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2026 Election Preview: 137th Legislative District
The midterm elections are less than four weeks away and PoliticsPA has identified 19 State House races throughout the Commonwealth to focus on during the run-up to the 2026 election, as part of our 31 Races in 31 Days series. HD-137: Joe Emrick (R) v. Jeff Warren (D) The Key…
Springfield city councilor, wealth advisor compete to succeed John Lively in Oregon House
Springfield’s long-serving State House Rep., John Lively, a Democrat, is retiring after 14 years. This November, voters in the 7th District will choose his successor.
Commentary: Healthcare is broken, and it's time for leaders in New Hampshire and the nation to act
Standing outside the New Hampshire State House on Tuesday morning, surrounded by Granite Staters gathered for Protect Our Care’s “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” bus tour rally, I spoke about what I saw when I was president of the Manchester NAACP with respect to our broken healthcare system.
State House District 15 candidates answer questions for residents
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — At a time when Maine residents are facing inflation, high heating costs, and rising property taxes, incumbent Holly Eaton and challenger Clifford Noyes aim to help residents
Political newcomers vying for 51st District state House seat
The 51st District includes all or part of Barrington, Kildeer, Deer Park, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods, Inverness, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, and Rolling Meadows.
Elizabeth Holmes dangled 'easy' service hours in front of students to boost her state House campaign
She dangled service hours in front of her students. Her district opened a file.
State House candidates talk class size, vouchers, mental health in education forum
Candidates for three Tennessee House seats addressed voters at a candidate forum hosted by Clarksville Voices for Education this week.
National politics inflect Spokane's fall state House rematch
Republican Tony Kiepe admits attending his party’s convention in Dallas earlier this month may not help him win in Spokane. But he thinks it should.
Former MS Rep. Nick Bain shares plan to tackle state auditor backlog
After losing his state House reelection bid by two dozen votes, Nick Bain is touting that loss in his run to fill the state auditor's seat next year.
Geiger, Byer Vie for Rockland Area House Seat
ROCKLAND — Residents of Rockland, North Haven, Matinicus, and part of Owls Head will decide whether to return Democrat Valli Geiger to the State House or elect political newcomer Melissa
165th State House: Small business owner vs. 4-term legislator
Here are what they believe are the most important issues and challenges Delaware County residents are facing.
A crisis of political maturity: How Black leadership in Memphis is mismanaging the moment
There is a crisis in Memphis's Black leadership, as recent demonstrated in the appointment to fill Joe Towns's state House seat.
Brownsberger edges Lander by 35 votes after Senate race recount
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2026.....Senate President Pro Tempore William Brownsberger of Belmont has narrowly won his reelection bid following tense recounts that saw him capture a 35-vote lead over
At a Labor Day weekend rally in Concord, the economy and politics are top of mind
Speakers outside the New Hampshire State House urged people to get out the vote for Tuesday's state primary election.
Democrat Manny Rutinel resigns from state House to focus on competitive race in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Manny Rutinel resigned from the state legislature Friday to devote his full attention to his campaign in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, where he is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans. The open seat in House District 32 will be filled by a vacancy committee. The Adams County Democratic Party has not responded to […]
Rep. Wozniak votes to crack down on corporate influence in Michigan politics
State Rep. Doug Wozniak this week voted to get money out of politics by blocking state-regulated utilities and companies with major government contracts from donating to political campaigns and candidates. The state House approved the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP) citizen-initiated proposal after more than half a million Michigan residents signed petitions supporting […]
Rep. Robinson votes to crack down on corporate influence in Michigan politics
State Rep. Ron Robinson yesterday voted to get money out of politics by blocking state-regulated utilities and companies with major state contracts from donating to political campaigns and candidates. The state House overwhelmingly approved the Michiganders for Money out of Politics (MMOP) citizen-initiated law proposal, which was initiated after hundreds of thousands of Michiganders signed […]
State House approves getting money out of politics, Senate won’t vote on it
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan House voted Tuesday approve a proposal that would limit corporations f...
Rep. Neyer votes to get money out of politics
State Rep. Jerry Neyer today voted to get money out of politics by blocking public-backed utilities and other large corporations from donating to political campaigns and candidates. The state House overwhelmingly approved the Michiganders for Money out of Politics (MMOP) citizen-initiated law proposal, which was initiated after hundreds of thousands of Michiganders signed a petition […]
Minnesota is first state to set all-female matchups for the biggest races
Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya are running for Senate, while Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) and state House Speaker Lisa Demuth are running for governor.
Democrats swap candidates in key metro State House race
New Mexico Democrats are swapping candidates in a key State House race in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights where they have their target set on unseating one of the few Republicans representing a House or Senate district in Albuquerque. This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics and policy […]
Maine House speaker vows to avoid conflicts with new job
With 186 members, Maine has a part-time, citizen Legislature, many of whom work outside the State House.
Small Business, Childcare And Safety: State House District 14 Candidate Q&As
The seat has three Democratic candidates on the primary ballot.
Morrisey appoints Wheeling business owner to WV House seat vacated in May by Justice Bill Flanigan
Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed an Ohio County-based business owner to fill the state House of Delegates seat vacated earlier this year.
SEE IT: Pennsylvania Democrats boot GOP lawmaker from House floor over patriotic America 250 suit
Republican lawmaker Eric Davanzo says he was ejected from the Pennsylvania State House floor for wearing a patriotic suit celebrating America 250.
Not politics as usual. Democratic primaries linked to age, ideals and outside money
In Aurora, voters are deciding Democratic candidates for three county races in two counties, Democratic candidates in two hotly contested state House districts and a Republican nominee in a south-Aurora state Senate district.
Man pleads guilty to killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband while posing as an officer
A Minnesota man who posed as a police officer and knocked on lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night, killing the top Democrat in the state House and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder on Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.
Live Results: South Dakota midterm primaries
South Dakota’s governor, the speaker of the state House, the state’s lone representative in Congress and a businessman will face off in a competitive Republican primary for governor on Tuesday.
South Carolina leaders mark Multicultural Business Alliance Day at State House
State business leaders, lawmakers and community advocates gathered at the South Carolina State House this morning.
From MAGA pastor to J6 prosecutor, what’s hot in WA politics
Two Washington state House campaigns are far outpacing the other 200 in early fundraising. It shows how politics right now is either all-in with Trump’s MAGA movement, or all-out.
Angry crowd demands County Council president's resignation
A week before facing voters in a contested Democratic primary for a state House seat, Allegheny County Council President Patrick Catena is confronting...
Deepfakes or criminalizing free speech?: ‘It’s politics’ Bozeman attorney says of mailers in complaint
Lewistown resident Dan Bartel's 1,872 mailers with doctored images of Republican state House District 68 candidate Jennifer Carlson of Churchill holding LGBTQ+ pride flags and wearing gender-pronoun buttons is free
Pa. House passes bill allowing PIAA to split public, private playoffs
The state House advanced legislation Wednesday that would allow the PIAA to separate public and private schools into different postseason playoff systems.
A voters guide to the 2026 primary in Lancaster County
Democratic and Republican voters in Lancaster County are preparing to select candidates for state and national offices, including state House and Senate, Pennsylvania governor and lieutenant governor and a member
House Approves Small Business Concierge Bill » CBIA
The state House passed legislation establishing a small business concierge at the Department of Economic and Community Development.
State House moves forward with Health Dept. budget
LANSING — Two and a half months before the state’s budget deadline, members of the Republican-led Michigan House of Representatives unleashed a flurry of budget proposals from their respective subcommittees, including a three-part plan to fund the Department of Health and Human Services. With the department making up nearly half of the state budget, members […]
\'It\'s personal to me\': Bill requiring mental health awareness training for coaches passes in state House
A bill requiring mental health awareness training for school athletics staff is headed to the Pennsylvania Senate after passing in the state House on Wednesday.
Maine GOP calls for ban of transgender girls playing on girls sports teams
Republican lawmakers want their supporters to head to the State House Tuesday to speak out against transgender girls playing on girls sports teams.
State House hearing focuses on gaps in racial wealth, home, business ownership
Despite some modest gains, Blacks and Latinos in Massachusetts are trailing whites in homeownership, business ownership, and wealth accumulation, state officials said during a State House hearing held last week.
Opinion: The socialists are coming!
Democratic socialist candidates are targeting state House Democrats and local races across Georgia in 2026.
New Jersey Politics (Episode 510)
Host Laura Jones heads to the State House in Trenton for the debate around three immigration bills, one of which bans law enforcement, including federal ICE
In MA, Doctors’ Day becomes rallying point for health care reform
Facing federal funding cuts and growing primary care shortages, Massachusetts physicians met with legislators on March 25 at the State House.
Political consultant begins live streaming NH Executive Council meetings on YouTube
The New Hampshire State House isn’t always known for being technologically savvy, but the Executive Council moved a step further into the digital age Wednesday with a meeting live stream.
Emily Gregory is Donald Trump's new state representative and a new hope for Democrats in Florida
Florida state Rep.-elect Emily Gregory is the latest face of Democrats' optimism after she won a special legislative election in President Donald Trump's home state House district. Florida Democrats...
Democrat gets upset win in Trump’s backyard in Florida state house race
Emily Gregory won the special election to represent a district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago home on Tuesday, the Associated Press projected.
Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort
Democrat Emily Gregory has won a special election for a Florida state House seat, flipping a district that is home to President Donald Trump’s estate, Mar-a-Lago
Democrat flips Republican-held Florida state House district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Democrat Emily Gregory narrowly won the special election for the district on Tuesday night, The Associated Press projects. Trump carried the area in 2024.
Florida Democrats hope in special election to flip a state legislative district that includes Mar-a-Lago
Democrats in Florida are hoping to capitalize on the party’s recent special election overperformances and come out on top Tuesday in a special state House election for a Palm Beach district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.
Power outage stalls business at Mass. State House
A State House electrical outage ended around noon Thursday after the Legislature’s website and internet connectivity within the building were knocked out of commission Wednesday evening. Legislative Information Services sent an email to legislative members and staff on Wednesday around 9 p.m., stating that an electrical outage in the State House caused a service disruption. Portions of the building were running…
House lawmakers overwhelmingly reject proposal to legalize sports betting in Georgia
If you want to put your money down on your favorite sports team, you’re going to have to break state law. Sports betting is illegal in Georgia, and it’s likely to stay that way after a bill to legalize the practice went down in flames Friday in the state House, falling short ahead of a […]
Washington state progressives strike big business tax break from ‘millionaire’s tax’
The Washington State House Finance Committee made revisions to a proposed income tax after a group of progressive lawmakers said the previous version gave away too much while not doing enough for working families.
Future of sports betting in South Carolina up for debate at State House
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would legalize sports betting in South Carolina, potentially opening up millions of dollars in revenue for the state.
SC House passes bill to cut business property taxes for small businesses
Small business owners in South Carolina could soon see savings on their annual business personal property taxes under a bill unanimously approved by the state House this week.
A Democrat’s victory in a Louisiana legislative race got national attention. Here’s why.
Democrats weren’t sure if they could hold onto state House District 60, an Iberville Parish-based seat long represented by their party.
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez wins Louisiana state House special seat in district Trump won
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez defeated her Republican opponent in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
Would raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage be good for business?
Pennsylvania’s minimum wage may be going up for the first time since 2009.A bill raising it to fifteen dollars an hour has passed in the state House of Represen
Maine lawmaker proposes bill to ban credit card use in online sports betting
At the state house, a lawmaker has introduced a bill to prevent Mainers from being able to use their credit cards in online sports betting.
State House Spotlight: Back to business
The first days of 2026 began much like 2025 ended, with state focus on reaction to Trump administration policies.
Former state House Republican to run again in Central Kentucky race
Former state Rep. Killian Timoney shared he is running in the state House District 45 race, which he previously represented for two terms.
Georgia Democrat flips a state House seat in district Trump won by double digits, CNN projects
Democrats continued their run of successes in special elections by flipping a state House seat in Georgia Tuesday, according to a projection from the CNN Decision Desk.
Athens area voters to decide new state representative in special election
With a state House seat in Athens open, Republicans are looking to preserve the seat while Democrats are hoping to flip it.
Indiana lawmakers in state House to convene session with redistricting top of mind
Indiana lawmakers in the state House of Representatives are gathering Monday with the possibility of advancing redistricting legislation, increasing pressure on their Senate colleagues to get on board with redrawing the state’s congressional map