Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Narrowly Secures a Second Term Following Tough Reelection Bid

Polling showed Beshear, 45, with a sizable lead as recently as last month, when he was up 16 points, but anEmerson College pollreleased last week saw both candidates tied at 47%, with 4% of voters undecided. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley (2) Representing a conservative state with a Republican-dominated legislature and two Republican U.S. senators, Beshear worked hard to shift the focus of the race away from partisan politics, instead zeroing in on his leadership.

Democratic Lawmaker Makes Long-Shot Push to Abolish Electoral College & Stop Trump from Pardoning Himself

Photo: Olivier Douliery - Pool/Getty With a never-more-diverse incoming class, the 116th Congress is already making history — but on opening day earlier this week Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen took it a step furtherwith two proposed Constitutional amendments, both aimed at President Donald Trump. Cohen’s amendments would dismantle the Electoral College (which Trump won to earn the presidency, despite losing the popular vote) and prohibit presidents from pardoning themselves, family members and staff members.

Democratic Presidential Rivals Present a United Front on MLK Day in South Carolina

The leading Democratic candidates gathered in South Carolina on Monday to link arms and show a united front in honor ofDr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthdayas they gear up for the Democratic primaries. Striking photographs from the march show several Democratic candidates — including former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Tom Steyer, former Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard — walking together to South Carolina’s state capital in Columbia.

Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Suffers Concussion After Being Struck by a Car in Portland

Photo: Kris Connor/Getty for NAMM Her spokesperson Natalie Crofts confirmed the incident via Twitter on Saturday, sharing it occurred “while they were walking across a street in a crosswalk” as they were leaving an event. Bonamici, 68, was later “treated for a concussion and lacerationto her head,” while Simon, 66, was “treated for minor injuries,” before being released from the hospital to recover at home, according to Crofts. “The Congresswoman is expected to make a full recovery, but will be unable to attend the town hall meetings in Clatsop and Tillamook Counties today and other public events while she heals,” her spokesperson added.

Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Thanks First Responders, Health Care Workers After Being Struck By a Car

Photo: Kris Connor/Getty for NAMM “Thank you to everyone for your well wishes, and to the first responders and health care workers who provided the care we needed,” Bonamici tweeted Sunday evening. “My husband and I are continuing to recover at home, and are grateful for your kind thoughts and support.” Bonamici’s spokesperson Natalie Crofts confirmed the incident via Twitter on Saturday, sharing it occurred “while they were walking across a street in a crosswalk” as they were leaving an event.