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Why more Native Americans are on U.S. ballots than ever before

6:00am November 03, 2024

At least 170 Native American, Native Hawaiians, and Native Alaskans are on ballots this fall, an all-time high. But a group tracking Indigenous candidates says more work needs to be done.

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North Carolina State Senators Paul Lowe and Phil Berger

Politics & Government

General Assembly members react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

5:03pm July 23, 2024

by David Ford

The news of Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race was received differently by republicans and democrats in the North Carolina General Assembly. Republic State Senate leader Phil Berger and Democratic State Senator Paul Lowe share their thoughts on Biden's historic decision.

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After years of social and economic turmoil, young Puerto Ricans see this year's election for governor as a chance to plot a better future for the island. Many who participated in last year's protests forcing the then-governor to resign are voting for the

In Puerto Rico, Young Voters Are Trying To Shake Up Traditional Party Politics

8:13pm November 02, 2020

by Adrian Florido

Politicians have spent decades fighting over statehood but many young voters think it's time to focus on rebuilding a decimated island instead.

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Politics & Government

Trump To Speak At CPCC Before Private Fundraiser

4:41pm August 30, 2018

by Steve Harrison / WFAE

Democrats running for the California 39th Congressional district, from left, Mai Khanh Tran, Sam Jammal and Andy Thorburn, speak to voters during a rally held by Swing Left at Carolyn Rosa Park in Rowland Heights, Calif., on May 19.

Democrats Hope To Avoid Knocking Party Candidates Out Of Contention In California

7:01am June 03, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

Democrats had great success in convincing new candidates to run in the state, but the rush of excitement created crowded races with some contenders campaigning aggressively against one another.

At the final session in a six-month political candidate training series called Emerge Virginia, Johanna Shin takes a group photo.

Politics & Government

The Wave Of Female Candidates Is Set For A Wave Of Losses, Come November

10:58am March 20, 2018

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A disproportionate number of women running for Congress are running in House districts that are considered pretty safe for the other party to hold, whether Republican or Democrat.

DeRay Mckesson, protester, activist, and now mayoral candidate, is seen in St. Louis, Mo, in Aug., 2015.

Running For Baltimore Mayor, Activist DeRay Mckesson Draws Donors

7:43pm February 04, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The Black Lives Matter advocate entered the race on Wednesday night in a surprise move. Less than 24 hours later, he has raised almost $40,000 from nearly 700 donors.

GOP Debate Liveblog: National Security Takes Center Stage As Fireworks Fly

11:45pm December 15, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Marco Rubio emerged as a target of both Ted Cruz and Rand Paul while Jeb Bush finally found his footing with landing attacking against Donald Trump.