The 2012 election cycle saw a record number of women elected in Congress, with 20 Senators and at least 77 Representatives.
Lois Capps seized California’s 24th congressional seat and her re-election with 54 percent of the vote. Her opponent Abel Maldonado gathered 45 percent of the vote and conceded the race.
Incumbent Democrat, Jim Matheson, won Utah’s 4th Congressional District against Republican opponent, Mia Love, by just over one percent.
Justin Amash wins Michigan’s 3rd District over Steve Pestka, with a huge margin. Amash received 58 percent of the vote while Pestka received 39 percent.
It’s been a long, long road, but the the big day has finally arrived: Election 2012. These are some important races to watch throughout the day.
Imagine political consultants and the partisan media wake up to find an independent candidate stealing one of the most senior partisan’s seat in Congress, without having to put on anyone’s red or blue jersey.
Grover Norquist’s attack ad on Scott Peters features accusations about the Congressional candidate, and urges him to sign the tax payer protection pledge.
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In less than one week, American people will have elected their President but also their Congress Members and Senators. Will America elect the 20 percent of women in Congress the.
Republican Justin Amash has taken the Michigan contest for the 3rd Congressional District to TV, as his opponent, Democrat Steve Pestka, gained ground.
