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SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Commentary: Chaos is the leader in California's hot mess of a governor's race

Eric Swalwell's exit from the California gubernatorial race leaves a muddled campaign with undecided voters dominating.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

No One Likes Tom Steyer!' Fox's Brian Kilmeade Suggests Republicans Might Pull Off Inside Straight in California

Swalwell's exit from the gubernatorial race may unexpectedly benefit Republicans amid serious allegations against him.
California
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
14 hours ago

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Virginia joins the National Popular Vote Compact, increasing the total to 18 states and 222 electoral votes, aiming for a nationwide popular vote system.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Cook Political Shifts Four Senate Races Toward Democrats, Key Race Now a Toss-Up

Republicans face challenges in the 2026 Senate races as several key races shift toward Democrats.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

House returns as two lawmakers vow to resign amid scandals US politics live

Two lawmakers resigned amid scandals, with calls for expulsion of two others over misconduct and abuse of public trust.
#california-governor-race
fromFortune
1 day ago
SF politics

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor, rocking wide-open contest | Fortune

Silicon Valley real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Is Matt Mahan's campaign for California governor losing steam? - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan faces challenges in the California governor's race, including low polling, internal tensions, and a controversial fundraising strategy.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Swalwell Implosion Creates Whole New Race for California Governor

Eric Swalwell's campaign collapse due to misconduct allegations has reshaped California's gubernatorial race, opening opportunities for other candidates.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
20 hours ago

Swalwell Quits Congress, as Governor Candidates Scramble to Win Over His Jilted Supporters

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid allegations of sexual assault, complicating California's gubernatorial race and leaving voters confused.
SF politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor, rocking wide-open contest | Fortune

Swalwell's exit from the California governor race creates uncertainty as rivals vie for his supporters amid serious allegations against him.
#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Eric Swalwell's Former Chief of Staff Says He Rightfully Has No One Working for Him Anymore'

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations and investigations, with staffers supporting his accusers and distancing themselves from him.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

CA gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell denies 'false' accusations of inappropriate behavior

Eric Swalwell denies allegations of inappropriate behavior with female staffers ahead of California's primary election.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Eric Swalwell's Former Chief of Staff Says He Rightfully Has No One Working for Him Anymore'

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations and investigations, with staffers supporting his accusers and distancing themselves from him.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

CA gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell denies 'false' accusations of inappropriate behavior

Eric Swalwell denies allegations of inappropriate behavior with female staffers ahead of California's primary election.
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago

Can I Bet Politics on DraftKings and FanDuel in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

In the United States, you generally cannot place a real-money bet on an election using the standard DraftKings or FanDuel Sportsbook apps due to strict regulations.
Chicago Cubs
#democrats
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
2 days ago

Democrats' growing credibility gap may cost them the midterms | Opinion

Democrats are losing voter trust due to a perceived gap between their campaign promises and governance.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Up Like a Rocket!' CNN Data Guru Predicts Dems Will Easily Take Back the House Amid Big Gains

Democrats are likely to gain control of the House and possibly the Senate following significant wins in recent special elections.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
2 days ago

Democrats' growing credibility gap may cost them the midterms | Opinion

Democrats are losing voter trust due to a perceived gap between their campaign promises and governance.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Up Like a Rocket!' CNN Data Guru Predicts Dems Will Easily Take Back the House Amid Big Gains

Democrats are likely to gain control of the House and possibly the Senate following significant wins in recent special elections.
California
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Saturday Links: Pelosi, Other Leaders Call For Swalwell to Withdraw From Governor's Race

Police shot Joaquin Anthony Pereyra, a schizophrenic man, after he refused to drop a pellet gun mistaken for a real firearm.
#wisconsin
Washington DC
fromEsquire
5 days ago

So When Can We Call Wisconsin a Blue State?

Progressive candidates are gaining ground in traditionally Republican areas, as seen in recent elections in Wisconsin.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Just How Big Could Democrats Win In 2026?

Republicans face significant challenges as Wisconsin shifts toward progressive candidates, exemplified by Chris Taylor's decisive victory in a state Supreme Court race.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Did Wisconsin Just Offer a Glimpse of a Post-Trump Future?

Chris Taylor's victory in Wisconsin solidifies Democratic control of the state Supreme Court, impacting the 2028 presidential election cycle.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Slotkin Fuels 2028 Speculation With Tough Love Speech to Iowa Democrats

Winning elections requires understanding regional differences and adopting an offensive strategy rather than a defensive one.
Austin
fromQueerty
5 days ago

"We're going to have a tough time": Top GOP official's dire warning spells doom for Tr*mp in the midterms - Queerty

Texas is at risk of shifting political power as Republicans face challenges in upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

India news: Voting closes in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry

Voting has now concluded in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry with results expected on May 4. Assam recorded a voter turnout of nearly 76% and Kerala of 62.7%.
World news
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

WH Tried to Boot Alexandra Wilson Out of IN Senate Race: Rpt

White House officials pressured Indiana Senate candidate Alexandra Wilson to withdraw from the race through threats and job offers.
#elections
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

India news: Kerala, Assam and Puducherry head to polls

India experiences unusual April weather, impacting elections and discussions on climate change.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Trump's low approval ratings due to the war on Iran threaten Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

I Was AIPAC's Number 1 Target-and I Beat Them. Here's How to Do It.

Daniel Biss successfully challenged AIPAC's influence during his campaign by advocating for peace and justice for Palestinians, despite significant financial opposition.
US politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Democrats lead in NJ special election ahead of debate. Here's what to watch for.

Democrat Analilia Mejia leads in early voting against Republican Joe Hathaway ahead of their debate for a New Jersey congressional seat.
US Elections
fromFortune
5 days ago

'In rural, urban, red, blue, Democrats have overperformed everywhere': GOP wakes up to freight train heading their way | Fortune

Republicans faced significant electoral losses in Wisconsin and Georgia, indicating Democratic momentum ahead of the November midterms.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Splinter: Rahm Emanuel's Run for President Is Proof that Centrist Dems Are Beyond Cooked

Third Way centrism is failing, with Rahm Emanuel as a poor choice for 2028, alienating younger voters and misrepresenting Democratic values.
#california-politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago
SF politics

Chakrabarti's new poll puts him closer to Wiener heading into June primary

Saikat Chakrabarti is trailing Scott Wiener by five points in a poll for California's 11th congressional district primary.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago
SF politics

'Revolution' or 'chaos': The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco represent contrasting Republican approaches in California's gubernatorial race, with potential for significant political change.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Chakrabarti's new poll puts him closer to Wiener heading into June primary

Saikat Chakrabarti is trailing Scott Wiener by five points in a poll for California's 11th congressional district primary.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

'Revolution' or 'chaos': The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco represent contrasting Republican approaches in California's gubernatorial race, with potential for significant political change.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

GOP Stumbles in Wisconsin & Georgia Warn of Midterms Trouble

Republicans are losing ground in key elections, raising concerns about their prospects in the upcoming national elections.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
#california
California
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Voters Largely Disinterested In Governor's Race

California governor's race faces low awareness and canceled debate, impacting Democrats, while a ransomware attack and high gas prices add to local concerns.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Newsom reluctant to endorse a successor, break gridlock in governor's race

California Democrats risk losing the gubernatorial election due to too many candidates splitting votes and no clear front-runner.
#democratic-primary
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A race for a safe blue seat tests how far left Democrats want new leaders to go

Daniel Biss, Evanston's mayor, leads a crowded Democratic primary race to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois' 9th congressional district, emphasizing generational change and combining government experience with activist credentials.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A race for a safe blue seat tests how far left Democrats want new leaders to go

Daniel Biss, Evanston's mayor, leads a crowded Democratic primary race to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois' 9th congressional district, emphasizing generational change and combining government experience with activist credentials.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor

California Republican party delegates did not endorse a candidate for governor as neither top candidate received 60% support.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Why Did Gretchen Whitmer Go Soft on Trump?

Gretchen Whitmer is a potential Democratic presidential candidate for 2028, balancing her criticism of Trump with political caution.
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

The "Squad" left faces complete wipeout in Illinois Democratic primaries

AIPAC pivoted in the final week of the campaign to focusing its fire on the more pro-Palestinian Abughazaleh than Biss, who was backed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Another AIPAC affiliate, Chicago Progressive Partnership, ran ads painting Abughazaleh as a closet Republican and boosting a lower tier leftist in the race, Bushra Amiwala.
US politics
SF politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Pro-Israel groups see mixed record in money-fuelled Illinois primaries

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for an open U.S. Senate seat, backed by pro-Israel donors and Governor JB Pritzker's endorsement, positioning her as a pro-working rights candidate for November.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Democrats Could Win a Majority of Governorships In 2026

Partisan control of state governments significantly impacts federal elections, with both parties aiming for gubernatorial victories in the upcoming elections.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Indicted Chicago-area progressive MAGA foe falls short in Illinois Democratic U.S. House primary

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won the Illinois 9th Congressional District Democratic primary, defeating Gen-Z candidate Kat Abughazaleh in a closely watched open-seat race.
#illinois-senate-race
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How Illinois May Bumble Its Way Into Electing a Senate Moderate

Illinois Democrats risk nominating moderate Raja Krishnamoorthi for Senate despite progressive values dominating the state, as left-wing voters face potential vote-splitting and limited time to organize an alternative.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Pritzker Flexes Political Muscle in Illinois Senate Race

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won Illinois's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, virtually securing the seat in the reliably liberal state and validating Governor Pritzker's endorsement.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
4 weeks ago

Crypto Cash Fuels Democrats' Divide in Illinois Senate Race

Illinois Senate race features competing candidates including Indian American congressman Krishnamoorthi and Black women candidates Stratton and Kelly, with fundraising and polling data showing a competitive contest.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How Illinois May Bumble Its Way Into Electing a Senate Moderate

Illinois Democrats risk nominating moderate Raja Krishnamoorthi for Senate despite progressive values dominating the state, as left-wing voters face potential vote-splitting and limited time to organize an alternative.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Pritzker Flexes Political Muscle in Illinois Senate Race

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won Illinois's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, virtually securing the seat in the reliably liberal state and validating Governor Pritzker's endorsement.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
4 weeks ago

Crypto Cash Fuels Democrats' Divide in Illinois Senate Race

Illinois Senate race features competing candidates including Indian American congressman Krishnamoorthi and Black women candidates Stratton and Kelly, with fundraising and polling data showing a competitive contest.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Democratic incumbent fends off progressive Army captain & trans rights ally in Illinois primary

Incumbent Rep. Nikki Budzinski defeated progressive challenger Dylan Blaha in Illinois' 13th Congressional District Democratic primary despite Blaha's strong advocacy for transgender rights.
SF politics
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

How a Democrat's House win in Nebraska could erase the 'blue dot' & harm LGBTQ+ rights

Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District race is pivotal for LGBTQ+ rights and control of the U.S. House in 2026.
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Democratic Campaign That Begins With an Apology

State Senator Creigh Deeds declared, 'I believe that people should choose their representatives. Representatives shouldn't choose their people.' This statement underscores the traditional argument against gerrymandering, yet it serves as a prelude to the Democrats' call for aggressive redistricting.
SF politics
US Elections
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Scoop: How the left plans to start winning Democratic primaries again

Progressive candidates won only one of four Chicago-area congressional races despite Congressional Progressive Caucus endorsements, with establishment and AIPAC-backed candidates prevailing in most contests.
SF politics
fromEsquire
1 week ago

At Least One Battleground State Is Electing the Right People

Democrats are expected to expand their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, highlighting struggles for Wisconsin Republicans in recent elections.
Public health
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Trump Admin Is Going After Illinois for Abortion Rights Law That 80% of Voters Supported

HHS' Office for Civil Rights warned Illinois that its law requiring healthcare workers to refer patients for abortion may violate federal conscience laws and faces funding consequences.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns

By rallying behind Talarico, the party sided with someone who pledged to change Washington while finding consensus. The 36-year-old state representative's win over Crockett cements his status as a rising star and will likely make him one of Democrats' most prominent candidates this year. He campaigned with denunciations of 'politics as a blood sport' and an insistence that people want 'a return to more timeless values of sincerity and honesty and compassion and respect.'
US news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

AI and Crypto spent nearly $20 million to reshape Illinois's Democratic primaries. They mostly lost | Fortune

The companies flooded the state's Democratic primaries with millions of dollars to promote candidates they believed would have a light touch when it came to regulating technologies that have begun to upend how people do their jobs and manage their finances. Using super PACs that are allowed to spend unlimited sums of money, they ran television advertising and distributed campaign fliers that only occasionally alluded to their industries.
US Elections
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Illinois bill targets private real estate listings with new disclosure rules

In essence, the bill would codify the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and Multiple Listing Options for Sellers (MLOS) Policy, which require a listing to be input into the MLS within 24 hours of public marketing, a policy sellers may only circumvent by signing a disclosure form. The bill is a bit more stringent as it requires the listing be displayed online within one calendar day of the listing agreement being signed
Real estate
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

The midterm primaries are turning out to be really bad news for incumbents - LGBTQ Nation

In perhaps a vain attempt to prove themselves moderate, the Democratic lawmakers helped override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes. Voters responded with the kind of ballot-box fury that should serve as a lesson to other incumbents. It wasn't just a case that the incumbents lost. They were buried, with several of them getting trounced by margins of 40 points or more.
US politics
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Latest Republican Efforts to Make It Harder to Vote in the Midterms

Voter ID requirements create significant barriers for elderly and disabled citizens attempting to exercise their voting rights through burdensome administrative processes.
US politics
fromChicago Tribune
1 month ago

Meta set to spend $750K backing Illinois statehouse candidates as AI and social media legislation looms

Meta is spending $750,000 in Illinois to support four Democratic state House primary candidates through a super PAC, raising concerns about the company's influence over tech-friendly legislation.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Dick Durbin's Likely Senate Replacement Explains Why She Won't Support Schumer as Leader

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, the Democratic primary winner for Dick Durbin's Senate seat, stated she would not support Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader, citing voter demand for fighters over status quo politicians.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Illinois's Next Black Senator Deserves Credit for Her Own Campaign

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, becoming the third Black woman senator and only the sixth in history.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

DEAD HEAT: Stunning New Poll Shows GOP Drawing Even With Dems Ahead of Midterms

Republicans and Democrats are tied at 50% each in congressional voting preferences, representing a significant GOP gain from 54%-46% Democratic lead the previous month.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Who is Daniel Biss, the Democrat who narrowly beat Gen-Z star Kat Abughazaleh in Illinois

A mathematician by training, he earned a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and later taught at the University of Chicago before entering public office. He served in the Illinois House and Senate from 2011 to 2019, where he built a reputation as a policy-driven progressive focused on campaign finance reform, voting access, and structural changes to government.
SF politics
SF politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Illinois' $50 million primary experiment

Krishnamoorthi significantly outraised and outspent opponents Stratton and Kelly, while crypto PAC Fairshake spent $7.7 million targeting Stratton despite her super PAC support from Governor Pritzker.
fromThe Center Square
2 months ago

Senate Dems: 'We in Illinois need to tax'

If you live in Illinois, you pay a greater percentage of your income in taxes than almost anyone of any income stratus anywhere in the country. That's not right,
US politics
fromAol
2 months ago

Senate Dems: 'We in Illinois need to tax'

If you live in Illinois, you pay a greater percentage of your income in taxes than almost anyone of any income stratus anywhere in the country. That's not right,
US politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Candidates scramble, one quits, after redistricting shakes up California's congressional races

California's mid-decade congressional redistricting has reshaped districts, potentially sending gay Democrat Robert Garcia to represent conservative Huntington Beach, a city that previously voted to ban Pride flags from public property.
fromAxios
1 month ago

MAHA's midterm election test

Driving the news: In a memo Thursday, the Kennedy-aligned political advocacy group MAHA Action warned the chairs of the Republican Senate and House campaign committees and House and Senate leaders that the GOP "is renting MAHA voters. They haven't decided to purchase them yet." The group says Republicans could still close the polling gap with appeals to this segment, which it said could represent 10% of the electorate.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Only a fraction of House seats are competitive. Redistricting is driving that lower

Mid-decade redistricting has drastically reduced competitive House races, shifting decisive power to low-turnout primaries and weakening congressional accountability.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Democrats fear being locked out of the November governor's race. Could it lead to changes in California's top-two primary system?

California's top-two primary system risks shutting out Democrats from the gubernatorial general election if the party vote splits among eight candidates, potentially allowing two Republicans to advance.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Scoop: House Democrats told by leadership not to go to Minnesota

House Democrats were urged to stay in their districts to avoid burdening Minneapolis resources and to support Minnesota colleagues' local Days of Action.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How Minnesota became the center of a political crisis

Minneapolis erupted into massive unrest after an ICE officer shot Renee Macklin Good, igniting protests, legal battles, and a deep federal-state law enforcement conflict.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Democrats Really Can Compete in Rural America

Rural grassroots organizing delivered Democratic victories across nonurban areas, flipping key offices and expanding legislative influence through local bench-building strategies.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

JB Pritzker's Invoice: Payback's a Bitch - emptywheel

Illinois demands $8.679 billion from the federal government as refunds for IEEPA tariffs declared unconstitutional, while DOJ contests consumer standing to obtain refunds.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

What to know about Northern California's suddenly complicated congressional race

A special election under pre-Proposition 50 boundaries will likely fill Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s seat, probably scheduled with the June 2 primary, and James Gallagher is running.
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