Sentences with phrase «district special election»

The National Republican Congressional Committee castigated Lamb, the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district special election, over his record as an assistant U.S. attorney in Pittsburgh.

Out west in California, Democrats looking for an upset in the 50th District special election got a boost Tuesday with the release of a poll showing that their candidate — 2004 nominee Francine Busby — is far better known than her potential Republican opponents and is thought of very favorably by voters in the San Diego - area district.

Rep. - elect Mark Critz's (D) surprisingly wide margin in the Pennsylvania 12th district special election last night is a testament to the fact that the DCCC — from Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md.) to executive director Jon Vogel, communications director Jennifer Crider and the entire independent expenditure operation — knows how to win close races in tough districts.

Just before Republicans huddle to select their candidate for the 9th congressional district special election, the state Conservative Party announced they were backing Bob Turner.

CSEA Seeks «Fresh Perspective» in Endorsing Scott Murphy in 20th Congressional District Special Election Wednesday March 04, 2009 at 11:28 am

Don't be surprised if he deploys Lt. Gov. Bob Duffy, who was used effectively in the 20th congressional district special election that scored an upset win for Democrat Kathy Hochul over Republican Assemblywoman Jane Corwin.

In Florida's 19th District special election, businessman Curt Clawson faced his toughest race back in April, when he secured the GOP nod to replace ex-Rep.

Here are a couple of brief, and we think amusing, outtakes from our coverage of the 31st Council District special election.

Bloomberg spent more than $ 2.2 million in Illinois's 2nd District special election in opposition to a pro-gun-rights candidate.

The former U.S. Representative is not looking to return to elective politics this year, referring to a tight Pennsylvania 18th Congressional District special election Tuesday night in a district Donald Trump won by more than 20 points in 2016.

For this Mayoral Mashup we spoke with Rockaway voters participating in the 31st Council District special election and asked one simple question: What do you see as the most important issue that our next mayor will face upon taking office?

Expect the single district special election to be another headache for the embattled city Board of Elections since it is being held concurrent to the November 6 General Election.

Washington (CNN)- A former Oregon state senator won the state's First Congressional District special election Tuesday night - a victory that ensures a Democrat will continue to hold the House seat.

WASHINGTON (CNN)- Republican Dede Scozzafava dropped out of New York's 23rd District special election Saturday, citing a slip in the polls as a factor contributing to her decision.

Meet the newest member of Congress... Brian Bilbray celebrates his victory in California 50th District special election.

Democrats are heartened by the victory in the 9th Assembly district special election, saying it bodes well for broader down - ballot gains next year.

Republicans are backing Broome County Undersheriff Fred Akshar to replace former Sen. Tom Libous in the 52nd district special election, GOP officials on Monday announced.

NYS AFL - CIO Endorses Chris Fahey in 145th Assembly District Special Election Tuesday February 21, 2012 at 01:09 pm

The Bay Ridge Council On Aging hosted a debate this morning featuring candidates in the 11th Congressional District special election.

On the eve of the 17th Council District special election, we received this photo of Bronx State Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz greeting firebrand GOP presidential candidate Texas Senator Ted Cruz.

Dan Donovan dismissed complaints that he's participated in too few forums and confirmed that he does not plan to attend any additional candidate forums or debates ahead of the May 5th 11th Congressional District special election.

That one sentence is why I believe the Democratic nominee for the 2nd Assembly District special election should not be permitted to run for that office.

Questions during the off - topic portion of the press conference included his opinion of the expected Democratic candidate in the 11th Congressional District special election and whether he'll campaign for Gentile, the prospect of Department of Homeland Security losing funding, religious organizations renting City school facilities for prayer / worship services and the related lawsuit, a NY Post report criticizing a newly - created NYPD training program, reported terror threats against shopping malls, the absence of a Lunar New Year message from the mayor and his non-attendance at the Lunar New Year parade, his reaction to Governor Cuomo's comment that their relationship will be «the best relationship between a mayor and governor in modern political history,» his scheduled trip to Albany on Wednesday and delays in federal funding of Sandy rebuilding.

Does Dan Donovan have a congressional role model he would follow should he win the 11th Congressional District special election on May 5th?

Visit our photo gallery with selected highlights from the 11th Congressional District special election here.

The 11th Congressional District special election tomorrow has posed a fundamental challenge for the candidates — getting voters attention and making them aware of the occurrence of the election.

Democrat Christine Pellegrino celebrates at a gathering in Massapequa Park after declaring victory in 9th Assembly District special election on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

Questions during the post-speech «gaggle» included the cost of a special election, his reaction to a New York Republican Party 50 Shades of Grey parody of Bill de Blasio and Al Sharpton, Rudy Giuliani's recent comments about Barack Obama, the expected Republican candidate in the 11th Congressional District special election, state legislature financial disclosure forms, the refusal of Port Authority commissioners to accede to Cuomo and Chris Christie's request to resign, his planned trip to Cuba, congestion pricing, and UFT comments asserting that the governor has shortchanged New York City schools by $ 2.5 billion.

Updated 10:09 a.m. State Sen. Toi Hutchinson will drop out of the the 2nd District special election Sunday and back her fellow Democrat, Cook County Chief Administrative Officer Robin Kelly, according to local news reports.

What do their similarities and differences portend for the 11th Congressional District special election?

Democrat Christine Pellegrino celebrates at a gathering in Massapequa Park after declaring victory in the 9th Assembly District special election on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

Governor Andrew Cuomo had kind words for the expected Republican candidate in the 11th Congressional District special election.

Should Democratic candidate Vincent Gentile win the upcoming 11th congressional district special election he will join a lopsided minority in the House of Representatives.

Democrat Christine Pellegrino hugs Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone at a gathering in Massapequa Park after declaring victory in the 9th Assembly District special election on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

But Higgins is suddenly perceived as vulnerable after last night's 145th Assembly District special election, in which another Paladino - backed candidate, Buffalo Common Council Member Michael «Mickey» Kearns, defeated the congressman's top aide, Chris Fahey, in a decisive upset win.

According to the press release announcing the event, the Thompsons were «were incredibly instrumental when a rather shy individual took a stand against politics as usual in New York State and made the 23rd Congressional District Special Election international phenomena.»

A Republican woman won Arizona's 8th District special election Tuesday night, although Debbie Lesko's 6 - point margin of victory for a solidly GOP seat raised party concerns about the tough election cycle ahead.

Bedford attorney and political newcomer Samard Khojasteh is continuing to forge ahead with his bid to represent the Republican Party in the yet - to - be-called 37th Senate District special election, assembling a campaign team and sending out a letter seeking the support of local committee members.

We need to keep that momentum from November going forward, and that is why I am asking for your support to become the Conservative Party's nominee for the 26th Congressional District Special Election.

The fundraiser is likely a marquee event for the minority conference, which has suffered multiple setbacks this year, the latest being the endless recount in a Brooklyn Senate district special election falling to Republican David Storobin.

«The Working Families Party is proud to support Brian Kavanagh in the 26th Senate District special election,» said Bob Master, a co-chair of the WFP.

A Siena College poll released on Saturday showed Kaminsky, a freshman assemblyman, trailing Republican Chris McGrath by 8 percentage points in the 9th Senate district special election to replace disgraced former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos in a Nassau County seat.

Not exact matches

Republican Debbie Lesko is projected to win Arizona's 8th District House special election over Democrat Hiral Tipirneni.

It will be the nation's first special congressional election since Trump's win, and Democrats view it as their best chance to flip the seat representing the heavily Republican 4th District in southern Kansas.

Like Doug Jones's win in the special election in Alabama, a win for Democrats in Pennsylvania's 18th District would further add to the party's momentum in the run - up to November's midterm elections and hint at dwindling support for Trump.

Former Congressman Blake Farenthold today sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott explaining why he will not pay for the special election to fill his now vacant District 27 Congressional seat.

Not one person voting in Tuesday's hotly contested special election in the local 18th District said the tariffs would affect their choice.

By Eli Yokley Top Stories Debbie Lesko (R) defeated Democrat Hiral Tipirneni in a special election in Arizona's 8th District to fill the vacancy left by Republican Trent Franks, who resigned in December over sexual misconduct allegations.

Earlier this week, I reported on the upcoming special election in Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, where Republican Rick Saccone is running against Democrat Conor Lamb to fill Republican Tim Murphy's seat.

Republicans initially focused on the tax cut messaging in the recent special election in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, but by election day, they had pivoted to decrying so - called «sanctuary cities» after determining the tax message wasn't breaking through.