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Recall effort against Morse deemed sufficient

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:26:06 -0400

DENVER - A recall petition against a Colorado lawmaker who supported gun rights was deemed sufficient Tuesday, setting up the first potential recall of a state lawmaker in Colorado history.

Christie can set NJ election date, lawyers argue

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:26:01 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - Government lawyers argued Tuesday that the New Jersey Supreme Court should reject a request to move a special U.S. Senate election that Gov. Chris Christie scheduled three weeks before the state's regular Nov. 5 election.

Treadwell announces campaign for US Senate

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:44:52 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell on Tuesday announced plans to seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Mark Begich, saying Alaska would be better served with Republicans in charge.

Fla. Gov. Scott's job approval up to 43 percent

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:25:21 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Florida Gov. Rick Scott's approval rating is improving, a poll released Tuesday shows, though not to the point that it's likely to deter any potential challengers in 2014.

Tenn. to review proof of citizenship ruling

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:38:01 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Tennessee election officials plan to review a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says states can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so.

Court: Ariz. citizenship proof law illegal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:11:41 -0400

WASHINGTON - States can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in a decision complicating efforts in Arizona and other states to bar voting by people who are in the country illegally.

Equality Illinois gears up for 2014 election fight

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:32:05 -0400

CHICAGO - Advocacy group Equality Illinois says it's getting ready to launch a $500,000 effort to promote gay marriage ahead of the 2014 election.

Ex-Dem gov candidate Gregg buys country store

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:38:24 -0400

SANDBORN, Indiana - Former Democratic Indiana gubernatorial candidate John Gregg is getting into the grocery business.

Democrat's bill would combine statewide elections

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:32:07 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - A New Jersey Senate panel is expected to advance two election-related bills that Gov. Christie has labeled "dead on arrival."

Left and right already swinging at Ark. senator

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:28:03 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - The conservative Club for Growth tags Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor as President Barack Obama's "closest ally" in the state. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun-control advocacy group says Pryor "let us down."

Granholm tells Ark. Dems to set sights on 2014

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:19:14 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm told Arkansas Democrats on Saturday that next year's election will give them a chance to highlight the differences between their party and the tea party conservatives in the GOP.

Dem. candidates Ross, Burkhalter back each other

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:44:09 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross and lieutenant governor candidate John Burkhalter endorsed each other's respective bids on Saturday, pledging to work on a united front focused on economic development as they seek Arkansas' Democratic nominations next year.

GOP panel rejects plan to vet candidates

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:38:37 -0400

BOISE, Idaho - Republican leaders in Idaho rejected a plan calling for party officials to vet GOP primary election candidates.

Freeholder board won't fund NJ Senate election

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:14:09 -0400

ELIZABETH, New Jersey - Lawmakers in one northern New Jersey county have refused to allocate the roughly $850,000 needed to fund the state's special election for U.S. Senate in mid-October.

Ariz. gov distances herself from 'Obamacare'

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:11:46 -0400

PHOENIX - Gov. Jan Brewer is working to spin her hard-fought victory over legislative conservatives who opposed her Medicaid expansion plan, saying it isn't "Obamacare."

Iran citizens vote for president at Wis. hotel

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:24:41 -0400

BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin - Iranians living in Wisconsin participated in their country's presidential election on Friday, casting paper ballots for their next leader who lives thousands of miles away.

NJ high court considers quick election date review

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:08:42 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - New Jersey's highest court will consider an expedited review of Gov. Chris Christie's decision to hold a special election for U.S. Senate in mid-October, three weeks before his own gubernatorial election.

1st GOP Va governor supports Dem McAuliffe in '13

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:10:35 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - The first Republican to break the stranglehold Democrats held on Virginia's executive mansion since Reconstruction is supporting the Democrat in this fall's race for governor.

Political possibilities open up in Maine's 2nd CD

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:44:49 -0400

PORTLAND, Maine - The last time Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat came open, six Democrats and four Republicans ran in the primaries seeking to be their parties' nominees.

Michaud forming committee, eyes governor's race

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:08:12 -0400

PORTLAND, Maine - Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud is beginning to raise money and is forming an exploratory committee for a possible challenge of blunt-spoken Gov. Paul LePage, saying Thursday that Maine needs someone who can restore "civility" in the Maine State House.

Poll shows strong Colo. support for death penalty

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:28:09 -0400

DENVER - Colorado voters overwhelmingly back the death penalty and are evenly split on whether Gov. John Hickenlooper, who last month blocked the execution of a convicted multiple-murderer, deserves re-election, according to a new poll released Thursday.

Buono, Christie address NJ's business community

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:23:57 -0400

PRINCETON, New Jersey - Gov. Chris Christie and Sen. Barbara Buono agree the state was an economic mess when Christie took office in January 2010, but are at odds over how it got that way - and how to sustain a robust economy.

Obama tests political might in Boston, Miami

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:06:43 -0400

MIAMI BEACH, Florida - President Barack Obama put his second-term appeal to the test Wednesday in Boston and Florida, seeking to boost Democratic candidates as a fundraiser and a political drawing card even while trailed by controversies over government intrusion.

Assembly passes bipartisan elections bill

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:52:14 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - The Assembly passed a bill Wednesday that would double the amount people could donate to political campaigns and also allow for online registration, but it was unclear if the Senate would act on it before adjourning for the summer.

Compromise reached over NJ Democratic chair

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:44:24 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - New Jersey's top Democrats have struck a deal over who should lead their party, while Republicans have re-elected their chairman for another term.