Government Shutdown: The Sequel
The government briefly shut down again recently.
14 Feb
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

Government Shutdown: The Sequel »

Just three weeks after the federal government shut down for five days, it shut down again. This time, though, you may have missed Read more…

Republicans Not Seeking Reelection
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23 Jan
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

Republicans Not Seeking Reelection »

When Republican Representative Darrell Issa of California announced last week that he would not be seeking re-election in November, he was responsible for Read more…

Roy Moore and #MeToo
United States Capitol Building
20 Nov
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Roy Moore and #MeToo »

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Back in October, Election Central brought you the story of Roy Moore’s victory over “Big Luther” Strange in the contentious Republican primary Read more…

Ohio Representative Resigns
Ohio representativePat Tiberi made a big announcement this week.
25 Oct
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Ohio Representative Resigns »

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Another special election is looming: this time, in Ohio. Republican Representative Pat Tiberi has announced that he will be leaving Congress, effective in Read more…

The American Dreamer
High School Students Demonstrate over Immigration
12 Sep
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

The American Dreamer »

Last Tuesday, the Trump administration announced the decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program. This post examines Read more…

Health Care Replacement–Take Two
The Capitol Building at night in Washington D.C.
26 Apr
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Health Care Replacement–Take Two »

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April 29th marks an important day in Washington D.C. for several reasons. First, it’s President Trump’s 100th day in office. Second, the current Read more…

Democrats Fight for a Seat in Special Georgia Election
Democratic candidate for Georgia's 6th congressional district Jon Ossoff is running in a special election to replace Tom Price.
22 Mar
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Democrats Fight for a Seat in Special Georgia Election »

When President Trump appointed Tom Price as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, Price’s congressional seat opened up in Georgia’s Read more…