Although she submitted petition signatures early to earn a spot on the Nov. 6 ballot, independent candidate Maile Foster isn’t officially in the race yet for Colorado House District 18.Foster, one of five state House and Senate candidates backed by Unite Colorado and Unite America, nonprofits formally known as the Centrist Project, submitted 637 signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office in early July. But fewer than half of those signatures were deemed valid, so she was 135 short of the 400 signatures required.“Being in central Colorado Springs, you encounter people downtown or at the Walmart or in King Soopers, and a lot of them don’t live in the district,” said Andrew Short, Foster’s consultant, about why many signatures were invalidated.But Foster isn’t out of the fight yet. Her campaign refiled more signatures Friday, on Aug. 3 according to the Secretary of State’s website. She has until Monday Aug. 13 to collect even … [Read more...] about Independent candidate fails to collect enough signatures for House District 18 race, but still plans to meet requirements
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Hatcher wins Gary House contest, Hammond’s Mrvan on track to become longest-serving Indiana senator
INDIANAPOLIS — Longtime state Rep. Charlie Brown, D-Gary, likely will be succeeded at the Statehouse by the daughter of the man who inspired Brown to enter Hoosier politics decades ago.Gary City Councilwoman Ragen Hatcher appears to have prevailed Tuesday in the Democratic primary for House District 3 against community activist Jessica Renslow.Hatcher is the daughter of former Gary Mayor Richard Hatcher, the first black mayor of a major American city and a mentor to Brown, who is leaving the Indiana House after 36 years of service.Ragen Hatcher currently is unopposed in the November general election as no Republican has yet filed to run in the heavily Democratic district spanning Gary's downtown and east side, Lake Station, New Chicago and Hobart.If elected, she plans to use her six years of experience as a local government official to “bring a new perspective to the Statehouse” and halt state policies that harm her district."There are a host of issues that are … [Read more...] about Hatcher wins Gary House contest, Hammond’s Mrvan on track to become longest-serving Indiana senator
GOP invests $250 million to preserve House majority
By Steve Peoples Published 3:48 pm, Saturday, April 14, 2018 Photo: Susan Walsh / Associated Press 2017 Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Ronna McDaniel is expanding the GOP’s focus on a field operation designed to identify and turn out key voters. Ronna McDaniel is expanding the GOP’s focus on a field operation designed to identify and turn out key voters. Photo: Susan Walsh / Associated Press 2017 GOP invests $250 million to preserve House majority 1 / 1 Back to Gallery WASHINGTON — The Republican National Committee has committed $250 million to a midterm election strategy that has one goal above all else: Preserve the party’s House majority for the rest of President Trump’s first term. Facing the prospect of a blue wave this fall, the White House’s political arm is … [Read more...] about GOP invests $250 million to preserve House majority
Candidate filing Day 3: Record candidate filing period ends with a few surprises
OKLAHOMA CITY — When the candidate filing period closed Friday at the state Capitol, a record 794 people had signed up to run for state and federal offices.“It is the most in recent history,” State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said.Candidate filing also brought a few surprises.Rep. John Bennett, R-Sallisaw, said he would not run for re-election for House District 2, citing the need to spend more time with his family."I have fought the good fight and can proudly say that no matter what the cost I stood strong, but I can no longer ask my family to endure the hardships that come with this job," Bennett said in an announcement statement. "It is time for me to stand strong for them now."Bennett is one of the more controversial members of the Oklahoma House. He has said Islam is a cancer that needs to be cut out and is an outspoken critic of the religion.Rep. Cory Williams, D-Stillwater, is also not seeking re-election to House District 34. … [Read more...] about Candidate filing Day 3: Record candidate filing period ends with a few surprises
Candidate filing Day 3: Controversial state Rep. John Bennett won’t seek re-election
OKLAHOMA CITY — State Rep. John Bennett announced Friday that he would not seek re-election.The Sallisaw Republican released a statement explaining his decision:“I have been called to a life of service. In that service I have learned many things, grown at many levels, and it has required great personal sacrifice to me and my family. I have given 21 years of my life as a United States Marine, and I have had the pleasure and honor to serve with so many great Americans who have answered that same call. I have been honored to serve as the representative of the people of House District 2, for four terms. I felt I was called to serve and that is what I have done. I stood for what was right, sometimes all alone, but I never wavered. I kept my word and fought for Biblical principles, Constitutional principles, and the people. The word of God tells us there is a season for everything; my season here has come to an end, and I look forward to my new season."I have fought for my … [Read more...] about Candidate filing Day 3: Controversial state Rep. John Bennett won’t seek re-election