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Kamala Harris' VP pick Tim Walz previously charged with DUI in Nebraska before reaching plea deal

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was selected on Tuesday, after weeks of speculation, as the vice presidential running mate of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Walz took to social media to officially join the Democratic ticket and express his enthusiasm over the decision, writing, “It is the honor of a lifetime to join @kamalaharris in this...

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Former top VP contender expresses 'enthusiastic support' for Harris-Walz ticket after not being selected

Despite not being chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro affirmed his unwavering support for her and the 2024 Democratic ticket, announcing his commitment to campaign vigorously in a Tuesday morning social media post. Harris named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday – a last-minute decision...

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Democrat Rep Elissa Slotkin wins Senate primary in Michigan

Incumbent Rep. Elissa Slotkin won the Democratic primary election for Senate in Michigan on Tuesday, setting up a short general election campaign before November. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., defeated actor Hill Harper in the state’s Democratic primary to fill outgoing Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s seat. Slotkin currently represents Michigan in the House of Representatives. She...

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New York county passes face mask ban

Wearing masks in public as a way to hide one’s identity will soon be illegal in one suburban New York county. Lawmakers in Nassau County approved a bill on Monday criminalizing the wearing of face masks in public places, with exemptions for people who cover their faces for health reasons or religious or cultural purposes....

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Scholten wins Dem primary in key Michigan congressional district

Hillary Scholten won the House Democratic primary in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District – one of the most critical races on the map when it comes to deciding control of Congress. Scholten defeated Salim Al-Shatel with 87% of the vote according to a call by the Associated Press. Scholten, who is finishing her freshman term in...

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Ferguson wins primary, advances to general election in Washington gubernatorial race

Democratic state attorney general Bob Ferguson took the most number of votes in Washington state’s nonpartisan gubernatorial primary Tuesday. He will face Republican Dave Reichert, who placed second, in the Nov. 5 election to replace termed-out Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee. In Washington’s “top two” primary system, all candidates for congressional and state offices are listed...

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It's official: Vice President Kamala Harris formally wins the Democratic presidential nomination

Vice President Kamala Harris is now formally the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced the news on Monday, following the conclusion of a five-day virtual roll call of pledged delegates to the party’s national convention, which kicks off in two weeks in Chicago. The securing of the nomination comes hours...

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'Massive gift': Conservatives rejoice after Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate

Conservatives rejoiced on social media Tuesday after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was selected as VP Kamala Harris’ running mate for the 2024 presidential race, as they resurfaced headlines about his “radical” record as governor and posted unearthed clips of him. “Picking Walz is a massive gift to the Republicans,” conservative author and commentator Ben Shapiro...