Campaigns · 117th Congress
Special elections in redistricting cycles: To play or not to play?
Democrats were aided in the race by a self-funding candidate running on the tea party line, which allowed Hochul to win with 47 percent.
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Campaigns · 117th Congress
Democrats appear unfazed after Texas shutout
In February, the NRCC listed 47 Democrats on its list of initial targets of the 2022 cycle, partly in anticipation that the GOP would “win redistricting” with Republican-led legislatures drawing the majority
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Donations from teachers unions spiked as Congress debated school reopening, virus relief
Of the 47 Democrats on the initial target list released by the NRCC, 33 received contributions of $5,000 each from the AFT, and 37 received contributions of $2,000 each from the NEA.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators squabble over voting rights, underscoring deep division on state efforts
A divisive Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday made it clear that Senate action on voting rights remains highly unlikely under the chamber’s current rules, as 47 states consider hundreds of proposed
Campaigns · 117th Congress
How the Jan. 6 riot is affecting campaign fundraising
Isler’s group recently surveyed its members and found that 67 percent reported taking a pause on at least some of their contributions and that 47 percent said they would do so for the first quarter
Opinion · 117th Congress
If corporations are people, they just might have an opinion
The Brennan Center for Justice estimated that, as of late March, legislators had introduced 361 bills with restrictive provisions in 47 states.
Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court expansion bill faces serious blocks across political spectrum
“Already 361 voter suppression bills have been introduced in 47 states across the country,” Kang said.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Brady decision not to seek another term opens top GOP post on Ways and Means
Lines changing In 2020, Brady won Texas’ 8th District, stretching northward from suburban Houston into open prairies, by 47 percentage points and Trump won the district by 43 points.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Facing midterm headwinds, House Democrats target fewer districts
The NRCC announced its initial list of 47 Democratic targets in February.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Americans are hesitant to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Washington must do more
A March 10-13 CBS News poll revealed that only 47 percent of Republicans had already received the vaccine or planned to do so, compared with 71 percent of Democrats.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Widows describe what it’s like running for Congress
According to Rutgers University’s Center for American Women and Politics, a total of 47 women have been appointed or elected to fill vacancies in Congress created when their husbands died.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Border checks vs. COVID checks
The count: 47 That’s how many women “have been appointed or elected to fill vacancies in Congress created when their husbands died,” according to Rutgers University’s Center for American Women and
Campaigns · 117th Congress
These senators owe their careers to redistricting
But Arizona gained a seat through reapportionment following the 2010 census and the independent redistricting commission created a Tempe-based 9th District that Obama carried 51 percent to 47 percent
Congress · 117th Congress
Trump support highlights split in Senate role: 2020 Vote Studies
Murphy backed Trump’s position on Senate votes 47 percent of the time, while Markey and Warren did on 19 percent, according to CQ Roll Call’s analysis of presidential support voting in 2020.
Opinion · 117th Congress
For Joe Biden, unity is for Democrats only
Independents leaned toward the view that schools can reopen (37 percent to 47 percent).
Congress · 117th Congress
No quarter for centrists in House: 2020 Vote Studies
As recently as 2008, Peterson took 72 percent of the vote in the district to Barack Obama’s 47 percent.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
House Democrats name 32 members to Frontline program for reelection help
The National Republican Congressional Committee announced its initial list of 47 Democratic targets last month.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Impeachment: The Sequel
The group of 47 Democrats the NRCC sees as vulnerable include incumbents in districts Joe Biden lost. Not on the ballot, but in the race: Missouri GOP Sen.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Louisiana special elections draw crowds seeking Richmond and Letlow seats
Richmond took nearly 64 percent of the vote in November, and in winning six terms since 2010, his average victory margin has been more than 47 points.
Congress · 117th Congress
Pro-Trump protesters storm Capitol during Electoral College certification, causing lockdown
At 1:47 p.m., the department announced the evacuation was all clear. “ALL CLEAR.