Who’s leading in city council races in Yuma, San Luis, Somerton and Wellton?
Tuesday was primary election day in Yuma County and in Arizona. Turnout was disappointingly low, with only about 17% of eligible voters countywide. Of course, the results are not final. If a candidate receives 50 percent plus one vote, he or she automatically wins a seat. No candidate has yet won that seat. All results […]
Two races are heading towards an automatic recount for Yuma County
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Two elections in Yuma County were so close that they will likely result in an automatic recount. The recount also includes the Republican-held Yuma County Recorder's race and the Yuma County Supervisor's race in the 4th District. Supervisor Tony Reyes is sounding confident, even though he is trailing candidate Luisa […]
Yuma County holds election races recount
YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma County will conduct a recount Wednesday morning in two very close elections it has been tracking since last month's Arizona Primary Election. The recount was carried out at the Recorder's Office, and the vote count was live-streamed on a website to allow local people to follow the process. […]
Harris races to define her image before Republicans can
Washington — Vice presidents seeking the highest office almost always feel the need to distinguish themselves from the presidents they have served. For Hubert Humphrey, that moment came late in the campaign, when, in a nationally televised speech on September 30, 1968, he deviated from the Johnson Administration's war policy and called for an end […]
Noncitizens banned from voting in federal elections but not some local races
Marcela Rosas immigrated to Southern California from Michoacan, Mexico, more than a decade ago in search of the American dream. She envisioned a life with a home for her three children, educational opportunities and a voice in her community. But there's one foundation of American life that Rosas, 52, doesn't have access to: the right […]
Maricopa County supervisor races are your chance to uphold democracy
If Maricopa County's election results are called into question again in November, it's far from certain that democracy will be preserved. That's because two of the five county supervisors who have remained steadfast throughout the turmoil of the 2020 and 2022 elections have decided not to seek reelection. Both supervisors (actually all five) have been […]
‘Ominous Sign’: MSNBC Data Guru Breaks Down ‘Problem’ For Dems In Senate Races
MSNBC national political correspondent Steve Kornacki said Wednesday that Democrats face major obstacles in maintaining control of the Senate. The Senate the current The Senate is made up of 47 Democrats, 49 Republicans and four independents, but Democrats control the Senate because some independents caucus with the Democratic Party and Vice President Kamala Harris serves […]
Official candidate list reveals competitive county races | Local News
The deadline for candidates wanting to run in Santa Cruz County elections to file candidacy passed earlier this week. An official candidate list provided by county Elections Director Alma Schultz shows six candidates in the county sheriff race, as well as tight races in all three supervisory districts: three official candidates running in the magistrate […]
Reuters names Alabama 2nd Congressional District among top ‘races to watch’ in 2024
Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election is once again attracting national attention. Recent reportReuters featured the race as one of 11 House of Representatives elections to watch. Last year, a three-judge panel selected from maps proposed by a special judge appointed by the judge, and redistricting took place after a ruling that maps approved by the […]
Immigration could sway California congressional races, House control
ENCINITAS, Calif. — On a recent cloudy Saturday, in the manicured backyard of a constituent's home, Rep. Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano) spoke to a few dozen supporters about his efforts to add more sand to local beaches, reduce homelessness among veterans and prevent gun violence. From the crowd, Peggy Aveni whispered to a friend, […]