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US Mint Announces 37 Artists for Coin & Medal Designs
The U.S. Mint announced the selection of 37 artists for its Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) in 2026.
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James Martin, a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, is the Democratic nominee for Florida's 21st congressional district in 2026, facing Republican incumbent Brian Mast in the November 3 general election.
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Korut Uji Coba Rudal Balistik Baru dari Kapal Selam
The article reports North Korea test-fired a new ballistic missile from a submarine, signaling an attempt to diversify its submarine-launched launch options.
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What's on my ballot? Voter Guide 2026
Voters statewide will also decide three constitutional amendments appearing on the Florida ballot.
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Jesuits rejected candidate for opposing Fr. James Martin's LGBT promotion
A Jesuit prospect, Peter Swindal, says he was rejected from entering the Jesuits after a 9-hour interview in which he criticized Father James Martin’s LGBTQ advocacy.
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Palm Beach and Treasure Coast voters face statewide, House and local races
The article highlights four U.S. House races in the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast area as covered by WPTV, including District 21 where James Martin (D) runs against incumbent Brian Mast (R).
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2026 race
James Martin, a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, is the Democratic nominee for Florida's 21st congressional district in 2026. The seat is held by Republican Brian Mast, who won re-election with 61.8% of the vote in 2024 and is his party's nominee again.
Martin won the Democratic primary by 24,054 votes (50.4%) to 23,692 (49.6%) over firefighter Bernard Taylor, after Pia Dandiya withdrew to run in the 22nd district.
In the general election on November 3, 2026, Martin faces Mast, with former Juno Beach mayor Alexander Cooke declared as an independent candidate.