The measure is largely viewed as an attempt to force the state’s Democratic cities to restrict access to voting.
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Ex-Sen. David Perdue plans to challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp
The winner of the 2022 GOP primary will likely run against Stacey Abrams in the general election.
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Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98
One of the Kansas Republican’s last public appearances was to salute the coffin of George H.W. Bush in 2018.
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Term limits find favor among 2nd District candidates
Congressional hopefuls from both major parties support term limits for Capitol Hill lawmakers.
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Democrats may lean into abortion issue as Supreme Court weighs future of Roe v. Wade
The high court heard oral arguments Wednesday to a challenge of a Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks, which directly confronts the landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
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Sen. Collins says she’d support legislation to codify protections in Roe v. Wade
Sen. Susan Collins’ stance gains attention after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a Mississippi case that advocates worry could put new constraints on abortion rights.
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House Jan. 6 panel votes to hold former Justice Department official in contempt
Jeffrey Clark, who aligned with Donald Trump as the then-president tried to overturn his election defeat, has refused to answer the committee’s questions once, but they’ve agreed to let him return.
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Stacey Abrams launches 2nd campaign for Georgia governor
Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
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Sara Gideon donates $3.5 million in leftover campaign cash to help low-income families
The money, from her unsuccessful bid for U.S. Senate, will go to the nonprofit Maine Equal Justice, which provides financial assistance to low-income parents earning degrees and professional certifications.
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Bangor Republican announces he will run against Bruce Poliquin
Garret Swazey is the fifth Republican to jump into a congressional primary to choose a challenger to face Democrat Jared Golden