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Fundraising roundup returns for Q1! Follow along as I compile House candidates' hauls. Campaigns, send me your totals: jdowns @nationaljournal .com

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James Downs

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8 months

#CO03 : Holy cow. 2022 nominee Adam Frisch (D) raises $3.4 million in Q3 against Rep. Lauren Boebert (R)

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That's two Maryland Republicans launching Senate bids today between Rosendale and Hogan

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State Sen. Sarah McBride (D) makes her much anticipated campaign to replace Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE AL) official. McBride would become the first openly transgender member of Congress.

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A staggering $2.6 million quarter for Adam Frisch (D), who's seeking a rematch against Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO 03). The campaign says the average donation was $32 from 81,000 donors, and ended the quarter with $2.5M on hand.

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I listened to days, weeks even, of conservative members' podcasts and tracked the rumblings of McCarthy's fall. From me, a glimpse into a reconfiguration of populist politicking. Free to read!

The sound (clips) and the fury: Inside House Republicans’ livestreamed revolt

The gang that ousted Kevin McCarthy cultivated a rabid populist online following.

www.nationaljournal.com

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@jamesd0wns

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#AKAL : Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom (R) launches her campaign against Rep. Mary Peltola

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4 months

Long Island to be represented by four Italian American Catholics, three Republicans and one Democrat LaLota Garbarino D'Esposito Suozzi

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@jamesd0wns

5 months

In Italian American-related news, Tom Suozzi's campaign and organizations condemn Mazi Pilip for calling Suozzi "the godfather of the border crisis."

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Inbox: A new poll (Aug. 8-15; 801 LVs; +/-3.5%) from Keating Research showed 2022 nominee Adam Frisch (D) leading Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) in #CO03

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#NY03 : Tom Suozzi expected to announce run soon for 3rd Congressional District via @CityAndStateNY

Sources: Tom Suozzi expected to announce run soon for 3rd Congressional District

The former member of Congress is making calls to his one-time colleagues and may announce as soon as next week that he will seek his old seat.

www.cityandstateny.com

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#OH09 : Majewski may run again, will make decision in next few weeks

Majewski may run again

Claims lies derailed his 2022 Congressional campaign

thecourier.com

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@jamesd0wns

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#MT01 : 2022 nominee Monica Tranel (D) announced raising over $730,000 in Q3 as she looks to take on Rep. Ryan Zinke (R). Quite a good haul for the former Olympian

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@jamesd0wns

8 months

#NY01 : Strong 24 hour numbers for Nancy Goroff in her bid against Rep. Nick LaLota (R).

Nancy Goroff

@ngoroff

8 months

I launched my campaign for NY-01 yesterday, and we’ve already raised $325k! Thank you to all who donated. With your help, I’ll go to Congress to solve problems, not add to the chaos and dysfunction in Washington like @nicklalota

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#IA03 : Former USDA official Lanon Baccam (D) announces raising over $250,000 in the first 24 hours of his challenge to Rep. Zach Nunn (R)

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

4 months

Full list: Kirsten Engel Adam Gray Rudy Salas George Whitesides Will Rollins Adam Frisch Christina Bohannan Lanon Baccam Curtis Hertel Monica Tranel Tony Vargas Tom Suozzi Mondaire Jones Josh Riley Janelle Bynum Michelle Vallejo Missy Cotter Smasal

James Downs

@jamesd0wns

4 months

Democrats endorse their first slate of challengers in the fight for the House majority via @sahilkapur

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In Italian American-related news, Tom Suozzi's campaign and organizations condemn Mazi Pilip for calling Suozzi "the godfather of the border crisis."

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8 months

#OH09 : the DCCC’s top recruit of the cycle gets back in this morning

JR Majewski

@JRMajewski

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Let’s win

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#NY01 : Former CNN anchor John Avlon (D) announced raising $1.1 million in his challenge to Rep. Nick Lakota (R) (and George Santos?)

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2 months

The DCCC's Red to Blue challengers posted strong hauls in their first quarters as top candidates. Average raised of $971,000 with $1.7 million on hand.

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#CA41 : Rollins internal poll shows Will Rollins and Rep. Ken Calvert statistically tied. Rollins 45 Calvert 44 Unsure 9 Won't vote 2

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@jamesd0wns

8 months

#CA45 : Technically start of Q4 but impressive $250,000 first 24 hours for Derek Tran (D), who just launched a challenge to Rep. Michelle Steel (R)

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

8 months

#AL02 : House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels ‘strongly considering’ run for Congress in 2nd Congressional District

House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels ‘strongly considering’ run for…

House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) is considering a run for Congress in 2024 in the newly created 2nd congressional district. | Alabama…

1819news.com

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

6 months

Food for thought: If Mike Sapraicone is the GOP nominee in #NY03 and wins, Long Island will be entirely represented by Italian American Catholics: NY01: LaLota NY02: Garbarino NY03: Sapraicone NY04: D'Esposito

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@jamesd0wns

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DCCC news this morning New Red to blue via @MelMcIntire Shomari Figures Kristen McDonald Rivet Ashley Ehasz Janelle Stelson Peter Barca New Frontline via @maxpcohen Rep. Josh Harder (CA-9)

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

11 months

Here's the Q2 numbers for the 18 Biden-won Republicans. Average raised was $739,000

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

8 months

NEW from me: The political and fundraising fallout from McCarthy’s ouster. — NRCC, CLF remain focused on ‘24 — McCarthy’s political operation “irreplaceable” —“Republicans are praying that McCarthy stays in the money game” Free to read!

McCarthy’s uncertain future roils campaign cash race

Republicans ousted their most prolific fundraiser just as election season gets underway.

www.nationaljournal.com

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

7 months

#NJ08 : Bhalla has banked a massive $509k for possible primary challenge against Menendez son

Bhalla has banked a massive $509k for possible primary challenge against Menendez son - New Jersey...

Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla has already raised a mammoth $509,000 for a possible bid to challenge freshman Rep. Robert J. Menendez (D-Jersey City) in the

newjerseyglobe.com

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

8 months

Q3 FUNDRAISING THREAD: With third quarter concluded, I’ll be compiling as many House numbers as possible here, and also over at @njhotline

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@jamesd0wns

7 months

#WA06 : Rep. Derek Kilmer (D) announces he will retire at the end of the term

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@jamesd0wns

8 months

#NV04 : Former North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee (R) launches a challenge to Rep. Steven Horsford (D).

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

8 months

#CA41 #CA27 : 2022 nominee Will Rollins (D) announced $830,000 in Q3 against Rep. Ken Calvert (R). George Whitesides (D) against Rep. Mike Garcia (R). The Republicans continue to look among the most vulnerable in CA, but they too will be well funded via @politico

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@jamesd0wns

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#IL07 : Kina Collins "reported more than $600,000 for her campaign coming from ticket sales from an upcoming benefit concert to be held for her by The Strokes on March 8." via @craigrwall

Age, ethics and money to be key issues in Illinois 7th District congressional race

Age, ethics and money will be three important issues in the 7th District congressional race.

abc7chicago.com

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@jamesd0wns

9 months

#PA10 : Marine veteran Mike O’Brien (D) launched a challenge to Rep. Scott Perry (R) this morning. In his launch video, O’Brien talks about his service and Perry’s role on Jan. 6. I would expect that contrast to continue throughout the campaign.

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@jamesd0wns

2 years

Not even close. The 19th century Court had several days with 10+ decisions, including 28 on May 4, 1874.

Nathaniel Rakich

@baseballot

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The Supreme Court announced SIX decisions today! (But none of the big ones.) Court watchers, is that a record?

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Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) has fallen to 46% in #TX23 against gun YouTube Brandon Herrera, Medina Co. GOP Chair Julie Clark, former Border Patrol agent Frank Lopez, and former CE agent Victor Avila

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@jamesd0wns

11 months

New from me: Swing-seat Republicans post strong Q2. The NRCC's 25 most vulnerable raised an average of $777,000 and had an average of $1.2 million on hand. The DCCC's 29 most vulnerable averaged $499,000 and had an average of $758,000 on hand.

Hotline’s 2023 Q2 House fundraising chart

Vulnerable Republicans post strong quarters.

www.nationaljournal.com

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7 months

#CT05 : Logan internal Hayes 43 Logan 41 Undecided 16 MOE: 4.9%

Reese Gorman

@reesejgorman

7 months

New: A new internal poll in the race for Connecticut's 5th Congressional District shows a tight battle between three-term incumbent Rep. Jahana Hayes and George Logan, a Republican who lost by just over 2,000 votes last cycle.

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3 months

I guess you could say this crowded #MISEN GOP primary is now Amash pit

Justin Amash

@justinamash

3 months

When I established an exploratory committee for Senate, I understood the challenge ahead. Running for office requires an extraordinary commitment, not just from the candidate but also from family, friends, volunteers, and donors. A campaign puts them through so much. That’s

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Inbox: State Sen. Kevin Thomas (D) officially launches bid against Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY 04). D'Esposito defeated Laura Gillen, who is running again, by about 3.5 points last year.

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3 months

DCCC announces raising $14.5 million in February and has $59 million on hand

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

2 months

DCCC Frontliners raised an average of $832,000 and ended the quarter with an average of about $2 million on hand. Check out individual totals below:

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

3 months

A potential sign that Sanders will run for reelection, but, with a May filing deadline, a lot can change until then. Sanders didn't announce until May in 2018

VTDigger

@vtdigger

3 months

U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., is officially running for reelection.

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8 months

#NY17 : Former Rep. Mondaire Jones announces $1.15m in his bid to take on Rep. Mike Lawler

Sahil Kapur

@sahilkapur

8 months

Scoop: @MondaireJones raised $1.15 million in the third quarter of 2023. He has $840,000 cash on hand, per his campaign. He’s making a comeback bid in swingy NY17. If he wins the Democratic primary, he’ll face first-term Republican Rep. Mike @lawler4ny .

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4 months

Democrats endorse their first slate of challengers in the fight for the House majority via @sahilkapur

Democrats launch their first slate of challengers in the fight for the House majority

First on NBC News: The DCCC is backing 17 candidates in some of the most competitive districts on the 2024 map as part of its "red to blue" program.

www.nbcnews.com

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@jamesd0wns

10 months

#IA01 : 2022 nominee Christina Bohannan (D) announces raising over $276,000 in the first 24 hours of her comeback bid against Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R)

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@jamesd0wns

8 months

#NY19 : A top recruit of national Republicans, the former NY Lt. Gov. candidate joins the race to take on Rep. Pat Ryan

Alison Esposito

@EspositoforNY

8 months

🚨I've taken on criminals in the streets of NY & now it is time to take on the Washington political machine. I'm excited to announce I'm running for Congress #NY18 ! 🇺🇸 We must reclaim our American dream & save our beloved state & country. Get involved ➡️

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#CA47 : Internal poll from Joanna Weiss (D) show her leading Scott Baugh (R) 43%-42%. Baugh leads Dave Min (D) 43%-42%

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@jamesd0wns

11 months

2022 nominee Rudy Salas (D) announced his challenge to Rep. David Valadao (R-CA 22). Salas lost to Valadao by 3 points last year. His campaign launch video:

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@jamesd0wns

2 months

Bought a condo

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10 months

Inbox: State Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D) makes her challenge to Rep. David Valadao (R-CA 22) official. She joins 2022 nominee Rudy Salas (D) in the all-party primary.

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8 months

#NC01 : Army veteran Laurie Buckhout (R) launches challenge to Rep. Don Davis (D) with $1 million of her own money

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@jamesd0wns

7 months

New #VA10 in @njhotline : State Del. Michelle Maldonado (D) is planning a bid to replace retiring Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D). Maldonado won reelection by 13 points on Tuesday

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2 months

#WI01 : Former Rep. Peter Barca (D) announces $250,000 raised in his first 24 hours of his challenge to Rep. Bryan Steil (R)

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@jamesd0wns

11 months

State Treasurer Colleen Davis (D) enters race for Delaware's at-large House seat, joining state Sen. Sarah McBride (D) in the primary via @delawareonline

State Treasurer Colleen Davis enters race for Delaware's US House seat

Colleen Davis will face off against state Sen. Sarah McBride, who announced her candidacy last month.

www.delawareonline.com

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9 months

#VA07 : Former Special Forces soldier Derrick Anderson launches campaign. National Republicans had their eye on him. He finished second in the GOP primary last year. #FoxNews

Former Special Forces soldier launches campaign in Virginia to flip swing House seat from Democrats

Former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier Derrick Anderson has joined the race to flip Virginia's 7th Congressional District, a top Republican target, from the Democrats in 2024.

www.foxnews.com

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@jamesd0wns

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#WI03 : 2022 candidate Rebecca Cooke (D) announced raising over $400,000 in her first quarter of fundraising against Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R).

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

8 months

We’ll start in #MI07 , where former state Sen. Curtis Hertel (D) announced $730k in his first quarter of fundraising. A good haul in what’s likely to be among the most expensive/competitive races

Melissa Nann Burke

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Insider: In #MI07 , Democrat Curtis Hertel raised over $730k for his congressional bid during the last quarter, his campaign said Saturday. via @detroitnews

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#NH02 : Rep. Annie Kuster (D) endorses Colin Van Ostern to be her replacement

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@jamesd0wns

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Hell yeah

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Some ducklings take advantage of the Lincoln Memorial duck ramp to follow their mother out of the reflecting pool.

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Inbox: Nevada Assemblywoman Heidi Kasama (R) announced her challenge to Rep. Susie Lee (D) in #NV03

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@jamesd0wns

2 months

👁️👁️ #AKAL : Rep. Mary Peltola (D) raises $1.7 million and has $2.5 million on hand

Alaska's Mary Peltola amasses $2.5M war chest to defend Alaska House seat

The House Democrat raised an eye-popping $1.7 million in the first three months of 2024

www.axios.com

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

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NRCC raised $8.2 million, spent $5.9 million, and ended February with $45.2 million on hand. DCCC announced today raising $14.5 million in Feb. with $59.2 million on hand

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@jamesd0wns

6 months

With McCarthy stepping down, Assemblyman Vince Fong (R), former district director for the speaker, could be the heir apparent in #CA20

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8 months

#PA08 : Businessman Rob Bresnahan had been courted by national Republicans, who view Bresnahan, a construction executive, as a formidable opponent against Rep. Matt Cartwright (D)

CATargetBot0001

@CATargetBot0001

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NEW 2024 FEC F2 Rob Bresnahan (REP) #PA08 (D-Cartwright)

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#MT02 : In what will only add to speculation to Rosendale's decision to not run, he appears to shut off his WinRed account. h/t @kirk_bado

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#IA01 : 2022 nominee Christina Bohannan (D) with $660,000 in her rematch with Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R). She’s raking in the cash in what’s going to be an uphill climb in Iowa.

Daily Kos Elections

@DKElections

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#IA01 Christina Bohannan (D): $660,000 raised (in six weeks)

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Some new House polls in @njhotline this AM: #MI08 Paul Junge (R) internal: Junge 42 Snyder 8 Hudson 2 Draves 1 #AZ03 Yassamin Ansari (D) internal: Ansari 32 Terán 21 Wooten 8 Undecided 34

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#FL13 : St. Petersburg Democrat to run for congressional seat held by Anna Paulina Luna

Pinellas Democrats enter race for congressional seat held by Anna Paulina Luna

Whitney Fox becomes the latest Democrat to jump into the race, and announced her campaign with the endorsement of former Mayor Rick Kriseman.

www.tampabay.com

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@jamesd0wns

2 months

And $1.9M in Norfolk, Va, where hotly contested #VA02 and #NC01 will go a long way in determining who holds the House

Josh Kraushaar

@JoshKraushaar

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One of the more noteworthy investments from a hefty $186M in reservations from House Majority PAC: A $2.2M reservation in the DC market. Appears slated for the open seat of retiring Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). Biden +7 seat. Best early bellwether on Election Night.

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Trump doles out three new endorsements: Rep. Mike Bost in #IL12 ; Assemblyman Vince Fong in #CA20 ; State House Speaker Tim Moore in #NC14 Perhaps none more consequential than the Bost endorsement, who's facing a challenge from 2022 IL gov nominee Darren Bailey

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It's an odd take to compare federal elections to state elections, but it's also false. See below, where most of Bynum's seat (black) is in #OR05 , not #OR03 (taken from Oregon leg. website) Moreover, 2/3 of Bynum's registrants are in OR05, again, not OR03

Jamie McLeod-Skinner for Oregon

@JamieforOregon

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Winning OR-5 this November will require the support of voters in OR-5. When not asked about issues, the most common questions are about the facts. Here are some. #OR05 #JamieForOregon #TheMoreYouKnow

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Q4 HOUSE FUNDRAISING THREAD Back again for Q4, I'll be compiling as many House numbers as I can. #VA07 Eugene Vindman (D) kicks it off with over $2M since launching his campaign to replace Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D).

Daily Kos Elections

@DKElections

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#VA07 : Eugene Vindman (D): $2,000,000 raised (in six weeks)

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#NY03 : Outgoing Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan will drop his bid for Congress today and endorse former Rep. Tom Suozzi via @politico

The City Council union and golden (arches) rule

www.politico.com

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Ben Cardin John Sarbanes Dutch Ruppersberger David Trone (potentially) Matt Rosendale Just incredible losses for the state of Maryland next session.

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New @njhotline : E-PAC, the PAC aligned with GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, announced its first round of challenger endorsements for the cycle. Candidates on the list will benefit from digital fundraising, a JFC, and D.C. fundraisers.

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House April monthly hauls: NRCC: $10 million; $59.8 million on hand DCCC: $12.4 million; $75.9 million on hand

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#VA05 : Club for Growth endorses Rep. Bob Good (R) against “Kevin McCarthy backed” state Sen. John McGuire (R)

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$414,000 quarter for state Sen. Sarah McBride (D), who’s seeking to replace Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE AL). She announced her campaign just days before Q2 ended

Nicholas Wu

@nicholaswu12

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Sarah McBride's campaign says they've raised over $500K in just 5 days

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An internal poll (May 30-June 1; 400 LPVs; +/-4.9%) for Jamie McLeod-Skinner found her leading the primary field over three declared challengers. McLeod-Skinner led with 50%, followed by Janelle Bynum at 9%, Lynn Peterson at 5%, and Kevin Easton at 4%. 32% were undecided.

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#ME02 : preferred choice by national Republicans Austin Theriault announces $100k in his first week of challenge to Rep. Jared Golden

Austin Theriault

@AustinTheriault

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Big news: We launched our campaign less than a week ago and we already have put $100k in Mainers’ campaign contributions in the bank. Mainers have clearly had it with Biden and Golden. Thanks for the support! #mepolitics

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#MI08 : Army veteran Martin Blank is the name to watch on the Republican side, per a GOP strategist. On the Democratic side, one strategist tells @njhotline state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson could hop in to replace Kildee

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#AKAL : Data for Progress polls show Nick Begich (R) and Rep. Mary Peltola (D) in dead heat by the final round of ranked-choice voting at 50% Initial round: Peltola 44 Begich 35 Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom (R) 10 Chris Bye (L) 2 Not sure 8

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#MO03 "Another person who could make an entrance into the race is former Gov. Eric Greitens, who also lost in the 2022 primary for U.S. Senate. A Greitens spokesman didn’t respond to a request for comment." via @stltoday

State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman jumps into race to replace Blaine Luetkemeyer

The heavily Republican district stretches into parts of St. Charles and Jefferson counties.

www.stltoday.com

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@jamesd0wns

3 months

The Kittery Trading Post, where Theriault is today, is not in #ME02 but rather the D+9 #ME01 Source: it’s my former place of employment

Austin Theriault

@AustinTheriault

3 months

Protect our 2nd Amendment rights from Mike Bloomberg, Jared Golden, Janet Mills, and Augusta Democrats! Let’s focus on improving our mental health system instead.

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Former state Rep. Dan Brady (R) is considering a run against Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-IL 17). The district is on the NRCC target list after Sorensen won the seat by 4 points.

Dan Brady explores a run for Congress or return to the state legislature

Former state representative and Secretary of State candidate Dan Brady says he's considering a run for Congress. He would run in the central and western Illinois district held by first-term Democrat...

www.wglt.org

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#OR05 : State Rep. Janelle Bynum (D) raised $500,000 in Q1, an improvement from her $150,000 Q4.

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8 months

#NY22 Shoutout to @DKElections for checking my reading comprehension here. Sarah Klee Hood (D) announces $550k in the bank in 6 months, which would bring her Q3 to about $235,000, based on FEC filings

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3 months

In the same survey, Trump led Biden, 53%-41%, with 6% unsure

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@jamesd0wns

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#AKAL : Data for Progress polls show Nick Begich (R) and Rep. Mary Peltola (D) in dead heat by the final round of ranked-choice voting at 50% Initial round: Peltola 44 Begich 35 Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom (R) 10 Chris Bye (L) 2 Not sure 8

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6 months

Some #NY03 drama this morning via @JasonBeeferman . GOP contender Mazi Melesa Pilip "has enrolled as a Democrat since 2012"

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8 months

#AZ06 : $424,000 for Kirsten Engel. She’ll take on Rep. Juan Ciscomani again next year, whom she lost to by under 2 points last year.

Punchbowl News

@PunchbowlNews

8 months

The Campaign: @EngelForArizona has raised $424K in Q3 for her campaign to face off against @RepCiscomani . @maxpcohen & @JakeSherman with more:

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3 months

#IA02 , of course, is in the northeastern part of the state

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2 months

NRCC Patriots raised an average of $737,00 with an average of $2.1 million on hand. Individual tallies below:

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7 months

#VA07 : as I’m sure others have reported elsewhere, a slate of names to look out for on the Democratic side after Spanberger’s announcement, per a source

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4 months

What is Cori Bush's favorite time of day? Tooth-hurty!

Max Cohen

@maxpcohen

4 months

I asked Cori Bush about the investigation directly last night. She repeatedly declined to comment and reprimanded me for approaching her as she had a toothache.

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House Majority PAC New York memo released this morning: 1. Says it may spend more in #NY01 now that #NY22 and #NY03 made more Democratic 2. Takes a shot at Elise Stefanik and "thanks her" for being "missing in action" during special election

MEMO: HMP New York Fund Update Post Redistricting | House Majority PAC

www.thehousemajoritypac.com

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8 months

#TX32 : Trauma surgeon Brian Williams (D) announced raising over $350,000 in Q3, according to numbers shared with @njhotline

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10 months

A new DCCC memo obtained via @washingtonpost outlines Democrats' game plan against vulnerable Republicans next year. Highlights include abortion rights, law enforcement, and jobs.

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4 months

#VA02 : I’m down in Virginia Beach for the opening of the NRCC’s battle station campaign office for Rep. Jen Kiggans. NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson and Kiggans expected to arrive shortly to an eager crowd

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@jamesd0wns

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#CA22 : Rudy Salas (D) raises $1.3 million in Q1 and has more than $750,000 on hand fresh off advancing to the November general

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James Downs

@jamesd0wns

10 months

Only the third poll we've seen of the race, all internal: Regunberg: 28% Amo: 19% Matos and Cano: 10% Carlson: 8% Undecided: 15%

Ted Nesi

@TedNesi

10 months

NEW: @GabeAmo campaign releases a new internal poll finding him second to @AaronRegunberg after @Sabina_Matos favorable ratings took a huge hit from the sig scandal Here are the numbers #RI01

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