http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/specialelection/ en-us Fri, 23 May 2008 04:37:02 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2020082/posts LONDON - Britain's Conservative Party won a special election that was viewed as a barometer of Labour Party leader Gordon Brown's popularity, according to vote results Friday. Tory candidate Edward Timpson handily defeated his left-wing competitor Tamsin Dunwoody to take the parliamentary seat of Crewe and Nantwich in northwestern England, beating her 20,539 votes to 12,679. The loss in a Labour stronghold could help to erode Brown's authority and embolden his critics within the party. The party had held the district since 1983. Brown is struggling to recover from devastating Labour Party setbacks in local elections earlier this month and... AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2020082/posts#comment Fri, 23 May 2008 04:37:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2018722/posts http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2018722/posts#comment Tue, 20 May 2008 17:20:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2011115/posts State Representative Don Cazayoux defeated a former state legislator in Louisiana's Sixth Congressional District last night, marking the second time in two months that Democrats have won a special election seat previously held by Republicans. Cazayoux took 49% of the vote to newspaper publisher and longtime political hand Woody Jenkins' 46%. Cazayoux won Baton Rouge, the southern and western suburbs and most of West Feliciana and St. Helena Parishes, as well as the precincts surrounding Lake Pontchartrain. Jenkins took more traditionally Republican territory south and east of the city, as well as most of Livingston Parish. The two candidates split... Real Clear Politics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2011115/posts#comment Sun, 4 May 2008 18:16:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1993461/posts SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sidestepped the superdelegate controversy as she opened the California Democratic Party convention tonight in San Jose, instead taking aim at likely Republican presidential nominee, John McCain. Pelosi noted that McCain campaigned alongside Governor Schwarzenegger during the polarizing special election the governor called in 2005. Schwarzenegger tried to pass ballot measures aimed at weakening the power of public employee unions, changing teacher tenure rules and clamping down on state spending. Californians rejected those reforms and she predicted they'd reject McCain as well. The gathering at the San Jose Convention Center continues through... KTVN-TV http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1993461/posts#comment Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:39:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1982688/posts FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS - 14TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for 1) Votes % of Votes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim Oberweis 4332 52.86% Bill Foster 3798 46.35% Kane County Elections http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1982688/posts#comment Sun, 9 Mar 2008 01:35:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1953479/posts Andre Carson, the grandson of the late Rep. Julia Carson (D-Ind.), will face Republican state Rep. Jon Elrod in a March special election to fill the remainder of the term. The six-term congresswoman died last December after a bout with lung cancer. Andre Carson, a newly elected Indianapolis city councilor, won the Democratic nomination on the first ballot at a Saturday caucus among district-wide precinct committee chairmen. He easily outdistanced his leading rivals, state Reps. David Orentlicher, Carolene Mays and Marion County Treasurer Peter Rodman. But he’ll face a serious fight for the seat against Elrod, who overwhelmingly won the... Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1953479/posts#comment Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:06:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1947361/posts Gov. Haley Barbour said he'll have 60 days from Monday to call a special election to fill Sen. Roger Wicker's vacated House seat. The candidates will have another 60 days to campaign before the election. Southaven Mayor Greg Davis said he filed papers Monday to run for the seat Wicker has vacated. He served in the state House of Representatives before becoming mayor of Southaven. "I've been wanting to get back to the legislative arena and this seems like a good opportunity," Davis said. Former Tupelo Mayor Glenn McCullough, also a member of the GOP, has also been named as... The Mississippi Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1947361/posts#comment Wed, 2 Jan 2008 22:47:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1931566/posts Napoleon resident John F. “Jack” Green is 78 years old and runs about three miles every morning. He also is running for Congress in the 5th District special election as a write-in candidate. “I’m running because I can’t lose. I can only win,” Green said. “How can you lose something you never had?” While Green’s name will not be on the ballot, the names of State Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, and Democrat Robin Weirauch of Napoleon will be. Green said he ran for the same congressional seat six or eight years ago, when no Democrat candidate was running. Green,... Mobile Advertiser Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1931566/posts#comment Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:25:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1924142/posts At a raucous convention that drew more than 1,000 delegates to Caroline County, Wittman won the nod after trailing most of the night. His victory came at the expense of Paul Jost, the James City County businessman and anti-tax activist who built a solid lead in early voting and packed the hall with five busloads of supporters. "I think folks just caught on to our message," said Wittman shortly after accepting the nomination. "We're just getting back to the basics of good government." Wittman, 48, now becomes the favorite in the Dec. 11 special election called to replace Davis, who... The Daily Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1924142/posts#comment Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:59:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1921401/posts The Ohio Elections Commission unanimously slapped congressional candidate Bob Latta with a reprimand after ruling today that his congressional campaign knowingly or recklessly lied about opponent Steve Buehrer’s positions in political flyers. Even the Latta campaign’s attorney, Scott Pullins, admitted statements that Mr. Buehrer “opposed’’ prayer in public schools and “didn’t want’’ the Ten Commandments posted were “misleading,’’ a “cheap shot,’’ and a “political low blow.’’ But he argued unsuccessfully that the false statements did not rise to the level of a violation of Ohio election law. Mr. Latta and Mr. Buehrer are campaigning for the GOP nomination for the... The Toledo Blade http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1921401/posts#comment Mon, 5 Nov 2007 23:58:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1912140/posts Tonight we could see a Republican elected to Congress from Massachusetts. Rob Willington, the executive director of the Massachusetts Republican Party is covering Election Day from the inside... Check it out and be the first to find out what's happening in this historic election! Hub Politics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1912140/posts#comment Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:31:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1908998/posts The death of Rep. Jo Ann Davis has left a large field of potential candidates to serve the remainder of her two-year term in the House. But out of respect for Mrs. Davis, both parties say the contest should not take shape until after her funeral this week. "It really hurts, it really does," Mike Wade, 3rd Congressional Republican District chairman, said yesterday. "No matter who replaces her, I don't know if anyone can fill her shoes right off the bat. ...I hope everyone shows the respect and dignity to Jo Ann Davis that she deserves, by sitting tight and... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1908998/posts#comment Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:53:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907948/posts Local Republicans and others got an opportunity to meet and chat with two candidates seeking office: Jim Ogonowski, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives and Jeff Beatty, candidate for U.S. Senate. Ogonowski is running for the seat previously held by Martin Meehan. Beatty will be running against John Kerry. State Sen. Bruce Tarr from Gloucester was also in attendance. Paul Avella introduced Ogonowski to the crowd. After a standing ovation, Ogonowski spoke about his roots in the Merrimack Valley. He explained that his family came to America from Poland. “I want to be clear, I am for immigration, but I... The Littleton Independent http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907948/posts#comment Mon, 8 Oct 2007 01:03:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1907499/posts Have you given to Jim Ogonowski yet? The Democrats are worried about this seat, and they should be. To be sure, Ogonowski is not the pure through and through conservative I'd like. But frankly guys, we can't expect that in places like Massachusetts if we want to get back in the majority. Sometimes, in some places, we have to accept that there are people to the left of us who still vote "R." I'm not saying I'd back Ogonowski if he were in Georgia or Texas or Missouri or even out in CA-04 where the incumbent Republican is to the... Red State http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1907499/posts#comment Sat, 6 Oct 2007 17:15:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1895610/posts It's just one week after the primary, and the race for the 5th Congressional District is shaping up to be a close one. Here are the results of our exclusive Fast Track: If the election were held today, Democrat Niki Tsongas would pick up 51 percent of the vote, to 41 percent for Republican Jim Ogonowski. Get complete survey results here. Elections are all about the public mood, what's really on the minds of voters, and which candidate connects with that most effectively. And while our survey gives the antiwar candidate the lead, it offers big-time hope for the anti-Congress... WZB TV News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1895610/posts#comment Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:21:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1867790/posts RedState endorsed Jim Whitehead went down in flames in Georgia last night. His opponent, Dr. Paul Broun, will head to Washington. Whitehead was heavily backed by the establishment Republicans and Dr. Paul Broun, to put it mildly, is the Kossacks' worst nightmare - military pro-gun, fundamentalist evangelical, hard core states rights, and anti-budget. He said he'd carry a pocket Constitution with him and use the Bible to measure matters on which he'd vote. Going into the runoff, Whitehead had such a strong lead, in historic Georgia terms, he had over an 88% chance of winning the runoff. The congressional district... Red State http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1867790/posts#comment Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:48:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1867512/posts With 54% of the precincts in, Paul Broun is at 54.5% and Jim Whitehead is at 45.5% Broun has really been able to pull in votes in Clarke County and Oconee County. [UPDATE:] We might just be calling this race for Paul Broun. Athens has stomped Jim Whitehead. Did they not even try there? With 68% in, we’re at 54.9% to 45.1%. A lot of crow will be eaten if Broun wins. Peach Pundit http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1867512/posts#comment Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:59:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1851005/posts CASPER, WY -- Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Fred Parady reports that as of 5 p.m. June 14 the following have submitted applications for Wyoming’s vacant U.S. Senate seat. The list is unofficial at this point as the Wyoming Republican Party is in the process of verifying each applicant's elegibility. John Barrasso Casper, WY Tom Sansonetti Cheyenne, WY Larry J. French Powell, WY Ron Micheli Ft. Bridger, WY Frank Moore Douglas, WY Bill Paddleford Jackson, WY David R. Edwards Douglas, WY John A. Holtz Laramie, WY Colin M. Simpson Cody, WY Thom Rankin Casper, WY J. Randall Stevenson Wheatland, WY Clark... Wyoming Republican Party http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1851005/posts#comment Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:41:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1824505/posts The congressional campaign of Air Force Lieutenant Colonel James Ogonowski, whose brother was the pilot of one of the jets flown into the World Trade Center in the Sept. 11 attacks, got a boost yesterday when two fellow Republicans announced they won't run and will support him. Boston Globe http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1824505/posts#comment Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:57:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1817129/posts Lawrence Mayor Michael Sullivan is forming a campaign exploratory committee - his most serious step yet as he considers a run to succeed Congressman Martin Meehan. Sullivan, a Republican, said the committee includes his brother, Kevin Sullivan, a former mayor of Lawrence and one-time state transportation and finance secretary in Republican administrations. The two-term mayor said he would decide by the end of this month if he will run for the House of Representatives. "There are a lot of personal things to consider," said Sullivan, who has two teenaged daughters. "The whole lifestyle change, traveling from Washington back to Lawrence."... The Eagle Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1817129/posts#comment Sat, 14 Apr 2007 02:52:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1785706/posts The jockeying has already started to succeed U.S. Rep. Charles Norwood, who died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. At least one Republican state lawmaker has thrown his hat in the race, and political experts say there's a good chance the northeast Georgia district will likely remain in GOP hands. ''This is a very Republican district,'' said Charles Bullock, a political science professor at the University of Georgia in Athens, which is in the congressional district. ''Realistically, I don't see a Democrat having too much of a chance.'' Whatever way the race goes it won't have any impact on control... The Daily Report http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1785706/posts#comment Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:44:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1782830/posts There is much discussion about moving, again, the California primary for President to an "early" date in February to make California a stronger player. You've also been hearing about the "need" to extend term limits and the true need to redistrict legislative seats using a fair method of drawing district lines for reapportionment. Although they are unrelated, they get tied together in numerous conversations amongst legislators and to the press. Tying all these issues together as is being done here is manipulative and wrong. This effort is really all about extending terms for legislators. Having torpedoed Prop 77's method of... FlashReport http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1782830/posts#comment Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:32:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1624018/posts With just two full days of campaigning left before Tuesday's primary, two GOP candidates for Ohio's 2nd Congressional district spent the day working hard for votes. Congressman Jean Schmidt and her challenger, former Congressman Bob McEWen were on the campaign trail Saturday. Both candidates say they are confident going into Election Day on Tuesday. But both also admit it's not their opinions that count -- it's the voters'. As Bob McEwen pounded the sidewalks of Mariemount Saturday afternoon, at least once he was told he had someone's vote, not because of who he is, but because of who he isn't... 9 NEWS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1624018/posts#comment Sun, 30 Apr 2006 05:19:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1742690/posts A runoff between Republican U.S. Rep. Henry Bonilla and his Democratic challenger will be held Dec. 12, Gov. Rick Perry said Tuesday. Bonilla finished with 49 percent of the vote in the Nov. 7 special election. He will face former U.S. Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, who got about 20 percent of the vote. Early voting will begin Dec. 4. Eight candidates participated in the special election that was called after the U.S. Supreme Court found a portion of the congressional district boundaries unconstitutional. Houston Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1742690/posts#comment Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:52:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1739369/posts Shelley Sekula-Gibbs was sworn in as a congresswoman Monday night, and already she's a lame duck. Due to a weird electoral quirk, her term in office expires next month. But you couldn't tell that by listening to her. "I'm working hard to accomplish the things I'm working for," she said Tuesday. "For tax cuts. For immigration reform. To make sure we have a good solution for the war in Iraq." All that? In a few weeks? "If there's a way to do it, I'll do it," she said, smiling. "I'll deal with the leadership to get as much done as... The Los Angeles Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1739369/posts#comment Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:47:24 GMT