signaling the party's confidence in their strength as candidates. They make up 19 percent of GOP nominees in toss-up races, including Kelly Ayotte in New Hampshire's open Senate race and several challengers — like Laurie Buckhout in North Carolina...
With the Republican Party overseeing the abolition of slavery, newly enfranchised Black voters flocked to the party. Four Black delegates attended the 1868 convention; that number grew to 27 in 1872. In 1876 abolitionistFrederick Douglassgave a key speech, in 1880 Sen.Blanche K. Bruceof Mississip...
The turbulent speaker election reflects the ongoing infighting within the Republican Party. Several conservative Republican lawmakers previously voiced opposition to Johnson's re-election. Even though President-elect Donald Trump has publicly endorsed him, it was not enough to prevent three votes of oppos...
In a once-in-century political stalemate, the House rejected Rep. Kevin McCarthy for Speaker over six consecutive votes, prompting frustrated Republicans to break into negotiating teams Wednesday night to find a potential resolution. US House Adjourns After Not Electing Speaker January 3, 2023 The...
Tennessee GOP Votes to Affirm Eddie Mannis as House District 18 Primary Winner Potentially in Violation of State Law September 3, 2020Laura Baigert The Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committee (SEC) in a meeting held via conference call Wednesday evening voted to affirm the August 6 ...
Former RNC Platform Committee Woman Kendal Unruh said she only votes for politicians that match her principles — even if that means voting for third party and write-in candidates. The off-campus event hosted by Principles First claimed to be the real nucleus of the GOP, contrary to what was...
“This lawsuit was filed after voting had already begun in North Carolina for the general election,” Gannon said in a statement. “The time to challenge the rules for voter eligibility is well before an election, not after votes have already been cast.” In Michigan, the relevant...
New Hampshire: 22 votes for Trump Nebraska: 36 votes for Trump California: 169 votes for Trump Tennessee: 58 votes for Trump Washington state: 43 votes for Trump Alabama: 50 votes for Trump Massachusetts: 40 votes for Trump Indiana: 58 votes for Trump ...
According to local media reports, Republican conservatives have threatened to oust McCarthy over relying on Democratic votes, as he did on Saturday to advance legislation staving off a government shutdown. Gaetz also cited the pos...
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley visits a polling place as voters cast their votes in the New Hampshire presidential primary election in Hampton, New Hampshire, U.S., January 23, 2024. ...