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By the time Super Tuesday results are tallied, 11 states will have bound 595 delegates to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Super Tuesday Means High Stakes for Anti-Trump Republicans

By Eli Yokley
Posted March 1, 2016 at 5:00am
Grayson is running for Senate in Florida. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Sanders Gets Another Hill Endorsement: Alan Grayson

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 29, 2016 at 11:47am
Brady is chief among the incumbent Republicans being targeted by challengers in Texas. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Incumbents Who Thought They Were Safe Getting a Scare

By Jason Dick and Eli Yokley
Posted February 27, 2016 at 5:00am
Fleming was the first, but a number of other ambitious Louisiana Republicans are considering whether they want to move up to Washington through Vitter's loss. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Tony Perkins to Endorse John Fleming in Louisiana Senate Race

By Alex Roarty and Eli Yokley
Posted February 26, 2016 at 5:25pm
Luján is chairman of the DCCC. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

House Democratic Campaign Leader Endorses Clinton

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 26, 2016 at 1:42pm
Christie goes home to reassess campaign. (Meredith Dake-O'Connor/CQ Roll Call)

Chris Christie Endorses Donald Trump for President

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 26, 2016 at 1:12pm
New support comes after Shelby has blazed an expensive path he hopes will lead to victory over GOP primary opponents. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Shelby’s Conservative Credentials Get Pre-Primary Boost

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 25, 2016 at 6:20pm
Salmon said some of his colleagues have been pressing him to run for Senate against McCain. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Arizona’s Matt Salmon Will Not Seek Re-Election

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 25, 2016 at 10:06am
Ahead of Super Tuesday, Republican strategists said Thursday's GOP debate on CNN is an opportunity to take aim at the party's front-runner, Donald Trump. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Will GOP Debate Slow Trump on the Way to Super Tuesday?

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 25, 2016 at 5:00am
Reid is retiring. He's been in the Senate since 1987. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Harry Reid Endorses Hillary Clinton

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 24, 2016 at 1:58pm
The casket containing the body of Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away over the weekend, is carried into the Supreme Court to lie repose, February 19, 2016, before his burial tomorrow. His former law clerks served as honorary pallbearers. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

New Ads Target Senate GOP Over Supreme Court ‘Obstructionism’

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 23, 2016 at 5:51pm
While Heck has avoided making waves in the presidential race, Cortez Masto, his Democratic opponent, hit the trail for Clinton's presidential campaign. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Joe Heck Keeps His Distance From Presidential Caucus in Nevada

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 22, 2016 at 6:22pm
Webster has not announced whether he will run for Congress again in another Florida district. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Daniel Webster Opts to Run in Redrawn District

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 22, 2016 at 5:15pm
Matthews endorsed Van Hollen, the man she's hoping to replace in the House. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Kathleen Matthews Endorses Chris Van Hollen’s Senate Bid

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 22, 2016 at 2:02pm
Reid said he was pleased with the turnout and that he will endorse a candidate "soon." (Jason Dick/CQ Roll Call)

How Harry Helped Hillary Win Nevada

By Jason Dick and Eli Yokley
Posted February 22, 2016 at 5:00am

How Harry Helped Hillary Win Nevada

By Jason Dick and Eli Yokley
Posted February 22, 2016 at 4:01am
The casket containing the body of Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away over the weekend, is carried into the Supreme Court to lie repose, February 19, 2016, before his burial tomorrow. His former law clerks served as honorary pallbearers. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Cruz Only Candidate So Far to Attend Scalia Services

By Eli Yokley and Niels Lesniewski
Posted February 19, 2016 at 12:08pm
Two more labor unions endorsed Patrick Murphy's Senate campaign. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Labor Unions Line Up Behind Murphy in Florida Senate Primary

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 18, 2016 at 4:59pm
Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard the flight to Italy at the end of a five-day visit to Mexico (Alessandro di Meo/AFP/Getty Images)

Pope Francis Says Donald Trump ‘Is Not Christian’

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 18, 2016 at 12:59pm
Carson received his first endorsement from a member of Congress just days before the South Carolina primary. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Maryland Republican Gives Carson His First Congressional Endorsement

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 17, 2016 at 1:33pm
Shelby's campaign put up a website accusing challenger McConnell of everything from being a “crony capitalist” to a “pro-amnesty liberal.” (Screengrab from www.conmanjon.com)

Challenger Says Richard Shelby Attacks Show He’s ‘Worried’

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 16, 2016 at 5:04pm
 Weaver testified before Congress about the water issues in her city. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Some Candidates Mention Flint Crisis in Fundraising Appeals

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 12, 2016 at 8:30pm
Grayson, D-Fla., is seeking the Senate seat being vacated by Republican Marco Rubio. He's in the spotlight for running a hedge fund while serving in Congress.  (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Grayson Will Be Glad When Reid is ‘Gone From Washington’

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 12, 2016 at 3:22pm
Webster has not announced whether he will run for Congress again in another Florida district. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

With Safe Districts Gone, Two Florida Lawmakers Taking Their Time on 2016 Decision

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 12, 2016 at 5:00am
Young's background has appeal to both the tea party and pragmatic Republican bases in Indiana. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

National Republicans Side With Indiana’s Todd Young in Fight Over Ballot Access

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 11, 2016 at 4:07pm
Christie goes home to reassess campaign. (Meredith Dake-O'Connor/CQ Roll Call)

New Hampshire Results Winnow Presidential Field

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 10, 2016 at 4:55pm
Blunt received three student deferments, a part of his record the Kansas City Star said he and his office had never revealed. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Facing Afghanistan Vet Opponent, Roy Blunt Hit Over Draft Deferments

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 10, 2016 at 1:18pm
Ellmers was one of the founders of Project GROW. (File Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Club for Growth Goes on Air Ahead Of Ohio, North Carolina Primaries

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 9, 2016 at 12:01am
Things didn't go the way Paul might have hoped as he pursued his presidential aspirations. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Rand Paul’s ‘Long Haul’ Cut Short

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 8, 2016 at 5:00am

Rand Paul’s ‘Long Haul’ Cut Short

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 8, 2016 at 4:01am
Vitter suffered his first political loss this past weekend. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

A Democrat Begins Senate Campaign in Louisiana

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 4, 2016 at 6:14pm
Rev. Robert Johnson talks to Paul, R-Ky. at a campaign stop at Platinum Kutz barber shop in Des Moines ahead of the Iowa Caucuses. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Rand Paul Suspends Presidential Campaign

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 3, 2016 at 9:20am
Edwards and Van Hollen are running for Senate in 2016. (Scott J. Ferrell/Congressional Quarterly File Photo)

Baltimore the Battleground for Two Maryland Senate Candidates

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 2, 2016 at 4:11pm
Democratic operatives say "tea leaves" point toward Cummings seeking re-election rather than Maryland's Senate seat. (File Photo By Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Elijah Cummings Won’t Run for Senate in Maryland

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 2, 2016 at 9:24am
Cheney is running for Wyoming's sole seat in the House. (Photo by Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Liz Cheney ‘Taking Nothing for Granted’ in Second Campaign

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 2, 2016 at 5:00am
Cummings has been in the spotlight as Maryland moves forward after the Baltimore riots. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

With Wednesday Deadline Looming, Cummings Hasn’t Filed for Office in Maryland

By Eli Yokley
Posted February 1, 2016 at 4:04pm
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., is chairman of the DSCC. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

DSCC Raised More in 2015 Than Senate Republican Group

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 31, 2016 at 11:35pm
Cheney is running for Wyoming's sole seat in the House. (Photo by Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Liz Cheney Plans to Run for Wyoming’s House Seat

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 30, 2016 at 4:02pm

New Light Shed on Old Scandal in Arizona Sheriff’s Congressional Race

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 29, 2016 at 6:01pm
Babeu, pictured with Sen. John McCain, has drawn national attention for his efforts against illegal immigration. (Joshua Lott/Getty Images File Photo)

New Light Shed on Old Scandal in Arizona Sheriff’s Congressional Race

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 29, 2016 at 5:28pm
Van Hollen secured endorsements from a region with primary votes ripe for picking. (File Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

New Candidate Already Spending Big in Maryland Race for Van Hollen Seat

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 28, 2016 at 12:43pm
Kennedy has announced his campaign for Senate, joining the race for the Louisiana Senate Seat being vacated by Vitter, above, after his loss in the 2015 governor's race. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Third Candidate Joins Louisiana Senate Race

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 26, 2016 at 3:07pm
Paul, who is seeking re-election while embarking on a long-shot presidential bid, finally got a Democratic challenger. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Rand Paul Finally Gets Senate Challenger in Lexington’s Mayor

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 26, 2016 at 10:41am
Luján is chairman of the DCCC. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

DCCC Raised More Money in 2015 Than Republican Rival

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 22, 2016 at 11:57am
A popular Kentucky sports radio host is considering whether he can turn Barr's seat blue again. (File Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

In Kentucky, Andy Barr Challenger Won’t Shy Away From Obama Policies

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 22, 2016 at 5:00am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

What Does It Take to Bring Cruz, Rubio and Paul to D.C.?

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 20, 2016 at 5:15pm
Edwards has experienced a boost in Baltimore, beating Van Hollen in an area that is home to a large number of Democratic voters. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Edwards Tightens Up Race Against Van Hollen

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 20, 2016 at 5:00am
Kirkpatrick is vacating her House seat to run for the Senate. (File Photo by Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

In Arizona, Ann Kirkpatrick Raised $1.8 Million in 2015 for Senate Campaign

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 20, 2016 at 5:00am
With a week to file, no Rand Paul challenger has emerged after Democrats in his home state experienced big losses statewide last November. (Tom Williams/Roll Call File Photo)

Kentucky Democrats Running out of Time to Challenge Paul

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 19, 2016 at 5:00am
Matthews campaigned door-to-door with aides Samantha Seto and Tristin Ralph, in Bethesda, Md., on Saturday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Matthews, Raskin Take Different Paths in Maryland’s 8th District Primary

By Eli Yokley
Posted January 17, 2016 at 5:00am