Despite gaining a narrow majority in the House, Republicans remain vexed by some of the unusual results of the 2022 midterm elections. While the party enjoyed huge victories in Florida that flipped what was a swing state red, the GOP fell far short of expectations in the midterms. What happened? Straight Arrow News contributor Ben…

In the 2022 midterm election, Nevadans voted to implement nonpartisan primaries and ranked choice voting in their state and congressional elections. 15 states and Washington D.C. use closed, or partially closed, primaries for congressional and state elections. In closed primaries, you need to be a registered Republican or Democrat to vote for either party’s nominee.…

Democrats defied most pundits and retained narrow control of the Senate in the midterm elections. They could expand their majority in Congress’ upper chamber if incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock wins the Dec. 6 Georgia runoff over Republican candidate Herschel Walker. Neither candidate garnered 50% plus one vote required by state law, so Peach State…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, is not seeking a leadership position in the next Congress, opening the door for the Democratic party’s next generation. She is not retiring and will retain her seat representing San Francisco. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-MD, will also step down from House leadership and endorse Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY,…

Republicans secured a majority in the House of Representatives; Thanksgiving dinner prices up 20% compared to last year; and Starbucks workers were set to go on strike. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Republicans secure House majority – More than a week after the midterm elections, Republicans reached the 218-seat threshold…

The balance of power in the House has yet to be decided and there’s a Senate runoff Dec. 6 in Georgia. But Republicans in the House, Senate and Mar-a-Lago have their eyes fixed on a whole different set of elections. First, former President Donald Trump is starting his 2024 presidential run, bringing back his Make…

While the balance of power in Congress and notable gubernatorial races were on the minds of many Americans during the 2022 midterm elections, less publicized ballot measures securing rent stabilization and affordable housing also had success last week. According to National Low Income Housing Coalition President and CEO Diane Yentel, dozens of proposals raising money…

Republicans failed to capitalize on historic trends and President Biden’s historically low approval ratings in the 2022 midterm elections. The GOP fell short in its attempt to regain control of the Senate. And while Republicans are inching toward victory in the lower chamber, the fate of the House remains unsettled. Straight Arrow News contributor Ben…

Final results of the 2022 midterm elections are still being tabulated, but two points are clear: the Latino vote stayed with Democrats and the incumbent president’s party lost the fewest seats since 2006. 64% of Latino voters supported Democrat House candidates while 33% reported voting for House Republican candidates. Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette believes…

Katie Hobbs is projected to win the state’s gubernatorial election; Donald Trump is expected to announce his bid to run for president in 2024; and the world population is expected to surpass 8 billion. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. Hobbs wins Arizona gubernatorial race: Arizona Secretary of State Katie…