Tracy Kraft-Tharp looks to tilt Legislature to Dems

07/14/11 If there is a single seat in the Colorado legislature that can tilt the fortunes of both parties, it lies in the northern tier of Jefferson County. The control of the state House of Representatives lies on a razor thin margin, no more so than in House District 29, where a new Democratic contender has announced her intentions. Long-time Arvada resident Tracy Kraft-Tharp has announced her ...

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Iowa Politics Insider: Upmeyer will move, run in District 54

07/16/11 House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer announced Friday that she would move to the Clear Lake area to seek her sixth term, running in House District 54.

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Costello's son gets nod for House seat

07/19/11 Democratic Party leaders from the region on Tuesday night chose Jerry Costello II, the son of U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello , D-Belleville, to fill a vacancy in the Illinois House created by the early retirement of Rep. Dan Reitz.Costello II, 42, of Smithton, was chosen by the Democratic Party chairmen from St. Clair, Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties. The 116th House District covers all or parts ...

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