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local politics July 11, 2018

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wins Primary in a District She’s Not Running In“I am honored that so many Bronxites are excited about our campaign,” she tweeted after hearing the news.

By Sarah Spellings
politics June 25, 2018

Meet the 28-Year-Old at the Center of One of This Year’s Most Exciting PrimariesThe Cut talks to the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Bronx-born socialist congressional candidate before she faces off against Joe Crowley in the polls.

By Gabriella Paiella
local politics Dec. 6, 2017

This Man Was Denied a Marriage License by Kim Davis, Now He Wants Her JobDavid Ermold applied to run for Rowan County Clerk in Kentucky today.

By Katie Van Syckle
politics Nov. 7, 2017

The First Openly Transgender Woman Was Elected in VirginiaShe defeated a 13-term incumbent to win a seat in the state’s House of Delegates.

By Katie Van Syckle
local politics Aug. 30, 2017

State Rep Gives Ominous Warning About Removing Confederate Statues“I can guarantee you won’t be met with torches but something a lot more definitive.”

By Claire Landsbaum
Nov. 23, 2016

If Trump’s Win Made You Want to Run for Office, Read This“Hate should not be normalized or accepted in this country.”

By Dayna Evans