Illinois Republicans Evaluate Impact of National ‘Blue Tsunami’
Aaron Del Mar is calling for a convention to revamp the party’s operations and platform.
Category: Midwest
Missouri Supreme Court rejects challenge to stadium subsidy law on technical grounds
The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a challenge to the state’s stadium subsidy law, ruling that two Republican lawmakers and a conservative activist lacked the legal standing to contest…
Josh Hawley Blames GOP Losses on Abandoning Working People, Calls for Fasting and Prayer
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley blamed Republican election losses on his party abandoning working Americans, criticizing cuts to Medicaid that he voted to approve last year. The Missouri Republican also called…
Ukrainian TPS Holders in Ohio Face Uncertainty After Federal Decision Delay
Ohio state Rep. Sean Brennan, D-Parma, was driving across Poland’s border with Ukraine to deliver a couple dozen ambulances and medical supplies. The trip was part of Ukraine Focus’s 19th…
Ballot review set in southern Indiana county amid tight race for state Senate’s top Republican
Republican state Sen. Chris Garten and Democratic challenger Nick Marshall are locked in a tight race for the state Senate’s top Republican position, with concerns raised about potential discrepancies in…
Incoming House Speaker Puri: Diversity is the new Democratic caucus’ greatest strength
State Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) spoke to supporters in Detroit after Democrats retook the majority on the Michigan House and retained control of the Senate. Puri is likely to be…
ICE Releases Detained Wisconsin State Trooper
A 21-year-old Wisconsin State Patrol trooper detained at an airport was released after U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden intervened. Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe, who was born in South Africa…
Two Democratic victories highlight shift in Missouri House elections
Suzanne Luther, a Democrat, defeated Republican Shane Kampeter in a Jefferson City district by 189 votes. The race was notable as Republicans had won the district by 25 points just…
Omaha’s Civic Auditorium Site Redevelopment Moves Forward
OMAHA – A $323 million plan for a mixed-use campus on Omaha’s former Civic Auditorium site has received approval from the Omaha Planning Board. The project, owned by Civic Corner…
Iowa Democrats Celebrate National Election Results at State Watch Party
Iowa Democrats gathered at a watch party at the Iowa Historical Building and Museum on November 3, 2026, to celebrate the results of national elections where Democratic candidates won. The…