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Rich Eberwein is a multimedia journalist for Heartland Signal. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Illinois before joining Heartland Signal in 2022. In addition to politics, Rich writes about baseball and entertainment for Fansided. Read Richard’s reporting

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Vivek Ramaswamy speaks into a microphone with a raised fist in front of a red campaign sign that reads, “LOWER COSTS. BIGGER PAYCHECKS. VIVEK.”
Vivek Ramaswamy’s anti-abortion record clashes with Ohio’s Constitutional protections

Despite Ohioans’ decisive 2023 vote to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution, the Republican ticket for the 2026 gubernatorial race is signaling a direct challenge to those protections.

Virginia House Speaker Don Scott stands at a podium in the Virginia State Capitol. He's wearing a blue suit with a white shirt and an orange tie. He has a serious expression on his face. In the background, there is a marble wall and the state flag.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down new Congressional map in major blow to Democrats

The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the state's voter-approved Congressional map, erasing potential Democratic gains and complicating the party's path to a U.S. House majority in 2026

A photograph taken outdoors near a parking lot. In the left foreground, a white yard sign planted in green grass reads "VOTE HERE" in red and blue text. To the right, Indiana state Senator Spencer Deery stands holding a large campaign sign with the text "SPENCER DEERY STATE SENATE" and a website "SPENCERDEERY.COM" at the bottom. He also wears a small "DEERY" pin on his jacket. The background shows parked cars and trees.
Indiana Senators who opposed redistricting wiped out by Trump-backed challengers

The majority of the Indiana state Senators who voted against gerrymandering last year were ousted by Trump-endorsed candidates in their primary elections on Tuesday.

Chedrick Greene, winner of the Michigan 35th Senate District special election, smiles in front of a historic stone building with yellow autumn trees in the background
Chedrick Greene wins Michigan special election, Dems retain control of state Senate

Chedrick Greene’s victory in Tuesday’s special election ensures Michigan Democrats will maintain their narrow grip on the state Senate, fending off a Republican attempt to deadlock the chamber through 2026. 

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) during his 2026 State of the State address on Feb. 2, 2026.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee launches controversial special session to wipe out state’s last Democratic stronghold

Gov. Bill Lee calls a Tennessee redistricting special session to cut the last blue seat in the state. Protesters plan to rally against the GOP "Jim Crow" grab.

Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies in front of the House Committee on Education in 2018.
Nearly half of Michigan GOP candidate Terri DeBoer’s early funding comes from DeVos family

Michigan Republican Terri DeBoer received $105,000 in donations from the DeVos family in the first month of her candidacy.

A man in a dark suit and tie speaks into a microphone. The blurred background shows a large dark vehicle with purple and white lighting.
Mike Rogers told Michigan not to worry about gas prices. Now they’re nearly $5 a gallon

While Mike Rogers recently dismissed concerns over the Iran War’s economic fallout, Michigan’s average gas price hit $4.86 on Friday — the highest level the state has seen since 2022. 

A close-up shot shows Vivek Ramaswamy speaking into a microphone with his left hand raised in a gesturing motion. He is wearing a black suit jacket over a white dress shirt and a bright, light-blue necktie.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s ties to Lutnicks and crypto raise conflict of interest questions in Ohio governor race

Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign reported receiving a gift from finance CEO Brandon Lutnick, a fellow crypto backer whose company invested millions in Ramaswamy's Strive Enterprises financial services company.

A softly-lit photo of Dean Kaufert smiling, positioned in front of an American flag and a soft-focus background of green trees. He is looking off-camera to the right with a cheerful expression.
Wisconsin GOP Rep. Dean Kaufert to retire following Heartland Signal inquiry into sexual harassment investigation

Wisconsin state Rep. Dean Kaufert (R-Neenah) announced his retirement three days after Heartland Signal asked his office about an investigation into inappropriate sexual comments he allegedly made about underage girls in 2019.

Vice President JD Vance, in a navy suit, white shirt, and bright blue tie, holds a phone to his ear while standing outdoors. He appears to be looking to the side, with a dark fence and green trees behind him. A blurred red-and-white shape partly covers the right side of the image.
DFL lawmaker mocks JD Vance’s ‘losing streak,’ urges him to visit Minnesota

After Viktor Orbán's landslide loss days after a JD Vance visit, Minnesota Rep. Andy Smith is publicly urging the vice president to bring his "magnetic personality" to campaign for state Republicans in 2026.

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