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Newly elected officials in three states name transition teams
Byron Donalds
— 2d
Rhode Island Attorney General-elect Kim Ahern named former state legal officials Jerry Coyne and Linn Freedman as co-chairs of her transition team, which will focus on public safety, rights and working families. In separate announcements, North Carolina congressman-elect Jamie Ager formed a bipartisan 23-member committee representing the district’s 16 counties and the Qualla Boundary, while Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds named a four-person team to prepare his administration for office.
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Democrats Projected to Control House as Seats Flip
Jeff Crank
— Nov 3, 2026
Democrats flipped congressional seats in Kentucky’s 6th District, where Zach Dembo defeated Republican Ralph Alvarado, and North Carolina’s 11th District, where Jamie Ager defeated incumbent Jennifer Balkcom. In Illinois, Democrat Suzanne Ness was leading Republican Laurie Parman and appeared headed for another term in House District 66.
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Candidates Outline Priorities Across Connecticut, North Carolina Races
Politics
— Oct 14, 2026
Candidates in several 2026 state and congressional races outlined their backgrounds and priorities: Julie Kerton highlighted her community and nonprofit work, while Jamie Ager emphasized western North Carolina’s Helene recovery and lowering costs. Other candidates focused on rebuilding after Helene, affordability and public services; Connecticut Sen. Christine Cohen cited her record and priorities, and North Carolina Senate hopeful Melissa Zehner backed education funding, lower living costs and coastal resilience, while opponent Jerry Tillett had not responded to the questionnaire.
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