Associated Press Election Daybook for Wednesday, May. 06.

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UPDATED EVENT: Wednesday, May. 06 We Are EMILY Gala - -4.00EMILY's List We Are EMILY Gala, to celebrate women leaders who are 'groundbreakers and history makers' and elect more women in statehouses across the country. Attendees include Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids, Virginia State Delegate Kimberly Adams, Democratic Michigan gubernatorial candidate Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi, and Democratic Illinois senatorial candidate Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton

Location: 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC

Weblinks: http://www.emilyslist.org, https://x.com/emilyslist

Contacts: Anna Pacilio, EMILY's List, apacilio@emilyslist.org, 1 202 419 3166

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UPDATED EVENT: Wednesday, May. 06 8:00 AM GOP Georgia senatorial candidate Mike Collins on campaign trail - -4.00Republican Georgia senatorial candidate Rep. Mike Collins continues his 'Big Rig Roadshow' tour with stops including Old Post Office, 100 S West St, Bainbridge, GA (8:00 AM EDT), Mr. Chick, 1125 US-84, Cairo, GA (10:30 AM EDT), Thomas County GOP HQ, 103 N Crawford St, Thomasville, GA (12:00 PM EDT), and Jessie's Restaurant, 205 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA (5:00 PM EDT)

Weblinks: https://mikecollinsga.com/

Contacts: Mike Collins for Senate, press@mikescollinsga.com

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NEW EVENT: Wednesday, May. 06 3:00 PM GOP Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James holds roundtable - -4.00Republican Michigan gubernatorial candidate Rep. John James holds 'Make Work Great Again' policy roundtable focused on labor, manufacturing and energy policy issues

Location: Waterford Township, MI

Weblinks: https://johnjamesmi.com/

Contacts: Hannah Osantowske , John James for Michigan, hannah@johnjamesmi.com

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NEW EVENT: Wednesday, May. 06 3:30 PM -4.00Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna endorses Democratic Maryland 5th Congressional District candidate Wala Blegay

Location: 423 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC

Weblinks: http://khanna.house.gov, https://x.com/RepRoKhanna

Contacts: Rep. Ro Khanna, julia@newdealstrategies.com

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NEW EVENT: Wednesday, May. 06 6:30 PM GOP Texas 38th Congressional District candidate Jon Bonck holds rally - -5.00Republican Texas 38th Congressional District candidate Jon Bonck hosts rally. Republican Rep. Brandon Gill attends

Location: Country Corner Ice House, 17943 Grant Rd, Cypress, TX

Weblinks: https://www.jonbonck.com/

Contacts: William Little, Jon Bonck for Congress, william@jonbonck.com

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UPDATED EVENT: Thursday, May. 07 8:00 AM GOP Georgia senatorial candidate Mike Collins on campaign trail - -4.00Republican Georgia senatorial candidate Rep. Mike Collins continues his 'Big Rig Roadshow' tour with stops including Seagles Restaurant, 105 Osborne St, St. Marys, GA (8:00 AM EDT), Hog-N-Bones, 1900 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA (10:00 AM EDT), Circle F Produce Barn, 5282 Golden Isles Pkwy W, Baxley, GA (12:00 PM EDT), Bernie's on West Main, 114 W Main St, Swainsboro, GA (5:00 PM EDT), and Columbia County GOP HQ, 4487 Columbia Rd, Evans, GA (7:00 PM EDT)

Weblinks: https://mikecollinsga.com/

Contacts: Mike Collins for Senate, press@mikescollinsga.com

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, May. 07 11:00 AM -4.00Independent Maine gubernatorial candidate Rick Bennett announces energy affordability plan

Location: 53 Ghent Rd, Searsmont, ME

Contacts: Kaitlin LaCasse, Rick Bennett for Governor, kaitlin@bennettforgovernor.com, 1 207 730 2779

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, May. 07 1:00 PM Dem Rep. Susie Lee hosts roundtable on cost of living - -7.00Democratic Rep. Susie Lee, who is running for reelection in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District, holds roundtable alongside Latino leaders and business owners discussing cost of living and economic policies impacts. Other attendees include Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragan and TRES Cazuelas owner and founder Angelo Reyes

Location: TRES Social Tapas, 9440 W Sahara Ave 165, Las Vegas, NV

Weblinks: https://susieleeforcongress.com/, https://x.com/SusieLeeNV

Contacts: Claudia Alvarado, Susie Lee for Congress, claudia@susieleeforcongress.com

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, May. 07 6:00 PM Democratic Colorado gubernatorial primary debate - -4.00Democratic Colorado gubernatorial primary debate, co-sponsored by Denver7, The Denver Post, and Colorado Public Radio. Participants include Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser

Weblinks: http://www.denverpost.com

Contacts: Stacy Schafer, The Denver Post, sschafer@denverpost.com, 1 303 954 2972, 1 303 915 1609

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, May. 07 7:00 PM Dem Massachusetts 6th Congressional District candidates forum - -4.00Democratic Massachusetts 6th Congressional District candidates forum, sponsored by the Marblehead, Nahant, and Swampscott Democratic Town Committees. Participating candidates include Bethany Andres-Beck, John Beccia Jamie Belsito, Rachel Creemers, Dan Koh, Mariah Lancaster and Tram Nguyen

Location: Swampscott High School, 200 Essex St, Swampscott, MA

Weblinks: https://www.facebook.com/swampscottdems/

Contacts: Swampscott Democratic Town Committee, TriTownDebate2026@gmail.com

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Friday, May. 08 Voter preregistration deadline in Idaho - -6.00Voter preregistration deadline in Idaho, ahead of 19 May primary election. Today also marks the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot * Qualified individuals may register and vote at their designated polling place on election day

Weblinks: http://www.idaho.gov, https://x.com/IDSecOfState

Contacts: Idaho Secretary of State Election Division, elections@sos.idaho.gov, 1 208 334 2852

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Friday, May. 08 Deadline to register to vote in person in South Carolina - -4.00Deadline to register to vote in person, unless county board holds weekend hours, in South Carolina, ahead of 9 Jun primary election

Weblinks: https://scvotes.gov/, https://x.com/scvotes

Contacts: South Carolina Election Commission, elections@elections.sc.gov, 1 803 734 9060

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UPDATED EVENT: Friday, May. 08 10:00 AM GOP Georgia senatorial candidate Mike Collins on campaign trail - -4.00Republican Georgia senatorial candidate Rep. Mike Collins continues his 'Big Rig Roadshow' tour with stops including The Bearded Bean, 37 E Currahee St, Toccoa, GA (10:00 AM EDT), Mama G's, 777 US-441, Clayton, GA (12:00 PM EDT), and Bear Necessities, 1808 S Chestatee St, Dahlonega, GA (2:30 PM EDT)

Weblinks: https://mikecollinsga.com/

Contacts: Mike Collins for Senate, press@mikescollinsga.com