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This Week in Research: May 16-May 19

Highlights from the Week

1. A tragic mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, perpetrated by a white supremacist, prompted statements on gun control and civil rights from representatives across the nation. Click here to view statements from members of Congress on the issue of gun control, and click here to view statements from members of Congress on the issue of criminal justice.


2. Primary season continues to bring upsets, surprises, and triumphs for politicians across all party and state lines. This week Nebraska, West Virginia, Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, and Pennsylvania had primary elections for the 2022 midterms. To see statements from members of Congress regarding elections, click here.


3. A massive recall of Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare baby formula products, due to a bacterial infection found in powdered infant formula, has led to a nationwide shortage. As parents try to find ways to feed their children, congress and President Biden explored various options for ending the crisis. On May 18th President Biden announced that he would invoke the Defense Production Act to increase production of formula, click here to see what members of Congress have said about the shortage.


Elections

By the Elections Research team Elections:

Want to learn more about the results from the Primary Elections in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon & Pennsylvania that happened this week? You can see the results of the elections below:

Biographies: Want to learn more about the candidates running in Nebraska Statewide Primary Elections? You can see the full list of candidates running here.

If you want to learn more about a candidate click on a candidate and go to their ‘Bio’ tab to learn more. Issue Positions/Political Courage Test:

Want to learn more about the candidates who are currently being tested and their responses to the Political Courage test? You can see the full list of candidates, their responses, and response rates running for various offices below:

Officials

By the Officials Research team


Public Statements: 910 statements were added this week

Key Votes:




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