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Rep John Larson Primary Election Loss Leaves Door Open To Third-Party November Run

Rep John Larson could still run in November after his primary election defeat, with the Working Families Party offering a separate Connecticut ballot line.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

New York's 17th District is one of eight Republican-held U.S. House seats Harris won in 2024

Incumbent Michael Lawler (R/Conservative Party), Cait Conley (D), and Effie Phillips-Staley (Working Families Party) are running in the general election for New York's 17th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jul 27

Riley, Oberacker face off in NY-19 general election on Nov. 3; district decided by fewer than three points in each of the last two elections

Incumbent Josh Riley (D/Working Families Party) and Peter Oberacker (R/Conservative Party) are running in the general election for New York's 19th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jul 24

Third parties fight for ballot relevance

Third parties are desperately fighting for ballot access and influence

Salon · Oct 26, 2024

Not shying from the red label in a blue district - Roll Call

Rep. Mike Lawler is counting on his reputation as a moderate to power him to a second term, but he’s not leaning away from being in the GOP.

Roll Call · Oct 23, 2024

All candidates for New York City Council District 38 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 7, 2023, general election for New York City Council District 38 — Incumbent Alexa Aviles (D, Working Families Party) and Paul Rodriguez (R, Conservative Party) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what…

Ballotpedia · Nov 1, 2023

Philadelphia progressives are building a new political machine. 2023 will test it

PHILADELPHIA — Over the past six years, progressives in Philadelphia have scored a series of victories that have shaken the city's political scene, and this year, they're looking for their biggest win yet: the mayor's office.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 1, 2023

Progressive Democrat calls on Biden to fight Republicans and ‘corporate Democrats’ in SOTU response

Progressives still sour over concessions to moderate Democrats and failure of Build Back Better

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Rep. Delia Ramirez to deliver national address for progressive group after President Biden’s State of the Union speech

Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., a member of the House Freedom Caucus and ardent Donald Trump supporter, said she would boycott President Biden’s SOTU address.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2023

Uneven election night for New York Democrats draws out divisions within party

NEW YORK — In the end, the contest between Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Republican challenger, Rep. Lee Zeldin of Long Island, was not quite as close as some Democrats had feared in the final days of the New York governor’s race.

Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022