Bridget Bowman

@bridgetbhc

@NBCNews National Political Reporter

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Zohran Mamdani projected to win the Dem mayoral primary following ranked choice results today. Cuomo's campaign spox says they'll be "examining the expected makeup and opinions of general electorate voters while determining next steps." nbcnews.com/politics/elect… w/ @bkamisar

bridgetbhc's tweet card. Mamdani won the Democratic primary, NBC News projects, and will face the incumbent, Eric Adams, in the general election. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo may keep running, too.

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Steve Kornacki@SteveKornacki · 4 h

My new piece for NBC News: Comparing the make-up of the current GOP House majority to 2018, with potential redistricting as one of several key differences

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Bridget Bowman@bridgetbhc · Jul 16

Five takeaways from the latest campaign fundraising reports: nbcnews.com/politics/2026-… w/ @bkamisar

bridgetbhc's tweet card. Fundraising reports shed new light on the battles for the House and Senate.

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Bridget Bowman@bridgetbhc · Jul 16

Cornyn tells @NBCNews that Trump isn't ready to endorse him. “I pointed out to him, and he knows this, that if he endorsed me, the race would be over,” Cornyn said. More on the Texas GOP primary: nbcnews.com/politics/2026-… w/ @bkamisar @OSonnier @MZanona @news_jul @frankthorp

bridgetbhc's tweet card. Cornyn may be facing his toughest Senate re-election fight yet in a primary against state Attorney General Ken Paxton — and the field could continue to grow.

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Amanda Terkel@aterkel · Jul 16

Sen. John Cornyn on a Trump endorsement in #TXSen: “I’ve talked to him about it a number of times. He is not ready to make that endorsement. I think as we start advertising and closing the gap in the polls, hopefully he’ll see fit to make that endorsement, but we can’t wait.”…

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Bridget Bowman@bridgetbhc · Jul 14

The @CWSoftballGame is coming up on Wednesday! Come watch the Bad News Babes take on the women of Congress and support a great cause: gofevo.com/event/2025CWSG

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Bridget Bowman@bridgetbhc · Jul 10

First on @NBCNews: Cory Booker posts personal record fundraising haul after marathon speech nbcnews.com/politics/congr…

bridgetbhc's tweet card. Booker’s campaign and a joint fundraising committee raised $10 million during the second fundraising quarter, a personal best.

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Bridget Bowman@bridgetbhc · Jul 9

First on @NBCNews: DGA-backed Greater Garden State is making a $20 million ad buy in the NJ governors race, more than Murphy and Dem groups spent on ads combined in the 2021 general election per @AdImpact_Pol nbcnews.com/politics/elect… #NJGOV

bridgetbhc's tweet card. The super PAC Greater Garden State will spend $20 million on an ad buy as Democrats try to keep their hold on the blue-state governorship in 2025.

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Bridget Bowman@bridgetbhc · Jul 8

Independent Dan Osborn launches another Nebraska Senate run nbcnews.com/politics/2026-…

bridgetbhc's tweet card. Osborn is running against Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts next year after losing to Sen. Deb Fischer last year.

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Bridget Bowman@bridgetbhc · Jun 25

Such a fun time talking softball and politics with two of the best in the biz! This year's @CWSoftballGame is just three weeks away (happening this year at Audi Field!) and you can get your tickets here: congwomensoftball.org

NNathan Gonzales@nathanlgonzales · Jun 25

New @InsideElections podcast episode is out w/ me + @JacobRubashkin previewing the July 16 congressional woman's softball game with co-organizer Atalie Ebersole and star player @bridgetbhc of NBC News. insideelections.com/news/article/p…

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Julie Tsirkin@news_jul · Jun 19

Latest @NBCNews @SyracuseU focus group: Latino Trump voters diverge on deportations but largely still back the president from @bridgetbhc @bkamisar, with more coming up on @MeetThePress @NBCNewsNow: nbcnews.com/politics/polit…

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Scott Wong@scottwongDC · Jun 17

'IT’S SCARY AS SHIT’ says one senior House lawmaker Brazen Minnesota shootings reignite security concerns for members of Congress w/⁦@news_jul⁩ ⁦@MZanona⁩ + assists ⁦@bridgetbhc⁩ ⁦@KyleAlexStewart⁩ nbcnews.com/politics/congr…

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Bridget Bowman@bridgetbhc · Jun 11

Five takeaways from New Jersey's primaries for governor: How the candidates are handling Trump and more nbcnews.com/politics/elect… w/ @bkamisar

bridgetbhc's tweet card. Republican Jack Ciattarelli will face Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill in November in a race that will be an early indicator of the country's political mood in Trump's second term.

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Ali Vitali@alivitali · Jun 11

It’s Wednesday with @WayTooEarly: ☀️ @CamilaBernal ☕️ @nancyayoussef 🌞 @bridgetbhc 🫖 Rep. @JakeAuch 🌅 @carloslcurbelo If you’re up, tell us why! Reply here or email [email protected]. #waytooearly

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Bridget Bowman@bridgetbhc · Jun 11

Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins the Democratic primary for governor in New Jersey, NBC News projects, setting up a race against Trump-backed Republican Jack Ciattarelli in November: nbcnews.com/politics/elect…

bridgetbhc's tweet card. Sherrill, a Democratic House member, and Ciattarelli, Republicans’ 2021 nominee, have won their parties’ primaries for governor, NBC News projects.

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Bridget Bowman@bridgetbhc · Jun 11

Jack Ciattarelli has won the GOP primary for governor in New Jersey, NBC News projects: nbcnews.com/politics/elect…

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