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The US House majority is in play next year after a weak GOP midterm showing and recent court ruling

The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Ron DeSantis rules out being Trump’s running mate: ‘I’m not a number two guy’

Florida governor currently trailing former president in race for Republican nomination for president

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

US Vice-President Kamala Harris makes history with tiebreaking votes in Senate

NEW DELHI: Vice-President Kamala Harris made history again on Wednesday when she cast her 31st tiebreaking vote in the US Senate, tying the record set by John C Calhoun. Harris already holds the distinction of being the first woman/person of colour to serve as the US vice-president.

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly

As of July 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 10 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 10, Ballotpedia tracked one from July 3-9. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the bill. The bill is:

Ballotpedia · Jul 12, 2023

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder appeals 20-year prison term in massive corruption scheme

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder is challenging the 20-year prison sentence he received after being convicted of masterminding the largest corruption scheme in state history

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris makes history with tiebreaking votes in Senate

Vice President Kamala Harris has tied the record for the most tiebreaking votes in the U.S. Senate

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Mississippi discriminates against Black residents with appointed judges, Justice Department says

The Justice Department says a new Mississippi law discriminates against residents of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New Jersey General Assembly

As of July 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 55 election-related bills in the New Jersey General Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 55, Ballotpedia tracked two from July 3-9. Democrats sponsored both bills. The two bills are:   

Ballotpedia · Jul 12, 2023

Gov. Greg Abbott raised $15 million in 12-day window after regular legislative session

The governor, whose term ends in 2026, closed June with $23 million in his campaign fund.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 12, 2023

The Dwindling Jewish Representation And Evolving Composition Of The U.S. Supreme Court

Diversity on the Supreme Court: A changing landscape of justices from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Zenger · Jul 12, 2023