Sentences with phrase «primary contests»

It can be challenging for students to engage in positive, productive, and healthy dialogue when it comes to the election and primary contests.

Success is unlikely because Obama could veto those measures, but the strength of opposition, at 49 senators, could continue interparty arguments over climate issues heading into the primary contests next year.

«Our campaign remains focused on outreach to Democrats in these primary states — including the March primary contests and helping our state parties as they hold the Republican candidates accountable for their out - of - touch and out - of - date agenda,» said campaign spokesman Jesse Ferguson.

And this year, a record eight Assembly Members are retiring outright (six Dems / two Reps); two Members lost their primary elections; two others lost primary contests for other offices; five are running for the state senate; one left to assume a county post; and another is running for county sheriff.

Gingrich spoke at a civic club in suburban Charlotte, N.C., the morning after Romney swept primary contests in five states.

With 74 percent of precincts reporting, an unofficial count of the primary contests by AP indicated that Barnes had captured 63.8 percent of the vote, with state Attorney General Thurbert Baker at 21.5 percent.

(CNN)-- The Lone Star state held its primary contests Tuesday, kicking off the 2014 election season with two top Republicans guarding their seats in Congress against conservative challengers and gubernatorial candidates Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott ready to square off in November.

The primary contests will be August 28 and the general election for Byrd's successor will take place as part of the congressional mid-term contests on November 2.

In the Republican presidential primary contests in Florida and Illinois, businessman Donald Trump exhibits continued strength...

At least two incumbent Republican senators affected by state legislative redistricting have moved to avoid primary contests with other incumbents.

He predicted several victories in upcoming state primary contests and, ultimately, «one of the great political upsets in the history of the United States.»

The separate announcements signaled that Tuesday's voting, a flawed process by many accounts, may not conclude the close primary contests for a seat in Congress and the county executive's office.

With the GOP nomination all but secured, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney spoke to supporters in Manchester, N.H., Tuesday night after declaring victory in the five primary contests being held.

The mountain of signatures shows that the Vermont senator and Brooklyn native intends to run a competitive race in the Empire State against Hillary Clinton, the former New York senator senator and Secretary of State — should he remain viable after primary contests held in two dozen other states.

So far, de Blasio's only Democratic challengers are Queens State Senator Tony Avella and former Brooklyn Councilman Sal Albanese — both longshots who have failed to gain traction in past mayoral primary contests.

Voters were deciding primary contests in 18 different legislative districts Tuesday.

If a special election is called, there are no primary contests.

The majority of the recent party primary contests in Connecticut adhered to this rule, but two were noticeable exceptions.

It's hard to draw many connecting lines between the primary contests that took place in 12 states tonight, but one theme seems to be emerging: It was a good night for women candidates.

There are several other primary contests further down the ballot.

Walker scheduled special elections last month to fill the spots, planning to hold primary contests on May 15 and the general elections on June 12.

Unofficial results for both counties show that turnout was lower than in previous off - year primary contests.

The powerhouse health care workers union 1199 SEIU formally announced its endorsement decisions in five key upcoming House races, opting to shore up two veteran incumbents facing potential tough primary challenges and play favorites with two challengers in crowded primary contests.

New York stands alone this year: Unlike Super Tuesday when 13 states and territories held primary contests, New York is the only state holding a primary election April 19.

The New York State Assembly has introduced a bill to hold all of the state's primary elections on June 26th, to correspond with a court order requiring that congressional primary contests be held then.

But after 24 primary contests, Trump has only grown stronger and leads his rivals in the all - important delegate count.

Tampa, Florida (CNN)- With the 2012 GOP primary calendar looking more fragile with each passing day, the Republican National Committee is now considering more drastic penalties for states threatening to hold early primary contests in violation of party rules.

Political action committees (PACs) and Super Pacs, or independent expenditure committees, have already had a significant presence in this year's primary contests.

In Oklahoma, winners in primary contests are determined by majority vote.

I think primary contests between prospectus candidtaes might be a good idea so we can all see what we are getting.

Times Union: The polls all have you at or above 50 percent, which of course is the magic number in the district - by - district primary contests --

There are no party primary contests, Republicans and Democrats run against each other in one primary and the top two vote getters advance to a runoff if no one gets 50 % in the first round.

Just a day after he swept four of five GOP primary contests, Donald Trump said he would skip the next Republican debate and warned of «riots» and «bad things» if party leaders block him from getting the nomination despite having the most delegates.

«With our victory tonight in Wisconsin we have now won seven out of eight of the last caucuses and primaries,» said Sanders, arguing that he, not Clinton, has momentum on his side heading into the next primary contests.

Voters in 13 states and a territory go to the polls today to select their favorites in the GOP and Democratic presidential primary contests.

Also in Rochester, Clinton predicted New York will be a bellwether of sorts for the remaining primary contests in the Democratic race.

They endorsed Clinton during her primary contests against Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Historically Cuomo has avoided publicly weighing in on Democratic primary contests both on the local, state and federal level.

The 2016 presidential campaign has produced contentious primary contests in both the Republican and Democratic races, leading many to wonder about whether either Trump or Clinton will falter on their way toward party unity.

The primary contests, in significant respects, reflect the ongoing battle between newer progressive forces and old school social conservative traditions in -LSB-...]

With fewer MPs, standing for office on the basis of open primary contests, those in our legislature would have to carefully balance their loyalty to their electorates, with their loyalty to the party machine in Westminster.

Having fewer MPs, elected from large constituencies, and selected to stand in the first place via open primary contests, would make politics more open and competitive.

In the current Republican battle between Trump and Sen. Tex Cruz (R - TX), Trump has done better in open primary contests while Cruz has done better in closed contests, according to a Fox News analysis.

Winners in North Carolina primary contests must win by at least 40 percent of the vote plus one.

Primary contests in the Mississippi Senate remained fairly constant since the last election.

Since 2013, they've given $ 1.4 million to various Senate Republicans and only $ 83,500 to four Democrats, each of whom has been involved in competitive primary contests.

But for today's primary contests, all of the excitement is in the 5th district.

But the poll also found de Blasio tops three potential primary challengers — Comptroller Scott Stringer and former New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn — in either head - to - head or three - way primary contests.

California is among six states holding primary contests on Tuesday and the Golden State has 475 delegates up for grabs.

Party Designating petitions were filed at the NYC Board of Elections on Thursday and it is time for my annual report on this year's likely upcoming Primary contests in the City.