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North Carolina's 2026 Senate race wide open after Tillis bows out
Sen. Thom Tillis says he's not running again, a day after he railed against President Donald Trump's spending bill. Sen. Thom Tillis announces he is not running for reelection The most interesting 2026 race in the country just got more interesting. Tillis is not running. There are three Republicans who Channel 9 government reporter Joe Bruno is keeping an eye on in the race to replace him as the GOP nominee. First is Lara Trump. The president's daughter-in-law is a North Carolina native. Bruno talked to her about this exact scenario last year. When it comes to running for Senate in 2026 or even governor in 2028, she said she would never say never. One thing to keep in mind now is that she lives in Florida. However, she would only have to be a resident of North Carolina by the General Election Day in 2026. There is also some precedent. Hillary Clinton moved to New York just before she ran and won the Senate seat there. The next person to watch is Michael Whatley. He is the RNC chairman and former NCGOP chairman. He is from Gaston County and has deep ties and a strong rolodex thanks to his long tenure in the Republican Party. Finally, don't rule out 10th Congressional District Rep. Pat Harrigan. His district includes Lincoln, Catawba and Iredell counties. He is seen as a rising star in the Republican Party. He's young, has a military background and won a very tough primary last year. A person close to Harrigan confirmed to Bruno the congressman is looking at entering the race. On the Democrat side, all eyes are on Roy Cooper. The former governor will reportedly decide this summer on whether he will run. Former Democrat Congressman Wiley Nickel, of Cary, has already declared for the seat. Democrats haven't won a senate seat in almost 20 years. The last democratic senator was Kay Hagan, who Tillis defeated in 2014. VIDEO: Sen. Thom Tillis announces he is not running for reelection
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2 days ago
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Curtis Sliwa vows to stay in NYC mayoral race as donors plot to stop Mamdani
EXCLUSIVE: New York City Republican mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa slammed the door on any talk of him dropping out of the race, and blamed incumbent Eric Adams for the rise of socialist Zohran Mamdani. Prominent donors are exploring ways to get Sliwa to drop out of the race to open up the GOP nomination – with Adams being touted to replace him, according to a New York Post report. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who lost the Democratic primary to Mamdani last week, could also be on the ticket in November. But Sliwa, a lifelong New Yorker and founder of the Guardian Angels crime-prevention group, insisted to Fox News Digital that he is the man for the job. He also spoke about his fractured relationship with President Donald Trump and said he would welcome the president's endorsement, should it come. Zohran Mamdani Repeatedly Pressed On Whether He Condemns 'Globalize The Intifada' Term In Nbc Interview He said the city needs a fighter and he has already risked his life to make the city safer – and has the battle scars to prove it. The Brooklyn-born 71-year-old famously survived a mob hit in 1992 in which he was shot multiple times inside a moving taxi before jumping out through a window. "The only way you get me out of this race before Nov. 4 is in a coffin, in a pine box," he said. "And people know the Gottis and Gambinos tried that in 1992, and it didn't work and this won't work either. Be prepared to see Curtis Sliwa on the Republican line on Nov. 4." Read On The Fox News App Sliwa has led the Guardian Angels since 1979 and said what separates him from the field is simple: He rides the subways, talks to the people and knows the neighborhoods by heart. "I'm the only real tried and true New Yorker. Andrew Cuomo hasn't lived in the city since 1990. Mamdani goes back and forth to Uganda. Eric Adams? He lives in Fort Lee," Sliwa said in a dig at Adams owning a property in New Jersey. "As goes the subway, so goes New York City. That's our veins and arteries. None of these other guys are in the system. I live there." Political experts consider Sliwa's election bid as a long shot. He ran against Adams in the 2021 election and lost by 66.1% to 27.4%. But the chips could finally fall Sliwa's way in November if the left and center vote splits – with voters balking at Mamdani's far-left agenda and both Adams and former Cuomo siphoning off Democratic votes with Independent runs. Washington Post Bashes Socialist Zohran Mamdani As Potential Disaster For New York City "Oh, I don't care how many candidates are in the race. Look, we wouldn't be in this situation, people wouldn't even know who Zohan Mamdani is if Eric Adams had fairly been a successful Democratic elected mayor... Republicans don't trust him, Democrats don't want him... He is corrupt." Adams' tenure was marred by federal corruption charges brought under the Biden administration, including accusations of wire fraud and solicitation of campaign contributions from foreign nationals. Adams denied the charges, which were later dropped by the Trump administration. Adams' spokesperson, Kayla Mamelak Altus, blasted Sliwa's characterization of the mayor, telling Fox News Digital Sliwa is becoming "more detached from reality every day and nothing he ever says should be taken seriously." In the interview, Sliwa also took aim at Mamdani's socialist policies, which include a citywide rent freeze, free public bus service and higher property taxes on wealthy neighborhoods – all ideas that critics say have already strained budgets and backfired in Chicago under Mayor Brandon Johnson. "Just go to Chicago and see the results of what a socialist mayor will not be able to do for you," Sliwa said. "There's a lot of promise, but there's no delivery." Mamdani's campaign did not respond to a request for comment. Sliwa said his campaign is focused on public safety and housing affordability, embracing the slogan "improve, don't move," which taps into disgruntled voters who may seek to join the exodus of people fleeing the city in recent years. He also thinks his no-kill policy for the city's animal shelters will bring in moderate Democrats, women voters, younger generations and animal advocates who might not typically support a Republican candidate. Sliwa is known for his deep love of cats, often highlighting his devotion to rescuing and caring for strays. Sliwa scoffed at the notion that Mamdani's social media influence could be a deciding factor, arguing the race will be won by connecting with people on the ground. The assemblyman has nearly 2 million followers on Instagram, compared to Sliwa's 66,000, while the socialist candidate has more than 910,000 followers on TikTok compared to Sliwa's 183,000. 'Delusional' Nyc Politicians Called Out By Guardian Angels Founder Over Subway Violence: 'Slap In The Face' "I already know how to appeal to young people," Sliwa said, noting he's been recruiting young people for decades to lead the Guardian Angels. "My Baby Boomer generation talks about Gen Z like they're lazy or stupid… They couldn't be more wrong. That just pushes them into Mamdani's camp." A Trump endorsement could also shift momentum in Sliwa's favor. Though he called his relationship with the president a "love-hate" one, Trump's rallies in the Bronx and at Madison Square Garden last year suggest a shifting political tide in the city – and a joint appearance with Sliwa could prove a game-changer. "I don't talk to President Trump on the phone. I haven't been to Mar-a-Lago or gone to Washington," Sliwa said. "He seems to talk to Eric Adams. Look, he saved him from going to prison, I understand that. In the last election, I voted for him and I encouraged people to vote for him." But Sliwa said he is open to receiving Trump's backing, even if the race is not on the president's radar. "Well, if it comes, that's fine. If it doesn't come, remember I ran the last time, I was not endorsed by President Trump," Sliwa said. "[Trump] did not endorse Eric Adams. He basically stayed out of the race. He's got enough issues to deal with – Ukraine, Russia, Iran, obviously his beautiful bill and everything else that he's got on his plate that has geopolitical significance. Who's the next mayor of New York City should be last on his priority list." Sliwa's campaign thus far has lacked much visibility, given in part to him winning the GOP nomination uncontested. But he said the win unlocks vital matching funds that will turbocharge his campaign in the general election. "So now I have the resources. I'm in the streets and the one place that Zohan Mamdani is not, nor any of the other candidates. I live in the subways and that is the melting pot for all people in New York City." "The blue-collar working class, the hipsters, the millennials, Gen Z and people who are baby boomers. And if you're not in the subway, which is a great focus group, you're not dealing with regular average everyday people, because as goes the subways, so goes New York City." "It's our veins and arteries."Original article source: Curtis Sliwa vows to stay in NYC mayoral race as donors plot to stop Mamdani
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3 days ago
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Curtis Sliwa vows to stay in NYC mayoral race as donors plot to stop Mamdani
EXCLUSIVE: New York City Republican mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa slammed the door on any talk of him dropping out of the race, and blamed incumbent Eric Adams for the rise of socialist Zohran Mamdani. Prominent donors are exploring ways to get Sliwa to drop out of the race to open up the GOP nomination – with Adams being touted to replace him, according to a New York Post report. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who lost the Democratic primary to Mamdani last week, could also be on the ticket in November. But Sliwa, a lifelong New Yorker and founder of the Guardian Angels crime-prevention group, insisted to Fox News Digital that he is the man for the job. He also spoke about his fractured relationship with President Donald Trump and said he would welcome the president's endorsement, should it come. He said the city needs a fighter and he has already risked his life to make the city safer – and has the battle scars to prove it. The Brooklyn-born 71-year-old famously survived a mob hit in 1992 in which he was shot twice inside a moving taxi before jumping out through a window. "The only way you get me out of this race before Nov. 4 is in a coffin, in a pine box," he said. "And people know the Gottis and Gambinos tried that in 1992, and it didn't work and this won't work either. Be prepared to see Curtis Sliwa on the Republican line on Nov. 4." Sliwa has led the Guardian Angels since 1979 and said what separates him from the field is simple: He rides the subways, talks to the people and knows the neighborhoods by heart. "I'm the only real tried and true New Yorker. Andrew Cuomo hasn't lived in the city since 1990. Mamdani goes back and forth to Uganda. Eric Adams? He lives in Fort Lee," Sliwa said in a dig at Adams owning a property in New Jersey. "As goes the subway, so goes New York City. That's our veins and arteries. None of these other guys are in the system. I live there." Political experts consider Sliwa's election bid as a long shot. He ran against Adams in the 2021 election and lost by 66.1% to 27.4%. But the chips could finally fall Sliwa's way in November if the left and center vote splits – with voters balking at Mamdani's far-left agenda and both Adams and former Cuomo siphoning off Democratic votes with Independent runs. "Oh, I don't care how many candidates are in the race. Look, we wouldn't be in this situation, people wouldn't even know who Zohan Mamdani is if Eric Adams had fairly been a successful Democratic elected mayor... Republicans don't trust him, Democrats don't want him... He is corrupt." Adams' tenure was marred by federal corruption charges brought under the Biden administration, including accusations of wire fraud and solicitation of campaign contributions from foreign nationals. Adams denied the charges, which were later dropped by the Trump administration. Adams' spokesperson, Kayla Mamelak Altus, blasted Sliwa's characterization of the mayor, telling Fox News Digital Sliwa is becoming "more detached from reality every day and nothing he ever says should be taken seriously." In the interview, Sliwa also took aim at Mamdani's socialist policies, which include a citywide rent freeze, free public bus service and higher property taxes on wealthy neighborhoods – all ideas that critics say have already strained budgets and backfired in Chicago under Mayor Brandon Johnson. "Just go to Chicago and see the results of what a socialist mayor will not be able to do for you," Sliwa said. "There's a lot of promise, but there's no delivery." Mamdani's campaign did not respond to a request for comment. Sliwa said his campaign is focused on public safety and housing affordability, embracing the slogan "improve, don't move," which taps into disgruntled voters who may seek to join the exodus of people fleeing the city in recent years. He also thinks his no-kill policy for the city's animal shelters will bring in moderate Democrats, women voters, younger generations and animal advocates who might not typically support a Republican candidate. Sliwa is known for his deep love of cats, often highlighting his devotion to rescuing and caring for strays. Sliwa scoffed at the notion that Mamdani's social media influence could be a deciding factor, arguing the race will be won by connecting with people on the ground. The assemblyman has nearly 2 million followers on Instagram, compared to Sliwa's 66,000, while the socialist candidate has more than 910,000 followers on TikTok compared to Sliwa's 183,000. "I already know how to appeal to young people," Sliwa said, noting he's been recruiting young people for decades to lead the Guardian Angels. "My Baby Boomer generation talks about Gen Z like they're lazy or stupid… They couldn't be more wrong. That just pushes them into Mamdani's camp." A Trump endorsement could also shift momentum in Sliwa's favor. Though he called his relationship with the president a "love-hate" one, Trump's rallies in the Bronx and at Madison Square Garden last year suggest a shifting political tide in the city – and a joint appearance with Sliwa could prove a game-changer. "I don't talk to President Trump on the phone. I haven't been to Mar-a-Lago or gone to Washington," Sliwa said. "He seems to talk to Eric Adams. Look, he saved him from going to prison, I understand that. In the last election, I voted for him and I encouraged people to vote for him." But Sliwa said he is open to receiving Trump's backing, even if the race is not on the president's radar. "Well, if it comes, that's fine. If it doesn't come, remember I ran the last time, I was not endorsed by President Trump," Sliwa said. "[Trump] did not endorse Eric Adams. He basically stayed out of the race. He's got enough issues to deal with – Ukraine, Russia, Iran, obviously his beautiful bill and everything else that he's got on his plate that has geopolitical significance. Who's the next mayor of New York City should be last on his priority list." Sliwa's campaign thus far has lacked much visibility, given in part to him winning the GOP nomination uncontested. But he said the win unlocks vital matching funds that will turbocharge his campaign in the general election. "So now I have the resources. I'm in the streets and the one place that Zohan Mamdani is not, nor any of the other candidates. I live in the subways and that is the melting pot for all people in New York City." "The blue-collar working class, the hipsters, the millennials, Gen Z and people who are baby boomers. And if you're not in the subway, which is a great focus group, you're not dealing with regular average everyday people, because as goes the subways, so goes New York City." "It's our veins and arteries."
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19-06-2025
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Will Dan Miller run for Harrisburg mayor on Republican ticket against Wanda Williams? Here's the latest
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — He's still unsure, but Dan Miller — Harrisburg's city treasurer, who came up short by about 80 votes in his May Democratic primary bid to unseat Mayor Wanda Williams — sounds increasingly like someone preparing to press forward with a head-to-head general election race against Williams. 'In a way, this is now a runoff election between the top two candidates,' Miller said Wednesday before the first of two organizing meetings this week at Historic Harrisburg in Midtown (the second is Thursday at 6 p.m. at the same location). 'I mean, she only won by 80 votes.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now That was in a five-way race. Miller got more than 100 write-in votes among Republicans, which qualified him to be the Republican nominee on November's general election ballot even though, as Miller is the first to say, 'I am not a Republican.' Although this might be just as well in a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than a five-to-one margin, Miller won't count on any official Republican party support. 'I don't expect that the Republican committee would be engaged with the mayor's race in the city of Harrisburg,' Dave Feidt, chairman of the Dauphin County Republican Committee, said Wednesday. The question, though, is whether — although his name is due to appear on the ballot unless he withdraws from the race — Miller will continue actively pursuing the position. Miller reiterated Wednesday he hasn't made the decision, saying the point of this week's sessions is to gauge community support for his candidacy. But he didn't hesitate to articulate the arguments he would make to voters if he does press forward. 'This is an election about the status quo,' Miller said. 'Do you like having the market not completed? Do you like downtown really going downhill? Do you like $14 million of trash receipts not being collected?' Miller said he understands simply not being Williams is not enough to win an election. So what would he do about the still-gutted Broad Street Market? 'They have done nothing for basically two years now,' Miller said. 'If I were the mayor, that would be a top priority. Safe streets would be top priority, stable finances a top-priority, business opportunities.' Williams didn't respond Wednesday to messages from abc27 News seeking comment about Miller's potential continued run for mayor. Prior to the May primary, she cited an increasing supply of affordable housing as a key accomplishment during her first term. Miller acknowledged the uphill nature of a run on the Republican ticket in a deep-blue city. Blasting scheduled at former Harrisburg Mall; Here's when But nationally, there's some precedent for Republican victories in overwhelmingly Democratic cities: The most populous city of all, New York City, has elected Republicans over the decades — most recently Michael Bloomberg, who later switched his party affiliation, and Rudy Giuliani before him. And in terms of successful party-switching candidates, Roanoke, Virginia — similar in size to Harrisburg — elected former Mayor David Bowers as a Democrat for eight years beginning in 1992 and another eight years as an independent beginning in 2008. Then, Bowers narrowly missed completing a trifecta and winning as a Republican, when he lost in 2024 by just 59 votes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-06-2025
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Potential Youngkin successor focused on message in tough race to keep swing-state 'red'
EXCLUSIVE: Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears was officially named the Republican Party's gubernatorial nominee on Tuesday evening, and during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, she described herself as "not a very conventional candidate." She said her goal is to reach voters across the political spectrum while working to keep Virginia's historic state capitol – America's oldest – under Republican leadership. She also spoke about her personal story and policy platform, and why they both resonate with voters. Earle-Sears was asked about governing at a time when there is uncertainty and tension both at home and abroad. "When it comes to safety and security, is that not the first real role of the political leader?" she told Fox News Digital. "It is to ensure that everybody is safe [because] we can't talk about economic development, we can't talk about education, we cannot talk about energy, we can't talk about affordable housing, if you're not safe and secure." Virginia Republicans Pick Radio Host To Run Alongside Winsome Sears In Race To Replace Youngkin Read On The Fox News App "[I]f you want to protest, of course. You must exercise your right to protest. But you must do it safely, and you must not threaten others." During her speech at the Hippodrome Theater in Richmond's Jackson Ward, Earle-Sears said she is confident in her quest to keep Richmond in Republican hands. Part of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's successful strategy in 2021 was to run up votes in Republican-friendly areas in southwest Virginia, where people also identified with President Donald Trump's message of the "forgotten man and woman." Earle-Sears pointed out that in some parts of the region, residents live closer to as many as six other state capitals than their own – and often feel politicians show up during election season, then disappear. Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate Abigail Spanberger Releases First Ad, Slams 'Political Nonsense' In that regard, Earle-Sears pledged her first act as governor would be to open a "second" governor's office in the Old Dominion's rural western expanse. That move, she said, is part of a larger message that needs to be spoken of more in politics. "Everybody wants to be heard," she said. "I made a promise that I would not be one of those kinds of politicians." Conversely, she said, people in blue areas like the Washington, D.C., suburbs also have the right to hear a conservative message and have leaders from all sides responsive to them. "I mean, I look like the kind of people who really do normally vote Democratic, and I'm not. And so I'm appealing to all voters. "My message is a common-sense message that no matter where you came from in life, no matter what color you are, no matter what country you came from, when you came to America and you tried and here you are succeeding, that's what we need." During her speech, she spoke of how her father brought her to the U.S. as a young girl, landing in New York with $1.75 to his name – and how then her father could likely never imagine his daughter in one generation would be primed for a state's highest office. "Here I stand, second-in-command in the former capital of the Confederacy," Earle-Sears said. "Don't tell me America hasn't changed." She also issued a warning to her Democratic opponent, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. The GOP nominee, currently behind Spanberger by low-single-digits, used the idiom of a car traveling down the road and the driver looking in their side mirror and reading the sticker: "Objects are closer than they appear." Spanberger held a separate event Monday at her high school alma mater in Henrico County, with a crowd of about 400, according to reports. Fox News Digital had reached out to the Spanberger campaign ahead of Election Day as well. At Tucker High School, Spanberger said being back reminded her "why this fight is worth fighting." "I was lucky to have amazing opportunities here. I was lucky to have educators who cared deeply about the future of their students. I was lucky. And now, I want to make sure that every student, every family, and every community in Virginia has those same opportunities…" Spanberger said. State Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, D-Short Pump, who also spoke, called Spanberger a "Henrico Hometown Hero."Original article source: Potential Youngkin successor focused on message in tough race to keep swing-state 'red'
