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Discussion Thread: 2022 Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Oregon, Kentucky, and Idaho Primaries
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Discussion Thread: 2022 Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Oregon, Kentucky, and Idaho Primaries

Posted: 17 May 2022 05:50 AM PDT

Nominating contests for the 2022 midterms are being held today in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Oregon, Kentucky, and Idaho. Polls are open from 6 am to 6 pm local time in KY, 6:30 am to 7:30 pm in NC, and 7 am to 8pm in PA, OR and ID.

Notable races:

In Pennsylvania, all eyes are on the primaries to replace retiring Sen. Pat Toomey. Lt Gov Fetterman leads the Democratic primaries, while the Republican side is divided between Trump endorsed reality TV star Mehmet Oz, and former hedge fund executive David McCormick, and conservative activist Kathy Barnette. In the gubernatorial primary, far right and Jan 6 participant state senator Doug Mastriano is the leading Republican candidate to go up against state AG, Democrat Josh Shapiro.

In North Carolina, a GOP civil war re-tests the influence of Trump. 11 candidates are vying for the Republican nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Richard Burr. Trump has endorsed Rep. Ted Budd against former Gov. Pat McCroy, who signed an anti-trans bathroom bill in 2017. Whoever win the primary will go up against former state supreme court chief justice Cheri Beasley, the presumptive Democratic nominee. Additionally, controversial freshman Rep. Madison Cawthorn is facing a primary challenge from the Republican establishment in the 11th District.

In Oregion, the gubernatorial primary is seen as another clash between the moderate and progressive wings of the party, with former state House Speaker Tina Kotek is up against state treasurer Tobia Read. Furthermore, Biden-endorsed moderate Rep. Kurt Schrader is facing a primary challenge from Jamie McLeod-Skinner, who is endorsed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

In Idaho, the incumbent Republican governor Brad Little faces a primary challenge from his own far right Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, who is endorsed by Trump.

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I'm Brianna Titone, State Representative for Colorado HD27. I'm the first out trans lawmaker elected in Colorado and only one of eight nationwide. AMA

Posted: 17 May 2022 08:08 AM PDT

I'm pretty good at lots of stuff. Many people ask me, "what are you not good at" and I say, "I'll let you know when I find out". I was a volunteer firefighter in high school and college, had a late night show on college radio, received multiple degrees in Physics, Geology, Geochemistry, and Information Communication Technology. I'm an occasional SCUBA diver, rock climber, one-time trail marathon runner, and a student pilot. I've worked in the environmental cleanup field as a licensed professional Geologist, as a consultant in the mining industry traveling all over the world, and still work as a one woman full stack web developer (hack) prior to being elected as a legislator. I'm a pretty good baker and I have around 25 orchids blooming at home.

I never thought of myself as a legislator, but now that I'm doing it, I love it. It's a challenging learning experience where I also get to make a real difference in people's lives and help craft solid policies. As one of eight openly elected trans people across the country, I have become an inspirational figure to many, especially youth, who look up to my position as an aspirational career choice. I've authored 42 House bills and was the prime sponsor of 26 Senate bills in the 4 years I've been at the Colorado State Capitol. I'm the chair of the Joint Technology Committee, and a member of the Agriculture, Livestock, and Water Committee; the Health and Insurance Committee; and the Energy and Environment Committee. I've passed bills on a variety of topics ranging from water conservation, consumer protections (including the first "Right to Repair" Law in the United States for wheelchair repair), HOAs, mental health, technology, and LGBTQ+ issues (I passed the 11th gay/trans panic defense ban bill in the US). Ask me anything! https://i.redd.it/4l13exqkmxy81.jpg

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Students boo GOP senator as she attacks transgender people during commencement speech

Posted: 17 May 2022 11:47 AM PDT