Senate race, where about 12,600 votes separated Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson from Republican Rick Scott, the state’s governor. At least three counties did not submit new totals for the machine...
by Jim Heath | Nov 15, 2018 | 2018, Headlines
There will be a sigh of relief from the White House and Republicans across the country as a Florida recount of more than 8 million ballots confirmed Ron DeSantis has defeated Democratic Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum. The final tally, headed to certification next...
by Jim Heath | Nov 15, 2018 | 2018, Headlines
In Maine, Rep. Bruce Poliquin has lost to Democrat Jared Golden, leaving Republicans with zero seats in New England. It’s the first time in over 100 years an incumbent has lost Maine’s 2nd District. Poliquin is still pursuing his legal challenge to the ranked-choice...
by Jim Heath | Nov 15, 2018 | 2018, Headlines
Nearly two years after women spilled out into the streets of Washington and in cities across the country in defiance of the inauguration of President Trump, the nation is sending more women than ever before to the House. The record number of women who will be members...
by Jim Heath | Nov 14, 2018 | 2018, Congress, Headlines, Republicans
When Paul Ryan exists Congress in January, Rep. Kevin McCarthy will replace him. Not as Speaker, but as the House minority leader. The California Republican was elected during a closed-door meeting of Republicans today. The vote was 159-43. McCarthy had faced a...
by Jim Heath | Nov 14, 2018 | 2018, Headlines
Another day, another incumbent Republican House member falls. This time in New Jersey, where the blue wave was substantial. Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.) lost his seat to Democratic challenger Andy Kim today, resulting in a near-wipeout for the GOP in the state. With...
