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Democrat Amo could be 1st person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress after primary win
Politics Gerry Leonard, a U.S. Marine veteran and political newcomer, defeated fellow Republican candidate Terri Flynn, a former town council member, to win the GOP primary Tuesday. Gabe Amo meets with members of the press at an election results party after his win in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, Tuesday, Sept. […]
Biden will face a primary bid from Rep. Dean Phillips, who says Democrats need to focus on future
Politics While Phillips is highly unlikely to beat Biden, a run would offer a symbolic challenge to national Democrats trying to project the idea that there is no reason to doubt the president’s electability. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., speaks with reporters after a Democratic caucus meeting on Capitol Hill, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Washington. […]
Biden won’t appear on New Hampshire Democratic primary ballot. But write-ins are still an option
Politics New Hampshire has yet to set a formal date for its 2024 primary. President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday Oct. 24, 2023 in Washington, where he will award the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) AP By WILL […]
Trump compares himself to Mandela and rails against Biden after filing for New Hampshire primary
Politics Trump held a rally where he railed against President Joe Biden’s response to the Hamas attack on Israel and vowed to build an Iron Dome-style missile defense shield over the U.S. Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump talks as New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan, left, listens as he signs papers to be on […]
Filing period for New Hampshire presidential primary opens
Politics New Hampshire, with its state law requiring its primaries to be held first, is defying the Democratic National Committee’s new primary calendar which calls for South Carolina to kick off voting on Feb. 3, followed by New Hampshire and Nevada. New Hampshire Deputy Secretary of State Patricia Lovejoy, left, looks on as Secretary of […]
New Hampshire secretary of state won’t block Trump from ballot in key presidential primary state
Politics Under New Hampshire law, the name of anyone who pays the filing fee and swears they meet the age, citizenship and residency requirements “shall be printed on the ballots.” New Hampshire Deputy Secretary of State Patricia Lovejoy, left, looks on as Secretary of State David Scanlan explains that he will not use an amendment […]
Connecticut mayor who regained office after corruption conviction wins another primary
Politics Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, 63, defeated John Gomes, the city’s former chief administrative officer, by a narrow margin Tuesday in a Democratic primary. In this July 12, 2018 file photo, Democratic candidate for governor, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim speaks during a gubernatorial debate in New Haven, Conn. AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File By Associated Press […]