Challenger Nithya Raman is no more and no less a socialist than incumbent Karen Bass.
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Maine Students Turn Out for Troy Jackson and AOC
The two politicians received a rock-star welcome in Portland, but whether young people will vote this time around is still a very big question mark in a seriously close contest.
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Can Tom Perriello Win Back His Old Seat, 18 Years Later?
The former Democratic representative for Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District is in a tight race for the seat he once held.
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The Quirkiest House Race in America Is in Alaska
Independent candidate Bill Hill, a commercial fisherman and educator, embodies the state’s subsistence lifestyle. He wants to take that sensibility to Washington.
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The Sad Republicans Exploiting Family Tragedy
What Ken Paxton and Vivek Ramaswamy have in common
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Is Paris Burning?
The violence, political stalemate, and support for the extremes are a more vivid case of what is occurring throughout the West.
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Which Trumpies’ Heads Will Roll Next?
Trump will blame everyone else for midterm defeats, but only some of his people—most likely, women—will be tossed aside.
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Rep. Becca Balint Eyes Top Position on the House Antitrust Subcommittee
A anti-monopoly legislator wants to head an influential subcommittee that often shapes antitrust politics, enforcement, and industry targets for investigations and potential legislation.
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Downvoting Data Centers in Maine
During the final debate between Troy Jackson and Susan Collins, a contrite protester puts the issue back on the table.
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Bill Huizenga Faces His Toughest Re-Election Race Yet
A top Financial Services Committee Republican’s 30-year career could soon come to an end.