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2 New York Democrats ousted from US House in primary losses
Read full article: 2 New York Democrats ousted from US House in primary lossesTwo New York Democrats were ousted from the U.S. House in primary elections Tuesday after redistricting shuffled congressional districts in one of the nation’s largest liberal states.
District 20 winner Sheila Cherfiilus-McCormick sworn into Congress as newest U.S. Representative
Read full article: District 20 winner Sheila Cherfiilus-McCormick sworn into Congress as newest U.S. RepresentativeCherfilus-McCormick defeated Republican Jason Mariner in the last week's special election, claiming nearly 80 percent of all votes in the heavily Democratic district.
Officials tour U.S. Post Office in Opa-locka ahead of District 20 election
Read full article: Officials tour U.S. Post Office in Opa-locka ahead of District 20 electionBroward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz toured the U.S. Post Office in Opa-locka on Monday — ahead of the special general election on Tuesday.
Cherifulus-McCormick ‘apparent winner’ in tight District 20 Congressional primary
Read full article: Cherifulus-McCormick ‘apparent winner’ in tight District 20 Congressional primaryAfter overseas and military votes were counted, there was little change in results, which means that Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick could be the Democratic contender for the 20th Florida Congressional District in January.
District 20 Congressional close-call ends up in Broward County court
Read full article: District 20 Congressional close-call ends up in Broward County courtWithout a clear in the 20th Congressional District winner after machine and manual recounts, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Dale Holness spend Friday in Broward County court.
Cherfilus-McCormick files lawsuit objecting to Holness’ push to count 3 rejected ballots
Read full article: Cherfilus-McCormick files lawsuit objecting to Holness’ push to count 3 rejected ballotsIt has been nine days since Broward County Democratic voters cast their ballots to elect the late Rep. Alcee Hastings’ replacement. Without a clear winner after machine and manual recounts, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is taking the Broward County Canvassing Board to court.
‘Too close to call’: Recount expected in Democratic primary for U.S. House 20th District seat
Read full article: ‘Too close to call’: Recount expected in Democratic primary for U.S. House 20th District seatThe ballot count continued on Wednesday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale for the Democrats’ special primary contest to run against Republican Jason Mariner on Jan. 11.
GOP's Carey, Democrats' Brown win US House seats in Ohio
Read full article: GOP's Carey, Democrats' Brown win US House seats in OhioRepublican coal lobbyist Mike Carey has defeated a two-term state lawmaker to win an open U.S. House seat in central Ohio, while Democrat Shontel Brown coasted to victory in a second up-for-grabs congressional district in the Cleveland area.
FULL RESULTS: South Florida Nov. 2 elections
Read full article: FULL RESULTS: South Florida Nov. 2 electionsResidents from several parts of South Florida headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots, with some making their selection for mayor, including those in the cities of Hialeah, Miami, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach and Homestead.
This Week in South Florida: Barbara Sharief, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Dale Holness
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Barbara Sharief, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Dale HolnessCongressman Alcee Hastings passed away in April, opening up a stampede of candidates hoping to fill his seat in the 20th Congressional District, which covers parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Congressional candidate files lawsuit against DeSantis over school mask mandates ban
Read full article: Congressional candidate files lawsuit against DeSantis over school mask mandates banRev. Elvin Dowling, a father of three school-aged children, who is hoping to succeed the late U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings to represent Florida’s 20th Congressional District, has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and the State of Florida over the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates in Florida’s public schools.
Gov.’s election dates to fill Alcee Hastings’ seat not sitting well with community leaders
Read full article: Gov.’s election dates to fill Alcee Hastings’ seat not sitting well with community leadersGov. Ron DeSantis' announcement of election dates to fill the 20th Congressional seat left vacant when Alcee Hastings died in April is creating controversy.
Leaders honor late Rep. Hastings as an outspoken fighter
Read full article: Leaders honor late Rep. Hastings as an outspoken fighterCongressional leaders and colleagues have used a memorial service for Rep. Alcee Hastings to remember him as a straight-talking champion for the disadvantaged who overcame hurdles in his own life.
Celebration of life held for the late Congressman Alcee Hastings
Read full article: Celebration of life held for the late Congressman Alcee HastingsHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty hosted a celebration of life Wednesday honoring the late Congressman Alcee Hastings.
MSNBC apologizes for showing wrong video of congressman
Read full article: MSNBC apologizes for showing wrong video of congressmanMSNBC apologized Wednesday for mistakenly airing video footage of another Black congressman while reporting on the death of U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings of Florida a day earlier.
Alcee Hastings es recordado por hacer frente a la injusticia y luchando por su comunidad
Read full article: Alcee Hastings es recordado por hacer frente a la injusticia y luchando por su comunidadEl sur de Florida está de luto por la muerte del congresista estadounidense Alcee Hastings, quien falleció el martes después de luchar contra el cáncer de páncreas.
Alcee Hastings remembered for standing up to injustice, fighting for his community
Read full article: Alcee Hastings remembered for standing up to injustice, fighting for his communitySouth Florida is mourning the death of U.S. Congressman Alcee Hastings, who represented portions of Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act
Read full article: Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire actWASHINGTON – There's little doubt that Nancy Pelosi will be reelected House speaker when the new Congress convenes Sunday. It could take a high-wire act for her to get there, largely thanks to the pandemic. “Yeah, I do,” Pelosi told a reporter this week when asked if she had the votes wrapped up. Miller-Meeks is certain to vote against Pelosi to be speaker. “It’s extraordinarily tricky” for Pelosi, said Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., an 18-year congressional veteran.
Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act
Read full article: Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire actWASHINGTON – There's little doubt that Nancy Pelosi will be reelected House speaker when the new Congress convenes Sunday. It could take a high-wire act for her to get there, largely thanks to the pandemic. “Yeah, I do,” Pelosi told a reporter this week when asked if she had the votes wrapped up. Miller-Meeks is certain to vote against Pelosi to be speaker. “It’s extraordinarily tricky” for Pelosi, said Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., an 18-year congressional veteran.
Alcee Hastings poised to retain Florida’s District 20 Congress
Read full article: Alcee Hastings poised to retain Florida’s District 20 CongressPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – U.S. Representative Alcee Hastings is poised to win his 15th term in Congress representing U.S. House District 20. Hastings, 83, has beat every opponent since first being elected to office in 1992. With 23.9% of precincts reporting, the Democrat, Hastings, has an 80% lead over opponent Greg Musselwhite’s 20%. The investigation was dropped after the committee found out Hastings and Williams married in January 2019. The case dragged on for four years and an award was made of $220,000 of public funds in one of the largest secret settlements paid out by the congressional Office of Compliance.