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After a 1-point win by Davis last cycle, the seat is again hosting one of the marquee House contests. First, though, Callis faces physics professor George Gollin on Tuesday.
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After a 1-point win by Davis last cycle, the seat is again hosting one of the marquee House contests. First, though, Callis faces physics professor George Gollin on Tuesday.
GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney carried the district by a slim 1-point margin in 2012, so the district could be competitive for Democrats in the right environment.
Gill, who had run three unsuccessful congressional bids before 2012, eked through the primary by less than 1 point, and went on to lose to Davis in the general by 1,000 votes.
In backing Clawson in Florida’s 19th District, Mack cited the candidate’s endorsement of the former congressman’s “Penny Plan,” a proposal to reduce the federal budget by 1 percent every year.
His Democratic challenger is Tom Sanchez, who spent over $1 million of his own money in an effort to oust Veasey. This race is rated Safe Democrat by Rothenberg Political Report/Roll Call.
Here are six things to watch as results come in: 1. Does John Cornyn break 60 percent? Hardly anyone in Texas politics says Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn faces true electoral trouble. Rep.
Alfonso Lopez (2%); Professor Derek Hyra (2%); Mark Levine (2%); Bruce Shuttleworth (1%).
John Cornyn, R-Texas, kept up his fundraising dominance, bringing in $928,000 from Jan. 1 to Feb. 12. With Rep.
However, he had less than $100,000 in his campaign account as of Dec. 31, more than $1 million less than his leading GOP opponent, former state Natural Resources Commissioner Dan Sullivan.
Two other independent candidates in the field, author Marianne Williamson and documentary producer Brent Roske, would receive 7 percent and 1 percent of the vote, respectively, according to the
Richard Tisei in 2012, prevailing by just a 1-point margin, even as President Barack Obama captured the district by 10 points.
Bishop won re-election in 2012 by 5 points, as President Barack Obama carried the district by 1 point.
Daines, a freshman congressman, raised more than $1 million in the fourth quarter and ended 2013 with $1.9 million in cash on hand. He also launched his first TV ad this week.
GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney won here in 2012 by a slim 1-point margin.
Romney won here in 2012 by a 1-point margin. This the latest push by the women of the House GOP Conference, who are making it a priority this cycle to help elect Republican women.
Updated 1:55 p.m. | Rep. Trey Radel’s former rivals and potential successors in Florida’s 19th District reacted Monday to his resignation from Congress.
They feared Black’s tendency to make controversial statements could alienate general-election voters in this district, which GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney carried by a 1-point margin in 2012
Last quarter, Davis raised $300,000, and he posted $455,000 between April 1 and June 30.
Democrats cleared the field for Sink, and she recently reported more than $1 million in cash on hand.
However, deep-pocketed and well-connected businessman David Perdue raised more than $800,000 and invested $1 million of his own money. All are vying for the seat of retiring GOP Sen.