Category: Elections, House of Representatives

Stock Trading in Congress Becomes an Attack Line in Midterm Campaigns

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Republican and Democratic challengers are both using the issue to attack members of Congress as unethical, seizing on a common practice that enrages voters.
Takeaways From the Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina Primaries

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A moderate won the closely fought Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the latest contest between the party’s progressive and moderate wings.
Democrats Plan New Push to Defeat Max Miller in Ohio After Abuse Accusations

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The party’s congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller’s opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive “Red to Blue” list.
The Campaign Tactics Helping Progressives Win Primaries Ahead of the 2026 Midterms

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Progressives are being outspent and are receiving little support from the Democratic Party. Their tactics show a different way to succeed.
Trump-Backed Michigan Candidate Loses Primary to Rival Who Suspended His Campaign

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Without running a single ad or filing a campaign finance report, Tom Smith, who had suspended his bid, soundly defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump.
Scandal Leaves North Carolina G.O.P. With No Candidate and Little Time

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Representative Chuck Edwards’s decision to drop his re-election bid amid sexual harassment charges came as a Democratic farmer, Jamie Ager, was already making inroads.
Shri Thanedar Is Ousted by a Democratic Socialist in a Michigan House Primary

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Representative Shri Thanedar is among a wave of Democratic incumbents in Congress whom primary voters have sent packing in a surge of anti-incumbent fervor this cycle.
Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics Rebuke

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Chuck Edwards made the announcement after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two female staff members.
William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District

The New York Times – On the Runway:
William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November.
What Can a Poll Tell Us?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Everyone wants to know who will win an election, but polls do more than predicting outcomes. The polling reporter Ruth Igielnik shares how polls are also judged on their ability to reveal electorate dynamics.
The Crypto Industry’s Spending on the Election Pays Off

The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin and Crypto, Promoted by Trump, Brace for Election Volatility

Many crypto investors hope that a victory for Donald Trump could propel the price of Bitcoin to new heights, though a loss could cause a fall.