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Austin Linfante

Austin Linfante is a multimedia editor and reporter for Heartland Signal, covering politics throughout the Midwest. He has a master’s of science in journalism from Ohio University, and he previously worked for The New York Times and Cleveland Scene Magazine.

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Heartland congressmen dispute report about veterans possibly being denied health care for being Democrats

Multiple Heartland congressmen on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee weighed in on a recent report from the Guardian, which detailed federal rule changes that could discriminate against veterans based on political affiliation.

Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur defeats Derek Merrin for 22nd term

Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D) is projected to defeat Republican Derek Merrin in the state’s 9th Congressional District election, giving the longest-ever-serving congresswoman her 22nd term.

Michigan Democrats lose state government trifecta as Republicans win House

The Michigan Republican Party is projected to win control of the state House, local projections showed Wednesday. This eliminates the trifecta that Democrats had in the state with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) since last year.

Wisconsin GOP retains state legislative control even after gerrymandering is reversed

The Republican Party of Wisconsin is projected to hold control of both chambers in the state legislature, holding onto legislative control even after the state Supreme Court overturned GOP-gerrymandered, “anti-democratic” maps.

Democrat Emilia Sykes wins reelection for Ohio’s 13th District

Incumbent Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH) is projected to win reelection against Republican challenger Kevin Coughlin in the state’s competitive 13th Congressional District.

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Unearthed audio shows Tim Sheehy calling abortion ‘sinful,’ wanting it to ‘end tomorrow’

Montana Republican Senate nominee Tim Sheehy told Republican activists last December he wished for abortion to “end tomorrow” as he called it “sinful” and “a repulsive thing to do,” according to newly unearthed audio.

Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers, a middle-aged man wearing a black suit and white shirt.
FACT CHECK: Mike Rogers mischaracterizes voting process for Michiganders without photo IDs

While on Newsmax last week, Michigan Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers mischaracterized how voters in the state can cast their ballots without a photo ID, failing to note it involves a legally binding affidavit.

Kevin Coughlin’s campaign taking thousands from lobbyists trying to halt railroad safety, environmental regulations

Ohio Republican congressional candidate Kevin Coughlin has taken $9,750 from lobbyists this cycle, including from entities actively trying to prevent new railroad safety and environmental regulations in wake of last year’s train derailment in East Palestine.

[UPDATED] ShotSpotter CEO evokes Guantánamo Bay debate in defense of product

In an interview published Monday, SoundThinking CEO Ralph Clark positively compared his company’s product ShotSpotter to the controversial military prison at Guantánamo Bay, saying both are misunderstood and necessary for security.