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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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‘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

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

Democrat Gerry Connolly dies of cancer

The Virginia Democrat was diagnosed last year with esophageal cancer

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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

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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

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

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

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

Democrats get a do-over

With Rep. Gerry Connolly stepping aside, the Democratic Party has an opportunity to elevate a younger leader

Salon

Connolly retiring after sidelining AOC

The 74-year-old is retiring due, in part, to the esophageal cancer he was diagnosed with in 2024

Latin Times

Democratic Rep. Announces He Won't Seek Reelection Due To Return Of Cancer: 'The Sun Is Setting On My Time In Public Service'

Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly said he won't seek re-election after his term ends as his cancer has returned. He will also cease to be the party's ranking member in the House Oversight Committee

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