Democrat Pat Ryan made abortion central to his campaign, and defeated Republican Mark Molinaro in contested House election
Democratic Pat Ryan defeated Republican Mark Molinaro in a fiercely contested special House election in New York’s Hudson Valley.Democratic Pat Ryan defeated Republican Mark Molinaro in a fiercely contested special House election in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Outcome reveals how a brewing backlash over abortion access could dramatically reshape the American electoral landscape It also comes as Democrats celebrate what the White House chief of staff, Ron Klain, called a “season of substance” – big legislative wins on climate and healthcare that achieve several of his party’s long-sought policy goals. Average gas prices are falling and there are signs that inflation – while still painfully high – may finally be moderating.
Though aggressive Republican gerrymandering in Florida expanded conservatives’ march in the state, Democrats hope their prospects statewide are brighter. On Tuesday, Democratic congressman Charlie Crist prevailed over a more liberal challenger to take on Republican governor Ron DeSantis. Congressman Charlie Crist addresses supporters after he is announced the winner of his primary at his watch party in St Petersburg, Florida, on Tuesday.Across Florida, several far-right candidates prevailed in a sign of Trump’s enduring influence over his party. Congressman Matt Gaetz, one of Trump’s most vocal defenders in the House, won his primary despite facing a federal investigation into sex trafficking allegations.
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