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The case for each of 6 Democrats vying to unseat Rep. David Schweikert
The biggest disappointment in the CD1 Democratic primary has been the blown opportunities by the six candidates to distinguish themselves. As a result, the race may well be decided not by policy, or even personality, but by negative campaigns. The dominant debate in recent weeks centered on whether having a Republican past is disqualifying. The […]
Here are the 2 Democrats vying to run against Rep. Rob Wittman in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District
Businessman Herb Jones and attorney Leslie Mehta are vying for the Democratic nomination in the 1st Congressional District. The winner of the June 18 primary will face Republican incumbent Rob Wittman in the general election. Wittman has held the U.S. House of Representatives seat since 2007. The district includes portions of suburban Richmond down through […]
China helps Nepal look for oil, vying with India for influence in Himalayan nation
China is helping Nepal look for oil as Beijing seeks to strengthen bilateral ties and competes with India for influence with the Himalayan neighbour. A team of about 20 Chinese engineers and 45 Nepali technicians began a six-month drilling campaign in Dailekh, Nepal earlier this month, according to the Nepali-language newspaper Kantipur. Financed by the […]
Licking Heights 5th grade math teacher vying for the title of ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’
Jessica Tonstad is in her first year of teaching, and she already might be one of America’s favorites. The Licking Heights teacher is vying for the title of America’s Favorite Teacher in a nationwide contest, held by Reader’s Digest and the nonprofit Teach for America. Online voting for a wild card round that would send […]
Republican candidates vying for Indiana governor to take debate stage
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Indiana’s next governor will take to the debate stage Tuesday night, two weeks ahead of the state’s May 7 primary election. Each of the six candidates in the competitive, multi-million dollar primary race have cast themselves as an outsider in an appeal to conservative voters, despite […]
Voting begins for Maldives Parliament, watched by India and China vying for control of Indian Ocean
MALE, Maldives (AP) — Maldivians voted in parliamentary elections Sunday, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, whose policies are keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the archipelago nation. Both countries are seeking a foothold in the Maldives, which has a strategic location in the Indian Ocean. Muizzu’s […]
Who in the Midlands is vying for the SC House in 2024?
As the 2024 primary elections draw near, a diverse array of candidates have emerged to vie for seats in the South Carolina State House. The candidate filing period is open and candidates seeking office have until April 1 to join the race. All 124 seats in the House are up for grabs. Primary elections for […]
Candidates vying for Winnebago County Board District 24 seat share their priorities
OSHKOSH ― The incumbent Andy Buck? Or his challenger Sarah Nelson? That’s the option facing District 24 voters April 2 when they head to the polls for the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors District 24 elections. As part of the Northwestern’s ongoing election coverage, both candidates were asked to explain what they see as their […]
Two Democrats vying for Congressional seat held by Columbus Republican
Mar. 2—Two Democrats are seeking the nomination to challenge incumbent Republican Mike Carey in the 15th Congressional District race March 19. The district includes all or part of six counties, including Franklin, Madison, Clark, Fayette, Miami and Shelby. Adam Miller of Columbus serves as 6th District state representative and is an Army JAG reserve colonel. […]
F.C. Cincinnati soccer team vying for KY state funds. Who else is lobbying the legislature?
Hundreds of companies and organizations lobbied the Kentucky legislature in January, spending about $2.8 million to influence its work. A Herald-Leader review of public Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission. records shows one lobbying spender is an Ohio major league sports team. The Major League Soccer club F.C. Cincinnati appears to be seeking taxpayers’ help for a […]
Meet the 3 candidates vying for Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 1 judge in the spring primary
OSHKOSH ― Two circuit court commissioners are facing off against a former Winnebago County Circuit Court judge in the race for Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 1 judge. One-time Winnebago County judge LaKeisha Haase and commissioners Eric Heywood and Michael D. Rust are vying for the seat in the spring election after incumbent Teresa Basiliere […]