who is running for attorney general pennsylvania 2016 supports bernie sanders

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Is PA run by Democrats or Republicans?

Pennsylvania has swung from being a Republican-leaning state during much of the 20th century to being a notable battleground state in presidential elections. Pennsylvania backed the Democratic presidential candidate in every election since 1992 up until 2016, when it was won by Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Who runs our revolution?

Our RevolutionOfficial logo with depiction of "Birdie Sanders"AbbreviationORChairLarry CohenVice-ChairDeborah ParkerPresidentNina Turner10 more rows

Who is running for office in Arkansas 2022?

Incumbent secretary John Thurston is running for reelection. He is facing two other Republicans and two Democrats.

Is Emily's List?

EMILY's List is an American political action committee (PAC) that aims to help elect Democratic female candidates in favor of abortion rights to office. It was founded by Ellen Malcolm in 1985. The group's name is an acronym for "Early Money Is Like Yeast".

Who is behind Common Ground Arkansas?

Jim HendrenOur Founder Jim Hendren, an Independent whose career in public service has spanned more than two decades in the military and more than 15 years in the Arkansas legislature. He continues to represent portions of Benton and Washington counties in the Arkansas Senate.

Who is Cabot's representative to Arkansas General Assembly District 43?

Brian S. EvansBrian S. Evans is serving his second term in the Arkansas House. He represents District 43 which includes the city of Cabot, as well as portions of Lonoke county.

Who is the present governor of Arkansas?

Asa Hutchinson (Republican Party)Arkansas / GovernorWilliam Asa Hutchinson II is an American attorney, businessman, and politician who is the 46th and current governor of Arkansas. Wikipedia

Who is the senator of Arkansas 2022?

November 8, 2022NomineeJohn BoozmanNatalie JamesPartyRepublicanDemocratic1 more row

Who is running for mayor of Russellville Arkansas?

Mark Tripp announces candidacy for Russellville Mayor. A lifelong resident of Russellville, Tripp's professional experience includes over 25 years in a locally-owned family business.

What is Jake Beckett running for?

In July 2021, he announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate against Arkansas Senator John Boozman, challenging Boozman from the right in the Republican primary for the 2022 election.

Is Jan Morgan a Republican?

Republican PartyJan Morgan / PartyThe Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP, is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States. The GOP was founded in 1854 by anti-slavery activists who opposed the Kansas–Nebraska Act, which allowed for the potential expansion of chattel slavery into the western territories. Wikipedia

Who did Bernie Sanders endorse?

On July 12, 2016, Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. At a joint appearance in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sanders said, "I intend to do everything I can to make certain she will be the next president of the United States. ... I have come here to make it as clear as possible as to why I am endorsing Hillary Clinton and why she must become our next president." Clinton did not win the presidency.

How many candidates did Bernie Sanders endorse?

Sanders endorsed 15 U.S. House candidates. Eleven advanced past their primaries and of those five won election to the House. Sanders endorsed eight gubernatorial candidates . Seven advanced past their primaries and of those two won election, with one race pending.

How many ballot measures did Bernie Sanders support?

Sanders endorsed two attorney general candidates. One advanced past the primaries and went on to win the general election. Sanders supported 26 ballot measures. Of those, 17 were approved and seven were defeated with two remaining pending. Sanders opposed seven ballot measures.

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The War Against New Jersey (and Other Blue States)

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Congress Behaving Badly

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Overview

  • Attorneys general play a pivotal role in shaping state and national policies. In addition to representing the state in all legal matters, recent years have seen state attorneys general filing multi-state, class action lawsuits that have significantly altered national policies and regulations in industries such as tobacco, pharmaceuticals, clean energy, and healthcare.Attorneys general i…
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Results

  • General election
    Josh Shapiro defeated John Raffertyin the Pennsylvania attorney general election.
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Context of The 2016 Election

  • Primary
    A primary election is an election in which voters select the candidate they believe should represent a political party in a general election. Primaries usually take place several months before a general election. Pennsylvania uses a closed primaryprocess: in order to vote in a party'…
  • Incumbent
    Democrat and former Deputy Attorney General Bruce Beemer was serving the remainder of Democrat Kathleen Kane's term after she was convicted on felony perjury charges and resigned from office in August 2016. Kane was elected in 2012, easily defeating Republican David Freed …
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Race Background

  • Primary elections
    The race for the Democratic nomination was close, with Josh Shapiro and Stephen Zappala as the frontrunners. In a January 2016 poll, Zappala edged out Shapiro by just 1 percentage point. Shapiro was just a few points shy of the two-thirds majority vote required to earn the endorseme…
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Campaigns

  • Campaign media
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About The Office

  • Attorneys general play a pivotal role in the shaping of state and national policies. In addition to representing the state in all legal matters, recent years have seen state attorneys general filing multi-state, class action lawsuits that have significantly altered national policies and regulations in industries such as tobacco, pharmaceuticals, clean energy, and healthcare. For example, sinc…
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State Profile

  • Presidential voting pattern
    1. See also: Presidential voting trends in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania voted for the Democratic candidatein five out of the six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020.
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