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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
US Congress seats: Another Democrat launches campaign to represent NC 11th district
At least one more Democratic candidate is planning to run to represent North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, a seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, a second-term Republican from Henderson County. Jacob Lawrence, 26, filed a statement of candidacy form with the Federal Elections Commission on July 21. He released a tongue-in-cheek campaign video July 28 playing on his relative youth in politics, saying he was 'hip enough for your grandkids,' yet 'square enough for your grandparents.' Lawrence is originally from Mooresville, which is north of Charlotte in Iredell County, in North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. He earned an economics degree from Brigham Young University, he said. Most recently, Lawrence said he has been working in Nairobi, Kenya as project manager for the United Nations World Food Programme, helping with food security initiatives. He is currently looking for an apartment in Asheville and plans to campaign full time, he told the Citizen Times on July 25. Describing his run as one that falls into the 'concerned citizen' type, Lawrence said he will focus on 'upstream issues' like political disenfranchisement and corruption, specifically gerrymandering and campaign finance reform, if elected. 'Like a lot of people, I'm aware there's a lot of issues to be faced — a lot of issues to be tackled,' Lawrence said. 'And while I might not be the perfect person, you look at who's currently sitting in office, and you say, 'Well, I can't do a worse job?'' Lawrence also said he'll focus on local issues like Tropical Storm Helene recovery and veterans' affairs Earlier in July, Jamie Ager, CEO and co-founder of Hickory Nut Gap Farm, confirmed he would also be vying for the seat. 'My hope is to bring working class roots to the Democratic party,' Ager said July 15, citing his business experience and deep roots in the community. In June, Moe Davis, a retired Air Force colonel-turned author and podcaster, announced his bid for Congress. Davis, 66, ran for the same seat in 2020, losing to Republican Madison Cawthorn. Chris Harjes, a Buncombe County real estate investor and nurse practitioner, announced his run for Congress in May. Zelda Briarwood and Marcus Blankenship have also announced their bids for the seat. North Carolina's 11th Congressional District is typically a Republican stronghold. The last Democrat to win was former NFL quarterback Heath Shuler in 2006. Shuler defeated Charles Taylor, a long-time Republican member of Congress from Transylvania County. More: Jamie Ager, Hickory Nut Gap Farm CEO and co-founder, running for Congress More: Roy Cooper, former NC governor, launches US Senate campaign More: Asheville Citizen Times staff recognized for journalism excellence in Helene coverage Jacob Biba is the Helene recovery reporter at the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jbiba@ This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: US Congress: Another Democratic candidate launches bid for NC seat Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
'LET'S RIDE': MAGA Rep Starts Engines On Senate Bid With 1 Embarrassing Error
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) began his bid for U.S. Senate with an embarrassing oversight this week after the name of his home state of Georgia was misspelled in video shared by his campaign. In a clip shared by the 'Mike Collins War Room' (@TeamOverhaulGA) account on X, the congressman is heard taking aim at 'out of touch Democrats' in the Senate before declaring that 'we've got to be unafraid to call balls and strikes.' The text 'GEORIGA, LET'S RIDE' then pops up on screen before a logo resembling a truck — an apparent nod to the trucking company Collins' family owns — appears and zooms off screen. The clip was posted late Sunday afternoon, a day before Collins officially launched his campaign via a separate video — one that accurately spells his state's name — that he shared to his personal account. The 'GEORIGA' clip still appears on X, as of early Tuesday morning. Collins, in response to a post pointing out the error, claimed that the clip was 'not a campaign launch video' and his campaign didn't create it. 'Fan art. And I thought otherwise they did a pretty good job,' he added. The clip appears to take footage and audio fromvideosshared to the congressman's official account just days before. The congressman has shared other posts from the 'War Room' page, which describes itself as the 'official team account' for his campaign. Collins —a MAGA loyalist who haspushedmisinformation and made controversialposts over the years — joins fellow Donald Trump backer Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) in the GOP primary field in hopes of unseating Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) in next year's midterm elections. Related... Blue States Are Fighting The Trump Admin's Ability To Use SNAP Data Against Immigrants Pam Bondi Files 'Misconduct Complaint' Against Judge Who Drew Trump's Ire House Republican Wants To Rename The Kennedy Center After Trump
Biz Bahrain
21-07-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
'Design Your Future' campaign cnnounces Seef Mall – Seef District as the official venue partner
Design Your Future (DYF) Campaign announced Seef Mall – Seef District as the official venue partner for the 9th edition of the Annual Business Quiz Show Competition, scheduled to launch on August 24, 2025. This announcement coincides with the launch of the second season of the DYF Campaign in April 2025, held in strategic partnership with Mastercard, the Knowledge Partner for this edition. The campaign aims to support and encourage high school graduates, university students, and vocational training participants to take a more proactive and informed approach to designing their future. The 9th Annual Business Quiz Show Competition is one of the key initiatives under the DYF Campaign, aligned with its core objective of developing and showcasing national talent and Bahraini competencies across vital sectors in the Kingdom. As in previous editions, participating companies will engage in a series of challenges designed to test their knowledge and skills in sectors critical to Bahrain's positioning as a leading regional hub for business. This year's competition will span four evenings and will feature university students embedded within corporate teams, offering them hands-on exposure to leadership talent and team collaboration in a highly engaging and competitive environment. The competition will include three sector-focused evenings, with four teams from each sector competing against one another. Participants will be tested on their understanding of the national economy and relevant sectors through dynamic, interactive challenges. The evenings will focus on the following sectors: Banking & Finance, Fintech, Insurance, Industry, and Services. Winners from each sector will advance to the Grand Finale, scheduled for August 28, 2025. Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Ahmed Yusuf, CEO of Seef Properties, stated: 'We are proud to renew our partnership with the Annual Business Quiz Show Competition and support this impactful initiative that continues to elevate Bahrain's competitive business environment. Seef Mall – Seef District is pleased to host this important event, reinforcing our commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders and supporting their journey toward a successful future. We look forward to welcoming participants, professionals, and visitors from across the business community.' Ms. Zahraa Taher, Chairperson of the DYF Advisory Committee, added: 'We are delighted to renew our partnership with Seef Mall – Seef District for this year's edition of the Business Sector Competition. This platform provides university students with a unique opportunity to engage with top Bahraini professionals in a dynamic and real-world setting. We anticipate another exciting season filled with enriching challenges that highlight local talent and create a space for youth excellence to shine.' The DYF Campaign is supported academically by Knowledge Partner Mastercard, along with the backing of Advisory Committee members from the Higher Education Council, INJAZ Bahrain, Tamkeen, Lamea, and certified trainers in career coaching and skills development. This collaborative support enhances the overall impact of the campaign, guiding participants toward future career paths that match their ambitions and meet labor market demands.
Campaign ME
18-07-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
TBWA\RAAD reveals senior promotions across key departments
TBWA\RAAD has revealed a host of promotions within the regional agency with new faces in roles including Head of Strategy, Head of Digital and Innovation, and Group Creative Director. Astha Sirpaul has been promoted to the role of Head of Strategy. A champion of culture-driven thinking, Sirpaul will now steer end-to-end strategic planning across the agency's portfolio, embedding TBWA's Disruption methodology to unlock long-term brand growth. Rony Skaf will take over as the Head of Digital and Innovation. With more than a decade of expertise in performance marketing, emerging technologies and building digital experiences, Skaf blends creativity with innovation to craft measurable, future-ready solutions that drive impact for clients. A fearless storyteller at the intersection of culture and commerce, Noor Akar has been appointed Group Creative Director. In this role, Akar will continue to orchestrate boundary-breaking ideas that aim to ignite conversation, reshape norms and turn cultural relevance into business growth. Also promoted to the role of Group Creative Director, Rita Nasr steps up to co-lead the creative department in Lebanon, mentoring rising talent and pushing bold ideas that resonate with regional audiences. Commenting on the promotions, Reda Raad, Group CEO, TBWA\RAAD, said, 'Talent is the engine of everything we produce.' The agency, which won the Gold trophy for Best Place to Work: Individual Shop/Network of the Year 2024 at Campaign's Global Agency of the Year Awards, has been recognised for the systematic overhaul of its workplace culture. The creative shop has highlighted employee engagement rise from 68 per cent to 81 per cent year-on-year in 2025, while the resignation rate decreased from 28 per cent to 11 per cent, a 62 per cent reduction that saved the agency AED1.5m annually. Trust in senior leadership rose from 60.6 per cent to 79.8 per cent, reflecting the success of its collaborative agency reset programme. Raad added, 'Being named Best Place to Work in the world proves we attract and grow the region's best minds. By elevating our people from within, we're doubling down on that momentum — giving them the runway to keep defying expectations and setting new benchmarks for creativity.' 'Nurturing people is more than a policy — it is the agency's growth engine. By relentlessly investing in learning, mentorship, and well‑defined career pathways, TBWA\RAAD has built a workplace where its employees thrive,' he concluded.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
After two months, this Upstate Democrat drops out of SC US Senate race
An Upstate Democrat who entered the U.S. Senate race hoping to oust Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, is now out after two months of campaigning. Lee Johnson, an engineer, dropped out of the race Wednesday. He was unable to gain traction and only raised $67,000 in his two months on the trail after putting in $500,000 of his own cash to kick off his campaign. Johnson was an underdog for the nomination, let alone winning a general election. The favorite in the Democratic race, Dr. Annie Andrews, reported raising $1.2 million in her first month of running. 'As the Democratic primary has taken shape, it has become clear that now is the time for unity. I've had honest conversations with supporters, community leaders, friends and family,' Johnson said. Johnson said at the beginning of the campaign he would not take any political action committee money and would only serve two terms if elected.
