#2026 election
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Millennial anger drives voter turnout
Millennials fuel record midterms turnout with anger over politics and economy.
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Can you trust what you see?
Partisan news and AI deepfakes challenge trust in what we see.
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Healey and Minogue debate in Massachusetts governor race
Democratic incumbent Maura Healey and Republican Mike Minogue face off in their second debate of the 2026 Massachusetts gubernatorial race.
PolitiFact · 1m
Act leader David Seymour would work with Opportunity if it kept Labour out
Act leader David Seymour says he'd work with Opportunity if it kept Labour out of power.
NZ Herald · 1m
Iowa governor debate fact-checked
PolitiFact examines claims from Zach Lahn and Rob Sand's first debate on October 6, 2026.
PolitiFact · 1m
DOJ Threatens California Over Noncitizen Voters
DOJ demands California review noncitizen voter list within 48 hours.
NBC Bay Area · 1m
Truth vs. lie in 2026 election
Talarico's mental health conspiracy spreads despite debunking.
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Club for Growth Action targets 175 million for 2026
The conservative super PAC plans its biggest spending push yet, with most money coming from a single donor.
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Hinson and Turek spar over Iran votes, wealth and healthcare
Iowa's Republican and Democratic Senate candidates clash on military spending, personal finances and Medicaid in their first debate.
PolitiFact · 2m
Trump attacks Omar over immigration search
President Trump calls Rep. Ilhan Omar a terrible person after federal authorities search her home over immigration paperwork.
ABC News · 1m
Florida Amendment 3: tax cut or public safety threat?
Florida voters face a property tax cut that could slash funding for police, fire and emergency services, with supporters and opponents sharply divided on the real impact.
PolitiFact · 3m
Who Won Last Night's Minor Parties Debate?
Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick dominates TVNZ's 2026 election debate with strategic interruptions.
NZ Herald · 1m
Trump campaigns in Ohio as Democrats target seat
Donald Trump is campaigning in Ohio while Democrats work to flip the Republican-held seat.
Today · 1m
Texas Senate 2026 Race: Paxton, Talarico, Brown
Texas Senate candidates face tight race with Paxton leading on fundraising but Talarico polling ahead in key issues.
The Texas Tribune · 2m
California votes on first-ever wealth tax for billionaires
Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on people worth over a billion dollars, but Democrats in the state are divided on whether it works.
NPR · 2m
Labour's election funding gap
Labour needs $4.1m to fund 2026 election after $900k broadcasting allocation.
RNZ · 1m
Should New Zealand Lower Voting Age to 16?
New Zealand youth advocates push to lower voting age to 16 for 2026 election.
RNZ · 1m
Moroccan Centrist Party Forms Coalition Government
Moroccan centrist party agrees to form coalition government with three other parties.
The Straits Times · 1m
Trump's grievances reshape GOP election strategy
Republican strategist Rina Shah discusses how President Trump's personal projects are affecting GOP candidates in the upcoming election.
NPR · 1m
Graham and Andrews clash in South Carolina Senate debate
Republican incumbent and Democratic challenger spar over Trump, Iran war, gas prices and AI data centers three months after Lindsey Graham's death.
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Talarico says flu kept him off trail as GOP speculates
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico breaks silence on his campaign absence, dismissing conservative theories about mental health.
NBC News · 1m
Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterms
Trump says no U.S. strikes on Iran before November elections as military sends more forces.
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Election Live: National Policy Shift
National hints at 2029 tax cuts as Greens target AI regulation.
RNZ · 1m
Democrats shift away from mail voting ahead of November
Democrats are requesting fewer mail ballots than in 2022 but returning them faster, signalling a change in voting habits shaped by concerns about postal reliability.
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AIPAC super PAC returns to Michigan Senate race
United Democracy Project resumes spending against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed after sitting out the general election, targeting Jewish voters with mailers about his Israel positions.
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Talarico returns to trail after flu sidelined him
The Democratic Senate candidate in Texas resumes campaigning after a prolonged absence that drew ridicule from his Republican opponent.
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Trump spotted in Jos. A. Bank suit at rally
The president wore an affordable menswear chain suit instead of his usual Italian designer, raising questions about political messaging.
NPR · 2m
John E. Sununu's Senate Run Through New Hampshire Shifts
Sununu's Senate bid faces New Hampshire's political realignment after 18 years away.
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Maryland House of Delegates District 40 2026 Voter Guide
Maryland voters choose from four candidates for District 40 in 2026.
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DNC sues Trump over taxpayer-funded campaign ads
The Democratic National Committee and watchdog group Common Cause filed lawsuits Wednesday alleging the Trump administration violated federal spending laws by using government money for pro-Trump advertisements.
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Trump looms over Iowa Senate race as Hinson and Turek debate
Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek clashed over tariffs, immigration and Social Security in a civil debate for a seat that could determine Senate control.
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Republican candidates diverge from Trump
Some Republican candidates are breaking with Donald Trump on major policy issues as the party navigates internal divisions.
Today · 1m
Maryland Comptroller 2026 Voter Guide
Maryland voters compare comptroller candidates for 2026 election.
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Texas governor's race tightens as Trump's popularity falls
Polls show Democrat Gina Hinojosa within striking distance of Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, a shift experts attribute to voter dissatisfaction with President Trump.
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Democrats vow to block Trump Supreme Court picks
Senate Democrats say they will refuse to confirm Trump nominees to the Supreme Court if they win control in 2026, citing McConnell's blockade of Obama's pick.
NBC News · 3m
Texas 2026 Election Competitive Races
Texas has its most competitive U.S. House and state legislative races for 2026.
The Texas Tribune · 1m
Supreme Court ends Missouri redistricting chaos
The U.S. Supreme Court blocks a Republican-drawn map and preserves the 2022 districts for November's election, ending months of legal turmoil.
ABC News · 1m
A father's death reshapes Latino politics in Texas
The shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE has galvanized Latino voters against Trump and Republicans ahead of crucial state races.
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One Nation launches Victorian campaign on law and order
Pauline Hanson's party promises crime crackdowns and scraps major projects to fund them ahead of the 2026 state election.
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Trump rallies Ohio Republicans ahead of midterms
President Trump campaigns in Ohio to boost Republican Senate and gubernatorial candidates, predicting a surprise result despite unpopular polling on his Iran war.
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Paxton's wife backs GOP ticket, avoids naming him
Angela Paxton urges voters to support Republicans in an ad that conspicuously omits her estranged husband's Senate bid.
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Te Pāti Māori one-person list for 2026 election
Te Pāti Māori announces a single candidate list for 2026 election.
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Democrats see Nebraska Senate seat in play
In a heavily Republican state, an independent backed by Democrats is running competitively against incumbent Pete Ricketts as national winds shift.
NBC News · 3m
Lula's welfare boost sparks election timing row
Brazil's president announces higher payments and free weight-loss drugs weeks before a tight presidential race.
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Trump is on the wrong side of AI issue
As voters turn against data centers and AI expansion, Trump doubles down on support while other politicians scramble to shift positions.
Chicago Sun-Times · 2m
Ohio governor's race tightens as Ramaswamy slips
A new poll shows Democrat Amy Acton narrowly leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's competitive gubernatorial race.
Newsweek · 3m
Fox News Poll: Cost of living pushes voters toward Democrats
A new Fox News survey shows economic hardship is reshaping the political landscape, with Democrats gaining ground on inflation and Republicans struggling with voter confidence.
Fox News · 3m
Supreme Court kills Missouri's extreme gerrymander
The justices unanimously blocked Republicans' map that would have flipped a Democratic seat, signaling limits to partisan redistricting.
Mother Jones · 1m
Green leader's multilingual campaign stirs UK election row
Zack Polanski's videos in Urdu and French spark debate over language use in British politics.
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Cornyn won't vote for Texas Republican over racist post
A candidate's controversial social media comments about UT students spark rare GOP infighting.
ABC News · 1m
Democratic candidate faces scrutiny over federal fraud conviction
A political action committee is highlighting Ericka Lomick's 2010 mortgage-fraud case and prison sentence as she runs for Texas House District 93.
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Trump backs Paxton for Texas Senate
Trump doubles down on Ken Paxton with a new endorsement video as the Texas Senate race tightens to a single point.
Dallas Express · 1m
Trump's $5,000 promise faces voter skepticism
Americans like the idea of $5,000 checks but doubt Trump will actually deliver them.
Newsweek · 1m
The sticker mogul mimicking Trump to Congress
Anthony Constantino, a novelty company CEO with a history of crude antics and criminal associates, is poised to replace Elise Stefanik in Congress.
Mother Jones · 3m
Trump's Latino support crumbles in Miami test race
A Republican congresswoman breaks with Trump over immigration, signaling how far his popularity has fallen with Hispanic voters.
Mother Jones · 2m
Delaware Democrat cruises past 'No-Trump' challenger
Sen. Chris Coons easily won his primary despite facing an opponent who legally changed his name to oppose Trump.
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Appeals court revives GOP map fight in Missouri
A federal appeals court orders Missouri to use a new congressional map that would eliminate a Democratic seat, defying the Supreme Court's recent decisions.
NBC News · 1m
Texas 2026: Talarico edges Paxton, Abbott leads Hinojosa
A new poll shows the Texas Senate race is too close to call, while the governor's race favors the Republican incumbent.
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Hochul's affordability claims ring hollow on energy costs
New York's governor promises relief while her policies have driven electricity prices up 59% since she took office.
New York Post · 2m
Democrat's quick drag queen answer sparks GOP firestorm
James Talarico's instant response about his favorite drag performer becomes a viral flashpoint in his Texas Senate race.
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