Rep. Barbara Lee joins race for California US Senate seat
United States Representative Barbara Lee officially launched her campaign for the California Senate seat held by retiring Senator Dianne Feinstein. Lee joins a competitive primary field which already includes Representatives Katie Porter and Adam Schiff. In her announcement this Tuesday Lee emphasized that she's “never backed down from doing what’s right. And [
This Virginia congressional election could make history
Democratic candidate Jennifer McClellan will face Republican Leon Benjamin on Tuesday February 21st in a special election for Virginia’s 4th Congressional District. The election is being held to determine who will fill the seat of late Representative Donald McEachin who passed away in November after a battle with colorectal cancer. McClellan is favored to win the election based on the area's voting history and, if victorious, she will make history as Virginia’s first black woman elected to Congress. Visit ABC News to learn more Image Credit: VCU
Texas taxpayers face a $100 million bill to update voting machines with equipment that doesn’t exist yet
Texas state lawmakers passed a broad and controversial new election law in 2021 that mandates the purchase of voting technology that does not currently exist. Sponsors of the new provision claim the legislation aims to prevent cheating in elections by preventing the use of certain technology to count votes and store cast-ballot data. The new law will go into effect prior to the November 2026 general election, immediately prohibiting the use of millions of dollars worth of voting equipment. With no new technology currently
Oklahoma considers separating state and federal elections if voting rights acts pass
A combination of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement and Freedom to Vote Acts was passed in the House of Representatives but held up in the Senate last January. President Biden has continued urging congress to pass the voting legislation which would mandate same-day voter registration, online voter registration, and restore voting rights for people convicted of felonies after leaving prison. However, a Republican Representative from Piedmont, Oklahoma is ready to oppose what she considers to be federal overreach into the states right
Nikki Haley announces presidential campaign, challenging Trump
Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador and South Carolina governor, has announced her candidacy for President. With her announcement Haley has become the first major challenger to former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination. This decision marks a change for Haley, who previously said she would not challenge Trump if he decided to run for the White House. If elected, Haley would become both the nation's first female president and the first United States President of Indian descent. Visit Associated Press to learn