District staffers put on edge by wave of suspicious letters - Roll Call District staffers put on edge by wave of suspicious letters - Uncategorized Roll Call · Oct 27
Second lawmaker, 83, absent for a month from Congress as staff repost old photos of her on social media Frederica Wilson, 83, follows absence of New Jersey Republican who GOP leaders say left them in the dark The Independent UK · May 14
He once worked for Gerry Connolly. Now he hopes to carry on his legacy - Roll Call “I represent a lot of them, but every congressional district has federal workers who could go without their paycheck,” Rep. James Walkinshaw said. Roll Call · Sep 30, 2025
James Walkinshaw Flips Vacant Virginia Seat, Democrats Trim Republican House Majority Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D) on Tuesday won a special election to succeed the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), disturbing Republicans' narrow hold on the U.S. House. Benzinga · Sep 10, 2025
Northern Virginia voters pick Connolly's successor in special election Tuesday - Roll Call Voters in Virginia’s 11th District will vote Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat of the late Democratic Rep. Gerald E. Connolly. Roll Call · Sep 8, 2025
Democratic congressman Jerry Nadler will not seek re-election in midterms New York representative will retire next year in move to galvanize generational change among Democratic party The Guardian - US · Sep 2, 2025
Dead congressman’s social media account accused of ‘necroposting’ endorsement of successor Former top Democrat was challenged by AOC for leadership on influential House Oversight Committee The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
128 Democrats cross the aisle and help Republicans block AOC-backed bid to impeach Trump over Iran strikes Lacking support from party leaders, Rep. Al Green and progressives’ bid to launch punitive inquiry over ‘Midnight Hammer’ bombardment fails The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett drops bid for influential post on House oversight panel The Dallas Democrat had said her party should respond more aggressively to the Trump administration and pitched herself as the best messenger for the job. The Texas Tribune · Jun 24, 2025
Why establishment Democrats still can’t stomach progressive candidates like Zohran Mamdani The anti-Mamdani mobilization is depressingly predictable, with a party that is allergic to fresh blood and new thinking The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2025
Candidates face sprint to nomination in special election for Connolly’s seat - Roll Call Candidates in the Virginia special election to succeed the late Rep. Gerald E. Connolly are facing a sprint to the June 28 firehouse primary. Roll Call · Jun 17, 2025
Another Dem Rep. Throws Hat In The Ring To Become The Next Ranking Member of Key Oversight Committee Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia is the latest lawmaker to announce his intention to become the next ranking member of the House Oversight Committee Latin Times · May 29, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Says She'll Run To Be Top Dem In Key Committee: 'I Can Provide What We Need' Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she will seek to become the top Democrat in the House Oversight Committee Latin Times · May 26, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Says Dems Will Investigate Trump If They Reclaim The House In The Midterms: 'We'll Do What We're Supposed To Do' Rep. Jasmine Crockett said Democrats will investigate Donald Trump if the party retakes the House in next year's midterm elections Latin Times · May 26, 2025
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 The week the Democrats’ gerontocracy problem came home to roost ANALYSIS: Between Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and multiple congressional deaths, Democrats can’t ignore their age problem anymore, Eric Garcia writes
We Got This Covered · May 21, 2025 ‘The sun is setting on my time in public service’: Veteran Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly dies at 75 after battle with cancer Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly died Wednesday at 75 after battling cancer
Latin Times · May 21, 2025 Lawmaker Who Beat AOC for Top Democratic Role Becomes Third Democrat to Die in Office This Term Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly died Wednesday at age 75, weeks after stepping down from a top Democratic role and announcing he would not seek re-election after the return of esophageal cancer.
Salon · May 21, 2025 Democrat Gerry Connolly dies of cancer The Virginia Democrat was diagnosed last year with esophageal cancer
The Guardian - US · May 21, 2025 Democratic Virginia congressman Gerry Connolly dies aged 75 Connolly had served in Congress since 2009 and had announced in 2024 that he was battling esophageal cancer
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Virginia Congressman Gerald Connolly dies at age 75 after cancer battle Staunchly liberal Democrat stepped down from Oversight committee leadership last month amid cancer battle
Latin Times · May 6, 2025 AOC Finally Won't Seek To Be The Top Democrat At a Key Committee After Ranking Member Announces Retirement Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won't seek to become the Democrats' ranking member on the House Oversight Committee following the retirement of Gerry Connolly
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 Democrats are finally passing the torch in Congress to the next generation ANALYSIS: Analysis: Democrats finally appear to be letting go of the gerontocracy and beginning to welcome a new generation, writes Eric Garcia
Latin Times · Apr 29, 2025 AOC Could Become The Top Democrat In Key Committee After Ranking Member Announces He Will Step Down Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could again bid to become the Democrats' ranking member in the House Oversight Committee
Salon · Apr 29, 2025 Democrats get a do-over With Rep. Gerry Connolly stepping aside, the Democratic Party has an opportunity to elevate a younger leader
Salon · Apr 28, 2025 Connolly retiring after sidelining AOC The 74-year-old is retiring due, in part, to the esophageal cancer he was diagnosed with in 2024