A coalition of House Republicans is joining forces with Democrats to ensure a peaceful transition of power following the upcoming midterm elections, urging colleagues to commit to honoring the results and allowing elected officials to take their seats without obstruction. As tensions mount around the November elections, which will determine control of the House, Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) are spearheading an initiative that seeks signatures on a letter pledging to reject any attempts to delay or refuse the seating of newly elected members.

“I maintain my innocence and remain a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,” Mike Caruso, facing child sex abuse charges.