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Donald Trump endorses Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
The U.S. leader is backing the Israeli Prime Minister’s campaign despite months of friction over Middle East strategy.
Prediction markets: Most Americans are against betting on election results
A new poll shows the majority of voters aren't feeling the rise of election betting platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Midterms 2026: Why political outsiders are having a moment
Voters are lowkey fed up with Washington, and a surge of non-traditional candidates is betting that being an 'outsider' is the new winning strategy.
Democrats take lead in early voting across key midterm races
Early data shows a strong showing from Democratic voters as both parties push to secure their ballots before Election Day.
2026 Midterm Senate Debates: Chaos, Accusations, and Viral Gaffes
From aggressive name-calling to 'not that informed' admissions, here’s how the biggest Senate debates are heating up the midterms.
Johnny Garcia: Texas congressional candidate’s police record under fire
New records show the Texas House hopeful faced multiple suspensions during his career as a sheriff’s deputy, including one over a stolen firearm.
California mail-in ballots stolen from Daly City post office
The latest in a string of postal thefts has officials scrambling as election season kicks off in the Bay Area.
Justice Department threatens California with lawsuit over voter list
The DOJ has given California election officials 48 hours to scrub suspected noncitizens from voter rolls, but the state says the vibes are off.
Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman clash over NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
The New York governor dodged attacks regarding her alliance with the socialist mayor during a heated final debate.
Sabrina German: How this Georgia official keeps the peace
In a political minefield, one election director is fighting to keep the ballot box neutral and her staff safe.
India electoral roll changes spark massive protests
Over 130 million voters have been removed from Indian rolls, sparking nationwide outrage and claims of deliberate disenfranchisement.
Jaime West: Indiana candidate sparks controversy with gun comment
A Fayette County Council hopeful is facing backlash after a heated candidate forum rant that concluded with a tense remark about firearms.
María Elvira Salazar: Florida Rep. touts endorsement from Colombia's leader
The Florida Republican is highlighting support from President Abelardo de la Espriella as her re-election race heats up.
India: Rahul Gandhi leads protest demanding election chief's resignation
Thousands marched through Delhi to demand the exit of election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over controversial voter list purges.
Sacramento: Brazen mail truck robbery sparks election anxiety
A daylight heist in a California neighborhood has officials rushing to find out if stolen mail included official election ballots.
Democratic Socialists of America: How DSA candidates are hitting the ballot
Dozens of DSA-backed candidates are running for state offices, and the GOP says it could shift the future of the Democratic Party.
Democrats and the Senate: Could a 'blue tsunami' actually happen?
New polling shows Democrats might pull off a massive upset in the US Senate, even as Donald Trump promises a GOP landslide.
Michigan Senate Debate: Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers Trade Insults
The Senate hopefuls spent their hour onstage firing shots over foreign policy and personal finances in a debate that stayed messy from start to finish.
Italy reforms electoral system in move sparked by Meloni
The government’s new law aims to stabilize power with bonus seats, but critics say it’s a power grab.
Donald Trump rally in San Antonio interrupted by multiple ejections
At least 10 protesters were escorted out of a Texas event as President Trump campaigned for Ken Paxton in a tight Senate race.
San Francisco District 8 race shifts as Manny Yekutiel drops out
After serious sexual assault allegations surfaced against the local cafe owner, city powerbrokers are pivoting to support Gary McCoy.
Benjamin Netanyahu faces a reckoning three years after Oct. 7
As Israel heads to the polls, the Prime Minister is fighting for his political life over his role in the country's biggest security failure.
Congress: New bill targets politicians betting on their own elections
A North Carolina representative is trying to ban lawmakers from profiting off prediction markets, but the midterms are already a lock.
James Talarico under fire over endorsement from group linked to mass murder
The Texas Senate candidate is facing criticism for embracing an activist organization that previously bailed out a man later accused of killing six people.
Virginia governor faces scrutiny over voting rights letters sent to dead
Some families of deceased residents say they received official notices from Governor Abigail Spanberger's office restoring voting rights to their late relatives.
Vivek Ramaswamy: Crypto's former hype man goes quiet on the campaign trail
The Ohio gubernatorial candidate is sitting on massive crypto bags but has lowkey pushed the topic to the background as he fights for his political life.
Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls snap election after housing bill fails
The move comes after rightwing parties blocked emergency measures intended to address the country’s intense housing crisis.
US Midterms: What to know as Trump kicks off final campaign blitz
With the Nov. 3 election looming, we’re breaking down the voter mood and the high-stakes battle for control of Congress.
Bosnia election: Nationalist Milorad Dodik claims victory for his party
The pro-Russia politician is declaring a win despite being banned from office, as ethnic divisions continue to shape the country’s political future.
Brazil presidential election: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off
The incumbent president faces the son of the imprisoned former leader in a high-stakes vote that could head to a runoff.
Nithya Raman: Los Angeles mayor race shakes up city politics
The city could join New York in electing a democratic socialist mayor as Nithya Raman challenges Mayor Karen Bass.
Democratic Socialists of America see shift in younger Black voter support
A new generational divide is emerging within the Black electorate as younger voters lean into DSA-aligned candidates while older voters prioritize pragmatism.
Trump Administration Struggles as Voter Roll Lawsuits Get Shut Down
The DOJ has lost 26 cases in its attempt to force states to hand over sensitive, unredacted voter data.
Israel: Voters divided as national election approaches
With the country at a turning point after years of conflict, the upcoming election shows deep polarization and uncertainty for the next government.
Donald Trump responds to leaked audio of Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton
The president shrugged off comments from his ally suggesting a GOP convention hurt Republican polling numbers.
Minnesota noncitizen voting charges: 10 people indicted by DOJ
The DOJ has charged 10 Minnesota residents with illegal voting, continuing a nationwide push by the administration to spotlight election security.
Jasmine Crockett faces backlash over PAC endorsement list
The Texas Democrat is catching heat from a former colleague after omitting Senate nominee James Talarico from her latest list of endorsements.
Texas election 2026: voters split on whether the state turns blue
As November 3 approaches, Texans at the State Fair share mixed feelings on the state's political future and the economic pressures driving their votes.
Democrats midterms strategy: Yasmin Radjy says party needs to do more
Swing Left’s Yasmin Radjy breaks down why 'just being anti-Trump' won't cut it for the future of Democratic power.
Missouri congressional map: Supreme Court blocks GOP-led redistricting plan
The high court is sticking with the 2022 map for November's election to avoid total chaos as voting is already underway.
Supreme Court: Trump admin gets green light on controversial voter database
The high court just blocked a lower judge's order, letting officials resume checking voter citizenship status against federal records.
Byron Donalds calls out David Jolly over campaign trail 'flip-flops'
The Florida gubernatorial race is heating up as Byron Donalds accuses Democratic rival David Jolly of abandoning his past positions for political convenience.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco ordered to return 650k seized ballots
The California Supreme Court ruled that the sheriff’s move to seize ballots during an election investigation was totally unlawful.
India Election Commission: Chief faces calls to resign over voter database
The ECI is in the hot seat after internal leaks reveal the Chief Election Commissioner has been bypassing his own colleagues on critical voter roll changes.
Byron Donalds is scrubbing Trump from his site, but claims it's just business
The Florida governor candidate says he’s focusing on affordability as references to the president disappear from his campaign page.
Corruption claims hit Susan Collins after bombshell report
Maine Democrats are calling for answers following allegations that a bribery inquiry into Senator Susan Collins was derailed by the Trump administration.