MI-4: Redistricting Activist to Challenge Rep. Huizenga: Attorney Jessica Swartz (D), who was one of the prime movers behind the successful ballot initiative to convert the Michigan redistricting system to a citizens’ commission, announced that she will challenge US Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland) next year.
Originally, Rep. Huizenga appeared to be the odd man out as national reapportionment cost Michigan a congressional seat. The map led to he and veteran Rep. Fred Upton (R) being paired in the new southwestern Michigan’s 4th CD. Rep. Upton opting for retirement after serving 36 years in the House left the seat to Huizenga, and he was re-elected with a 54-42% victory percentage last November even though he had not previously represented 75% of the new constituency. Expect this race to draw some national attention in 2024. NH-2: Rep. Kuster Staying Put: Saying that Democrats already have “two great candidates,” US Rep. Annie Kuster (D-Hopkinton) said yesterday that she would not enter the open Governor’s race now that four-term incumbent Chris Sununu (R) has announced his retirement. It is presumed that Rep. Kuster will seek re-election to a seventh term in the House. In her comments, Rep. Kuster was referring to Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington who are declared Democratic gubernatorial candidates. Republican former state Senate President Chuck Morse immediately announced his candidacy when Gov. Sununu made his retirement plans public. Ex-US Senator Kelly Ayotte may also soon join the open Republican primary. NY-16: Potential Tougher Challenger for Rep. Bowman: Last year, New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-Yonkers) turned back two Democratic primary challengers by a 54-25-19% margin in what proved to be a moderately competitive campaign. This cycle, his competition may be more formidable. Westchester County Executive George Latimer (D), who defeated a Republican incumbent in 2017 and then won a 62-38% re-election campaign, confirms that he is considering challenging Rep. Bowman. Prior to his election to local office, Mr. Latimer served in both the New York Assembly and state Senate. Westchester County, the population of which is just short of 1 million residents, dominates the 16th CD. A total of 91% of the district lies in this one county, with the remaining territory crossing into the Bronx borough. Comments are closed.
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