Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass might not have the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America, but she does have the backing of Gavin Newsom for her re-election bid. The California Governor could be eyeing the White House for his next move. If he does, Mayor Karen Bass isn’t a guaranteed endorsement. She told Jacob Soboroff it's “way too early.”
Senator Susan Collins, the only Republican seeking re-election in a state President Trump lost, steered clear of his convention as she distances herself from him and his record.
A federal investigation and conflict over Israel are preoccupying the United Auto Workers president ahead of a vote that would give him a second term.
Two Republican lawmakers have endorsed a primary opponent of Representative Cory Mills, who has been accused of assault and is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
"Andy Ogles my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election. Election Day for the Republican Primary is TODAY," he added.
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) dropped his re-election bid early Wednesday after the House Ethics Committee recommended his censure over sexual harassment issues. Why it matters: Pressure has been mounting on Edwards to step aside since the Monday decision from the panel. - Axios has previously reported that Edwards faced heavy scrutiny for his treatment of young female staffers. What they're saying: "After much prayer and reflection, I've decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term," Edwards wrote in a 3:32 a.m. ET post on X. This is breaking news. Check back for updates.
Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor if she wins in November.
Republicans hoped a shove from President Trump would persuade the embattled congressman to drop his re-election bid in the face of abuse allegations. It hasn’t happened.
Embattled Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) said Tuesday that he'll file paperwork for an ethics investigation — into himself — amid a series of allegations involving his ex-wife. The big picture: Miller, a former Trump aide in a competitive reelection race, is facing domestic abuse allegations, which he has denied. What they're saying: "I have absolutely nothing to hide," Miller said in a Tuesday X post. - "I am looking forward to my colleagues reading everything for themselves," Miller wrote, stating he'd provide the committee with "all necessary documents." Driving the news: Miller's ex-wife Emily Moreno has accused Miller in court filings of hitting and threatening her. Miller denies the allegations and has sued her for defamation. -…