Herb Jackson

Herb Jackson is a reporter at Roll Call, covering campaigns and elections. He has been with the publication since 2023 and has reported on various aspects of American politics, including local elections and congressional primaries. His work often involves identifying trends in election results and analyzing their implications for future political contests. Prior to joining Roll Call, Jackson worked as a reporter for several regional newspapers.

Biography:  https://rollcall.com/author/herb-jackson/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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  • The good news for Republicans is that most of the 2023 races had little to do with Biden, who is still an unpopular incumbent running for reelection and will be a focal point in 2024.

Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Michael Rulli Wins Ohio's 6th Congressional District Special Election with 54.7% of the Votes

Michael Rulli Wins Ohio's 6th Congressional District Special Election with 54.7% of the Votes

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 In the June 11, 2024 Ohio 6th Congressional District special election, Michael Rulli (R) won with approximately 54.7% of the votes against Michael Kripchak (D) and Christopher Lafont (I). Rulli, a Republican state senator from eastern Ohio with a focus on local economy growth, will take up Johnson's legacy in oil and natural gas industries. Kripchak conceded defeat despite low voter turnout and Democratic overperformance in special elections. The November race could be tighter than expected based on Ohio polling data.
Indiana Primary Elections 2024: Key Races and Contested Seats in Governor, House Districts 3rd, 6th, and 8th, and Senate

Indiana Primary Elections 2024: Key Races and Contested Seats in Governor, House Districts 3rd, 6th, and 8th, and Senate

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Indiana held its Republican-leaning primary elections on May 7, 2024. In-person early voting started on April 9 and ended before the primary day. The Democratic race for Indiana's delegates had 79 available, while the Republican race had 58 up for grabs. Key contests included the gubernatorial race with six Republicans vying for the nomination against incumbent Eric Holcomb, and House Districts 3rd, 6th, and 8th. Former President Donald Trump endorsed candidates in several GOP primaries.

Joe Manchin's Retirement Sparks Speculation of 2024 Presidential Run

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia has announced his retirement, fueling rumors of a potential run for presidency in 2024. Manchin has been associated with No Labels, a centrist group considering a third-party candidate for president. Manchin plans to travel the country to see if there is interest in creating a movement to mobilize the middle and bring Americans together. His decision not to seek reelection could potentially give Republicans control of the Senate, depending on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Despite President Joe Biden's declining popularity, Democrats achieved significant victories in local elections across the United States.