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Law firms pumped millions into 2014 congressional races
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Law firms were heavily invested in congressional races in 2014, spending millions of dollars this election cycle.
Tort reform group praises Calif. voters for rejecting ballot measures
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California tort reform group recently praised voters for “stepping up” and shutting down two ballot propositions that may have increased litigation filed in the state.
Nevada AG: Laxalt extends family legacy, beats Miller
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) – In a race the featured two of the best-known surnames in Nevada politics, a Republican will inherit the attorney general title.
Prop 46: Calif. voters say no to increased med-mal cap
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Californians have voted not to inflate the cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits.
Wis. AG: Republican wins close race
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – Republican Brad Schimel will be the next Wisconsin attorney general, with Democrat Susan Happ conceding the race.
Candidate Comparison: Tea party favorite vs. trial lawyer in Iowa
WATERLOO, Iowa (Legal Newsline) – In a race that will help determine the majority in the U.S. Senate next year, Iowa state Sen. Joni Ernst has managed to pull ahead of her Democratic rival, U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, in funds raised and in the polls.
Candidate Comparison: 'Meltdown Mike' posing challenge to Dem congressman in Illinois
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – In a race to close to call, soon voters in Illinois’ 12th Congressional District will decide whether to keep the incumbent or shake things up by sending a man dubbed “Meltdown Mike” to Washington, D.C..
N.H. U.S. Senate race: Two different polls show two different winners
MANCHESTER, N.H. (Legal Newsline) – Less than 24 hours out from Election Day, two different polls show two different winners in the U.S. Senate contest in New Hampshire.
Special interests groups spend $1M in state supreme court races in final week
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Only days out from Election day, special interest groups have set their sights on five state supreme courts, spending more than $1 million in a final push to secure high court victories.
Texas AG race: Davis receives last minute endorsement from Hillary
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, has received a last minute endorsement from another first lady.
Texas AG race: Paxton holds on to funds while Houston goes all out
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – Perhaps banking on the fact no Democrat has been elected to a state office in two decades, GOP attorney general candidate Ken Paxton has opted not exhaust his war chest in his battle against Democrat Sam Houston.
Candidates neck-and-neck in Kansas U.S. Senate race
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – Despite trailing financially throughout the race, Independent Greg Orman remains ahead of GOP Sen. Pat Roberts in the polls with only a few days left until Election Day.
New poll has Braley up by a point in Iowa U.S. Senate race
WATERLOO, Iowa (Legal Newsline) – A new poll shows Democratic U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley beating his Republican rival, state Sen. Joni Ernst, by a single point in the race for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat.