PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 9 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release: Today, an Arizona judge will hear a lawsuit filed Wednesday night by several Arizona County Republican Parties, joined by the state Republican Party, challenging the disparate standard statewide for whether voters are provided notice and an opportunity to cure issues identified with signatures on mail-in ballots after Election Day. Following letters sent by Campaign Legal Center (CLC),   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Nov. 6 -- The Alabama Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Terry Lathan regarding the midterm election: "Congratulations to all our Alabama Republican candidates. Tonight is a historic night in Alabama. For the first time in our state's history, Alabama broke the glass ceiling and elected Kay Ivey as our first female Republican governor. We fully support Governor Ivey as she continues to lead Alabama with strength and integrity." "Stepping into the a  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Nov. 7 -- The Alabama Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Terry Lathan regarding Attorney General Jeff Sessions' resignation: "A man of integrity, Jeff Sessions has led the Department of Justice with dignity and a firm commitment to the rule of law. His reputation as a dedicated public servant precedes his many years of honorable service to our nation. "From his time as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, Alabama Attorney General, U.  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 5 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: Funded by out-of-state donors and union bosses, the liberal trio of District 28 candidates Christine Marsh, Kelli Butler, and Aaron Lieberman, have misled Arizona families on critical issues and shown they cannot be trusted. On Election Day eve, AZ GOP Chairman Jonathan Lines released the following statement condemning their dangerous ideas and hypocrisy: "The trio of Democrat candidates in LD28 and their unio  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Bend the Arc issued the following statement by CEO Stosh Cotler regarding the way President Trump and members of the Republican Party have upped the ante on their attacks against their opponents in the midterm elections: "This year, we've seen a campaign in Florida that is steeped in hate. Gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis has deployed every African American trope and stereotype against his opponent, Andrew Gillum, in a desperate attempt to gain power. From saying Florida  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Bend the Arc issued the following statement by CEO Stosh Cotler on the outcomes of the midterm elections: "We are breathing with a sense of relief for the first time in years. Last night's election is a needed and hard-won victory for Americans who believe in justice, equality, and a thriving multiracial democracy. To win the House, voters overcame blatant voter suppression and extreme gerrymandering to elect a diverse slate of women, people of color, and LGBTQ candidates   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Bend the Arc Jewish Action issued the following statement by CEO Stosh Cotler on the outcomes of the midterm elections: "We are breathing with a sense of relief for the first time in years. Last night's election is a needed and hard-won victory for Americans who believe in justice, equality, and a thriving multiracial democracy. To win the House, voters overcame blatant voter suppression and extreme gerrymandering to elect a diverse slate of women, people of color, and LGBTQ  more

FRESNO, California, Nov. 9 -- California State University's Fresno campus issued the following news release: Robert Costa, a national political reporter with The Washington Post and a moderator for PBS's "Washington Week," will return as a guest speaker for the President's Lecture Series at Fresno State, where he will engage in a conversation with Jim Boren, former executive editor of The Fresno Bee and director of the University's Institute for Media and Public Trust. "An In-Depth Conversatio  more

CLAREMONT, California, Nov. 9 -- Claremont McKenna College issued the following news release: Two days after the elections, George Will could have spent an hour talking about the midterms and President Donald Trump. Instead, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post columnist explained that everything you need to know about American political philosophy is an argument between two former Presidents and Princeton alumni (also Will's alma mater), James Madison and Woodrow Wilson. Will called Ma  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Nov. 9 -- DePauw University issued the following news: The ongoing feud between President Trump and the reporters who cover the White House is bad for all sides, especially the citizenry, DePauw University's Jeff McCall told BBC Radio 5 Live. In an interview conducted with Dr. McCall, professor of communication, by phone last night, Indiana time, and aired in the U.K. early this morning, Richard Foster sought analysis on Wednesday's White House news conference. A confronta  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement by Chair Tom Perez after the Department of Labor released the jobs and unemployment numbers: "Too many working families have been left behind in the Trump economy. When voters go to the polls on Tuesday, they will have a clear choice between a Republican Party that serves only the rich and powerful, and a Democratic Party that is fighting for everyone. "President Trump and Republicans in Congress are trying   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 7 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis and U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) tonight issued the following statement after learning that the South Florida Water Management District plans to hold a vote tomorrow, November 8, 2018, on extending the land lease with New Hope Sugar Company, a subsidiary of Florida Crystals, for land authorized to be used for the EAA Southern Storage Reservoir. "Given that the curr  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 7 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: Today, Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis announced four Florida leaders to spearhead transition for the new administration. Congressman Matt Gaetz, Speaker Richard Corcoran, Senator George LeMieux, and Former Lieutenant Governor Toni Jennings will serve as chairs to the Ron DeSantis transition team. DeSantis campaign chair, Susie Wiles, will serve as Executive Director and Congressman DeSantis' former Chi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- George Washington University issued the following news release: * * * Voters Heavily Engaged in Midterms but Not Shifting Views Ahead of Voting Tuesday, New GW Politics Poll Finds Despite a variety of high-visibility political issues on the national stage throughout the last few months, voters' views of most notable political figures, the parties and the issues have remained incredibly steady leading up to the midterm elections according to a new edition of the George Wa  more

FRANKLIN, Tennessee, Nov. 8 -- Gov.-elect Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: * * * Staff includes business leaders, gubernatorial campaign veterans Today, Tennessee Governor-elect Bill Lee announced several key leadership positions for his Transition Team and Inaugural Committee. The announcement comes a day after the launch of a new transition website - transition.billlee.com - which seeks to engage Tennesseans to help share ideas to help take our state from good to great. "N  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Green Party issued the following news release: It came to the attention of our campaign Friday afternoon that unauthorized mailers are being distributed via a Super-PAC with ties to the Republican Party of Michigan. Thanks to the excellent reporting at Eclectablog, the funding for these mailers were funneled through three separate Super-PACs, in a manner most banks would consider to be laundering money. Not only do these mailers imply our campaign has the support of Be  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 8 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: Today, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law's Voting Rights Project sent a letter to Arizona County Recorders and the Arizona Secretary of State clarifying Arizona election law concerning emergency early voting and signature match procedures. On November 4, 2018, the Arizona Republican Party sent a letter to county recorders regarding two issues: (1) "misuse of 'emergen  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 9 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * Voters Must Have the Opportunity to Cure Mail-in Ballots Friday the League of Women Voters of Arizona along with LULAC and Arizona Advocacy Network Foundation was granted their request to intervene as a defendant in the case of Maricopa County Republican Party (MCRP) v. Secretary of State Regan, et al. The League intervened to ensure that voters who cast emergency ballots in Tuesday's election will  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, a Republican running for Michigan Governor, issued the following campaign news: We have the momentum! After a week in which three polls showed the race for governor closing to within a few points, our campaign is gaining momentum and we are nearing advertising parity with our opponents thanks to your help! - The campaign has expanded into new advertising markets and others are joining in supporting Bill in the "TV wars"!   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 4 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Wayne MacDonald: * * * Molly Kelly's taxes and fees are no friend to New Hampshire's LLCs. In 2009, Molly Kelly voted in favor of a new tax on LLCs - and she voted in favor of the tax before the language had even been written[1]. "The fact that Molly Kelly would willingly vote in favor of a new tax before the language had even been written proves that she could care less about the b  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 2 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Wayne MacDonald: "Yesterday, we told you about Molly Kelly's vote to increase moose permit fees. But that's not all that she did. In 2007, Molly Kelly championed raising wild turkey hunting permit fees by 200%[1]. "Like a turkey on Thanksgiving, Molly Kelly has Granite Staters stuffed with her taxes and fees. "There's simply no reasonable explanation for Molly Kelly's assault on Ne  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 3 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Molly Kelly's going the wrong way, and she's taking New Hampshire taxpayers with her. In 2007, Molly Kelly voted to raise auto registration rates[1]. Molly Kelly's put the pedal to the metal when it comes to increasing taxes and fees on automobiles in New Hampshire. During her ten years in the state senate, Molly Kelly voted to: * Increase the motorcycle registration fee by 25% * Increase motor ve  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Nov. 4 -- The New Mexico Secretary of State issued the following news release: Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is proud to announce the final in-person early vote and current absentee numbers for the 2018 general election in New Mexico. 430,796 New Mexicans have voted as of the end of early voting yesterday, Saturday, November 3, 2018. Voters who chose to vote absentee may still return their ballots to their county clerk's office or to an Election Day voting loca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers issued the following news: The most notable outcome of the 2018 midterm elections is the change in power in the House of Representatives, with Democrats comprising the majority for the first time in eight years. This change creates a split in congressional power in 2019 since Republicans maintained control of the Senate. Educational Committees The changing House landscape holds potential implications fo  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 7 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Party Chairman Wayne MacDonald on the midterm election: "For the last two years, New Hampshire Democrats made it their mission to make Governor Chris Sununu a one-term Governor. Well, yesterday, Granite Staters re-elected a Republican Governor for the first time in 24 years." "Republican Senators Ruth Ward, Bob Giuda, and Harold French won races which saw hundreds of thousands of dollars in o  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 5 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Molly Kelly is like a bad habit that you just can't shake. The career politician has always found a way to tax Granite Staters so as to fund her big government programs. In 2009, Molly Kelly reached a new low, championing a Business Profits Tax extension that significantly burdened New Hampshire's small businesses[1]. "Small businesses are the backbone of New Hampshire's economy," said GOP Chairman   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Ebro Darden: Jump right in. Laura Stylez: Good morning, Mayor. Mayor Bill de Blasio: Good morning. Thank you, Laura. That was very kind of you. Darden: Hopefully you're having a good morning. Mayor: I am having a good morning because people are voting already. The polls are open, and you can vote until 9:00 o'clock tonight, and that's a good feeling. Darden: You got up very early today? Or did you vote alr  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 8 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Tom Perez: "Democrats made history last night. We took back the House, and women led the charge. A record number of Democratic women are headed to Congress, and women made up the overwhelming majority of congressional seats we flipped from red to blue. "The DNC was proud to invest in female candidates and organize women voters across the country, and I want to congratulate all of the newly   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 5 -- One Wisconsin Now, a liberal issue advocacy organization that focuses on advancing progressive leadership and values, issued the following news release: * * * We Pay $6,500 to Fly Scott Walker to Omaha, He Gets Over $1 Million in Campaign Contributions for Himself, State GOP From Mom of His Host In September 2018 Scott Walker charged Wisconsin taxpayers over $6,500 to fly from Madison to Milwaukee to Omaha, Nebraska and back to Madison. On the agenda for the day   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The White House issued the following news release: "Thank you. Thank you very much. Please, thank you. "It was a big day yesterday. An incredible day. And last night, the Republican Party defied history to expand our Senate Majority while significantly beating expectations in the House for the midtown and midterm year. We did this in spite of a very dramatic fundraising disadvantage driven by Democrats' wealthy donors and special interests, and very hostile media coverage  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record Nov. 6, on gun violence: Mr. Speaker, I rise today because this weekend 11 Americans were shot and killed while at a bris at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA. This synagogue is a staple of the Squirrel Hill community and a place used by Jewish Americans and their neighbors to celebrate life moments, community achievements and their faith in God. Sadly, one man, w  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following statement announcing his candidacy to be the Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee: "Despite all our hard work over the past two years, Tuesday did not pan out the way any of us would have liked. As we examine what went wrong, I know that if we take the right steps now, we will take back the majority in 2020. "Being in the minority presents major challenges for Republicans. Having previously served fo  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- The National Federation of Republican Women issued the following news release: * * * 'We held back the so-called Democrat blue wave to a ripple.' The National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) is celebrating the historic elections of several Republican women to federal and statewide office on Tuesday. Marsha Blackburn is the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Tennessee, and Kristi Noem will be the first woman governor of South Dakota. Martha McSal  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 6 -- St. Xavier University issued the following news: History is the lens through which society sees the world. An understanding of the past is what leads to a more enlightened future. For historians like Graham Peck, their enthusiastic joy is to find new and creative ways to share that past with others. Over the years, Peck has stacked a creative resume. He is an award-winning author, a historical documentary filmmaker, and a podcaster. A native of Oakland, California,  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Nov. 5 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: During the final gubernatorial debate between Republican Governor Phil Scott and Democratic nominee Christine Hallquist, Scott complained that "attaching me to national Republicans" was unfair. The irony is that it is national Republicans who are attaching themselves to Phil Scott. The dark money Republican Governors Association has already spent $700,000 on Scott's reelection effort - a good chunk o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: It's probably not the message Democrats wanted to hear, but Nancy Pelosi is saying it anyway. Speaking at an event this weekend, Pelosi said "San Francisco values" are what Democrats are all about. From NTK: "I don't mind when they say things about me like I'm a liberal," Pelosi said while waving her fist in the air. "I like that. But when they say San Francisco liberal, as if to make it sound like it's som  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 5 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: * * * Josh Kaul is an unqualified political attorney with a record of being soft on crime Brad Schimel is a career tough-on-crime prosecutor who is fighting to keep Wisconsin families safe. He has led the way on Wisconsin's Drug Take Back Days to dispose of opioids, he's eliminated the state's sexual assault kit backlog, and helped keep Wisconsin schools safe. His opponent, Josh Kaul, has never prosecuted   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 5 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: Leah Vukmir is a proven conservative reformer who helped fight to make Wisconsin's comeback possible. Now, she's ready to take our Wisconsin way to Washington. Tammy Baldwin is a far-left radical who toes the party-line with Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and the Washington swamp. Leah Vukmir will continue to fight for hard-working Wisconsin families, while Tammy Baldwin puts Washington ahead of them. "Leah V  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 5 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: * * * Governor Walker has a bold agenda to keep Wisconsin working for generations to come, while Tony Evers would take Wisconsin backward Because of Governor Walker's bold leadership, wages are higher, property and income taxes are lower now than in 2010, there are more people working this year than ever before, and unemployment has been at or below 3 percent for eight straight months. In contrast, Tony Ev  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 4 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: * * * Evers misleads Wisconsin voters in last-ditch attempt to run from his own record of failed leadership Tony Evers lied to voters on his appearance on "UpFront with Mike Gousha" Sunday, desperately hoping Wisconsin voters will forget his long record of failed leadership and reckless tax increases as his campaign enters its final days. Evers repeated his lies about health care, taxes and his plagiarism   more