‘It’s huge’: How a Democratic flip of an Alabama congressional seat might determine House majority
The Shomari Figures win on Tuesday might still play a pivotal role in the House majority, which might not be determined until later this week.
Democrats Flip Newly Drawn Alabama Congressional Seat
With the victory by Shomari Figures, Alabama will most likely have two Black representatives in Congress at the same time for the first time in its history.
Democrats flip newly redrawn Alabama House district
Shomari Figures, a former aide to Attorney General Merrick Garland, is projected to win his House race in Alabama’s newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. His victory gives Democrats a rare pickup opportunity in a ruby-red state that former President Trump won by 25 points in 2020.
Republicans win majority of US House seats in government sweep
President-elect Donald Trump's Republican Party will control both houses of Congress when he takes office in January, Decision Desk HQ projected on Monday, enabling him to push an agenda of slashing taxes and shrinking the federal government.
Redistricting helps Republicans, Democrats flip House seats
In North Carolina, Republicans managed to flip three congressional seats from Democrat to Republican. This success was partly due to redrawn district maps.
Democrats maintain narrow majority in Pennsylvania state House amid red wave
Democrats will narrowly maintain control of the Pennsylvania state House — one of the only bright spots for the party after a red wave led by President-elect Donald Trump’s election successes ushered in GOP wins down the ballot.
How did Pa. Dems keep the state House during a red wave? Meet Frank Burns.
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House majority hinges on 18 uncalled races, with Republicans just 4 seats away
House Republicans need to pick up just four additional seats to secure control over the chamber, with 18 races remaining to be called.
What would Kamala Harris winning mean for Alabama? Democrats say poverty, healthcare would be key targets
A Harris administration would support policies like Medicaid expansion that benefit a relatively poor state like Alabama, ...
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Opinion | Lack of Democrats on the ballot hurts all of Alabama
Problems rarely get addressed by government without someone forcing the conversation. You don't get conversations when one party can't field candidates.
MSNBC's Al Sharpton goes off on 'latte liberals' who 'speak for people they don't speak to'
MSNBC's Al Sharpton went off on "latte liberals" on Monday during "Morning Joe," who he said were trying to speak for people ...
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HASC chair: Trump will move Space Command HQ to Alabama immediately
President-elect Donald Trump will sign an executive order within his first week of office to move U.S. Space Command ...
Democrat Shomari Figures wins Alabama's redrawn 2nd Congressional District
Shomari Figures will become the first Black person to hold the seat in Alabama after it was created after a Supreme Court ...
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James E. Buskey, longtime Alabama state representative, dies at age 87
James E. Buskey, one of Alabama’s longest-serving lawmakers and a dedicated public servant, passed away on Friday at the age ...
Alabama Democrats speaking out following presidential election
Many Democrats around the country are in shock over the Presidential election. The Alabama Democratic party leader says the loss won’t stop a push for change. Alabama Democratic Party Chairman, Pastor ...
Should Alabama make Election Day a state holiday? ‘We can encourage more voting,’ lawmaker says
An Alabama lawmaker has pre-filed a bill to make Election Day a state holiday, but Alabama’s Secretary of State does not ...