Steve Contorno is a Political Reporter at CNN. He covers a range of topics including elections, government, politics, public policy, and legal affairs, with a particular focus on the intersection of religion and society. Steve's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including Yahoo News, Tampa Bay Times, and The Philadelphia Tribune.
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Steve Contorno primarily covers local government and politics within the United States, focusing on evolving stories and legal policy regulation. Given his coverage attributes, he is likely to be receptive to pitches that offer insights or commentary from experts in US government policies, political analysis, or legal regulations.
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By: Steve Contorno
Two scandal-scarred former congressmen from other states. A pair of candidates who once competed against each other in Illinois.
By: Ethan Cohen, Fredreka Schouten, Elise Hammond, August Phillips, Jonas Kalderon Blum, Abigail Hatting, Devon M. Sayers, Steve Contorno, Lauren Chadwick, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn
Live Updates Here's the latest • All eyes on Florida: Republicans are choosing their nominee in the race to replace term-limited Gov.
By: Jonas Kalderon Blum, Abigail Hatting, Fredreka Schouten, Lauren Chadwick, Patrick Svitek, Devon M. Sayers, Dejania Oliver, Elise Hammond, Bruna Horvath, August Phillips, Randi Kaye, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Morgan Leason, Tori B. Powell, Katie Doran, Aleena Fayaz, David Wright, Steve Contorno, Isa Mudannayake, Ethan Cohen, Eric Bradner, Jack Clifton, Arit John
CNN projects that Rep. Byron Donalds will win the Republican nomination for governor in the race to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis. He’ll face Democrat David Jolly. We’re also following primaries in Alaska and Wyoming. Follow for live updates.
By: Steve Contorno
As billionaire Republican Rick Jackson blanketed Georgia's airwaves this spring with ads vowing a crackdown on undocumented immigrants if elected
By: Steve Contorno
(CNN) — Log Cabin Republicans, a leading organization for gay conservatives, will no longer advocate for transgender people, a significant break within the LGBTQ movement as the GOP makes opposition to trans rights a political and policy priority.
By: Kristen Holmes, Steve Contorno
Charlie Kirk sat before a Salt Lake City audience of restaurateurs last September 10, dispensing business advice drawn from his own unlikely rise.
By: Kristen Holmes, Steve Contorno
The 2026 midterm elections present the biggest test yet of the question hanging over the organization: What is Turning Point without Charlie Kirk?
By: Alayna Treene, Steve Contorno
Dallas (CNN) — For a decade, President Donald Trump has made himself his party's main character — a singular force around whom its rallies, conventions and political identity have revolved.
By: Steve Contorno, Alayna Treene
For a decade, President Donald Trump has made himself his party’s main character — a singular force around whom its rallies, conventions and political identity have revolved.
By: Steve Contorno, Alayna Treene
Dallas (CNN) — For a decade, President Donald Trump has made himself his party's main character — a singular force around whom its rallies, conventions and political identity have revolved.
