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Historic Moment As Black Senators Sworn In And Break Records

Historic moment as Black Democratic senators Alsobrooks and Blunt Rochester join Sen. Tim Scott's milestone as longest-serving Black senator.

Vice President Kamala Harris Calls For Senate Order

Vice President Kamala Harris leads the 119th Congress opening with bipartisan camaraderie and unity among senators.

Republicans Hope Trump Sweep Will Give Party Full Power In Congress

US President-elect Donald Trump can seize untrammeled power in Washington should his Republicans gain full control of Congress, a feat his party may well achieve as it leads the race for the House of Representatives.

International Business Times · Nov 6, 2024

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Historic Wins: Black Women And Transgender Lawmaker Elected

Landmark moment in U.S. politics as two Black women elected to Senate and first openly transgender lawmaker in Congress, signaling progress towards diverse...

Election History Made As Two Black Women Will Serve in the Senate Together for First Time

In a historic first, voters have elected two Black women to serve together in the U.S. Senate when they are sworn in on January 3, 2025.

International Business Times · Nov 6, 2024

US will have two Black women serving as senators for first time in history

Democrats Lisa Blunt Rochester from Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland both saw victories

The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024

First out trans person wins House seat

State Sen. McBride won Delaware's open House seat on Tuesday night

Salon · Nov 6, 2024

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Historic Wins In Congress: First Black Female Senator, Transgender Representative

Discover historic wins and key outcomes from recent elections, shaping the political landscape.

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks wins Maryland Senate seat as Republican ex-governor Larry Hogan flounders

Her victory – along with that of Lisa Blunt Rochester in Delaware – means two Black women will be serving in the US Senate together for the first time in American history

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024

A night of firsts for the First State, as Delaware elects McBride, Blunt Rochester

Sarah McBride will be the first trans member of Congress, and Lisa Blunt Rochester will be Delaware’s first Black and woman senator.

Roll Call · Nov 5, 2024

President Biden Endorses Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester For Senate

President Biden endorses Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester for Senate in Delaware, boosting her campaign. They had breakfast before Biden cast his early voting ballot.

President Biden Records Fundraising Videos For Democratic Campaigns

President Biden actively fundraises for Vice President Harris and Democratic campaigns, despite limited public appearances.

Women looking to make Senate history ‘intend to be quite bold’ - Roll Call

Election wins by Lisa Blunt Rochester in Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland would mark first time the Senate had two Black women.

Roll Call · Sep 13, 2024

Congressional primaries to wrap up in three Northeastern states - Roll Call

For the last time in 2024, voters in three states will head to the polls next week to vote in congressional primaries.

Roll Call · Sep 6, 2024

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Zenger · Aug 31, 2024

Delaware Primary Looms As Key Battleground In Upcoming Statewide Elections‌ ‌

Delaware's closely contested gubernatorial primary and key ballot measures set the stage for crucial state election season‌

Roll Call · Aug 22, 2024

Fact-checking Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention - Roll Call

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz repeated claims he has made before about the Republican ticket that FactCheck.org challenges.

Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2023

Transgender Delaware lawmaker Sarah McBride launches trailblazing bid for Congress

Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride is running to become the first transgender member of Congress.

WEKU · Jun 26, 2023

In historic bid, transgender Delaware state senator launches congressional campaign

If elected, Sarah McBride, 32, would be the first transgender person to serve in Congress. She is running for the at-large seat held by Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester.

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Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

Blunt Rochester enters race for Senate seat in Delaware

Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester announced a run for Delaware’s open Senate seat Wednesday, officially launching an expected campaign and simultaneously opening up a race for the state’s sole House seat.

Roll Call · Jun 21, 2023

Blunt Rochester enters race for Senate seat in Delaware - Roll Call

A four-term House Democrat, Lisa Blunt Rochester is running for Senate in Delaware with the backing of retiring Sen. Thomas R. Carper.

Roll Call · May 23, 2023

Carper retirement could leave two seats in Delaware open - Roll Call

Delaware's only House seat could be vacant if incumbent Lisa Blunt Rochester runs to succeed retiring Sen. Tom Carper.

Salon · Feb 9, 2023

GOP rages at Biden for exposing agenda

“President Biden did a great job highlighting the issue and calling out the hypocrisy,” Democrat says

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Rochester, Murphy face off again in Delaware House contest

The only federal race on Delaware’s ballot this year is a rematch between incumbent Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester and Republican Lee Murphy for the state’s lone U.S. House seat

Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022

‘I had my son on my hip’: How this congresswoman from Delaware landed her first internship

WASHINGTON — When Lisa Blunt Rochester went to a town hall meeting in the late 1980s, she wasn’t necessarily looking for a job. She just wanted to hear what her elected officials had to say.

Roll Call · Oct 27, 2022

‘I had my son on my hip’: How this congresswoman landed her first internship - Roll Call

Lisa Blunt Rochester was holding her toddler, but she didn’t let that stop her from walking up to Tom Carper after a local event.

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