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CBS News
14 hours ago
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- CBS News
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz endorses incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for reelection
Incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has earned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's endorsement for reelection, despite failing to gain his own party's endorsement earlier this month. In a statement on Thursday, Walz said Frey "is a partner I can trust to actually deliver progressive policies that improve people's lives." "Jacob has helped make Minneapolis a national leader on issues like housing, and I've been proud to work with him to deliver funding to hire more police officers and fight violent crime," Walz said. "I am proud to support Mayor Frey's reelection so that we can continue working together to move Minneapolis into the future." The Minneapolis DFL has endorsed state Sen. Omar Fateh in the 2025 mayoral race. Fateh, a Democratic Socialist, said the endorsement "is a message that Minneapolis residents are done with broken promises, vetoes, and politics as usual." Frey's campaign filed a challenge with the Minneapolis DFL over the endorsement, on which the party has declined to comment. The mayor wants the endorsement to be invalidated due to what his campaign alleges is an "extraordinarily high" number of uncounted votes produced by the "highly flawed and untested" electronic voting system used at the convention. The incumbent mayor enthusiastically accepted the governor's endorsement. "Governor Walz has been a champion for the values that have made Minnesota a beacon of hope and national progress," Frey said. "On everything from affordability to public safety, no one has done more for working families than Governor Walz. I am honored to have his endorsement and grateful for his partnership in making Minneapolis a safer and more affordable city for all." Frey was a City Council member before being elected mayor in 2017. He won reelection with 56% of the vote in 2021. The governor's office will be on the ballot in Minnesota next year. Walz has not yet announced whether or not he will run for reelection. Note: The video above originally aired July 27, 2025.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Race for Wisconsin governor; Evers talks decision, Rodriguez launches bid
The Brief Gov. Tony Evers is shaking up the 2026 ballot after he announced last week that he will not be running for reelection. Evers said he went back and forth and finally made his decision the day before he announced. He also noted that right now, he is not endorsing in the 2026 race to replace him. MILWAUKEE - 2026: You decide. Evers makes a choice What we know Gov. Tony Evers is shaking up the 2026 ballot after he announced last week that he will not be running for reelection. The governor of the purple state visited Purple Door Ice Cream in Milwaukee on Monday, July 28. Evers answered questions for the first time since his announcement. Evers said he went back and forth and finally made his decision the day before he announced. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "That was a hard one. I thought about it a lot and didn't make up my mind until, I'd say, the day before I made the announcement," he said. "It was just difficult. I have a family, and my great spouse Kathy. It's hard to be part of that family if you're governor." He also noted that right now, he is not endorsing in the 2026 race to replace him. "I'll never say never, but I want to make sure who the rest of the candidates are, before I even make that decision," Evers said. "If there's somebody who really needs support and I want them to win, I might get in." Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez's campaign posted her launch video on July 17, a week before Evers bowed out. However, it was posted privately, and finally went public on Friday. Evers said he let her know the day of his announcement. "It was just at the same time I let my cabinet members know, the day of," Evers said. "So the idea from what you said that there was already done the day before or whatever, you'll have to ask her why that happened." So, FOX6 News asked. A Rodriguez campaign spokesperson replied: "Governors are supposed to be prepared for anything. Sara was ready to hit the ground running if Governor Evers decided not to seek re-election. The video was uploaded in advance because she and her team were prepared. Sara was informed of the governor's decision the day of his announcement." Race to 2026 Big picture view The marathon to election day 2026 starts with a sprint. "Instead of the situation with an incumbent who already has the name recognition, against the challenger who has to build that up, here we're going to see two sides starting at equal levels of obscurity and their campaigns will introduce themselves first and foremost," Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin said. "Organizing behind the scenes takes an enormous amount of time and effort. And fundraising takes time and effort," University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee said. "So, I think for the candidates, the sooner they get going, the better it is for them, although that's no guarantee they will win the primary." SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Rodriguez reportedly shot several versions of the announcement video, including one if Evers decided to run again. In Wisconsin, the governor and lieutenant governor candidates run by themselves in the primary, and then whoever the party voters pick are joined together for the general election. Evers said he is not afraid of being a lame duck. He said there are many legislative things he and Republican Legislature leaders are willing to talk about. Other names in the hat Dig deeper Republicans Bill Berrien and Josh Schoemann have also launched their campaigns. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said he will run, although the official launch will be later. Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes told FOX6 he is considering a run, as are State Sen. Kelda Roys and State Sen. Chris Larson. Attorney General Josh Kaul said he has no comment on whether he will run. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who represents Wisconsin's 7th District, told FOX6 News the odds of him running are "probably better than 50/50." The Source The information in this post was collected and produced by FOX6 News. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tarrant County Republican won't seek reelection to TX House; mayor bids for seat
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, a Southlake Republican, is not seeking reelection to the Texas House. Capriglione was first elected to House District 98 in 2012. The district falls within Tarrant County and includes Colleyville, Grapevine, Westlake and parts of Euless, Flower Mound, Southlake and Trophy Club. 'This has not been an easy decision,' Capriglione said in the post. 'Serving you in the Texas Legislature has been one of the great honors of my life. When I first ran, I had a clear purpose: go down to Austin, work hard, and fight for the principles and values that make Texas strong. Over the years, I've done exactly that. And while I've given this work everything I have, I also feel in my heart that I've accomplished what I set out to do. It's time for a new chapter.' Capriglione said he'll finish out the remainder of his term, which ends in January. He serves as chair of the Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) committee, on the Ways and Means Committee and on the House Subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals. He chairs the House Innovation and Technology Caucus, and is the owner and president of Texas Adventure Capital LLC. 'This has been a journey of faith, service, and relentless effort,' Capriglione said in the post. 'I don't yet know what the future holds, but I trust that God is still writing my story. For now, I look forward to spending more time with my family, returning to life back home, and continuing to serve in whatever way I can, just not in this same role.' Soon after his announcement, Keller Mayor Armin Mizani announced he was running for House District 98. He had previously announced a bid for Senate District 9, but is no longer running for the seat in a coming special election, his campaign confirmed. His announcement came with a slew of endorsements from Tarrant County area elected officials. 'We've received a groundswell of support and encouragement to run for this seat,' Mizani said. 'And while we may be pursuing a different office to serve our communities, our purpose remains the same: to ensure our communities have an unapologetic conservative champion representing us in Austin — someone focused on keeping Texas the best place to live, work, and raise a family.' A Nov. 4 special election is being held for the Senate seat that was vacated by Sen. Kelly Hancock, who's now the acting Texas Comptroller. Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, the former mayor of Southlake, as well as Democrat Taylor Rehmet are seeking the Senate seat, which covers much of Northeast Tarrant County including North Richland Hills, Keller and White Settlement. In addition to Hancock and Capriglione's exits, Rep. Tony Tinderholt, an Arlington Republican, has said he won't seek reelection, instead running for Tarrant County Commissioner, precinct 2. Sen. Brian Birdwell, a Granbury Republican, isn't seeking reelection to Senate District 22, and Rep. David Cook, a Mansfield Republican, is seeking his Senate seat. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
23-07-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announces new reelection bid for his old job
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is looking to get his old job back after announcing his bid for reelection Tuesday evening. In a video posted on X, he launched his campaign while standing in front of a banner that read, "Alex Villanueva, Help is on the Way." "The rumors are true; I'm running again for sheriff of Los Angeles County," Villanueva said. "I've walked this path before and I'm returning with broader experience, more clarity and a deeper commitment to the people who deserve better." Villanueva previously served as sheriff from 2018 until 2022 and lost his first reelection campaign against current Sheriff Robert Luna, who will also be running for reelection. "Over the last several years, Los Angeles County has seen the consequences of failed leaders, not just in the Sheriff's Department but across our local government," Villanueva said. He added that he is ready to bring "proven leadership" back to the department. Speaking to a room of supporters, Villanueva claimed that "lawlessness has become the new normal." "We must rescue this department from paralyzing dysfunction, rebuild it back to full strength and restore our capacity to fight, solve and prevent crime," he said. During Villanueva's tenure as sheriff, the department faced multiple lawsuits from former employees alleging retaliation for whistleblowing. Under Villanueva's leadership, the department also faced several deadly deputy-involved shootings, some of which led to widespread protests across the LA area. He has also been previously investigated by the LA County District Attorney's Office for allegedly soliciting donations from his deputies. Palmdale Station Sheriff's Lieutenant Oscar Martinez has also announced his campaign for sheriff.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rep. Mike Lawler announces he will seek reelection in the House in a win for Trump
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler announced on Wednesday that he will seek reelection in the House in a win for President Donald Trump. 'After months of deliberating over this and really working through it, I've decided the right thing to do for me and my family and my district is to run for reelection,' the New York Republican said on Fox News. 'My seat was determinative of control of the House back in 2022 and again in 2024,' he added. Lawler had been weighing a challenge to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and criticized the Democratic politician on Wednesday, calling her 'the worst governor in America' and saying she needs to be defeated in 2026. His decision is a win for Trump who had made it clear that he would prefer for the two-term congressman to remain in the narrowly divided House rather than risk losing a GOP seat. 'Keeping the House majority is critical if we're going to continue to move this economy in the right direction. I'm proud to have delivered on my key promise, which was to lift the cap on SALT in the one big, beautiful bill. That is a big win for New York. It's the single largest tax cut in the whole bill. And I'm proud to run for reelection on my record and win next November and keep the House Republican majority,' Lawler said on Fox News. GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York praised Lawler in a statement on Wednesday and said she will make her own decision on running for governor after this year's November election, which includes the New York City mayoral race. Stefanik had been inching towards a run for New York governor after launching a new state PAC in June. It came after her team commissioned internal polling against Hochul, a source familiar with the matter told CNN last month. 'Mike Lawler is a great, effective, and hardworking Representative for New York's 17th Congressional District and is committed to protecting the House Republican Majority,' Stefanik said in a statement on Wednesday. 'I will make a final decision and announcement after this year's November election which we are all focused on.' Stefanik was pulled in March from a nomination to be US ambassador to the United Nations over concerns of slim margins in the House. Trump said he pulled the nomination to help preserve the House GOP's razor-thin majority. The president has been focused on keeping the Republican majority and has been working behind the scenes to secure more GOP seats. Trump and his team have said they believe they can squeeze five more seats out of Texas as part of a Republican redistricting effort in the state. Lawler's decision is a much-needed boost for Trump and the GOP's push to hold onto the House next year in the midterms. His seat in New York's Hudson Valley is one of his party's most competitive districts in the country — one of just three won by Kamala Harris in 2024. Republicans are already preparing to potentially lose one of those seats, as Nebraska GOP Rep. Don Bacon decided to retire from the House this cycle. Lawler flipped the seat in 2022, marking the House Republican's biggest upset of the cycle as he defeated the House Democrat's campaign chief, former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney. Lawler easily defeated former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones in the 2024 race but is expected to face a more competitive Democratic field next time around. His former opponent, Maloney, has suggested he could run again for the seat in 2026, which would bring an immense Democratic war chest to the race. CNN's Veronica Stracqualursi and Kristen Holmes contributed to this report.
