Two-thirds of swing voters disapproved of slashing the safety-net health program as part of the GOP’s effort to pass a party-line package of tax cuts, beefed up border security, and increased defense spending, according to a survey by Fabrizio Ward. Some Republicans are hesitant to cut Medicaid to finance the package due to deficit reduction targets. In Illinois, Democratic Rep. Danny Davis announced he will seek a 16th term in the safely Democratic 7th District despite recent close primary victories. In California’s 13th District, Republican Mayor Javier Lopez announced his candidacy against Democratic Rep. Adam Gray. Democratic strategist George Hornedo is considering a primary challenge to Indiana Rep. Andre Carson. Unnamed Democrats are recruiting former first lady of Virginia Pamela Northam to challenge Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans in Virginia’s 2nd District.
In Michigan’s 10th District, former prosecutor Christina Hines launched her campaign for the open seat. Marine veteran Andrew Lennox is considering running against Republican Rep. Tom Barrett in Michigan’s 7th District. In New Hampshire, businesswoman Hollie Noveletsky is deciding whether to run for the open 1st District seat. In Missouri, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer defeated incumbent Mayor Tishaura Jones.
Former Rep. Susan Wild will not seek a rematch against Rep. Ryan MacKenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th District. Former Rep. Matt Cartwright affirmed his interest in challenging Rep. Rob Bresnahan in the 8th District. Gov. Greg Abbott announced a special election on Nov. 4 to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner in Texas’ 18th District. Air Force veteran David Flippo announced a second campaign for the Republican nomination to challenge Rep. Steven Horsford in Nevada’s 4th District.
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