Election News Updates

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In Nebraska, Lee Terry vs. Brad Ashford: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Nebraska's 2nd District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Lee Terry and Democratic challenger Brad Ashford.

October 29, 2014
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In Texas, Beto O’Rourke vs. Corey Roen: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Texas' 16th District U.S. House race between incumbent Democrat Beto O’Rourke and Republican challenger Corey Roen.

October 28, 2014
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In Virginia, Scott Rigell vs. Suzanne Patrick: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Virginia’s 2nd District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Scott Rigell and Democratic challenger Suzanne Patrick.

October 28, 2014
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In Texas, Blake Farenthold vs. Wesley Reed: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Texas' 27th District race between incumbent Republican Blake Farenthold and Democratic challenger Wesley Reed.

October 28, 2014
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In Maryland, John Delaney vs. Dan Bongino: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Maryland's 6th District U.S. House race between incumbent Democrat John Delaney and Republican challenger Dan Bongino.

October 27, 2014
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In Pennsylvania, Bill Shuster vs. Alanna Hartzok: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about Pennsylvania's 9th District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Bill Shuster and Democratic challenger Alanna Hartzok.

October 27, 2014
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In West Virginia, Nick Rahall vs. Evan Jenkins: Why You Should Care

Why you should care about West Virginia’s 3rd District U.S. House race between incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall and Republican challenger Evan Jenkins.

October 27, 2014
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Key House Democrat Faces Tough Re-Election Battle

Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, remains in a tight re-election campaign, and that outcome could affect legislation critical to trucking.

October 27, 2014
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Experts Say GOP Gains in House Could Boost ‘Devolution’ Efforts

If Republicans retain control of the House in the midterm elections, as political observers are projecting, it could provide a boost to tea party-backed legislation designed to enhance states’ responsibilities over transportation planning.

October 27, 2014
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U.S. Chamber Prioritizes Highway Bill for 2014

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will make it a priority to lobby for a new surface transportation authorization law in 2014 as the current one expires, its leader said.

January 9, 2014