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Rise in abuse of election candidates is ‘changing politics’ in England

The Electoral Commission released findings showing that abuse and intimidation of election candidates in England has reached levels that are fundament…

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The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

Republicans entered 2024 confident they would retain Senate control. That calculation has shifted dramatically. With less than two months until Electi…

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Republicans fear they have a North Carolina problem

# Republicans fear they have a North Carolina problem North Carolina's Senate race has become a liability for Republicans heading into November, with…

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Sullivan, Peltola face off in fish-focused debate

Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola squared off in their first debate Saturday as Alaska's 2024 Senate race intensifies over the state's most vital economic…

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Republicans aren’t exactly flocking to Trump’s midterm convention

Republicans face a strategic dilemma ahead of Trump's midterm convention appearance as party members in competitive races distance themselves from the…

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Trump plots a campaign blitz; GOP candidates face a decision

President Trump plans an aggressive campaign schedule before the midterm elections, but his participation poses a calculated risk for Republican candi…

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From 'blue wave' heroes to early exits: What happened to the 2018 House Democrats

# From 'Blue Wave' Heroes to Early Exits: What Happened to the 2018 House Democrats Democrats achieved a historic 2018 midterm victory, flipping 42 R…

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Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district

# Trump Ally in Wisconsin Faces Democratic Challenge in Competitive Swing District Wisconsin Democrats are mounting a serious challenge against a Rep…

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Convicted sex offender offered opening prayer at rally for GOP Senate nominee in North Carolina

A registered sex offender who served time in prison opened a Republican Senate campaign rally in North Carolina with prayer, raising fresh questions a…

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Kamala Harris to campaign with Ossoff in Georgia

Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign in Georgia alongside Senator Jon Ossoff, positioning herself alongside a Democrat who has faced internal pa…

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Remembering 9/11. And, Vance, Trump urge voters to back Republicans in the midterms

# Trump and Vance Invoke 9/11 at Convention as Republicans Push Midterm Turnout Republican leaders used a 9/11 anniversary commemoration as a politic…

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RNC finale ‘all about Vance’ as GOP base looks to 2028

Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a rousing closing address at the Republican National Committee's Dallas convention Thursday night, cementing his s…

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Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington, Oregon after USPS changes

# Late-Postmarked Ballots Rejected at Record Rates in Pacific Northwest Vote-by-mail states Washington and Oregon are experiencing a sharp increase i…

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2026's elections could test how heavy trading on prediction markets affects races and results

# Prediction Markets and Election Trading Reshape 2026 Campaign Landscape Prediction markets have emerged as a parallel financial system for betting …

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Why so many incumbents lost primaries this year

# Anti-Incumbent Wave Sweeps Both Parties in 2024 Primary Season Voters delivered a stinging rebuke to sitting politicians across both major parties …

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Trump gives primetime speech at GOP convention, promising payout if Republicans win

Former President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address at the Republican midterm convention during prime television hours, using the platform to …

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Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's Gov. McKee. He's the first governor in 8 years to lose a primary

Helena Foulkes won Rhode Island's Democratic gubernatorial primary against incumbent Governor Dan McKee on Tuesday, marking the first primary defeat f…

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Dan McKee becomes first governor in 8 years to lose primary

Helena Foulkes, a former CVS Health executive, defeated Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee in the Democratic primary, marking the first time in eight yea…

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‘We are going in the wrong direction’: Republican convention dogged by the cost of living

Republicans gathered at their national convention in Dallas confronting an uncomfortable reality: voters care most about the cost of living, yet the p…

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What to know about Missouri's confusing battle over congressional districts

# Missouri's Redistricting Battle Creates Election Chaos Two Months Before November Vote Missouri faces a tangled redistricting crisis that threatens…

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Competing court orders add confusion to Missouri congressional elections

# Competing Court Orders Add Confusion to Missouri Congressional Elections Two conflicting judicial rulings have thrown Missouri's congressional map …

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Stefany Shaheen, daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, wins New Hampshire House primary

Stefany Shaheen, the daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, won the Democratic primary for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, se…

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Shaheen wins Democratic primary for New Hampshire House seat left open by Pappas

Stefany Shaheen, a health technology entrepreneur and daughter of Senator Jeanne Shaheen, won the Democratic primary for New Hampshire's First Congres…

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Former US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race

# Sununu and Pappas Set for 2024 New Hampshire Senate Showdown Republican John E. Sununu, the former U.S. senator from New Hampshire, will challenge …

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The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch

# The 2026 Midterm Season Begins: Congress Control Hangs in the Balance The 2026 midterm election cycle officially begins this week, with Labor Day m…

Sep 8, 2026
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Republicans hope unconventional convention will rally voters ahead of midterms

# Republicans Stage "Trumpapalooza" Convention to Energize Midterm Base The Republican National Committee is hosting an unconventional summer convent…

Sep 8, 2026
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New Hampshire voters pick nominees as Sen. Shaheen’s exit sparks a scramble for key seats

# New Hampshire Primary Sets Stage for Open Senate Seat Battle New Hampshire voters headed to polls on primary day to select congressional nominees, …

Sep 8, 2026
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Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

# Midterm Elections Enter Final Sprint as Campaigns Mobilize for Labor Day Competitive House and Senate candidates across multiple states are ramping…

Sep 8, 2026
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Capitol Lens — Stumping in New England

# Democratic Candidates Crisscross New England in Pursuit of Primary Voters Tom Williams, CQ Roll Call's senior photographer, recently documented Dem…

Sep 8, 2026
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Nevada Republicans are testing the 2028 case against Gavin Newsom

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has begun laying groundwork for a potential Republican attack strategy against California Gov. Gavin Newsom, positioning the …

Sep 7, 2026
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With the midterms fast approaching, campaign season begins

Republicans face a steep climb heading into the 2026 midterm elections, with President Donald Trump's second-term approval ratings underwater and hist…

Sep 7, 2026
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What to expect as midterm campaign season kicks off

# Midterm Campaign Season Opens as Democrats and Republicans Prepare for Fall Contest Charlie Cook, founder of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report,…

Sep 7, 2026
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El-Sayed split Michigan Democrats. Whether they unify could decide Senate control

Michigan Democrats face a critical test of party unity as they attempt to consolidate support behind a Senate nominee in one of 2024's most competitiv…

Sep 7, 2026
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Undercover report on donations ‘looks bad’ for Reform, admits Nigel Farage – as it happened

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, faces mounting pressure after undercover reporting revealed senior party aides discussing methods to circumvent ele…

Sep 7, 2026
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Politics chat: First-ever Republican midterm convention or Trump rally?

The Republican National Committee holds its first-ever midterm convention this week in Dallas, marking a departure from traditional party gatherings h…

Sep 6, 2026
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Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

# Trump's $10M Texas Senate Ad Buy Signals Early Midterm Strategy Donald Trump's political operation launched a $10 million advertising campaign in t…

Sep 6, 2026
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Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midterms

# Voters' Data Center Backlash Becomes Unexpected Midterm Battleground The explosive growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure has created an …

Sep 6, 2026
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Pappas keeps focus on November amid signs of tightening Senate primary

Chris Pappas, New Hampshire's four-term congressman, faces a tightening Democratic primary for the Senate seat vacated by retiring Senator Jeanne Shah…

Sep 6, 2026
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Ranking the Democratic 2028 presidential contenders

# Democrats Map 2028 Race as Trump Drag Weighs on Republicans Democrats are positioning themselves for the 2028 presidential race with confidence, be…

Sep 5, 2026
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After years of defying the odds, California's David Valadao faces new test as Latinos turn on Trump

# California Republican David Valadao Faces Shifting Latino Support as Trump Gains Ground David Valadao built his political career on an improbable f…

Sep 5, 2026
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‘Not feasible’: With ballots already in the mail, election officials say it is too late for Trump’s USPS order

# Trump Administration's USPS Overhaul Plan Faces Timing Obstacle as Ballots Launch The Trump administration's effort to reshape mail-in voting throu…

Sep 5, 2026
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Nearly a third of AI chatbot replies to voting questions inaccurate, outdated: Study

# AI Chatbots Failing Voters With Inaccurate Election Information Artificial intelligence chatbots are spreading false and outdated election informat…

Sep 4, 2026
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Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power

Surveillance technology has emerged as an unexpected flashpoint in midterm campaigns, with candidates nationwide attacking Flock Safety, the company b…

Sep 4, 2026
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Midterm mail ballots start to go to voters as litigation creates uncertainty

# Midterm Mail Ballots Begin Arriving as Trump Litigation Threatens Voting Access Election officials across the country have begun sending mail ballo…

Sep 4, 2026
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Farage gives speech at Reform conference after party officials suspended over donations sting – UK politics live

Nigel Farage addressed the Reform UK conference despite a damaging donations scandal that forced two senior party officials to step down. James Orr an…

Sep 4, 2026
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Investigations launched into polling firm at centre of Reform UK allegations

Two industry regulators have launched formal investigations into JL Partners, a polling firm embroiled in allegations that Reform UK violated electora…

Sep 4, 2026
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Maryland Supreme Court puts redistricting referendum back on November ballot

Maryland's highest court on Thursday ordered a Democrat-backed redistricting referendum to appear on the November ballot, reversing a lower court deci…

Sep 4, 2026
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Political consultant on how the cost-of-living is affecting Trump's approval rating

# How Inflation and Gas Prices Reshape Trump's Political Standing Heading Into Midterms Political consultant Sarah Longwell told NPR that Donald Trum…

Sep 3, 2026
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Burnham to crack down on UK mega-donors influencing politics

Andy Burnham's government faces immediate pressure from its own backbenches to impose donation caps before the next election, responding to growing pa…

Sep 3, 2026
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Trump invites battleground Republicans to Rose Garden dinner

Donald Trump hosted a Rose Garden dinner Tuesday evening with a select group of Republican operatives and battleground state politicians, signaling hi…

Sep 2, 2026
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How will tariffs affect the midterms? In this Michigan border town, it's complicated

# Tariffs Create Political Uncertainty in Key Michigan Border Communities Michigan's relationship with Canada as its largest trade partner puts the s…

Sep 2, 2026
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Whistleblower's lawyer warns USPS plan for Trump's order could keep ballots from voters

A lawyer representing an anonymous whistleblower at the U.S. Postal Service raised alarm bells this week about operational changes that could disrupt …

Sep 2, 2026
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Markey shrugs off Moulton in generational clash: 3 takeaways from Massachusetts primaries

Senator Ed Markey defeated challenger Seth Moulton in Massachusetts' Democratic primary Tuesday, defying the national trend of veteran Democrats losin…

Sep 2, 2026
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Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate

Senator Ed Markey secured his return to the Democratic primary ballot in Massachusetts, defeating Representative Seth Moulton in a contest that turned…

Sep 2, 2026
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Dan Koh wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District

# Dan Koh Wins Massachusetts 6th District Democratic Nomination Dan Koh claimed the Democratic nomination for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional Distri…

Sep 2, 2026
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Paxton allies plan $15 million ad campaign

# Texas Senate Race Heats Up With $15 Million Ad Blitz Behind Paxton A super PAC supporting Texas Republican Ken Paxton announced a $15 million adver…

Sep 1, 2026
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Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms

A federal whistleblower has raised alarms about the U.S. Postal Service implementing a system tied to President Trump's plan to restrict mail-in votin…

Sep 1, 2026
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Democrats are again angling for Rep. Mike Lawler's House seat. Can he hold on in liberal New York?

# Democrats Target Rep. Mike Lawler's Competitive New York Seat in 2022 Midterms Rep. Mike Lawler faces mounting pressure from Democrats seeking to f…

Sep 1, 2026
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At the Races: Bay State blues

# Massachusetts Democrats Face Internal Fracture Ahead of 2026 Primary Season Massachusetts Democrats enter the 2026 election cycle confronting an un…

Sep 1, 2026
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Paxton allies launch $15 million ad campaign

A political committee aligned with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a $15 million advertising blitz aimed at defining the race before Democr…

Sep 1, 2026
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El-Sayed on Vance 'evil' remark: 'What's evil is corrupting yourself'

Vice President JD Vance attacked Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as "very, very evil" at a Detroit rally Monday, escalating rhetor…

Sep 1, 2026
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Democrats aim to unite behind one candidate in Alaska governor's race

Tom Begich has withdrawn from Alaska's gubernatorial race and thrown his support behind fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, who finished first in…

Sep 1, 2026
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Trump won the heart of Michigan’s Arab American community. They're moving away from Mike Rogers.

# Trump's Arab American Surge Fractures Michigan Republican Coalition as Rogers Struggles Donald Trump's unexpected gains with Arab American voters i…

Aug 31, 2026
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Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county

# Texas County's Polling Site Cuts Draw Democratic Opposition Ahead of Midterms Officials in a major Texas county are planning to operate dozens fewe…

Aug 31, 2026
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El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats for synagogue attack comment

Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, apologized Saturday to Jewish Democrats for remarks he made after an attack on a Detr…

Aug 30, 2026
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El-Sayed apologizes for comments responding to attack on Michigan synagogue

# Michigan Democratic Senate Nominee El-Sayed Apologizes for Synagogue Attack Response Abdulrahman "Abdul" El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. …

Aug 30, 2026
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As midterms approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump

# Republican Candidates Navigate Trump's Shadow as Midterms Loom Republican candidates across the country face a delicate calculation as midterm elec…

Aug 30, 2026
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Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump's attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges

# Noncitizen Voting Claims Drive Trump's 2024 Election Strategy and Risk Challenges to Results President Donald Trump and his political allies are ce…

Aug 29, 2026
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Wyoming governor requests investigation into activity of DOJ monitors during primary

Wyoming Governor Kelly Marquardt has directed the state's attorney general to investigate conduct by two Department of Justice monitors who questioned…

Aug 29, 2026
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How Democrats eyeing 2028 won and lost in primaries they endorsed in

# Democrats' Primary Endorsements Reveal Party's Fractured Influence Over 2028 Direction Democratic Party leaders testing the waters for 2028 have de…

Aug 27, 2026
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Woefully underqualified: Darline Graham gives confusing victory speech

# Woefully Underqualified: Darline Graham's Confusing Victory Speech Raises Questions About Candidate Readiness Darline Graham delivered a victory sp…

Aug 27, 2026
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Republicans face midterm verdict as Iran war drags on longer than Trump promised

# Republicans Face Midterm Verdict as Iran War Extends Beyond Trump's Timelines Republicans confront a mounting political liability in the 2024 midte…

Aug 27, 2026
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Political newcomer Darline Graham wins South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff

# Political Newcomer Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff Darline Graham secured victory in South Carolina's Republican Senate runoff…

Aug 27, 2026
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Josh Turek says Kamala Harris should not campaign for him

Iowa Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek rejected the prospect of former Vice President Kamala Harris stumping for him, marking a notable distance …

Aug 27, 2026
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A federal prisoner with no clear ties to Alaska advances in primary for the state's US House seat

A federal inmate with no documented connection to Alaska has advanced through the Republican primary for the state's U.S. House seat, raising question…

Aug 27, 2026
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Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot

# Maryland Court Blocks Democratic Redistricting Amendment From November Ballot A Maryland court has blocked a redistricting amendment backed by Demo…

Aug 27, 2026
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Trump-backed candidate wins primary for Oklahoma governor

# Trump-backed candidate wins primary for Oklahoma governor Donald Trump notched a primary victory in Oklahoma on Tuesday when former state Senator M…

Aug 26, 2026
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Talarico wants to unearth Paxton's depositions to keep focus on opponent's past in Texas Senate race

James Talarico, the Democratic challenger in Texas's 2024 U.S. Senate race, is pursuing a legal strategy to expose depositions connected to Republican…

Aug 26, 2026
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The other Dan Sullivan makes November ballot against Sen. Dan Sullivan

# Retired Teacher Dan Sullivan Enters Alaska Senate Race as Potential Spoiler A retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan will appear on November's Alask…

Aug 26, 2026
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‘It's put up or shut up time’: Battleground Republicans want the Darline treatment

# Battleground Republicans Demand Presidential Campaign Support as Control of Congress Hangs in Balance Republican candidates in competitive congress…

Aug 26, 2026
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Trump nabs crucial primary wins in South Carolina, Oklahoma: 4 takeaways

Donald Trump demonstrated his continued control over the Republican Party machinery on Tuesday, securing endorsement-driven victories in two separate …

Aug 26, 2026
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Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina

# Trump-Backed Candidate Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Primary President Trump's aggressive intervention in South Carolina Republican…

Aug 26, 2026
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DHS acknowledges the noncitizen numbers it touted on voter rolls were inflated

The Department of Homeland Security has acknowledged that voter roll numbers it promoted regarding noncitizen registrations were inflated and based on…

Aug 26, 2026
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South Carolina could give Trump a revitalizing win — or his most embarrassing loss

# South Carolina Senate Race Tests Trump's Political Machinery South Carolina's special election runoff to fill the seat vacated by the late Senator …

Aug 25, 2026
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Several states will decide voter ID ballot measures this year

# Voter ID Ballot Measures Set for Major Test Across Six States Voters in at least six states will cast ballots on voter identification requirements …

Aug 25, 2026
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MAGA Inc. spends $827,000 to back Darline Graham on final day of South Carolina GOP Senate runoff

# MAGA Inc. Mobilizes Late Cash for Graham in South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff MAGA Inc., the super PAC aligned with former President Donald Trump, s…

Aug 25, 2026
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Trump-backed businessman Mike Mazzei looks to secure GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor

# Trump-Backed Businessman Mike Mazzei Seeks GOP Nomination for Oklahoma Governor Mike Mazzei, a Tulsa businessman with backing from former President…

Aug 25, 2026
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El-Sayed spars with Jesse Watters on Fox News on immigration, Iran war: 'Let me just answer the question'

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, appeared on Fox News Monday night where he engaged in a heated exchange with…

Aug 25, 2026
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An aluminum smelter becomes part of Oklahoma Republican governor runoff election

# Oklahoma Republicans Split Over Trump-Backed Aluminum Smelter Project A proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter backed by President Trump has become a…

Aug 25, 2026
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Even some progressives are happy about Hong’s loss

# Progressive Coalition Fractures After Hong's Primary Defeat Francesca Hong's loss in Wednesday's primary marked a sharp reversal for the progressiv…

Aug 24, 2026
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Eric Barlow wins Republican nomination for governor in Wyoming

# Eric Barlow Wins Republican Gubernatorial Nomination in Wyoming Eric Barlow secured the Republican nomination for Wyoming governor, positioning him…

Aug 24, 2026
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Crowley zeroes in on ‘MAGA extremism’ to rebuild a fractured Wisconsin coalition

David Crowley, Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial nominee, is charting a careful path through party divisions as he prepares for his general electio…

Aug 24, 2026
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Florida rejects Democratic establishment — and even snubs Trump

Florida voters delivered a sharp rebuke to both major party establishments in 2024, rejecting preferred candidates and establishment-backed endorsemen…

Aug 23, 2026
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Texas GOP Rep on Talarico: 'His views would kill Texas'

# Texas Republican Escalates Attacks on Democratic Senate Nominee Over Economic Policy Rep. Beth Van Duyne of Texas unleashed sharp criticism of Demo…

Aug 23, 2026
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Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem

Xavier Becerra enters California's 2026 gubernatorial race with a complex health insurance legacy. As U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary under P…

Aug 23, 2026
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Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run

Pete Buttigieg returned to South Carolina this weekend, signaling serious consideration of another presidential campaign after his 2020 bid ended befo…

Aug 23, 2026
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National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate

# National Security Stumble Marks Graham's Debate Performance in South Carolina Runoff Senator Darline Graham faced an uncomfortable moment during Tu…

Aug 23, 2026
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#Resistance Democrats are flopping in primaries

Alexander Vindman's defeat in Maryland's Democratic Senate primary Tuesday marks another high-profile loss for the party's most vocal Trump critics. T…

Aug 23, 2026
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‘Woefully underprepared’: Graham critics seize on her foreign policy misstep

# Trump's Foreign Policy Gamble Backfires as Graham Stumbles in Debate President Donald Trump is backing a political newcomer for high office, but he…

Aug 23, 2026
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The complexities of covering swing voters and what they teach us about politics

# Swing Voters Hold Clues to Political Realignment, NPR Correspondent Reports An NPR political correspondent has drawn conclusions from extensive con…

Aug 23, 2026
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The midterms of scandal are underway

# The Midterms of Scandal Are Underway Both major parties enter the 2022 midterm elections entangled in their own controversies, yet neither has deve…

Aug 22, 2026
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This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?

# Democrats Eye Nebraska's Second District After Rare Harris-Republican Split Nebraska's second congressional district has emerged as a rare politica…

Aug 22, 2026
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‘I’m on the ballot’: Trump lends a hand to struggling Darline Graham

Former President Donald Trump traveled to South Carolina to campaign for Darline Graham, the Republican candidate in a special election to fill the Ho…

Aug 22, 2026
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Progressives are on the cusp of a huge win. Their biggest stars are staying away.

Francesca Hong's Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign highlights a curious rift within the Democratic Party's progressive wing. Despite running as a progr…

Aug 21, 2026
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Republican Mike Rogers backs Michigan data center moratorium

Republican Mike Rogers, Michigan's U.S. Senate nominee, announced support for a temporary moratorium on new data center development in the state. The …

Aug 21, 2026
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Markey, Moulton lock horns ahead of Massachusetts Senate primary: 3 takeaways from last debate

Seth Moulton brought aggressive attacks against Ed Markey in Thursday's final Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary debate, positioning himself as a…

Aug 21, 2026
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At the Races: Party’s (not) over?

# At the Races: Party's (not) over? The Republican and Democratic parties face mounting pressure from voters and activists questioning whether tradit…

Aug 21, 2026
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Alaska's Ranked-Choice Voting Travesty

# Alaska's Ranked-Choice Voting System Faces Criticism Over Election Outcome Alaska's ranked-choice voting system produced a contested result that cr…

Aug 21, 2026
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Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting

President Trump is citing a Census Bureau report to revive debunked claims about noncitizen voting in the 2020 election, but data experts warn the rep…

Aug 20, 2026
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Florida senate primary winner Angie Nixon relied on grassroots organizing

Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat, won Florida's U.S. Senate Democratic primary despite facing a massive financial disadvantage against better-funde…

Aug 20, 2026
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Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot

Florida Republicans selected U.S. Representative Byron Donalds as their gubernatorial nominee, bringing the total number of Black major party candidat…

Aug 20, 2026
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Harriet Hageman wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Wyoming

# Harriet Hageman Wins Wyoming Republican Senate Nomination Harriet Hageman secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Wyoming, positioning…

Aug 20, 2026
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Roll Call on the Road: New England

Democratic primary races in Massachusetts and New Hampshire remain wide open with voting weeks away, forcing candidates to maintain active campaign sc…

Aug 20, 2026
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Trump’s pick for Wyoming governor is the latest endorsee to lose primary

President Donald Trump's endorsed candidate lost the Wyoming gubernatorial primary Tuesday, marking another defeat for the former president's politica…

Aug 19, 2026
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Wyoming secretary of state wins GOP primary for open House seat

Chuck Gray, Wyoming's Republican secretary of state, won his party's primary for the state's at-large House seat. Gray's victory positions him as the …

Aug 19, 2026
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Key results from Florida primaries, so far

Florida voters headed to the polls to select their party nominees for statewide and congressional offices following the state's controversial redistri…

Aug 19, 2026
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Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat

Florida Republican Representative Cory Mills lost his reelection bid, concluding a turbulent campaign marked by domestic abuse allegations. Mills join…

Aug 19, 2026
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Fake polling from mysterious company highlights danger of unvetted election surveys

A political polling firm has admitted to fabricating multiple election surveys, exposing a serious vulnerability in how campaigns and news organizatio…

Aug 19, 2026
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Florida Rep. Cory Mills loses primary as Wasserman Schultz, Moskowitz prevail

Rep. Cory Mills, a Florida Republican, lost his primary reelection bid Tuesday after facing mounting scrutiny over sexual misconduct allegations and c…

Aug 19, 2026
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Primary Day in Florida and Alaska

# Florida and Alaska Hold Primary Elections Voters in Florida and Alaska headed to the polls for primary elections that shaped candidate lineups for …

Aug 19, 2026
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The worst primary in America just ended

Republican Rep. Randy Fine won his Florida primary despite rhetoric that compares Muslims to dogs and calls Palestinians synonymous with evil. Fine se…

Aug 19, 2026
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Michigan’s local election officials are confident in voting integrity ahead of November’s midterm election

Michigan's local election officials express strong confidence in the state's voting systems and election security ahead of November's midterm election…

Aug 19, 2026
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Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed won a combative Democratic nomination for US Senate – he’ll face new attacks this fall

Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat and former Michigan health director, secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate after a combative primar…

Aug 19, 2026
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Ossoff just went viral again. That was probably the point.

Jon Ossoff's Senate reelection campaign has generated another viral moment, reinforcing a deliberate strategy to maintain visibility through shareable…

Aug 18, 2026
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Progressives didn’t get the big election night they wanted

Democrats face a fractured coalition after Election Day results fell short of progressive expectations. While the party retained control of key office…

Aug 18, 2026
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Florida GOP race draws accusations of carpetbagging

Six candidates who previously ran for Congress in other states are competing in a Southwest Florida Republican primary, sparking carpetbagging accusat…

Aug 18, 2026
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The democratic socialist facing swing-state realities — and her old tweets

Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist running in a competitive swing state, confronts the collision between her progressive record and electoral prag…

Aug 17, 2026
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At the Races: Entering the Florida fray

# Summary The CQ Roll Call campaign team launches "At the Races," a weekly newsletter tracking 2024 election developments. Mary Ellen McIntire and Da…

Aug 17, 2026
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In Florida, Congressman Byron Donalds' seat is up for grabs for Republicans

Ten Republican candidates are competing in southwest Florida to fill the seat vacated by Rep. Byron Donalds, who represents Florida's 19th Congression…

Aug 16, 2026
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Arron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chair

Arron Banks, a Reform UK backer and major Brexit donor, hired private investigators to investigate Conservative Party chair Kevin Hollinrake. Banks co…

Aug 16, 2026
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Democrats' 2028 presidential calendar gives Black and Latino voters and union members an early say

# Democrats Reshape 2028 Primary Calendar to Elevate Black and Latino Voters The Democratic National Committee has fundamentally restructured the 202…

Aug 16, 2026
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‘Disgraceful’: what one election photo tells us about British politics in 2026

Nigel Farage's Reform UK secured victory in the Clacton-on-Sea byelection, but the result exposed deeper fractures in British politics than any single…

Aug 16, 2026
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Democrats' early 2028 primary calendar set to prioritize Black and Latino voters, organized labor

# Democrats Reshape 2028 Primary Calendar to Center Minority Voters and Labor The Democratic National Committee has signaled a major shift in how it …

Aug 15, 2026
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US Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Republican Senate runoff

US Rep. Russell Fry has endorsed Sen. Darline Graham in the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina, backing one of two remaining candidate…

Aug 15, 2026
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Iowa Republican Zach Lahn confronts curiosity, and concerns, in outsider bid for governor

# Iowa Republican Zach Lahn Builds Outsider Campaign for Governor's Race Zach Lahn, the Republican nominee for Iowa governor, positions himself as an…

Aug 14, 2026

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