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Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing ‘partisan extremism’

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing ‘partisan extremism’

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he has registered as an independent, raising questions about his future political plans. Manchin would have faced a tough reelection in November if he had chosen to run.
by The Associated Press

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It's not just young voters. New citizens will head to the polls this year, too

It's not just young voters. New citizens will head to the polls this year, too

For recently naturalized citizens, the 2024 election could mark their first time casting a ballot in a U.S. presidential race. Here are the handful of states where new citizen voters could hold political power.
by Elena Moore

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‘Uncommitted’ voters see how far they can push Democrats or if it’s even worth trying

‘Uncommitted’ voters see how far they can push Democrats or if it’s even worth trying

Democratic voters who opted for “uncommitted” on their primary ballots grapple with whether they have more leverage pushing the party on the Middle East from inside or as a stand-their-ground movement outside.
by Clay Masters

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Primary battle looms for GOP Senate candidates Joe Fraser and Royce White

Primary battle looms for GOP Senate candidates Joe Fraser and Royce White

Businessman and Navy veteran Joe Fraser lost the Republican endorsement to former professional basketball player Royce White. Fraser, who pledged to honor the endorsement and drop out of the Senate race if someone else won, said he’s reversing that stance amid concerns about White’s background.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Walz, DFL chair call on Sen. Mitchell to resign; she says she won’t

Walz, DFL chair call on Sen. Mitchell to resign; she says she won’t

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell cast deciding votes on a number of policy and spending bills in the final weeks of the legislative session, following her arrest for allegedly burglarizing a relative’s home in April.
by Dana Ferguson

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