I do not like guns. As a child, I did not have toy guns and as an adult I have neither owned a real one nor have a desire to do so. But I do support the rights of people to defend themselves and totally understand why gun ownership is necessary. According to the Small

Speak Out is a reader-generated column of opinions. If you there’s something you’d like to comment on in Elgin or beyond, send an email to ksorensen@tribpub.com. Please include “speak out” in the subject line. Time to stop ad lies: Focusing on the 2022 election and the brazen content of many campaign claims, we need a

Republican incumbent Todd Young has been reelected as U.S. Senator for Indiana, according to the Associated Press.   According to the IndyStar, Young is speaking to supporters at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis.  “The only way to ‘Make America Great Again’ is from the ground up,” Young said, according to the IndyStar. Throughout the race, polling

Oregon voters were narrowly favoring one of the country’s strictest gun control measures, a long-sought goal of a grassroots faith-based campaign, but the race was too close to call, preliminary Tuesday results indicated. Partial returns tallied as of 10 p.m. showed Measure 114 leading, 51% to 49%. The returns represent 63%, or 1,215,644 votes, of

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — GOP incumbent Tom Emmer is projected by the AP to win reelection in Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District, defeating DFL challenger Jeanne Hendricks. Emmer, who was first elected to Congress in 2014, is leading the GOP’s campaign efforts in turning the House red. He chairs the National Republican Congressional Committee and is reportedly

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email The murders of 21 small children and their teachers weren’t enough. Less than six months after the state endured the worst school shooting in its history, Texans re-elected the man who

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Four central Ohioans are projected to win re-election to Congress, according to early unofficial results. As ballots continue to be counted, three Republicans — Brad Wenstrup, of the 2nd Congressional District, Jim Jordan, of the 4th Congressional District, and Troy Balderson, of the 12th Congressional District — along with Democrat Joyce

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Five incumbents from central Ohio were re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, according to early unofficial results. The Associated Press has projected that all five congressional officeholders whose districts touch parts of central Ohio – Reps. Brad Wenstrup (R-Cincinnati), Jim Jordan (R-Urbana), Troy Balderson (R-Zanesville), Mike Carey (R-Columbus)

On Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, the Plymouth Selectboard held a special informational meeting for public discussion of three articles. Photo provided PLYMOUTH, Vt. – On Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, the Plymouth Selectboard held a special informational meeting for public discussion of three articles that will be put to the voters on Election Day: the proposed

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ten congressional candidates in central Ohio wait Tuesday to hear whether they will represent the state in the U.S. House. Five of the Buckeye State’s 15 newly drawn U.S. House districts are in central Ohio, where four Republican and one Democratic incumbents look to return to Capitol Hill. What’s my district?

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. This Voters Guide may be taken into the voting booth. FOR ELECTION INFORMATION: Contact your county Board of Elections. The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizen Information Center also provides election information. CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-692-7281. ABOUT THIS GUIDE: The material in this Guide was compiled

Editor’s Note: This column was co-authored by Lori Roman. Gun rights are the linchpin protecting citizens from the loss of all rights. Now, President Joe Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi are advancing a gun grab. Modern history provides troubling proof that loss of liberty is preceded by the disarmament of citizens. This week, the most

MARIETTA, Ohio. (WTAP) – Republican Incumbent Jay Edwards and Democrat Tanya Conrath will face off for the Ohio house district 94 seat. WTAP spoke to both candidates on their goals if elected. Edwards has been in office for about six years now. He says, if he is elected again, his major focuses will be on

LEE DES MOINES BUREAU Gabbard endorses GrassleyFormer Democratic congresswoman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard endorsed Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley’s reelection campaign on Sunday. In a statement, Gabbard praised Grassley’s conservative priorities and said Grassley’s Democratic opponent, Mike Franken, would be a “rubber stamp for the Biden administration.” “I’m supporting Chuck Grassley because we need leaders

Oregon voters will determine Tuesday whether to pass stricter gun laws — the only ballot measure nationwide that addresses gun violence.  The gun-control initiative, which critics say is the nation’s “most extreme,” requires people to obtain permits and complete safety training to acquire a firearm. It also bans high-capacity magazines and calls for State Police

opinion Letters to the editor  |  Nashville Tennessean Check your ballot closely There is still a problem with getting the right ballot to vote. My friend, who is recovering from surgery with 4 rods and 19 screws in her back, was determined to vote for Heidi Campbell for Congress in District 5. As mayor of

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A Democrat Senate candidate is playing the role of a conservative Second Amendment supporter in a new campaign video, but it didn’t take long for gun rights activists to notice the significant flaws in his acting. Ohio U.S Senate nominee Tim Ryan released a video of himself shooting a handgun at an outdoor shooting range

The Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio pulled out the big guns in a recent ad. That is to say, he pulled out a handgun and attempted to impress undecided Ohio voters with his marksmanship. However, his form and lack of confidence instead left many viewers recoiling in horror. On Friday afternoon, Tim Ryan

(Bloomberg) — The National Rifle Association’s revenue is continuing to slide as record legal bills consume a growing share of its budget. The gun-rights group generated $139.7 million in the first eight months of the year, an internal NRA document reviewed by Bloomberg shows. During the same time period, the NRA’s office of the general

Editor: Prior to my return to Grand Junction, I used to attend NRA Board of Directors meetings. One incident is relevant to Western Colorado voters: the resignation of John Dingle, Democrat Congressman from Michigan from the NRA Board. In the old days, there were Democrat politicians who supported the Second Amendment: John F. Kennedy and

Prior to that, the nation had hummed along for 40 years on a top income tax bracket of 91% and a corporate income tax that topped out around 50%. Business leaders ran their companies, which were growing faster than at any time in the history of America, and avoided participating in politics. Democrat Franklin Roosevelt

Although Sen. Lisa Murkowski wishes it were not so, an election is the people’s performance review of the incumbent representing them. In her case, she’s grown increasingly liberal over the past 21 years so that Alaskans can barely recognize her as the senator whose father appointed her to this seat two decades ago.  We can

Four candidates fill spots on the ballot for the Nov. 8 special election to replace the incumbent U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R), affecting the partisan balance of the U.S Senate. Inhofe announced his plan on Jan. 14, 2022, to resign on Jan. 3, 2023, to spend time with family. This year, 35 of 100 U.S.

2022 Texas Midterm Elections The 2022 Texas midterm elections are right around the corner, with early voting ending November 4 and the general election being held on November 8. While midterm elections often have lower voting turnout rates than presidential election years, they are just as important. Many state and local elections often take place

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Five days ahead of the midterm elections, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Val Demings made a stop in South Florida Thursday, holding an event to discuss gun violence, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News. She visited a Coral Springs community center, calling for passage of “common sense” gun control laws

Tom Kertscher  |  PolitiFact Georgia Governor race: Takeaways from Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams debate Savannah Morning News journalist Will Peebles talks about his takeaways from the Kemp/Abrams debate and whether it could sway voters. Savannah Morning News The top two Democrats on Georgia’s election ticket are communists and gun confiscators, according to an attack ad

One morning last year, around 60 sheriffs and deputies gathered outside Houston for a training that proved to be less about enforcing laws than about subverting them. After a prayer from a pastor dressed like George Washington (wig, frilly collar, musket), the crowd heard from Gary Heavin, the founder of the Curves International fitness chain,

Lucas Martinez As the midterm election season is approaching, it might feel overwhelming to register, learn as much as possible about the candidates listed on the ballot and then vote for the best choices. To help diminish some voter anxiety, the Chronicle has researched the gubernatorial race between incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his opponent,

Kathy Hochul’s career in public office began in local government here in Erie County. As a Hamburg Town Board member, she proudly ran with the support of the local Conservative party. As Erie County Clerk, she led the charge to prevent undocumented immigrants from applying for drivers’ licenses. As a member of Congress, representing a