2020 House Races - Page 45

September 11, 2019

Dems admit Trump helped GOP candidates sweep North Carolina special elections

In a major victory for both President Trump and national Republicans, North Carolina GOP state Sen. Dan Bishop was projected to win a fiercely contested special U.S. House election that was widely seen as a possible bellwether for the president's chances in the 2020 election.

September 10, 2019

Trump unloads on 'disloyal' Democratic House candidate at fiery rally ahead of pivotal North Carolina special election

High stakes yielded some of President Trump's harshest rhetoric yet at a campaign rally in Fayetteville, N.C., on Monday night, with just hours to go until voters there head to the polls in a pivotal toss-up special election that will decide the winner of a long-contested -- and long-vacant -- House seat.

September 10, 2019

Outed agent Valerie Plame shows off 'CIA driving' in campaign launch video critics call misleading

Valerie Plame, the former intelligence operative whose identity was outed during President George W. Bush's administration, showed off what she called her CIA-taught driving skills in a launch video for her newly announced congressional candidacy on Monday.

September 9, 2019

Jason Chaffetz: For better results on public policy, reward solutions, not anger

If we want problem solvers, we must reward them.

September 8, 2019

GOP plans California comeback in 2020, Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale says at state convention

Trump 2020 campaign manager Brad Parscale insisted Saturday that the GOP hasn’t given up on the Golden State despite setbacks at the polls there in 2018.

September 6, 2019

North Carolina closes early voting sites for special House election as Dorian lashes state's coast

Hurricane Dorian caused a halt in early voting in some North Carolina counties in an unusual House election where the fight for a Republican-held seat appears to be coming down to the wire -- with both parties hoping to claim a win.

September 5, 2019

California Rep. Raul Ruiz faces GOP challenge from ... wait, another Raul Ruiz?

Voters in one Californian congressional district could be seeing double when they go to the polls next year. 

September 3, 2019

GOP Rep. Chris Smith may face reelection challenge from onetime intern

A former intern for U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., is among several candidates looking to unseat the nearly 30-year congressman. 

September 1, 2019

California Republicans worry state's tax return law could devastate their down-ballot hopes in 2020

Republicans in California are crying foul over a new law that requires gubernatorial and presidential candidates to disclose tax returns in order to appear on 2020 primary ballots -- worried about voter turnout implications for their party in numerous races, even though the law is largely aimed at President Trump. 

August 30, 2019

Rep. John Shimkus becomes latest Republican lawmaker to retire from Congress

Rep. John Shimkus, R-Ill. announced Friday he will not run for re-election to Congress in 2020, becoming the 14th Republican this cycle to retire, resign or seek another office.