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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Jared golden - The Untold Story

From resistance heroes to political casualties: What happened to the 2018 Democrats

Many Democrats elected in 2018 have since lost their House seats. These lawmakers faced challenges as political priorities shifted significantly. Some were defeated by Republicans reclaiming seats in changing districts. A few have advanced to higher offices or Senate positions. Only fourteen of the original forty-two remain in the House.

The Economic Times

Two Democrats Joined Republicans In a Vote. Party Leaders Are Up In Arms.

Two Democrats came to House Speaker Mike Johnson's rescue with a procedural vote that allowed the House to keep functioning and angered fellow Democrats.

International Business Times

Democratic party infighting engulfs center-right over House rules vote

While leaders focused on Hasan Piker, two of the party’s more conservative members salvaged a GOP measure that was poised to fail

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Rule for debate on mining, whales, socialism measures squeaks by

House GOP leaders on Tuesday narrowly gathered enough support to adopt a rule allowing their side’s bills to come to the floor, after concerns related to a stopgap spending bill to keep the government funded through the midterm elections nearly derailed the procedural resolution. After resounding passage of the stopgap…

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2026 ballot measure count surpasses 153-measure even-year average, reaching 157 with Nebraska and Colorado certifications

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, Brew.

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Dunlap, LePage running for Maine's 2nd, one of 23 Trump-won districts Democrats are defending in 2026

Matthew Dunlap (D) and Paul LePage (R) are running in the general election to represent Maine's 2nd Congressional District on Nov. 3. Incumbent Jared Golden (D) did not seek re-election.

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Matt Dunlap says he’d welcome DCCC support in battleground Maine district

BANGOR, Maine — As his state was rocked by a shake-up in the Senate race, Democrat Matt Dunlap says he’s focused on affordability concerns in his quest to keep his party’s hold on a red-leaning House district. Dunlap, the state auditor who is running to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden,…

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Fears for endangered right whales grow as moratorium clears a key hurdle

A vote by the Republican-controlled Congress is anticipated as early as this summer and is widely expected to pass

The Independent UK

U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the National Republican Congressional Committee(NRCC) are targeting a combined total of 74 congressional districts this election cycle.

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U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle

Welcome to the Monday, June 29, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Matt Dunlap wins Democratic primary for battleground Maine seat

Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap has won the Democratic primary for the battleground 2nd District, handing another blow to House Democrats’ campaign arm, which had backed a different candidate. Dunlap narrowly trailed state Sen. Joe Baldacci after initial ballots were counted last week, but with no candidate winning a majority…

Roll Call

Platner clinches Democratic nod to take on Collins in Maine

Graham Platner is officially the Democratic nominee in Maine to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall, easily winning Tuesday’s primary to set up what’s expected to be among the most competitive Senate races of the year. Platner was leading the primary field with 75 percent of the vote when…

Roll Call

U.S. Postal Service proposes absentee/mail-in voting rule

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

At the Races: Maine’s moment

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…

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The Guardian - US

Judgment day for under-fire Democrat Graham Platner in Maine primary

All eyes on US Senate race as Platner, mired in controversy, is set to advance to take on incumbent Susan Collins

Axios

House rebukes Trump over war in Iran

It's Congress' first successful rebuke of Trump's Iran war.

Roll Call

At the Races: Tricks of the trade

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Democrats are sounding the alarm on mystery super PACs with ties to Republicans that…

The Times of India

US House jolts Donald Trump, passes resolution seeking end to Iran war

The House passed a resolution on Wednesday aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military authority in Iran, delivering Congress's first successful rebuke of the administration's war effort after a string of failed Democratic-led attempts.

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The Mary Sue

U.S. House just let Donald Trump’s war with Iran continue, and it only took 1 Democrat to keep it going

The U.S. House just came one vote short of forcing an end to the war with Iran, and a single Democrat’s decision to break ranks kept the conflict alive. On April 16, 2026, the House voted 213-214 against a resolution that would have ordered the president to withdraw U.S. forces…

The Guardian - US

US House narrowly rejects war powers resolution as dissent grows

Resolution needed two more votes to pass, but Democrats now appear solidified in opposition

Axios

House Democrats clamp down on defections ahead of new Iran war powers vote

"It's time to finish the operation in Iran. It's time to be done," said one House Democrat.

Roll Call

Vote Studies 2025: Republicans power Trump to record success

In 2025, President Donald Trump compiled a record of party support that stands apart from his predecessors and even from his own first term.

Roll Call

Silence for Democrats but a spotlight for Epstein survivors at State of the Union

Democratic leaders have laid out options including not attending Trump's speech. But Epstein survivors are also central to their plans.

The Independent UK

Number of members of Congress retiring approaches century-long record as Trump-influenced midterms loom

Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Steny Hoyer, Jerry Nadler, Joni Ernst, Tommy Tuberville and Elise Stefanik among those not seeking re-election to current seats this year

The Mary Sue

One Democrat who helped pump $10 billion into ICE now regrets it — because siding with Donald Trump comes with a price

Last week, seven Democrats defied their party and voted with the Republicans to help them pass a $ 64.4 billion bill that will fund the Department of Homeland Security. The same also allocates about $10 billion for the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individuals who voted for this include…

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