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Mica Soellner

Congressional Reporter
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Mica has been covering Congress with a focus on the House of Representatives for over three years. As one of Punchbowl News’ congressional reporters, Mica covers political dynamics in the House and helps break news on the latest developments on the Hill and the campaign trail. Previously, Mica worked for the Washington Examiner as a breaking news reporter and the Washington Times as a Capitol Hill reporter. She started her career in Wisconsin as a reporter covering local government and the 2020 presidential race. Mica is a graduate of the University of Missouri.

Latest from Mica Soellner

The GOP’s Dem primary playbook
Republicans are accusing Democratic candidates in battleground districts of making a sharp pivot to the left to fend off progressive primary opponents.
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Moore launches Alabama Senate bid
Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.) launched his Senate bid this week, painting himself as one of President Donald Trump’s earliest and most loyal supporters.
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Gen Z challenger eyes Nadler ouster
After losing the top Democratic spot on the House Judiciary Committee last Congress, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) now has to fend off a much younger primary challenger.
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The slow evolution of House Democrats
Democrats are undergoing a generational shift — but for many voters, it’s not happening fast enough.
Campaigns
GOP field growing against Gonzalez
Candidates are now seeing a clearer path to a general election victory should a newly drawn congressional map swing the district in favor of Republicans.
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