Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, a well-liked two-term Republican, has died at 79.
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar Passes Away at 79 CHICAGO – Jim Edgar, a former two-term Republican governor of Illinois, passed away on Sunday at the age of 79, as confirmed by his family. He is remembered for leading the state toward financial stability during the 1990s. His family stated that he died from complications […]
Two-term Democratic incumbent fends off Republican challenger in Wisconsin Senate race
Incumbent Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin narrowly won reelection Wednesday against Republican challenger Eric Hovde. Baldwin received 49.4% of the vote and Hovde received 48.5%. According to Go to Politico. Democrats continued to hold contested Wisconsin seats, but Republicans have already flipped three seats and secured a Senate majority. Mr. Baldwin has won seats […]
New Mexico accountant wins GOP primary, looks to cash out two-term Democrat in November
Steve Jones won the Republican primary to unseat a two-term Democratic congressman in New Mexico’s reliably Democratic 1st Congressional District. Jones, 77, will face off against incumbent Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury in November’s general election. Six Senate seats Republicans are hoping to win back in November’s elections Jones, a former accountant with experience in the […]