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Louisiana U.S. Senate Runoff Election: Mary Landrieu Defeated, GOP Increases House, Senate Control for 114th Congress

The Republican Party gained a U.S. Senate seat for the 114th Congress as a result of Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana's loss to Republican candidate Bill Cassidy.

GOP House of Reps. Approves 'Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act' to Deny Obama's Immigration Executive Actions

Dec 05, 2014 12:46 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Republicans in the House of Representatives helped pass legislation rejecting President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Herman Badillo, First Puerto Rican U.S. Congressman & Bronx Borough President, Dead at 85

Dec 04, 2014 12:59 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Herman Badillo, the first Puerto Rican-born U.S. congressman, passed away on Wednesday. He was 85 years old.

Keystone XL Pipeline Vote Expected as Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu Seeks 60th Voter

Nov 19, 2014 09:01 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Senate has been debating on the Keystone XL pipeline legislation following a vote push by Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La. Landrieu has insisted the recent effort to vote on the bill is not political as she faces a runoff election following the midterm Election Day.

Obama 'Attempted' To Work With GOP on Immigration Reform, 116 House Democrats Write Support for Executive Action

Nov 18, 2014 09:34 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

According to one Democratic lawmaker in Washington, D.C., President Barack Obama has “attempted” to work with the Republican Party on comprehensive immigration reform.

Louisiana US Senate Race: Republican Bill Cassidy Leads Internal Runoff Poll, Democrat Mary Landrieu Pushes Keystone XL Pipeline Bill

Nov 14, 2014 04:50 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

The Democrats have an opportunity to save a U.S. Senate seat in Congress, but the odds are not positive for Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., despite an effort to pass the controversial Keystone XL pipeline in Congress.

Latino Voters' Support for GOP Increases in Midterm Election, But Still Strong in Democrats' Favor

Nov 07, 2014 04:32 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

The Latino vote proved to be a diverse electorate during the midterm election, and it may have been beneficial to the Republican Party.

House Speaker John Boehner Warns President Obama Against Executive Action on Immigration Reform

Nov 07, 2014 11:47 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, warned of the consequences of using potential executive action on immigration reform during his first press conference since Republicans regained control of the Congress.

Midterm Election Insight: Latino Voters Say GOP 'Don't Care' About Them; Support Executive Action on Immigration

Nov 05, 2014 12:56 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Although the Republican Party emerged victorious, winning control of the U.S. Senate and maintaining the House of Representatives majority on Tuesday night, Latinos' views on the GOP were not positive.

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill "Going to Happen" if GOP Wins Senate, Says Mitt Romney

Nov 04, 2014 04:33 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said comprehensive immigration reform would pass in Washington, D.C. if Congress gets a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate.

Election Day Update: GOP Congress Preferred Choice by Voters, Although by Slim Margin

Nov 04, 2014 12:30 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Election Day could end in favor of the Republican Party in Congress according to polling data consisting of Americans nationwide.

Colorado's U.S. Senate Election: Rep. Cory Gardner Holds Slim Lead With Overall Voters, But Easily Loses Latino, Millennial Votes

Nov 03, 2014 04:41 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Colorado's U.S. Senate election is "too close to call," according to one polling firm, as Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Udall risk a loss against Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Colo.

New Hampshire Elections: 'Too Close to Call' for Governor, Senate and House Elections in Granite State

Nov 03, 2014 04:24 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Registered New Hampshire voters will have a busy Tuesday as the Granite State's Election Day consist of gubernatorial, Senate and House elections.

Cuban Politics and Political Dissident Heats Florida 26th District Election Between Incumbent Joe Garcia, Challenger Carlos Curbelo

Oct 31, 2014 08:36 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Florida's 26th congressional district is home to a heavy Cuban population, and its House of Representatives election has challenged candidates to confront Cuban politics.

New Hampshire Elections: GOP Millennial Marilinda Garcia Slipping Away from Midterm Win Against Democratic Incumbent

Oct 28, 2014 05:20 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District's Democratic incumbent representative could serve another two-year term as polling data showed the Republican candidate losing steam ahead of midterm Election Day.

Impact of Latino Vote in 'Competitive' US Midterm Election Races Defended by Latino, Voter Registration Organizations

Oct 24, 2014 12:23 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Reports indicating the Latino vote will not play a vital role among the "competitive" congressional elections have national Latino and voter registration organizations talking and defending the impact of the voting population.