congressional

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Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway and will complete the congressional term of fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who was elected governor in November.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

As with most members of California’s congressional delegation, Swalwell was an unfamiliar figure to many Californians living outside his Alameda County district, even though he had a lighthearted, robust presence on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Hunt, an attorney and former congressional staffer, said the whispers felt like an “open secret,” but had no idea how deep the allegations went.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The probe is focused on Powell’s congressional testimony about the cost of renovating the Fed’s aging headquarters.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

To be sure, he’d been running an excellent campaign, having learned plenty from his failed congressional run.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama