2 running for county commissioner post
Sussex County – Incumbent Herbert Yardley was defeated in the Republican primary in June. Two candidates are running for an open seat on the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners in the Nov. 7 election. Jack DeGroot, a Republican, defeated incumbent Herbert Yardley in the June primary. He… Read More
Why Sen. Laphonza Butler did something shocking for D.C.: Give up power
Why Sen. Laphonza Butler did something shocking for D.C.: Give up power Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., says she has spent her short time in oce pursuing “what kind of life I want to have, what kind of service I want to offer and what kind of voice I… Read More
Virginia sees more women candidates of color for legislature
LaShawn McCoy would like to see more assistance for the homeless people she encounters working at VCU Health. Glenn Coleman said he hopes the state legislature can do its part to help lower the cost of living amid rising inflation. Chisa Tatum supports affordable health care and ease of access… Read More
Obituary: Claire E. Cummings
Claire E. Cummings HEBRON – Beloved daughter, sister, and friend, Claire Elizabeth Cummings passed away peacefully in her sleep with her faithful pup, Ellie, at her side. She lived life to its fullest, brightening our world with her effervescent smile, her wry sense of humor, and the abundant creativity… Read More
Over 200 Emerge Women are on the Ballot this Fall, Fighting for Progress in Local Elections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2023 CONTACT: Allison Abney allison@emergeamerica.org; 202-670-7994 Over 200 Emerge Women are on the Ballot this Fall, Fighting for Progress in Local Elections Democratic women offer solution-oriented leadership Washington, D.C. — Emerge, the nation’s premier… Read More
Meet The Latina Political Leaders Advocating For Representation
“Latinas need to feel empowered by seeing people in power who look like them, who will fight alongside them, and who can serve as role models.” Damaris Lira was inspired to go into politics because her middle school teacher, Dr. Joanne Harris Lucas, noticed she was a natural leader. As… Read More
Malden Candidate Profile: Amanda Linehan For City Council
Linehan is an incumbent who is running unopposed to represent Ward 3. She was first elected to the City Council in 2019. Amanda Linehan (Courtesy of Amanda Linehan) MALDEN, MA — With the Malden Municipal Election scheduled for Nov. 7, Patch is profiling the candidates. Here, we learn more… Read More
South Carolina Ports Welcomes its Largest Class of Port Ambassadors for 2023-2024
South Carolina Ports Initiates the 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors Program with Record Participation. In a significant milestone for South Carolina Ports, the organization has inaugurated its 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors program with the largest class in its six-year history. With a total of 31 professionals hailing from various corners of the… Read More
Academy teaches campaign basics to equip future candidates, boost Latino representation
After a 25-year hiatus, the two-day session offered lessons in the A to Zs of being in public office, as well as serving as support staff. Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar speaking to a group of prospective politicians and campaign operatives about his experience going from a staffer for… Read More
Black women pulled together for a Senate seat. Now it’s pulling Black women apart.
The U.S. House of Representatives was descending into uncharted depths of chaos, with one Republican even fretting that a debate over whether to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy would devolve into a fistfight. But this was more important. Laphonza Butler was more important. On Tuesday afternoon, Rep. Steven Horsford, the Nevada… Read More