A new poll conducted by Republican pollster Remington Research on behalf of the Missouri Scout reveals that Rep. Cori Bush is facing a tough re-election battle in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. The poll shows St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell leading Bush 50-28, with former state legislator Maria Chappelle-Nadal at 4% and 18% undecided. Bush has faced criticism for her criticisms of Israel and is also under federal investigation for her spending on security services. Bell has kept pace with Bush in fundraising and has the endorsement of the pro-Israel group AIPAC.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is airing her first TV ads for the Maryland Senate race. The ad emphasizes her understanding of real-world struggles and highlights her efforts as county executive to create jobs, invest in schools, and expand healthcare. Alsobrooks is seeking to become the third Black woman ever elected to the Senate. Her chief rival, Rep. David Trone, has already spent over $19 million on advertising.
Ohio Right to Life, the state’s most influential anti-abortion organization, has issued endorsements in several contested Republican primaries. In the Senate race, the group co-endorsed Secretary of State Frank LaRose and businessman Bernie Moreno, leaving state Sen. Matt Dolan out. In the open 2nd District, it’s backing state Sen. Shane Wilkin, and in the 9th District, it’s supporting former state Rep. Craig Riedel, despite his abandonment by the GOP establishment after offering criticisms of Donald Trump.
Former federal prosecutor Will Rollins has launched his first TV ads in the race for California’s 41st Congressional District. The ads highlight Rollins’ work prosecuting the Sinaloa drug cartel and also mention incumbent Rep. Ken Calvert’s past scandal involving a prostitute. Rollins’ ad campaign spending has not been reported yet, but he is likely to face Calvert in the general election.
Wealthy businessman Jefferson Shreve has joined the Republican primary for Indiana’s 6th Congressional District. Shreve self-funded over $13 million in an unsuccessful bid for mayor of Indianapolis last year. Former Rep. John Hostettler has also unexpectedly joined the GOP primary for Indiana’s 8th Congressional District. Hostettler represented the district for 12 years until his ouster in the 2006 Democratic wave.
Republican Martin Blank has dropped his bid for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, leaving former Homeland Security official Paul Junge as the sole notable Republican candidate. Blank raised just $8,000 in the fourth quarter of last year, while Junge self-funded $700,000. Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak is expected to announce a campaign for North Dakota’s open House seat this week. Ferorchak, a Republican, had declined a bid for governor.
Former Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski has endorsed former state Working Families Party director Sue Altman for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Altman is running against Republican Tom Kean. LeRoy Jones, who chairs both the Essex County Democratic Party and the state party, has endorsed Rep. Rob Menendez for re-election in New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District. Menendez faces a well-funded challenge from Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla.
Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter has dropped her bid for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District and endorsed Rep. Bill Pascrell for re-election after not winning support from county parties. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has called a special election for New York’s 26th Congressional District on April 30. Democrats have already selected state Sen. Tim Kennedy as their candidate, and Republicans have yet to choose a candidate.
Brian Dansel has become the first Republican to join the race for Washington’s 5th Congressional District. Dansel previously served in the state Senate and the Trump administration. Lisa Brown, the most prominent Democratic candidate, didn’t rule out running but sounded cool to the idea. Former state Sen. Roger Roth has announced his bid for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District after Rep. Mike Gallagher’s retirement.
In Pennsylvania, the resignation of a state House Republican means that Tuesday’s special election for a Democratic-held seat will no longer determine outright control of the chamber. State Rep. Joe Adams is leaving office early due to medical reasons, dropping the GOP caucus to 100 members. Democrats hold 101 seats, so even if Republicans win the 140th District, the House will be tied. Democrat Jim Prokopiak has raised significantly more campaign funds than Republican Candace Cabanas in the race for the 140th District.
