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Israel has voted, but what comes next? Dissecting a messy ballot and coalition-building process
Israel's Oct. 27, 2026 election produced a 77.7% turnout, the highest in more than two decades, but left the country's political future uncertain. Nea…
Overwhelming Percentage of Voters Furious with Corruption in the Trump Era
A Fox News poll found that 88 percent of voters express concern about corruption ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with 60 percent saying they are …
Democrats are the unwitting beneficiaries of Trump’s immigration policies
Immigration has dropped as a voter concern after Trump's border crackdown, shifting political advantage toward Democrats ahead of midterm elections, a…
North Carolina state Senate candidate arrested after police standoff
Jonathan D. Miller, a Libertarian candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 16, was arrested Monday following an hours-long standoff with pol…
Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election
# Democrats Maintain Narrow Midterm Advantage as Election Day Approaches Democrats retain a slight polling edge one week before the 2022 midterm elec…
Trump heads to Mississippi as the two parties prepare for final sprint ahead of midterm Election Day
President Donald Trump is heading to Mississippi as part of an aggressive final campaign push that underscores the stakes heading into the midterm ele…
The Epstein election?
# The Epstein Election? How Trump's Legal Battles Shape 2024 Campaign Donald Trump's criminal trials and civil cases have become central to the 2024 …
Redistricting isn't playing out how the GOP hoped. And, Brazil's Lula wins 4th term
Republican strategists face an unexpected challenge heading into the midterm elections. Despite investing millions of dollars and drawing congressiona…
Iowa’s Senate rivals pitch independence from their parties
# Iowa's Senate Rivals Pitch Independence from Their Parties Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek are competing for Iowa's U.S. Senate se…
AI has a language gap. That could be a problem for some voters.
# AI Language Gap Creates Voting Information Barrier for Non-English Speakers Artificial intelligence systems lag significantly in accuracy and capab…
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
# Trump Justice Department Defends Lawsuit Over Alaska Senate Election Rules Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's federal …
The rise of the economic populist: What voters want from both parties this year
# The Rise of Economic Populism Reshapes Both Party Coalitions Voters across party lines are abandoning traditional economic orthodoxy in favor of ec…
Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffer minor injuries in car crash
Alaska's Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and members of her family sustained minor injuries in a vehicle collision Saturday while en route to…
House battleground map tightens as GOP scrambles to shore up red seats
# House Battleground Map Tightens as GOP Scrambles to Shore Up Red Seats The political landscape for House control has shifted significantly, with Re…
Libertarian Texas Senate candidate says he's not taking votes away from Paxton, Talarico
Ted Brown, the Libertarian Party candidate in the Texas state Senate race, rejected assertions that his candidacy could split the vote and hand victor…
Independent candidates sense a moment. Some Democrats hope they're right.
# Democrats Bet on Independent Candidates in Plains States Democrats face a difficult map in their bid to control the Senate, but an unlikely opening…
In Arkansas, Democrats see an opening at the edge of the competitive midterms map
# Democrats Target Arkansas in Unlikely Midterm Bid Republicans are hemorrhaging resources in Arkansas, one of America's deepest red states, a clear …
Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate race
# Trump Targets Michigan Senate Seat in Midterm Push Donald Trump arrives in Michigan as part of an aggressive midterm campaign calendar designed to …
Republican billionaire Rick Jackson is walking a Trump tightrope in his quest to lead Georgia
# Republican Billionaire Rick Jackson Navigates Trump Alliance While Courting Working-Class Voters in Georgia Governor's Race Rick Jackson, a Republi…
The 2028 crop hits New Mexico for inaugural ‘Matanza’ rally
New Mexico is hosting the inaugural "Matanza Rally," a presidential campaign event designed to appeal directly to Latino voters through cultural tradi…
Politics chat: The polls show a Democratic sweep in the midterms. Can you trust them?
# Can You Trust the Polls on a Democratic Midterm Sweep? Polling data heading into the midterm elections presents a paradox. National surveys suggest…
Democrats see an opportunity to tilt Pennsylvania's state legislature their way
# Democrats Target Pennsylvania Legislature Control in Fall Elections Democrats have identified Pennsylvania's state legislature as a prime opportuni…
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida
# Trump Votes Early in Florida Midterms, Campaigns in Georgia President Donald Trump voted early in the midterm elections in Florida on Monday, casti…
Trump just made a last-minute gambit to save farm-state Republicans in the midterms
# Trump Makes Last-Minute Farm Payment Push to Shore Up Republican Midterm Prospects Donald Trump announced direct payments to farmers just two weeks…
Ramaswamy takes responsibility for attack ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother
Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio gubernatorial campaign released an attack advertisement Monday that featured Amy Acton's estranged mother criticizing the Democ…
Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born
The Department of Justice released a list of approximately 20,000 individuals it flagged as likely noncitizens registered to vote in California, but e…
Beef producers could play a big role in this year's midterm elections
# Beef Producers Emerge as Swing Voters in 2024 Midterm Races Cattle ranchers and beef producers have become unexpected kingmakers in competitive Sen…
Poll: Voters see Republicans as the party of Big Tech tax breaks
# Republicans Caught in Tax Incentive Bind as Voters Demand Tech Company Accountability A new POLITICO Poll reveals that American voters rank elimina…
The weird reasons why Alaska Republicans are so worried about their Senate race
# Alaska Republicans Navigate Unprecedented Election Challenges in Sullivan Reelection Bid Alaska Republicans face an unusually complex political lan…
A new poll shows what voters are thinking 2 weeks out from Election Day
# Voters Signal Economy and Inflation as Top Concerns with Midterms Two Weeks Away With Election Day arriving in just over two weeks, a new poll reve…
Faith leaders unite across religions to counter voter intimidation on Election Day
# Faith Leaders Deploy at Polls to Combat Election Day Intimidation Religious leaders across multiple faiths are positioning themselves at polling lo…
Inside the quiet money pullback — for both parties — in Georgia’s Senate race
# Democrats Scale Back Georgia Senate Spending as Race Enters Critical Phase Both major parties have dramatically cut spending in Georgia's Senate ra…
‘A warning sign for polling’: Why one GOP pollster thinks a blue wave may fall short
Patrick Ruffini, a prominent Republican pollster at Echelon Insights, warned that Democratic polling models may be inflating the party's prospects in …
Ohio returns as a bellwether
# Ohio Returns as a Bellwether in 2024 Political Season Ohio is reasserting itself as a decisive force in American politics after years of trending R…
2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests
# 2026 Midterms Projected to Shatter Campaign Spending Records as France Faces Civil Unrest Campaign spending in the 2026 midterm elections is tracki…
Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries projected confidence in his party's prospects for retaking the House in the 2024 election cycle, telling suppo…
Democrats’ Tejano star sings to swing South Texas
Bobby Pulido, a Tejano music star with deep roots in South Texas, is running as the Democratic candidate in a district where the party has lost ground…
Troy Jackson doesn't regret telling opponent Susan Collins to 'shut up'
# Troy Jackson Stands by "Shut Up" Comment Toward Susan Collins in Maine Senate Race Democrat Troy Jackson refused to apologize Sunday for telling Re…
Massachusetts GOP lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after arrest in car crash
Massachusetts Republican Geoff Diehl's running mate withdrew from the 2024 lieutenant governor race Tuesday, hours after police arrested him on suspic…
Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate
Troy Jackson, the Maine Democratic Party chair and state senator, defended his confrontational language toward Republican Senator Susan Collins during…
Democrats’ Tejano star tries to swing South Texas
# Democrats' Tejano Star Hopes to Reclaim South Texas District Bobby Pulido, the Tejano music singer and former Texas state representative, is mounti…
Can Scott Colom win Mississippi Senate? Warnock is making a big bet on it.
# Warnock Backs Colom in Long-Shot Mississippi Senate Bid Senator Raphael Warnock, the Georgia Democrat who flipped a red state in 2020, is investing…
Greensboro, NC students protest the absence of early voting sites on campus
# Greensboro Students Demand Campus Early Voting Access in North Carolina Students at North Carolina A&T University have launched a protest campaign …
Talarico rallies as his Texas US Senate race against Paxton enters final weeks
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate challenging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat, is entering the final stretch of the …
Trump promised a swing district blitz. He's going to a lot of very red states
Donald Trump is shifting his midterm campaign strategy toward reliably Republican territory, a departure from the traditional playbook of targeting co…
Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump rallied supporters in Kentucky on Saturday, framing his second term as a demonstration of political power meant to energize Rep…
Sullivan walks the line with Trump in Alaska Senate race
# Sullivan Holds Steady as Trump Ally in Alaska Senate Race Republican Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska is maintaining his alignment with President Don…
Not all Republicans want to show Trump off
# GOP Candidates Pull Back from Trump as 2024 Campaign Strategy Shifts Republican candidates are distancing themselves from Donald Trump in campaign …
Trump: California officials will 'go to jail' if state ignores DOJ voter roll suit
President Trump escalated threats against California officials on Tuesday, warning that state leaders would face criminal prosecution if California re…
Fraud, affordability and Trump policies drive friction in Minnesota Senate debate
# Minnesota Senate Candidates Clash Over Fraud Claims, Cost of Living in MPR Debate Democratic and Republican nominees for Minnesota's U.S. Senate se…
A bitter Michigan Senate race rattles Jewish and Muslim voters already on edge over the war in Gaza
# Michigan Senate Race Deepens Divisions Among Jewish and Muslim Voters Over Gaza Michigan's 2024 Senate race has crystallized deep rifts within the …
Officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution, US warns
The Trump administration has warned California election officials that they face potential criminal prosecution if they process ballots from suspected…
Haley Stevens is everywhere — except on the trail for El-Sayed
# Haley Stevens Keeps Distance From El-Sayed Campaign Despite Endorsement Haley Stevens has endorsed Abdulla El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic gubern…
Democrats see voter enthusiasm in fundraising haul from small-dollar donors before the midterms
# Democrats Report Strong September Fundraising Ahead of Midterm Elections The Democratic National Committee announced it raised more than $10 millio…
Alaska's Sullivan and Peltola clash over Iran and high prices in testy Senate debate
Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola engaged in sharp exchanges over foreign policy and the cost of living during a televised Sen…
Senate Republicans are getting smoked in fundraising
Senate Republicans face a mounting cash crisis as Democratic fundraising outpaces their efforts by substantial margins heading into the 2024 cycle. Ja…
Inside the democratic socialists’ plan to shake up Congress
# Inside the Democratic Socialists' Plan to Shake Up Congress The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are executing a coordinated strategy to expa…
Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
The Justice Department escalated tensions with California this week by threatening legal action against the state over allegations that noncitizens re…
‘I think Alaska’s turning blue’: Republicans fret Sullivan’s path to reelection
# Republicans Worry Alaska Senate Seat Could Flip as Sullivan Faces Steep Reelection Challenge Republican strategist Dan Sullivan confronts the most …
Talarico debates Texas voters in CNN-Jubilee town hall amid tight Senate race
# Talarico Faces Texas Voters in CNN Town Hall as Senate Race Tightens State Representative James Talarico brought his Democratic Senate campaign dir…
In Kansas, a newly competitive Senate race tests limit of Trump's unpopular policies
Kansas voters face a rare political realignment this cycle. Democrat Laura Kelly, the state's incumbent governor, confronts a serious challenge from R…
Civil rights advocates plan to send thousands of observers to midterm polling places
# Civil Rights Groups Expand Poll Monitoring as Midterms Heat Up Civil rights organizations are deploying poll observers to midterm voting locations …
Everyone has the same question in the midterms — where's the beef? (And how much does it cost?)
# Meat Prices Become Central Issue in Midterm Campaign Strategy Meat prices have emerged as an unexpected flashpoint in the 2024 midterm elections, w…
Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns
# Iowa Water Quality and Cancer Rates Emerge as Central Midterm Campaign Issues Iowa's water contamination crisis and elevated cancer rates have beco…
Hinson, Turek tangle in fierce final Iowa Senate debate
# Hinson and Turek Battle in Iowa Senate Race's Final Debate Republican Representative Ashley Hinson and Democratic state Representative Josh Turek c…
Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts
# Battle Lines Shift in House Races as Republicans Retreat from Front-Line Districts The midterm landscape has transformed dramatically. Republicans …
Win or lose, independent candidates want to meet voters in the middle
Independent candidates are staging an ambitious challenge to two-party dominance in the 2024 election cycle, with nearly 200 nonpartisan contenders co…
Democrats are making corruption messaging a pocketbook issue
# Democrats Reframe Corruption as Economic Issue in 2024 Push Democrats have shifted their anti-corruption messaging from ethics violations and gover…
MAGA Inc. plots final midterm money moves
# MAGA Inc. Executes Late Midterm Strategy Overhaul MAGA Inc., the super PAC aligned with former President Donald Trump, is making final spending dec…
Republican strategist on how Trump's personal grievances could affect the GOP
# Trump's Personal Conflicts Create Headwinds for Republican Candidates Republican strategist Rina Shah warned that President Donald Trump's personal…
In one of the country's most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat
# Democrat Fights to Hold Seat in Competitive Washington District as Party Base Fractures A Democratic incumbent in one of America's most competitive…
A Spanish-language radio show overflows with voters' frustration in Pennsylvania battleground
# Spanish-Language Radio Station Captures Voter Angst in Pennsylvania Swing Region Victor Martinez operates a Spanish-language radio station serving …
Feud spills onto South Carolina debate stage
# South Carolina Senate Debate Amplifies Growing Feud Between Graham and Andrews Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews brought …
Republicans want Abdul El-Sayed to be the main character of the midterms. He's happy to oblige
# Republicans Target Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed as Midterm Villain Republicans have made Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed the …
Nonpartisan state Supreme Court elections are being put to the test in Montana
# Montana Voters Weigh Nonpartisan Judicial Elections Montana voters will soon decide whether to constitutionally mandate nonpartisan state Supreme C…
Zack Polanski signals Green party overhaul after row over Zionism vote
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, is signaling structural reforms that would centralize decision-making authority within the party hierarchy, …
On the ground in Ohio's 9th District: The battleground shaping next month's midterms
# Ohio's 9th District Emerges as Crucial Midterm Battleground Ohio's 9th Congressional District has become a focal point in the 2022 midterm election…
David Plouffe warns Dems: Don’t take North Carolina for granted
David Plouffe, the strategist who orchestrated Barack Obama's 2008 presidential victory in North Carolina, is warning Democrats not to overlook the st…
A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majority
Bill Hill, a commercial fisherman from rural Alaska, has launched an independent congressional campaign that threatens Republican control of the U.S. …
Republican congressman tries to outrun a potential blue wave in New York toss-up seat
Republican congressman Mike Lawler faces a competitive reelection battle in New York's 17th Congressional District, a swing seat that Democrats view a…
Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark
# Mail-in Voters Face Real Risk of Rejected Ballots If They Wait Until Late October Americans relying on the postal service to return mail-in ballots…
Second Maine Senate debate takes testy turn: 3 takeaways
Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson clashed sharply Thursday night in their second debate of the week, with the Maine Senate ra…
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map
# Toss-ups, Triage and Targets: How to Read the Wide-Open 2026 House Map Republicans and Democrats are pouring resources into approximately 60 House …
Labour wins Holborn and St Pancras byelection; Polanski ‘absolutely’ intends to remain Green party leader – UK politics live
Labour retained the Holborn and St Pancras seat in a byelection victory that underscores growing tension within Britain's left-wing political landscap…
The top House sleeper races to watch, according to the pros
# The Most Competitive House Races Could Determine Control of Congress Election strategists at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Na…
Iowa’s Ashley Hinson slams the savings habits of millennials
# Iowa's Ashley Hinson Targets Millennial Savings in Senate Debate Republican Ashley Hinson attacked millennials' financial habits during an Iowa Sen…
Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's safe red House seat competitive
# Nevada's Safe Republican Seat Faces Unexpected Challenge Nevada's 3rd Congressional District has voted reliably Republican since its creation over …
Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters
# Trump Disrupted by Protests at San Antonio Rally for Paxton President Donald Trump took the stage in San Antonio to energize Texas voters behind Re…
Michigan’s Mike Rogers says trade war with Canada needs to end
# Michigan's Mike Rogers Breaks With Trump on Canada Trade Conflict Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers of Michigan is distancing himself from th…
Here’s why to vote in midterms to give Democrats congressional majorities
# Democrats Make Case for Midterm Turnout as Trump Opposition Mobilizes Attorney A. Scott Bolden has launched a direct appeal to voters ahead of the …
'Medicare for All' message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills
Democratic midterm candidates are increasingly embracing "Medicare for All" messaging as voters struggle with rising healthcare costs, according to ne…
Can $1B buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no
# Republicans Confront Spending Limits as Midterm Momentum Stalls Republican operatives are grappling with a troubling reality heading into the final…
Sparks fly in first Iowa governor’s debate: 5 takeaways
# Iowa Governor's Race Heats Up With Personal Attacks in First Debate Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand clashed sharply in their first telev…
Benson, James spar in Michigan gubernatorial debate: 3 takeaways
# Michigan Gubernatorial Race Tightens as Benson and James Face Off on Key Issues Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Republican Rep. Jo…
What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms
# What Voters in Six Key States Reveal About 2026 Midterm Dynamics NPR Politics is conducting on-the-ground reporting in six pivotal states to captur…
With 4 weeks to go, a look at where November's big races stand
# Four Weeks Out: The 2026 Midterm Map Takes Shape Early voting has begun in the 2026 midterm elections, with four weeks remaining until Election Day…
Republicans return to tough-on-crime message ahead of difficult midterm elections
Republicans are pivoting hard toward law-and-order messaging as midterm election campaigns intensify, betting that crime and disorder concerns can off…
Obama to campaign with El-Sayed and Benson in Michigan
Former President Barack Obama will campaign in Michigan with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abdulrahman El-Sayed and Secretary of State Jocelyn Be…
Trump criticizes election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County over error
President Donald Trump attacked election officials in Arizona's Maricopa County on Wednesday after the county acknowledged that approximately 3,000 ba…
People are asking ChatGPT to help them decide how to vote in the midterms
# AI Becomes a Voting Guide as Some Midterm Voters Turn to ChatGPT for Ballot Decisions Voters heading to the polls in the 2022 midterm elections are…
Tory plan to cut energy efficiency rule for builders will cost new home owners £1,000 a year, says thinktank – UK politics live
The Conservative Party's plan to relax energy efficiency standards for new home construction will saddle first-time buyers with approximately £1,000 i…
Trump’s gains among Latino voters slip ahead of midterms
# Trump's Latino Support Erodes as Democrats Regain Ground Before Midterms Donald Trump's political momentum among Hispanic and Latino voters has sta…
The source of Brian Fitzpatrick’s campaign ad attack fodder: A guest at his own wedding
# The Source of Brian Fitzpatrick's Campaign Ad Attack Fodder: A Guest at His Own Wedding Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick is running attack…
Photos show elections in Brazil where Lula faces Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro for president
Brazil heads to presidential elections on Sunday with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking an unprecedented fourth term. His primary challenger…
Politics chat: Midterm polls, Senate races, Trump in Texas
# Polling Enters the Final Sprint as Trump Mobilizes for Republicans The 2022 midterm election cycle has reached peak polling season, with surveys dr…
Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona
# Latter-day Saints Women Turn Against Arizona Republican Mark Lamb Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations Mark Lamb, the Republican candidate for Arizon…
Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost
Trump and Vance Campaign in Deep-Red Territory Ahead of Midterms President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance launched coordinated campaign sto…
Republicans don’t have a clear boogeyman for this year’s midterms
# Republicans Struggle to Define Enemy as 2024 Midterm Strategy Takes Shape Republicans face a messaging problem heading into the 2024 election cycle…
Trump rallies in Ohio to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race against Sherrod Brown
Donald Trump traveled to Ohio to campaign for Republican Jon Husted in one of the 2024 cycle's most competitive Senate races against incumbent Democra…
Top GOP groups retreat from North Carolina Senate race as hopes fade
Republican groups have begun withdrawing resources from North Carolina's 2024 Senate race, signaling diminished confidence in GOP nominee Michael What…
Week in Politics: Inflation pressure; war in Iran and effect on midterm elections
# Economic Turmoil and Middle East Conflict Shape Midterm Election Landscape Inflation continues to weigh heavily on American voters heading into the…
How high-profile scandals are shaping key contests ahead of the midterms
# High-Profile Scandals Reshape Midterm Race Dynamics Across Competitive Districts Scandals are reshaping electoral dynamics in several key midterm c…
Voters favor Democrats on key issues but lack faith in either party to solve problems: AP-NORC poll
# Voters Favor Democrats on Issues but Doubt Both Parties Can Deliver, AP-NORC Poll Shows Voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on handling ke…
Kansas enters the chat as Senate map tilts further into red territory
Republicans face an unexpected vulnerability in Kansas as the Senate Leadership Fund, the GOP's premier super PAC, commits resources to protect what s…
Rove says if Paxton doesn't debate Talarico, 'he loses'
Karl Rove, the veteran Republican strategist who shaped two presidential campaigns, issued a stark warning to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wed…
As Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms
Donald Trump's proposal to construct a monumental arch in Memorial Circle, a historic park in Washington D.C., has triggered organized opposition from…
Top GOP groups scale back North Carolina spending
# Top GOP Groups Scale Back North Carolina Spending The Senate Leadership Fund, a major Republican super PAC closely aligned with Senate GOP leadersh…
En esta ciudad de Pensilvania, los dos partidos políticos buscan el voto latino
# Pennsylvania City Becomes Battleground for Latino Voters as Republicans Fight to Hold Gains Republican gains among Latino voters in the 2020 electi…
Trump admin says it has no plans for ICE at polls. Activists are preparing, anyway
# Trump Administration Denies ICE Polling Place Plans as Activists Mobilize The Trump administration stated it has no plans to deploy Immigration and…
‘These guys are in a pickle’: Some Republicans spurn Trump on the campaign trail
Republican candidates face a fundamental strategic dilemma as they enter the 2024 election cycle: Donald Trump remains a powerful draw for the party's…
Democrats rethink their mail-voting strategy as voters grow wary
# Democrats Recalibrate Mail-Voting Push as Voter Confidence Erodes Democrats are shifting their approach to mail-in voting after months of aggressiv…
Jackson holds edge over Collins in Maine Senate race: Poll
Troy Jackson, Maine's Democratic nominee, holds a narrow lead over incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in a freshly released AARP poll, positio…
California gubernatorial candidates face off in debate
California's gubernatorial candidates clashed over housing, homelessness, and economic policy in a debate that reflected the state's deepest anxieties…
Becerra, Hilton tangle over ‘Trump, Trump, Trump’ in California governor debate
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton traded sharp attacks Wednesday night in California's first and only scheduled gubernatorial debate, with the two candi…
High gas prices are spurring states to waive taxes and regulations amid midterm election
# State Officials Deploy Tax Relief as Gas Prices Surge Ahead of Midterms State governments across the country are moving aggressively to cut gas tax…
Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Pentagon altered overseas absentee voting forms in ways that align with Republican efforts to restrict voting access among certain categories of U…
Turlov Wins FIDE Election as Rosenstein Coalition Falls Short
The 110–85 result shows that Rosenstein’s cross-regional endorsements created a serious challenge but not a winning federation majority.
Marshall sends cease-and-desist to Hamilton over "defamatory" medical debt ad
Senator Roger Marshall's legal team fired a cease-and-desist letter at Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton on Thursday, demanding he pull an advertise…
Burnham gambles on radical progressive plan to help Britain ‘rise again’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham outlined an ambitious progressive agenda at Labour's party conference, explicitly acknowledging that some proposals carry …
Democrats are running pastors for office. Republicans are attacking their religious comments.
# Democrats' Pastoral Candidates Face GOP Scrutiny Over Religious Rhetoric Democratic candidates with pastoral backgrounds are emerging as targets in…
Rivals for LA mayor set to meet in forum as city struggles with homelessness, Hollywood job losses
# LA Mayoral Rivals Face Off as City Confronts Homelessness Crisis and Economic Decline Two Democratic candidates competing to lead Los Angeles will …
Burnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto and scrap triple lock to fund social care – UK politics live
# Labour Leader Burnham Eyes Electoral Reform and Social Care Funding at Party Conference Labour leader Andy Burnham has signaled plans to include pr…
Could a far left candidate win a midterm race in a red state like Florida?
# Far-Left Democrat Tests Electoral Viability in Red-State Florida Senate Race Angie Nixon, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Florida, is r…
Trump to travel to Ohio to stump for Sen. Jon Husted as the Republican faces competitive challenge
Donald Trump will campaign in Ohio this Saturday to boost Sen. Jon Husted's reelection bid as the Republican confronts an unexpectedly tight race agai…
These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns
# Democrats Lean Into Faith Messaging as Midterm Strategy A notable shift in Democratic campaign strategy emerged during the 2022 midterm elections, …
Ohio governor's race: Ramaswamy and Acton clash in rare Democratic pickup opportunity
# Ohio Governor's Race Shapes as Rare Democratic Pickup Opportunity Ohio Republicans nominated Vivek Ramaswamy, the former presidential candidate and…
Poll: Trump’s MAGA loyalists don’t think he has an affordability problem
A new POLITICO Poll reveals a sharp partisan split over affordability that threatens to fracture Republican support for Donald Trump heading into 2024…
Graham, Andrews neck and neck in South Carolina Senate race: Poll
A new poll reveals South Carolina's Republican Senate incumbent and her Democratic challenger are essentially tied in a race that was once considered …
Trump will hit several deep-red states in October campaign blitz
Donald Trump will conduct a campaign tour through multiple Republican strongholds in October, a scheduling decision that reflects growing anxiety with…
No general election before 2029, Andy Burnham says
Andy Burnham, the Labour prime minister, ruled out calling a general election before 2029 on Friday, shutting down days of speculation that improved p…
Mike Collins For Senate Memorandum
# Georgia Republican Mike Collins Moves Toward Senate Run, Eyes 2026 Bid Representative Mike Collins of Georgia has circulated an internal memorandum…
Trump eyes an October campaign rally — in Alabama
Donald Trump plans to hold a campaign rally in Mobile, Alabama on October 2nd, though organizers caution that logistics remain fluid and the event cou…
Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms
# Republicans Redirect Campaign Spending to Defensive Strongholds as Midterm Outlook Darkens Republican strategists are repositioning their midterm c…
Young men are swinging away hard from Republicans, pessimistic about economy, new poll finds
# Young Men Shift Left as Economic Concerns Mount, Poll Reveals Democratic Gains Congressional Democrats have widened their advantage among young mal…
The NY governor race pollster scrum
# The NY Governor Race Pollster Scrum New York's 2026 gubernatorial race is shaping up to be a messy battlefield for political surveys, with competin…
RNC chair predicts GOP keeps House, 53 Senate seats
# RNC Chair Projects Republican Congressional Gains in Midterm Elections Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters predicted Wednesday that the…
Republicans say Democrats are extremists. These Democrats want to convince voters that's not true
# Democrats Distance Themselves From Party on Campaign Trail to Win Conservative Districts Democrats running in Republican-leaning districts are open…
Can Mitch Landrieu break through in 2028?
# Can Mitch Landrieu Break Through in 2028? Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has emerged as a potential 2028 presidential contender, banking o…
Bass trails Raman in Los Angeles mayor's race: Poll
# Poll Shows Bass Losing Ground to Raman in LA Mayoral Showdown Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a significant challenge in her re-election bid, tr…
Republicans want to turn Mamdani into a bogeyman for the midterms. Trump just made that harder
# Republicans' Midterm Strategy Against Mamdani Faces Trump Complication Republican strategists planned to weaponize New York City Mayor Zohran Mamda…
Talarico works to reach Black voters in his bid to win a US Senate seat as a Democrat in Texas
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, has launched a targeted outreach effort toward Black voters as he mounts his challeng…
Republicans were bullish about the Senate. Now they’re playing defense in red states.
# Republicans Face Unexpected Senate Vulnerability in Trump's Midwestern Strongholds Republicans entered 2025 confident about expanding their Senate …
Kamala Harris seeks to boost progressive Abdul El-Sayed in key Michigan Senate race
Kamala Harris plans to campaign in Michigan for Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Peter Meijer in…
Fewer than half of California voters back billionaire tax: Poll
# Fewer Than Half of California Voters Back Billionaire Tax, Poll Finds Support for California's proposed wealth tax on billionaires has slipped belo…
Everyone’s talking about ‘electability.’ Our poll shows where voters stand.
# Voters Prioritize Competence and Values Over Electability Metrics A new POLITICO Poll experiment reveals that voters use a more nuanced calculus wh…
Many GOP candidates still echo Trump's 2020 claims. Lots of voters want to move on
Republican candidates across the country continue to amplify former President Donald Trump's debunked claims about the 2020 election, even as polling …
Kamala Harris launches into the 2026 midterms as her 2028 decision looms
# Harris Launches 2026 Midterm Push While 2028 Decision Hangs Unresolved Vice President Kamala Harris has begun an active campaign schedule for the 2…
Tafoya blames Kristi Noem, Minnesota leadership for ICE rollout
Michele Tafoya, the Republican Minnesota Senate candidate, on Sunday attacked both state leadership and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem…
In Colorado, a GOP candidate says his differences with Trump show he's with the voters
Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd is running for reelection in Colorado by directly challenging the Trump brand of politics that dominates his party. T…
Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the Senate
# GOP Nominee Rogers Pursues Unusual Coalition in Michigan Senate Bid Republican Mike Rogers is running a cross-party campaign in Michigan's open Sen…
Lib Dems use conference to set out £2bn plan to cut fuel duty
The Liberal Democrats unveiled a £2 billion fuel duty cut proposal at their party conference this week, marking an aggressive effort to raise their pu…
Without federal action, candidates for governor see an opening on AI
# Gubernatorial Candidates Position AI as Election Issue Amid Federal Inaction Candidates running for governor across the country are seizing on arti…
Trump's MAGA Inc. funnels another $5 million into Texas Senate race
Trump's political action committee injected another $5 million into the Texas Senate race through television and digital advertising, according to Fed…
Kamala Harris is to campaign in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed
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Republican 'cavalry' arrives with a Trump-backed $150 million ad blitz in key races
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Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district
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Kamala Harris to campaign with Ossoff in Georgia
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Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz
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After years of defying the odds, California's David Valadao faces new test as Latinos turn on Trump
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Maryland Supreme Court puts redistricting referendum back on November ballot
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Burnham to crack down on UK mega-donors influencing politics
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Trump invites battleground Republicans to Rose Garden dinner
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Whistleblower's lawyer warns USPS plan for Trump's order could keep ballots from voters
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Dan Koh wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District
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Paxton allies plan $15 million ad campaign
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Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms
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Democrats are again angling for Rep. Mike Lawler's House seat. Can he hold on in liberal New York?
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Paxton allies launch $15 million ad campaign
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El-Sayed on Vance 'evil' remark: 'What's evil is corrupting yourself'
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Democrats aim to unite behind one candidate in Alaska governor's race
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Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county
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El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats for synagogue attack comment
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El-Sayed apologizes for comments responding to attack on Michigan synagogue
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As midterms approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump
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Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump's attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges
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Wyoming governor requests investigation into activity of DOJ monitors during primary
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Woefully underqualified: Darline Graham gives confusing victory speech
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Republicans face midterm verdict as Iran war drags on longer than Trump promised
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Political newcomer Darline Graham wins South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff
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Josh Turek says Kamala Harris should not campaign for him
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A federal prisoner with no clear ties to Alaska advances in primary for the state's US House seat
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Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
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Trump-backed candidate wins primary for Oklahoma governor
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Talarico wants to unearth Paxton's depositions to keep focus on opponent's past in Texas Senate race
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The other Dan Sullivan makes November ballot against Sen. Dan Sullivan
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Trump nabs crucial primary wins in South Carolina, Oklahoma: 4 takeaways
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Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
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DHS acknowledges the noncitizen numbers it touted on voter rolls were inflated
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South Carolina could give Trump a revitalizing win — or his most embarrassing loss
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Several states will decide voter ID ballot measures this year
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MAGA Inc. spends $827,000 to back Darline Graham on final day of South Carolina GOP Senate runoff
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Trump-backed businessman Mike Mazzei looks to secure GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor
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El-Sayed spars with Jesse Watters on Fox News on immigration, Iran war: 'Let me just answer the question'
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An aluminum smelter becomes part of Oklahoma Republican governor runoff election
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Even some progressives are happy about Hong’s loss
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