Clyburn on South Carolina record-breaking early voter turnout: People were ‘very angry’

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) on Tuesday said the Palmetto State’s record-breaking early voter turnout was attributed to residents’ anger over Republicans’ redistricting measure. “People were upset that this was taking place. And people tend to vote when they get angry. And people were very angry,” Clyburn told reporters hours after casting his ballot in Orangeburg,…

Galindo projected to lose Texas Dem House runoff after antisemitism accusations

Johnny Garcia beat Maureen Galindo in the Democratic primary runoff in Texas’ 35th Congressional District, CBS News projects, after accusations of antisemitic comments by Galindo roiled the race in the final days.  Galindo, a sex therapist, finished first in the March primary against Garcia, a former sheriff’s deputy, and two other candidates. But Galindo came

Medicaid Changes Emerge as Top Election Issue in California’s Central Valley

Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif) speaks to reporters as he leaves a House Republican caucus at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 12, 2023. Joe Raedle/Getty Images California’s Congressional District 22 is becoming one of the most closely watched battleground races ahead of the June 2 jungle primary, where incumbent Congressman David Valadao, a Republican, will face