WASHINGTON — Health care and immigration were high on voters' minds as they cast ballots in the midterm elections, according to a wide-ranging survey of the American electorate conducted by The Associated Press. AP VoteCast also shows a majority of voters considered President Donald Trump a factor in their votes....
Election Pits Trump’s Incendiary Politics vs Dem Resistance
WASHINGTON — A turbulent election season that tested President Donald Trump's slash-and-burn political style against the strength of the Democratic resistance comes to a close as Americans cast ballots in the first national election of the Trump era. With voters going to the polls Tuesday, nothing is certain. Weather could...
If GOP Holds House, Valley Could Be National Power Center
The odds are long, likely approaching those of winning the Mega Millions lottery. But heading into Tuesday's election, here's something for San Joaquin Valley voters to contemplate. If the Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives, the Valley could receive billions of dollars in funding for water and transportation...
Elections Guru Nate Silver Gives Janz & Heng Little Chance of Winning
Noted statistician Nate Silver, who analyzes political elections for a living, sees two Republican incumbents in the Valley's congressional delegation losing their seats in the November election. Neither of them is Rep. Devin Nunes of Tulare. In "The 5 Big Takeaways From Our House Forecast" posted Friday at fivethirtyeight.com, Silver...
Fresno Imam Delivers House Invocation In Washington
Click here to view the full prayer. Imam Seyed Ali Ghazvini of Fresno isn’t the first Muslim religious leader to deliver the invocation on the House of Representatives floor. But, he is the latest. “I thank you God for leading me to this great nation,” Ghazvini prayed after an introduction...
It's California vs. Trump in Battle Over 2020 Census: Walters
California has a lot on the line with the 2020 census count. For example, even though the current population trends point to the Golden State retaining its 53 seats in the House of Representatives, an inaccurate count could result in the loss of one seat. In addition, the California Citizens...
See How Valley Lawmakers Voted on Rejected GOP Immigration Bill
WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House rejected a far-ranging immigration bill on Wednesday despite its eleventh-hour endorsement by President Donald Trump, as the gulf between the GOP's moderate and conservative wings proved too deep for leaders to avert an election-year display of division on the issue. The vote was 301-121, with...
Trump Tweets House GOP: Don't Waste Time on Immigration
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday told his fellow Republicans in Congress to "stop wasting their time" on immigration legislation until after the November elections. GOP leaders said they'd press on anyway, but his comments further damaged their attempt to win over wavering lawmakers for a measure already facing...
Outgunned, Franco Hopes Issues Lead to Primary Success
Ricardo Franco’s underdog status doesn’t concern him. He’s too busy campaigning. Franco is one of three Democrats in the 22nd Congressional District race. Republican Devin Nunes occupies the seat, running for re-election. Nunes holds a distinct name recognition, fundraising and party registration advantage. In the Top-Two primary system, 34-year-old Franco hopes...
Will Elizabeth Heng Reach Her Next Big Goal of Beating Jim Costa?
There's no question that Elizabeth Heng is an achiever. Raised in Fresno, the 33-year-old Republican — and former Capitol Hill staffer — seeks to replace Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) in the 16th Congressional District seat. Heng is the daughter of refugees from Cambodia. She attended elementary, middle and high school...