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23 october 2018

17:01
In recognition of her leadership in supporting efforts to fight tobacco use, the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund is proud to endorse Gretchen Whitmer for governor of Michigan. The election is Nov. 6. Whitmer has demonstrated a strong commitment to...

13:54
Unifor is calling on all New Brunswick MLAs to support today's Throne Speech. The results of the provincial election dictate that collaboration and consensus-building are expected by New Brunswickers, and this Throne Speech is evidence the Liberals...

07:11
Oregonians are environmental, technological and cultural leaders. Lake Oswego civil engineer David Poulson is deeply concerned about our nation's false perception that Oregon is an epicenter for aggressive and volatile politics."Nothing could be...


22 october 2018

09:00
WHAT:  Entravision Communications Corporation , a diversified global media and advertising technology company serving Latino consumers, will broadcast the U.S. Congressional debate between Republican incumbent Mike Coffman and Democrat opponent Jason...

05:00
This year, the hardest thing about voting in Ward 18 is that there are 18 people to choose from. The incumbent John Filion has held the seat for 28 years and local city elections are generally about name recognition....


19 october 2018

13:15
WBNS-10TV will air a prime time Face The State special with the candidates of the 12th District, Troy Balderson (R) and Danny O'Connor (D) Saturday, October 20 at 8pm. WBNS-10TV anchor and political expert, Scott Light will host the hour-long...


18 october 2018

17:05
Strengthen Our Schools (SOS) is reminding early voters that the best is saved for last on this year's ballot. Hillsborough's Referendum No. 3 will appear at the bottom of ballot after Florida Amendments. The referendum is a 10-year investment for...

17:00
Art and politics will mix on Saturday, October 20th, at the TAG Gallery when Fund Her and its supporters gather to advance their goal of gender equity in California politics. The event will feature the works of artist Elyse Wyman, who will donate 25...

12:35
Neal Simon, unaffiliated candidate for Maryland's U.S. Senate seat, today announced his endorsement of Gov. Larry Hogan for a second term as Maryland's 62nd governor. Simon issued the following statement: "I'm happy to announce my endorsement of Gov....


17 october 2018

15:43
Today, the American Federation of Government Employees announced its endorsement of Phil Bredesen for election to the U.S. Senate this November representing Tennessee. "With federal workers under unprecedented attacks...

14:00
Neal Simon, unaffiliated candidate for Maryland's U.S. Senate seat, today released a letter he sent to Sen. Ben Cardin that asks Cardin to honor his agreement to participate in an additional live, televised debate as well as a series of town halls...

13:30
The Los Angeles Times recently renewed its endorsement of judicial candidate Sydne Jane Michel for election as a Judge in Los Angeles County in the November general election. The Times previously endorsed Michel for the June primary election as well....

12:00
In advance of the 2018 midterm elections, American University has launched a new online guide that features resources for members of the media who seek to interview experts and attend events to inform their reporting. ...

10:45
Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres today encouraged Pennsylvanians to submit requests for absentee ballots before the October 30 deadline. Under the state election code, applications for absentee ballots must be submitted no later than one week...

05:05
Modern Family Executive Producer, 5-time Emmy Winner, Comedy Writer and Celebrity Tweeter Danny Zuker announces the launch of a 2018 Rock The Vote Campaign. With only 3 weeks to go until the Midterm election on November 6, Zuker is cranking up the...


16 october 2018

21:00
A year ago, the US federal government informed 21 states that their election systems had been targeted by criminal hackers before the 2016 presidential elections. Refusing to accept the undermining of American democracy, Under Secretary for the...

10:13
A poll released today by 1st Tuesday Campaigns, a new bi-partisan firm focused on state and international ballot referendums and initiatives, showed incumbent U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein with a significant lead heading into Wednesday's debate with...

07:22
Verity® Voting, the most modern, secure election technology available, debuted seamlessly in elections in two Tennessee counties in August. The counties of Obion and Benton gave high marks to the flexible Verity system from Hart InterCivic and...


12 october 2018

17:17
Recently, the intimate details of my divorce were written about in the press. First, I would like to apologize to all of my supporters and potential constituents for any difficulty this may have caused you, or to...

14:42
Today the opioid epidemic is the fastest growing public health crisis in America, claiming close to 100 lives each day. Left unchallenged, it's predicted that as many as 650,000 people will die over the next 10 years...


11 october 2018

16:10
A new statewide poll conducted by Gonzales Research & Media Services shows unaffiliated candidate Neal Simon has gained 10 points in the U.S. Senate race for Maryland, securing 18 percent of support from likely voters. The same poll shows a rapid...

12:23
Today, the American Federation of Government Employees announced its endorsement of Fred Hubbell for election this November as Iowa's next governor. "Fred Hubbell is a fifth-generation Iowan who believes in supporting...

11:00
The dialysis industry has turned a fight to protect its corporate profits into the most expensive ballot initiative in the country this year, so far dumping an almost unheard of $98.8 million into its campaign to defeat California's Prop. 8, a...

09:51
Why is Danny DeSantis a better choice for voters in Willowdale riding than John Filion? Danny was born and raised in Willowdale and has spent most of his life observing John Filion's political career.  For many years,...


10 october 2018

19:06
Three of the most successful campaign and ballot-measure strategists of the past three decades have launched a new bi-partisan firm?1ST TUESDAY CAMPAIGNS? to deliver winning ballot initiatives across the U.S. and internationally. 1st Tuesday...

14:58
The following is a statement by Michael Maloney, Independent Candidate for Progressive Criminal Justice Reform: According to the most recent crime data Suffolk County is ranked as one of the safest suburban communities in...


9 october 2018

16:30
A new poll just released by the Florida Southern College Center for Polling and Policy Research finds that races for Florida's highest offices continue to be close. The "2018 Florida General Election Poll" is a...

10:56
Today, the American Federation of Government Employees announced its endorsement of Cindy Axne for election this November to the U.S. House representing Iowa's 3rd Congressional District. "As a fifth-generation Iowan,...

10:47
Whether you're at home or far away, your vote counts! With absentee deadlines closing soon, it's time to act ? and turn your opinion into action to help decide the future of our nation! To mobilize America's absentee...

08:33
In a close race for the local New Hampshire House Senate seat in District 14 - where incumbent Senator Sharon Carson is seeking re-election - her Democratic opponent, Tammy Siekmann appeared on absentee ballots, sent to US Citizens and the military...


8 october 2018

18:25
As Judge Brett Kavanaugh takes his seat on the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, women leaders in California will meet in San Francisco to further their fight for gender equity in the Statehouse and in the Boardroom. Fund Her will hold a lunch...

14:49
Famela Ramos announced today endorsement from Congressman Duncan Hunter, a Member of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education.  Famela has previously received endorsements from the Republican Party of San Diego County, Carl DeMaio, and...


5 october 2018

10:46
Today, the American Federation of Government Employees announced its endorsement of Kara Eastman for election this November to the U.S. House representing Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. "This November the future...


4 october 2018

16:03
The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Ben Jealous as Maryland's next governor. "Ben Jealous is a staunch advocate for the rights of federal employees and all public-sector...

15:16
Today, the American Federation of Government Employees announced its endorsement of Sen. Tina Smith for election to the U.S. Senate this November. "As a current senator and former lieutenant governor, Sen. Tina Smith has...

09:15
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union will sponsor a rally to endorse Joe Radinovich in Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Local 1938 in Virginia, Minn. USW District 11...


3 october 2018

08:31
Clean water advocate Bullsugar.org today announced its endorsement of Sen. Bill Nelson for US Senate, and the release of its bi-partisan voter guides for the 2018 general elections. Bullsugar.org's voter guides identify candidates committed to...


1 october 2018

21:44
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the results of the provincial election in Quebec: "The people of Quebec have chosen to elect a majority government led by the Coalition Avenir Québec. "On behalf of the...

12:35
Actress and activist Yara Shahidi hosted the EighteenX18 #WeVoteNext Summit to encourage first time voters to stand up and utilize their power to vote in upcoming mid-terms elections next month. The inaugural event was held under Shahidi's...


28 september 2018

17:32
Gossett, the president and CEO of International apparel design and marketing company RDG Global, is set to host a fundraiser on October 28 at his Bronxville residence for New York State senate democratic candidate Alessandra Biaggi. Biaggi, a 32 year...

14:55
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote to approve the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh: "After what had to be three of the...

09:00
The America Fighting Back PAC (AFBPAC), organized by 2012 Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain and Arizona businessman and long-time Republican Floyd Brown, has embarked on an aggressive fundraising campaign in an effort to motivate...

06:00
Michelle Obama will host her final rally for When We All Vote's Week of Action tomorrow, September 28, at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami. She will joined by Co-Chair Faith Hill, Angela Rye, gospel artist Erica Campbell, recording...


27 september 2018

13:48
From the time the election campaign got underway, poll after poll has shown healthcare to be the number-one concern of voters. So, why aren't we hearing about it in the debates? Why are citizens content to put up with empty promises? Announcing the...

11:58
For many years, the Québec Federation of Real Estate Boards (QFREB) has supported efforts by the Canadian Real Estate Association to have the federal government enhance the Home Buyers' Plan (HBP). The QFREB has proposed, among other things, raising...


26 september 2018

16:25
Neal Simon, unaffiliated candidate for the U.S. Senate for Maryland, today released a statement today regarding Sen. Ben Cardin's vote on Jackie Wolcott's appointment as Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The statement is as...

13:28
Quebecor has joined its voice to that of a major U.S. producer, whose comments were reported in a Montréal daily this morning, and is urging Québec's political parties to make a formal pledge to maintain the predictability of the Film or Video...

10:00
The Dallas Morning News has released its online Voter Guide to help North Texans make informed voting decisions in advance of the general election on November 6, 2018.  This resource, available at voterguide.dallasnews.com, educates citizens by...

06:00
Fueled by the success of their campaign to rally support, which collected nearly 40,000 signatures, Parents jusqu'au bout! and L'Étoile de Pacho - a support network for the parents of disabled children - called upon the leaders of the four parties...


21 september 2018

08:44
The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Gina Ortiz Jones for election this November to the U.S. House representing Texas' 23rd Congressional District. "Gina Ortiz Jones is...