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Alabama Rep-elect Barry Moore pledges to join challenge to electoral votes 'day one,' backs federal voter ID

December 4, 2020

Alabama Rep-elect Barry Moore pledges to join challenge to electoral votes 'day one,' backs federal voter ID

When Congressman-elect Barry Moore enters Congress early next year, he plans immediately to join the fight to keep President Trump in office, challenging Electoral College votes with Rep. Mo Brooks, a fellow Alabama Republican.

Florida Rep.-elect Kat Cammack shares personal story about abortion: 'My mom chose life'

December 3, 2020

Florida Rep.-elect Kat Cammack shares personal story about abortion: 'My mom chose life'

Rep.-elect Kat Cammack, the youngest GOP congresswoman elected this year, said she plans to fight for the rights of unborn babies -- just like her mother fought to keep her.

Rep.-elect Troy Nehls, Texas sheriff, offers solution to 'broken' criminal justice system

December 2, 2020

Rep.-elect Troy Nehls, Texas sheriff, offers solution to 'broken' criminal justice system

Rep.-elect Troy Nehls, a Texas sheriff and newly elected congressman, is in Washington preaching a message of "mutual respect" as America grapples with racial unrest, criminal justice reforms and efforts to dismantle police departments.

Georgia Rep.-elect Carolyn Bourdeaux, only Democrat to flip seat, says party should talk to Trump supporters

December 1, 2020

Georgia Rep.-elect Carolyn Bourdeaux, only Democrat to flip seat, says party should talk to Trump supporters

Bourdeaux's win in suburban Atlanta was a major bright spot for House Democrats who otherwise had a tough 2020 election by losing unexpected seats and shrinking their majority.

Rep.-elect Carlos Gimenez, former Miami-Dade mayor, condemns other mayors that 'allowed mob rule'

November 30, 2020

Rep.-elect Carlos Gimenez, former Miami-Dade mayor, condemns other mayors that 'allowed mob rule'

Republican Carlos Gimenez, who toppled a Democratic incumbent in November to win a South Florida congressional seat, brings to Washington nearly three decades of leadership in local governance, tackling budget cutbacks, public safety and most recently the coronavirus pandemic.

Rep.-elect Lauren Boebert plans Thanksgiving 'funeral' for dead turkey in defiance of Colorado guidelines

November 25, 2020

Rep.-elect Lauren Boebert plans Thanksgiving 'funeral' for dead turkey in defiance of Colorado guidelines

Incoming Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, an anti-big government Republican who previously defied local shutdown orders, said she's finding a creative way to bypass Colorado's Thanksgiving gathering restrictions by having a "funeral" for a dead turkey.

Rep.-elect Tony Gonzales helps GOP hold Texas border district: 'My story is the American dream'

November 25, 2020

Rep.-elect Tony Gonzales helps GOP hold Texas border district: 'My story is the American dream'

Tony Gonzales, the newly elected Republican congressman from Texas, brings to Washington a drive to tackle border security and immigration reform -- examples of thorny issues that the Navy veteran says politicians have avoided for too long.

Rep.-elect Diana Harshbarger says Congress is no match 'for a woman who can multitask'

November 24, 2020

Rep.-elect Diana Harshbarger says Congress is no match 'for a woman who can multitask'

Rep.-elect Diana Harshbarger was the first person in her family to graduate high school and she went to become a pharmacist and business owner.

Rep.-elect August Pfluger of Texas calls Biden oil plans 'extremely alarming'

November 21, 2020

Rep.-elect August Pfluger of Texas calls Biden oil plans 'extremely alarming'

An Air Force veteran newly elected to represent an oil-rich Texas district said President-elect Joe Biden's proposals on taxes, and the oil and gas industry are "extremely alarming."

Michelle Fischbach, new Minnesota congresswoman, awaiting concession call from 30-year Democrat she beat

November 20, 2020

Michelle Fischbach, new Minnesota congresswoman, awaiting concession call from 30-year Democrat she beat

Michelle Fischbach, the GOP congresswoman-elect for Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, said she's heard nothing from Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., since she beat the powerful chairman of the House Agriculture Committee on Nov. 3.