Cory Bowman, half-brother of J.D. Vance, failed to win the Cincinnati mayoral race, according to the Associated Press. The Republican candidate was up against incumbent Democrat Aftab Pureval and received only 18% of the vote. Bowman, who founded The River Church in Cincinnati, announced his campaign in February and focused on public safety, despite facing allegations of voting fraud. Bowman was endorsed by his half-brother, but his chances were slim as a Republican hadn’t been on the mayoral ballot since 2009.
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Elizabeth Ann Davis was convicted of voter fraud in Colorado for submitting ballots on behalf of her deceased ex-husband and son during the 2022 general election. She was found guilty of two counts of forgery and one count of impersonating an elector. This case highlights the rarity of voter fraud, with the election process in place meant to detect these types of crimes. Davis, who has previous forgery convictions, faces potential penalties ranging from probation to up to three years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for January 9th.
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John Reid, the Virginia Republican lieutenant governor nominee, is facing calls to withdraw from the race after allegations linked him to a Tumblr blog that reposted Nazi-themed pornography and violent sexual content. The blog, which has since been deleted, amplified content from other accounts featuring white supremacist slogans, sexual violence, and Nazi fetishism. Reid, who uses the same handle on other platforms, has denied ownership of the Tumblr account, calling the revelations a “coordinated smear.” Democratic lawmakers have condemned the alleged activity, while Reid has framed the backlash as antigay bigotry and vowed to stay in the race.
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In response to the government shutdown, Republicans are threatening punitive measures against Democrats, including federal worker layoffs and freezing funding in blue states. House Speaker Mike Johnson warned of increased “pain,” while former President Trump explicitly endorsed partisan payback. The administration is implementing holds on infrastructure projects in New York and clean energy programs in several blue states. Some Republicans express concerns about these retaliatory actions potentially hindering a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government, as Democrats remain firm on extending health insurance subsidies.
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Former South Carolina Representative RJ May will plead guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material. Using the screen name “joebidennnn69”, May exchanged 220 files of child sexual abuse content on the Kik social media network. The plea agreement includes five counts, each carrying a five to 20-year prison sentence, as well as sex offender registration and potential fines. May, who was acting as his own attorney, resigned earlier this year and was previously incarcerated.
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RJ May, a former South Carolina state lawmaker, has agreed to plead guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material, after allegedly exchanging over 200 explicit files. May resigned from the South Carolina House of Representatives last month and faces up to 20 years in prison on each of five counts, along with sex offender registration and a potential $250,000 fine. The former lawmaker was using the screen name “joebidennnn69” and was also acting as his own attorney. May has been in custody since June after being arrested while serving his third term in the South Carolina House.
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South Carolina House member RJ May, under the screen name “joebidennnn69,” has agreed to plead guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material. The former Republican, who resigned earlier this year, is accused of exchanging 220 files of child sexual abuse content on Kik. Facing up to 20 years in prison per count, May will also be required to register as a sex offender and could be fined $250,000. May, who acted as his own attorney, is scheduled to formally change his plea in federal court.
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Oregon State Representative Cyrus Javadi has announced his departure from the Republican Party, becoming a Democrat. Javadi cited the GOP’s abandonment of core principles like fiscal responsibility and the rule of law as the reason for his switch. His move strengthens the Democratic supermajority in the Oregon House, weakening Republican influence. Javadi stated he found more common ground with Democrats focused on problem-solving. The switch comes amid a backdrop of shifting party affiliations nationwide.
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A Justice Department staffer was secretly recorded stating the department would redact all Republican names from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files before their release. The staffer, speaking to an undercover operative, indicated that only the names of liberal Democrats would remain visible in the files, despite the administration’s claim of transparency in providing the files to Capitol Hill. The Justice Department has since confirmed the video’s authenticity while denying the staffer’s claims, stating his comments were based on media reports and lacked knowledge of the review process. The incident has fueled conservative backlash over the administration’s handling of the Epstein files, with a House Oversight Committee subpoena and legal action being taken to ensure the material’s release.
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James E. Yokeley, the GOP election chairman of Surry County, North Carolina, was arrested for allegedly drugging his granddaughters’ ice cream with cocaine and MDMA. Police responded to a report where the children discovered pills in their ice cream purchased at a Dairy Queen. Video footage revealed Yokeley placing the pills in the ice cream, leading to his arrest on multiple felony charges, including child abuse and contaminating food. Yokeley has been barred from seeing his granddaughters, and the Surry County Board of Elections is aware of the situation.
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