Trump backlash in 2018. Just months after the political unknown declared her Democratic candidacy for Congress and began raising money at a fast clip, the 24-year Republican incumbent bowed out rather than face the first competitive general election of his career.

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.* In New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, Democratic Rep.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill enters the Democratic contest for governor with several key advantages, but uncertainty looms.