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lostnfound

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3. With death of Rep David Scott today, we are currently 212 to 217 in the house due to 3 democratic vacancies

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 08:32 PM

11 hrs ago

Vacancies:
*Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) died 01/06/2026.
*Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) resigned 04/14/2026.
*Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) resigned 04/14/2026.
*Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) resigned 04/21/26.
*Rep. David Scott (D-GA) died 04/22/2026.

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CA-14: California Dems want to quickly fill Swalwell's seat. They're hitting a snag. [View all] RandySF Monday OP

I realize it's great to have a choice in a political race, but in California, there are too many in some important races Janbdwl72 Tuesday #1

Here we go, making it worse for ourselves, again. marble falls Tuesday #2

With death of Rep David Scott today, we are currently 212 to 217 in the house due to 3 democratic vacancies lostnfound 11 hrs ago #3

Can't they just have the primary and who ever wins that dsc 10 hrs ago #4