Getty; Marianne Ayala/Insider Democrat Raphael Warnock is running against Republican Herschel Walker in Georgia’s US Senate race. Warnock was first elected to the Senate in a 2021 runoff election alongside Democrat Jon Ossoff. The Georgia contest is considered to be one of the most competitive races in the country this year. Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock,…
Monthly Archives: November 2022
US Senate; Getty; Marianne Ayala/Insider Democratic US Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is running against Republican Adam Laxalt in Nevada. Republicans are optimistic about the contest, but for now, it is viewed as too close to call. If Democrats hold onto the seat, the GOP will face a steeper climb to retaking the majority. Democratic Sen….
AP; Getty; Marianne Ayala/Insider Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz are facing off for US Senate in Pennsylvania. Fetterman is the state’s lieutenant governor and Oz is a celebrity doctor and first-time candidate. Pennsylvania is a closely-contested battleground state that Biden won by 1.2 points in 2020. Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz…
US Congress; Getty; Marianne Ayala/Insider Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson is running for reelection against Democratic Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. Johnson has maintained a conservative voting record during his two terms in the Senate. Barnes has sought to portray himself as a stronger advocate of the state’s working-class citizens. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, who was…
Adam Gray’s campaign; John Duarte’s campaign; Insider Democrat Adam Gray is running against Republican John Duarte in California’s 13th Congressional District. The 13th District covers much of Fresno County in the Central Valley, California’s agricultural heartland. Both candidates are emerging hopefuls in their respective parties. Democratic California Assemblyman Adam Gray faces off against Republican John…
Eric Sorensen’s campaign; Esther Joy King’s campaign; Insider Republican Esther Joy King is running against Democrat Eric Sorensen in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Incumbent Rep. Cheri Bustos’ retirement sparked the open seat contest. Pundits view the race as a true “toss-up.” Republican Esther Joy King is taking another swing at Illinois’ 17th District, this time…
Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images; John Hanna/AP Photo; Insider Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids faces off against Republican Amanda Adkins for Kansas’ 3rd District. The two women also ran against each other in 2020. Redistricting reduced Democrats’ hold on the seat, meaning the rematch could be much closer. Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids is running for…
Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo; Insider Rep. Jared Golden is running against Republican Bruce Poliquin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District for the second time. The 2nd District encompasses nearly 80% of the state, including Augusta, the state capital. Abortion is expected to be a hot-button topic in the race. Rep. Jared Golden, a Democratic incumbent, once…
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images; Insider Rep. Elissa Slotkin is running against Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. The newly drawn 7th District excludes the city of Jackson, often touted as one of the birthplaces of the Republican Party. In 2018, Slotkin became one of 31 Democrats to flip Republican seats in congressional…
Emily Elconin/Getty Images; Andrew Harnik Rep. Dan Kildee is running against Republican Paul Junge in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. The 8th District is centered around the city of Flint, Michigan. Junge formerly worked in the Trump administration as an immigration official. Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee faces off against Republican Paul Junge in Michigan’s 8th Congressional…