http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/electionushouse/ en-us Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:28:40 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2134830/posts Democrat Ethan Berkowitz conceded defeat in his challenge to Congressman Don Young on Tuesday. Trailing by more than 16,000 votes, Berkowitz called Young to congratulate him on his victory. But Berkowitz hinted strongly that he may run again in the future if Young doesn't do well in the Democrat-controlled Congress. "I've got to digest all the numbers and see what happened, but there is a whole host of reasons it happened," Berkowitz said. "I'm proud of the fact that we have, at this point, more votes than any other Democrat running in history except for Mark Begich. "I'm proud of... KTUU http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2134830/posts#comment Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:28:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023563/posts ADVANCE POLITICAL EDITOR Financier said to pledge 500Gs of his own toward congressional race STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In a move that political observers did not see coming, the Staten Island Republican Party last night unanimously endorsed Metropolitan Transportation Authority board member and retired Wall Street executive Frank Powers to replace GOP Rep. Vito Fossella in Congress. "I'm going to give it a hard fight," Powers told members of the GOP county committee at their convention in the Excelsior Grand, New Dorp. "I intend to give it every ounce I can." While Powers, a Todt Hill resident, has been a... Staten Island Advance http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023563/posts#comment Fri, 30 May 2008 15:57:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1909341/posts Arizona Lobbyist and former congressional staffer Jim Ogsbury (R) announced that he raised $100,000 and loaned his campaign $250,000 in the third quarter for his race for freshman Rep. Harry Mitchell’s (D) 5th district seat. Ogsbury is part of a very crowded primary field and sought to set himself apart with the substantial sum. “My message of true conservative experience cutting wasteful government spending, eliminating outdated programs and slashing bureaucratic red tape is resonating with grassroots Republicans,” he said. Other GOPers in the race or considering a run are state Rep. Mark Anderson, Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman, state Corporation Commissioner... The Hill http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1909341/posts#comment Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:14:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1888029/posts Ethics controversies surrounding three-term Arizona Republican Rep. Rick Renzi led to a widespread expectation that he would not seek re-election next year in the state’s sprawling 1st District. But because potential Republican replacement candidates deferred to Renzi until he announced his retirement Thursday, the party has a little catchup to play in what is likely to be one of the most hotly contested Democratic takeover bids next year. While Republican officials are starting from scratch in their candidate recruitment a little more than a year before the 2008 primary, the Democrats already have a field of active candidates — one... Congressional Quarterly http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1888029/posts#comment Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:20:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1887854/posts Doug Preisse can count his candidates for one of the nation's most crucial congressional races next year by making a fist. The Franklin County Republican Party chairman has none. "We're not panicking," he insisted yesterday after two of his party's strongest candidates joined a growing list of Republicans forgoing the race to replace retiring GOP Rep. Deborah Pryce, who has held the 15th Congressional District seat since 1993. "We're not under any pressure," Preisse said. "We've got several candidates who are interested." He declined to name them. But the list of candidates considered potent enough to retain a district Republicans... The Columbus Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1887854/posts#comment Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:57:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1876673/posts PEORIA - State Rep. Aaron Schock wants to go national. Fueled by what he called his passion to "step up to this cause" and the "outpouring of support" expressed to him from constituents and leaders throughout the 18th Congressional District, Schock told the Journal Star on Saturday he plans to run for the 20-county seat. It's held by U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria, who is retiring in January 2009. "Serving in Congress will allow me to step up and advocate for people and the causes I believe in at a higher level," said Schock, also a Peoria-based Republican. "This is... The Journal Star http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1876673/posts#comment Sun, 5 Aug 2007 16:34:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1861697/posts Minnesota is among four states hoping to hang on to a seat in Congress after the 2010 census, the state demographer said. Tom Gillaspy said Minnesota would lose a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives if the census were taken today. He said the state is competing with Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Minnesota has had eight House seats since 1960. "The difference is very, very small," he said, "easily within any estimating error and easily within a slight modification in growth rates." Minneapolis StarTribune (aka The Red Star) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1861697/posts#comment Fri, 6 Jul 2007 13:36:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1855712/posts Establishment Republicans began lining up behind Jim Whitehead of Columbia County in the 10th District congressional run-off on Friday. GOP organizations in nine of the 21 counties within the district endorsed Whitehead over Paul Broun of Athens, who came in second in the June 19 vote. They were Richmond, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, Putnam, Elbert, Stephens, Madison, and Towns. This is more important than it sounds. With some exceptions, the nine counties generally run up the eastern-most side of the district, from Augusta north. On Tuesday, they produced 53 percent of the 54,229 votes counted to date. More significantly, the nine... The Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1855712/posts#comment Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:52:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1854794/posts Now that the crowd of candidates seeking Georgia's 10th congressional district has been cut down by eight, the two men who appear headed for a runoff are preparing for an all-GOP contest. Front-runner Jim Whitehead's campaign said the emergence of fellow Republican Paul Broun as his opponent in the July 17 runoff won't throw a snag in the plans. Spokesman John Stone said the campaign will focus on maintaining the support that earned Whitehead more than 40 percent of the vote in Tuesday's special election. "We know that regardless who we're running against, our campaign is going to be the... The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1854794/posts#comment Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:43:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1854129/posts It may be too early to make any predictions about the 2008 elections, but it's likely Republicans will win back some House seats they lost last year. Indeed, as I noted in an earlier column, at least eight of the nine "most vulnerable" House seats are held by Democrats, according to veteran congressional elections analyst Stuart Rothenberg. In Florida's 16th District, for example, Republicans are heavily favored to recapture the seat that Democrat Tim Mahoney narrowly won after Mark Foley resigned in disgrace in the House page scandal. In Georgia's heavily Republican 8th District, Democrat Jim Marshall squeaked through with... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1854129/posts#comment Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:58:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1853800/posts A veteran Maryland Congressman has filed the paperwork to run for a tenth term. Wayne Gilchrest represents the first congressional district which includes all of the Eastern Shore and parts of Baltimore, Harford and Anne Arundel Counties. Gilchrest tells WBAL News he wants to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay, fight tax hikes, and enact tougher border security legislation in his new term. Earlier this year Gilchrest was one of two Republicans who voted with Democrats to tie funding for the Iraq War to a troop withdrawal. Baltimore County State Senator Andy Harris is raising money to launch a Primary... WBAL Radio http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1853800/posts#comment Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:50:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1853137/posts The race to replace the late U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood on Capitol Hill appears headed to a runoff. The early favorite, former state Sen. Jim Whitehead, a Republican, led the crowded field of 10 candidates in Tuesday's special election. But he was unable to crack the 50 percent mark needed to claim the seat. With 81 percent of precincts reporting, Whitehead had 39 percent of the vote. Jockeying to challenge him on July 17 are Democrat James Marlow, an Internet businessman from Lincolnton, and Republican Paul Broun, a doctor from Athens. With ballots still being counted, the race for second... AccessNorthGA.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1853137/posts#comment Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:52:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1752601/posts Didn't find a live thread for the texas election results. As of 9:07 EST, the race is as follows (mostly "early" election numbers): ----------------------------------------------- RACE NAME PARTY EARLY VOTES PERCENT TOTAL VOTES PERCENT U. S. Representative District 23 Henry Bonilla - Incumbent REP 14,013 47.81% 16,675 44.86% Ciro D. Rodriguez DEM 15,298 52.19% 20,495 55.14% --------------- --------------- Total Votes Cast 29,311 37,170 Precincts Reported 98 of 267 Precincts 36.70% -------------------------------------------- Texas Secretary of State Web Site http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1752601/posts#comment Wed, 13 Dec 2006 02:08:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1750051/posts The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday approved next Tuesday for the runoff election in District 23, putting controversy surrounding the date to rest. After Gov. Rick Perry scheduled the runoff, the League of United Latin American Citizens sued, attempting to move the election to Dec. 19. The group argued that fewer Hispanics would turn out to vote because next Tuesday is a religious holiday for Mexican Catholics. But two compromises added three days of early voting, which now ends Saturday, in the contest between Republican Rep. Henry Bonilla and Democrat Ciro Rodriguez. That prompted LULAC to drop its suit —... San Antonio Express-News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1750051/posts#comment Thu, 7 Dec 2006 21:23:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1748372/posts A clear majority of Ohioans who voted in the Nov. 7 election preferred a Democratic congressional candidate. So did Franklin County voters, where Democratic House candidates drew in excess of 10,000 more votes than Republicans. The result? While Democrats won nearly 53 percent of the congressional votes statewide, only about 39 percent of Ohioans will be represented next year by Democrats in Congress. That’s the biggest so-called "wrong winner" disparity in the country from the 2006 midterm elections, says the nonpartisan FairVote.org. Aided by gerrymandering — the drawing of districts to favor one party — Republicans captured 11 of the... The Columbus Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1748372/posts#comment Mon, 4 Dec 2006 21:33:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1748340/posts Even though there's no guarantee Utah will get a fourth congressional seat anytime soon, lawmakers are meeting today in special session to approve a new redistricting map for the state. "We're doing our part to keep the momentum going on this important issue," Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.'s spokesman, Mike Mower, said. The governor called the Legislature into special session to come up with a map in time for the lame-duck Congress to take action. But congressional action is becoming increasingly unlikely given the amount of other issues Congress has to tackle in the coming days. Still, Huntsman has said a... Deseret Morning News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1748340/posts#comment Mon, 4 Dec 2006 20:41:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1748317/posts The runoff election for the Congressional District 23 seat was expected to bring out only hardcore voters, but early numbers show the race is an important one to many San Antonio residents. There's no real way to compare the turnout to previous races, because at least as far back as anyone remembers, Bexar County never had to have a runoff election after the general election. Over the weekend, more than 3,200 people showed up to vote on the first two days of early voting. Also, over 4,000 ballots have been mailed to the Bexar County Elections office. So far this... KENS 5 Eyewitness News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1748317/posts#comment Mon, 4 Dec 2006 19:59:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1746623/posts WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives wastes no sympathy on defeated members. So at the beginning of this week, Jim Leach of Iowa sat in an office almost devoid of furniture, the walls stripped bare of the mementos of his 30 years of service — with just a few hours remaining before the painters moved in to prepare his domain for its new occupant. Leach, who once had been chairman of the Banking and Financial Services Committee, would have been in line to head the Committee on International Relations in the next Congress, had Republicans maintained their majority and had... The Seattle Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1746623/posts#comment Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:41:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1746611/posts WASHINGTON — Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi and other House leaders are pouring thousands of dollars into Ciro Rodriguez's bid to unseat Rep. Henry Bonilla and expand a Democratic majority in Congress. The help from Pelosi, D-Calif., comes after Texas Democrats and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus pledged cash to Rodriguez and his uphill fight against a better-funded Bonilla. "The speaker-designate has made a personal decision to get involved in this race," said Drew Hammill, a Pelosi spokesman in Washington. Hammill said help to Rodriguez would be "largely a financial involvement," but he didn't rule out a possible Pelosi appearance for the San... San Antonio Express-News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1746611/posts#comment Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:20:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1723236/posts (LOUISVILLE) -- Thursday was an intense day filled with attacks in the 3rd district Congressional race. According to Republican incumbent Anne Northup, Democrat challenger John Yarmuth lacks the ethics and trustworthiness to be a congressman. WAVE 3's Jeff Tang spoke with both candidates on a muddy day along the campaign trail. ... Northup also accused her challenger of failing to pay taxes on his employees, and said he misled voters by lying about where and how he printed campaign flyers. John Yarmuth is a congressional scandal waiting to happen. He has broken the laws all through this campaign. ... Yarmuth... WAVE 3 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1723236/posts#comment Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:48:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1686243/posts This week's Democratic response to the president's weekly radio address will come from an unusual source -- this time a candidate, not a member of Congress, will speak. Joe Sestak, 54, is running for Congress in the 7th Congressional District in Delaware County. His opponent is ten-term incumbent Republican Curt Weldon, whom Democrats believe can be beaten in the fall. Sestak says he was surprised by a phone call Wednesday evening from House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi: "She said, 'Joe, I'd be honored if you would speak for the party on national radio, and with your background and how well... KYW news, Philadelphia http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1686243/posts#comment Sat, 19 Aug 2006 01:44:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1680009/posts WASHINGTON — Dogged by scandal, former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay intends to withdraw as a candidate for Congress, a Republican strategist said today, a step that would allow the party to field a write-in candidate in hopes of holding his seat. The development came one day after Texas Republicans lost a court battle in their bid to name a replacement candidate for DeLay on the November ballot. The strategist described DeLay's intentions on condition of anonymity, saying the former majority leader intended to make his own announcement. DeLay resigned his Houston-area seat in June and said he was switching... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1680009/posts#comment Tue, 8 Aug 2006 18:57:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1679989/posts Here's the referenced House race report: http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2006_house_comp_jul19.pdf We keep hearing that the House is up for grabs and polls show republicasn in trouble. We hear this from so-called experts like Charles Cooke. I looked at the Congressional race in the 20th District of New York and I can tell you that Cooke os TOTALLY WRONG AND UNIFORMED. And, if he is as uniformed about other races he's putting in the toss-up or "lean" column no wonder people are believing his nonsense. CASE IN POINT: He has my Congressman John Sweeney in the "lean" column. I can tell you multiple polls... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1679989/posts#comment Tue, 8 Aug 2006 18:23:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1679927/posts 10. Steve Chabot (98%) – Liberals want Chabot’s seat. He’s in an evenly split district (Bush got 51% against Kerry), but that hasn’t weakened his exceptionally strong voting record. 9. Joe Pitts (99%) – A Vietnam veteran, Pitts has quietly attained a very conservative voting record in a state that continues to lurch leftward because of its increasing RINO congressional representation. 8. Sue Myrick (99%) – She’s part of the celebrated Class of 1994 who continues to fight for limited government even after 12 years in Washington. 7. Todd Akin (100%) – Akin was one of the 25 brave fiscal... humanevents http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1679927/posts#comment Tue, 8 Aug 2006 16:56:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1677855/posts Top 10 Pro-Growth House Members Posted Aug 04, 2006 Ranked by The Club for Growth. 10. Steve Chabot (98%) – Liberals want Chabot’s seat. He’s in an evenly split district (Bush got 51% against Kerry), but that hasn’t weakened his exceptionally strong voting record. 9. Joe Pitts (99%) – A Vietnam veteran, Pitts has quietly attained a very conservative voting record in a state that continues to lurch leftward because of its increasing RINO congressional representation. 8. Sue Myrick (99%) – She’s part of the celebrated Class of 1994 who continues to fight for limited government even after 12 years... HumanEvents Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1677855/posts#comment Fri, 4 Aug 2006 18:42:27 GMT