House seat
Coverage of House seat in the Nexus archive.
- Far left looks for latest win in Colorado: Five things to watch in the primaries
Democratic socialists aim to secure a major win in Colorado as Melat Kiros challenges Rep. Diana DeGette for a Denver-based House seat. The primary includes three candidates, with the race serving as a proxy battle between establishment and progressive factions of the party.
- Local Republican Wins Primary for Nancy Mace’s House Seat in South Carolina
Jenny Costa Honeycutt won a Republican primary runoff for South Carolina's House seat, which could be competitive in November.
- Espaillat ousted in New York House primary by Mamdani-backed candidate
Darializa Avila Chevalier has defeated Adriano Espaillat in the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District, marking a win for the city's socialist movement. The race tested the influence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who supported Chevalier.
- Former Hoyer campaign manager wins primary for his House seat in Maryland
Adrian Boafo (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary for Steny Hoyer’s (D) House seat in Maryland. Hoyer announced his retirement in January after 45 years in Congress and endorsed Boafo.
- Arizona Democrat’s Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat
An Arizona Democrat, JoAnna Mendoza, a retired U.S. Marine, is running for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. The article highlights her tough past as a central element of her campaign for a key House seat.
- November fight set for Golden’s vulnerable House seat in Maine
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) and state auditor Matthew Dunlap (D) will compete in November for an open House seat in Maine, created by Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) not seeking re-election. The race is considered a prime pickup opportunity for the GOP.
- Special election for Swalwell’s open House seat heads to runoff
The special election for Eric Swalwell’s open House seat is moving to a runoff after no candidate secured a majority. The top two candidates are California state Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area transportation official Melissa Hernandez.
- A key congressional race in California will test progressives' appeal
Randy Villegas, a populist insurgent, has won the Democratic primary for a House seat representing California’s Central Valley. The race is described as a key test of progressives' appeal in the region.
- A key congressional race in California will test progressives’ appeal in a Republican district
Randy Villegas, a populist insurgent, won the Democratic primary for a House seat in California’s Central Valley. The race is considered a test of progressives' appeal in a Republican district.
- Smith, Honeycutt advance to runoff in crowded GOP primary for Mace’s House seat
Republicans Mark Smith and Jenny Honeycutt are projected to advance to a GOP nomination runoff for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Both candidates emerged from a crowded field, while the Democratic primary is also set for a June 23 runoff involving Nancy Lacore.
- Democrats bullish on flipping missing New Jersey Republican’s House seat
Democrats are optimistic about flipping a New Jersey House seat as Rep. Thomas Kean, Jr. secures the GOP nomination for another term in a competitive district. The west-central Garden State district is now a toss-up ahead of the election.
- Gallagher wins vacant House seat in California special election, boosting GOP majority
James Gallagher won a special election to claim a House seat in California's 1st Congressional District, boosting the GOP majority. He was endorsed by President Trump.
- Dems in Maine's Trump-friendly district back Platner despite party backlash
Democrats running to replace retiring Rep. Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District support Senate candidate Graham Platner despite controversy over his social media posts and a covered-up tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol. The candidates’ alignment with Platner risks complicating their chances in a district rated 'Likely Republican' by Cook Political Report, as centrist Democrats criticize his campaign.
- Trump-backed redistricting plan is rejected in the South Carolina Legislature
A redistricting plan backed by Donald Trump was rejected by the South Carolina Legislature. Republican state senators, who are not up for election this year, faced opposition to Trump's push to redraw districts to challenge Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn's House seat.
- Democrat Analilia Mejia projected to win New Jersey House seat
Democrat Analilia Mejia has been projected to win the special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District House seat, which was previously held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. The Associated Press reported the projected victory, marking a shift in representation for the district.
- Rep.-elect Clay Fuller on winning Marjorie Taylor Greene's old House seat
Rep.-elect Clay Fuller won Georgia's special election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former House seat, defeating Democrat Shawn Harris. Fuller, a Trump-backed candidate, secured the congressional seat in a closely watched race.