Weekly Wrap

October 16, 2020

We are officially 18 days out from the November 3 election. As this important date approaches, we want to make sure you are aware of all voting deadlines.

Check YOUR state's deadlines below.

Voter Registration Deadline Dates

Race Spotlights: Trump +10 Challenger Seats

Check out these 5 women candidates.

U.S. House

Yvette Herrell

Candidate, NM-02

A lifelong New Mexico resident, Yvette is a member of the Cherokee Nation and a successful entrepreneur. Yvette attended a technical university and earned a legal secretary diploma. She used that foundation to build a realty business until she won a seat in the New Mexico State House, a position she held from 2010 until she ran for Congress. Yvette comes into this 2020 general election with a strong coalition of support.

U.S. House

Nancy Mace

Candidate, SC-01

The daughter of a Citadel graduate and retired U.S. Army General, State Representative Nancy Mace grew up in South Carolina. Nancy was the Citadel's first female graduate from its Corps of Cadets and wrote a book about the experience. She went on to start her own public relations marketing company before running for the South Carolina State House in 2017.

U.S. Senate

Stephanie Bice

Running for Re-Election, OK-05

An Iranian-American by heritage, Stephanie grew up in Oklahoma City and served in various senior marketing roles in the private sector. Once elected to the state Senate in 2014, Stephanie quickly rose to leadership, serving for two years as Assistant Majority Floor Leader and Chair of the Senate Finance Committee.

U.S. Senate

Claudia Tenney
Running for Re-Election, NY-22

Claudia’s public service has been shaped by her experience running a small business and raising her son as a single mom. She is the co-owner of a commercial printing and manufacturing firm, which currently employs nearly 80 people. Claudia previously served in the New York State Assembly and was elected to Congress in 2016 to represent NY-22. She’s running to take back her seat in the U.S. House.

U.S. Senate

Michelle Fishbach
Candidate, MN-07

Michelle is an attorney and dedicated public servant to the people of Minnesota. She made history as the first woman in Minnesota to serve as President of the Senate. Most recently, she served as the state’s 49th Lieutenant Governor.

In The News

A quick rundown of political news to keep you in the know.

Washington Examiner: 'They act as if you are not a real woman': Marsha Blackburn decries double standard between conservative and liberal women. Sen. Marsha Blackburn said if there is one thing that has been clear during the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, it is that only left-leaning women are welcome to be heard.

FOX News: Nikki Haley gives Arizona Sen. Martha McSally boost in tight race with Mark Kelly. Arizona Republican Senate candidate Sen. Martha McSally has enlisted former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, one of the Republican Party's rising stars, to help fend off a challenge from Democrat Mark Kelly.

The Hill: Judiciary Committee sets vote on Barrett's nomination for next week. The panel will vote on Barrett's nomination on Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. under a schedule offered by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

CNN Politics: 2020 Senate race ratings. Click to see the Senate seats on the ballot this year and their incumbents grouped by ratings category.

CDC: Trick or Treating and Other Halloween Activities. A Note for parents. Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Plan alternate ways to participate in Halloween.

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