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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

Data expert stunned as latest election hints at bigger GOP losses this fall: "Absolute disaster" - LGBTQ Nation

Analilia Mejia's win with a nearly 20-point margin over Hathaway is significant, indicating strong voter support for Democrats in the current political climate.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, has raised a staggering $27 million so far this year, with California donors contributing just under $1.2 million to back his campaign - second only to Texas supporters among those donors whose names were disclosed.
Fundraising
#us-elections
US Elections
fromNature
1 day ago

'Science needs defending': record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

An unprecedented number of US scientists are running for office in response to political actions affecting research funding and science policy.
US Elections
fromNature
1 day ago

'Science needs defending': record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

An unprecedented number of US scientists are running for office in response to political actions affecting research funding and science policy.
#donald-trump
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
9 hours ago

What's Next for the GOP After Trump? Get Ready for 31 Flavors of MAGA.

Donald Trump's influence will significantly shape the political landscape after his departure from the Republican nomination.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN Data Guru Warns Trump Is Underwater' With Key Demo That Put Him in the White House'

Donald Trump's approval rating with non-college white voters has significantly declined, showing a 34-point shift from February 2025.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Progressive Senate Candidate Who Campaigned With Hasan Piker Surges to Primary Lead In Latest Poll

El-Sayed became the center of a heated debate on the left after he appeared at a campaign rally alongside Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who is known for his outlandish rhetoric.
Left-wing politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Birmingham is awash with local election candidates but will result be a coalition of chaos'?

Birmingham's local elections face fragmentation with no party expected to win a majority, amid Labour's declining dominance and various candidate challenges.
#california-governor-race
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
California

With Swalwell Out, New Governor's Race Poll Has Republicans In Lead, But Democrats on the Rise

fromFortune
4 days ago
SF politics

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

California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

With Swalwell Out, New Governor's Race Poll Has Republicans In Lead, But Democrats on the Rise

Democratic candidates in California's governor race are gaining ground, while two Republicans maintain a slight lead according to a recent poll.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days 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.
US Elections
fromABC30 Fresno
17 hours ago

Xavier Becerra gains massive jump in new CA governor's race poll after Swalwell exit

Swalwell's exit from the California governor race has significantly boosted Xavier Becerra's support among Democrats.
SF politics
fromFortune
4 days 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.
#california
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago
SF politics

Can Newsom Clean Up California's Messy Governor's Race?

Swalwell's exit from the gubernatorial race raises concerns for Democrats about a potential all-Republican general election in California.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Candidates for Governor Attend Sacramento Forums, Say Swalwell Exit Signals Fresh Start

California gubernatorial candidates addressed Latino issues, focusing on immigration, voting rights, housing, and AI's impact during two forums in Sacramento.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Can Newsom Clean Up California's Messy Governor's Race?

Swalwell's exit from the gubernatorial race raises concerns for Democrats about a potential all-Republican general election in California.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Candidates for Governor Attend Sacramento Forums, Say Swalwell Exit Signals Fresh Start

California gubernatorial candidates addressed Latino issues, focusing on immigration, voting rights, housing, and AI's impact during two forums in Sacramento.
Washington DC
fromVulture
1 day ago

Summer House Alum Luke Gulbranson Is Running for Congress

Luke Gulbranson is running for Congress in Minnesota's 8th District, focusing on pro-union and pro-affordability policies amidst personal drama from reality TV.
Brooklyn
fromNY Carib News
1 day ago

NYC - Rep Clarke Launches Re-Election Campaign

Yvette D. Clarke launched her re-election campaign for New York's 9th Congressional District, emphasizing community legacy and criticizing economic inequality.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
3 days ago

GOP campaigns go all-in on AI, Dems not so much

Republicans are rapidly adopting AI tools for voter engagement, while Democrats remain cautious due to privacy concerns and skepticism about the technology.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days 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.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

What I Learned at the Liberal Convention as Carney Clinches His Majority | The Walrus

The Liberal Party of Canada, under Mark Carney, emphasizes pragmatism and has secured a majority government following the 2025 election.
#democrats
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
5 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.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

The 2026 Races Giving Democrats New Hope in the South

Democrats are optimistic about flipping control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms, especially in the South.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
5 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.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

The 2026 Races Giving Democrats New Hope in the South

Democrats are optimistic about flipping control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms, especially in the South.
fromBleacher Nation
6 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
US Elections
fromwww.amny.com
1 hour ago

Op-Ed | Trump's threat to hijack the midterm elections is real | amNewYork

Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud are unfounded and contradicted by evidence showing its rarity.
US politics
fromLexington Herald Leader
10 hours ago

Are paid influencers boosting KY political campaigns? They don't have to say

Social media influencers promoting political candidates are not legally required to disclose paid endorsements, creating a significant loophole in political advertising regulations.
Austin
fromQueerty
1 week 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.
#trump
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
2 days ago

MAGA Is Starting to Look Beyond Trump

Various factions within MAGAworld are increasingly critical of Trump, expressing anger over his actions and statements.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

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.
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago
US politics

F-Bombing Trump Is Not a Smart Campaign Message for Democrats

Rage against Trump may energize Democrats but is ineffective in overcoming his power.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
2 days ago

MAGA Is Starting to Look Beyond Trump

Various factions within MAGAworld are increasingly critical of Trump, expressing anger over his actions and statements.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Harry Enten: Trump Still Going Strong with 'Key Voting Bloc'

Trump's support among senior citizens may benefit Republicans in the midterm elections despite overall low approval ratings.
US Elections
fromLEVEL Man
1 day ago

Trump's Landslide as the World's Most Unpopular Man

Trump's popularity has significantly declined, with disapproval ratings consistently outpacing approval by double-digit margins during his presidency.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week 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.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Special Election Set For August to Replace Eric Swalwell In Congress

Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday following the Friday publication of allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer from his Castro Valley office. While he denies the allegations, he was facing an expulsion proceeding in the House.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Scoop: Vance heading to Iowa for campaign events

Vice President Vance's visit underscores that Iowans' interests will always be top of mind as long as Republicans are leading the country.
Fundraising
fromEsquire
3 days ago

JD Vance Would Make a Horrible Presidential Candidate

Vance is as unpopular as he is unlikable, which is quite the parlay, if you think about it. Even his bungling attempts to influence the Hungarian elections... were spun as his 'stepping up' into a more important role in the administration.
Washington DC
US Elections
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

2028 candidates will face a new kind of economic anger

Economic anxiety driven by AI is significantly impacting lower-wage Americans, necessitating urgent adaptation from political candidates.
#elections
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK

Next month's elections in Scotland, Wales, and local councils will significantly test public opinion ahead of the 2024 general election.
#republican-party
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
#democratic-party
fromAxios
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Dems weighing 2028 campaigns run from 2020 positions

Democrats are distancing themselves from recent left-leaning policies ahead of the 2028 election, citing voter dissatisfaction as a key reason for 2024 losses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
SF politics

We can't lose': all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year's midterms

Prominent Democratic figures gathered in NYC for the NAN convention, focusing on midterms, affordability, and the party's future.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Dems weighing 2028 campaigns run from 2020 positions

Democrats are distancing themselves from recent left-leaning policies ahead of the 2028 election, citing voter dissatisfaction as a key reason for 2024 losses.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We can't lose': all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year's midterms

Prominent Democratic figures gathered in NYC for the NAN convention, focusing on midterms, affordability, and the party's future.
#california-gubernatorial-race
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

NEW POLL: Republicans Back In Control Of California Governor Race After Swalwell Drops

Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco lead California's gubernatorial race, with significant shifts in voter support following recent polls.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days 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
3 days 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.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

NEW POLL: Republicans Back In Control Of California Governor Race After Swalwell Drops

Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco lead California's gubernatorial race, with significant shifts in voter support following recent polls.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days 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
3 days 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.
#new-jersey
US politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mejia, Hathaway face off in special NJ election, setting stage for congressional midterms

Voters in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District face a choice between a progressive Democrat and a moderate Republican.
US politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks 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 politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mejia, Hathaway face off in special NJ election, setting stage for congressional midterms

Voters in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District face a choice between a progressive Democrat and a moderate Republican.
US politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks 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.
#jd-vance
US Elections
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

2028 Election Prediction Markets: JD Vance Leads Despite VP's Historic Approval Low

JD Vance's approval rating dropped 21 points in 15 months, marking the lowest for a vice president in modern polling history.
US Elections
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

2028 Election Prediction Markets: JD Vance Leads Despite VP's Historic Approval Low

JD Vance's approval rating dropped 21 points in 15 months, marking the lowest for a vice president in modern polling history.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Labour falls into fourth place behind Greens weeks before crunch local elections

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
US Elections
fromSan Jose Inside
21 hours ago

New Poll Shows Xavier Becerra Gained Most from Swalwell's Exit from CA Governor Race

Xavier Becerra's support surged in the California Governor primary poll following Eric Swalwell's exit from the race.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox's Martha MacCallum Asks GOP Leader Why Senate Races Are Slipping Away From Republicans

Martha, I think most people are economic voters. I think they're pocketbook issue voters, which is why we need to be speaking to them. And the one thing that we've made very plain is because of the things we did last summer, they're going to have more money in their pockets.
US politics
SF politics
from48 hills
2 days ago

What the new Chakrabarti poll really shows - 48 hills

Saikat Chakrabarti's internal poll shows him in second place, but its accuracy is questionable due to sampling biases and language limitations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House

Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election, defeating Joe Hathaway, emphasizing a progressive agenda and opposition to Donald Trump.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

This Election Is Too Darn Important To Be Left To Merciful Salad Eaters | Defector

Democratic politicians gain legitimacy by being disliked by younger, more progressive individuals, reflecting a flawed political analysis in legacy media.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

What is Trump-backed SAVE America Act and what could it mean for US vote?

The SAVE America Act aims to increase proof of citizenship requirements for voting, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats.
#election-integrity
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago
US Elections

Why Trump's Latest Assault on Elections Might Fail

Concerns about election integrity are heightened, but recent developments suggest potential for resistance against authoritarian tactics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

Democrats are campaigning as if the 2026 election will be fair. That's a mistake | Austin Sarat

U.S. elections face serious risk of not being free and fair due to potential executive interference, intimidation, and attempts to seize voting equipment.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Why Trump's Latest Assault on Elections Might Fail

Concerns about election integrity are heightened, but recent developments suggest potential for resistance against authoritarian tactics.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Republicans struggle to highlight Trump's cuts as Americans see little effect on Tax Day US politics live

Republicans are promoting tax cuts as political capital, but modest refund increases may undermine their impact ahead of elections.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Kaitlan Collins Puts It To Mike Lawler: Is This War Making It Harder to Win Reelection?'

Rep. Mike Lawler believes the conflict with Iran will not hinder Republican reelection prospects.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

What does the Save America act mean for US democracy? Post your questions now

The Save America act could significantly alter voting processes and impose strict requirements during a federal midterm election year.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Democrats Believe Kamala Harris Is Less Electable' Than Mark Cuban: NEW POLL

A survey by Yale Polling discovered that just 55% of Democrats found Harris to be a highly electable candidate in 2028, while 58% found Cuban to be highly electable.
US Elections
fromMission Local
4 days ago

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

The poll, which surveyed 537 likely primary voters in California 11th congressional district in English only, found Wiener leading Chakrabarti 33-to-28 heading into June's primary.
SF politics
#midterm-elections
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.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Saikat Chakrabarti's Big Ad Push Puts Him Five Points Behind Wiener In New Poll

Saikat Chakrabarti, the 40-year-old centimillionaire and former tech engineer, has been doing his utmost to gain some name recognition in San Francisco, seen as a longshot challenger to Nancy Pelosi.
SF politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Purged About 75 People Charged With Safeguarding Elections and Replaced Some With 2020 Deniers: Report

Trump's administration replaced key election officials with loyalists, undermining election safeguards ahead of the midterm elections.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days 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 Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Kamala Harris says she 'might' run for president in 2028

Kamala Harris is considering a presidential run in 2028, signaling potential leadership for Democrats after recent electoral challenges.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Juan Verde: The next president of the United States will be a Democrat and an unknown'

Juan Verde's journey reflects the importance of immigration and the challenges posed by rising populism and far-right movements in the U.S. and Europe.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

I Will Be Your Next President

A leader prioritizes personal downtime, staged appearances, curt media interactions, and performative empathy while delegating substantive crisis management to aides.
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
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.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising

We need someone who has new ideas, new energy and a new perspective to be an advocate for our community. I'm not running against a person, I'm running against the problem, and the problem is the status quo.
Left-wing politics
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
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump Has Handed the Democrats a New Winning Issue for the Midterms

Affordability has been, understandably, the watchword for Democratic candidates over the last year. After downplaying inflation under Joe Biden, the party learned a brutal lesson when Donald Trump rode the cost-of-living crisis back to the White House in 2024. In 2025, Zohran Mamdani put affordability at the center of his own campaign and surged from the back of the pack to City Hall.
US politics
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US midterm primary season kicks off in shadow of Iran war

2026 primary elections in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas reveal early voter sentiment on affordability, military intervention, and party control of Congress amid Middle East conflict.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

What can we expect in American politics in 2026?

Democrats will gain electoral opportunities from right-wing fractures, backlash against anti-transgender attacks, Trump's policy fallout, and rising younger, LGBTQ-supportive Democratic leaders.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Democrats' Special Election Winning Streak Makes Me Wanna Lib Out Like It's Summer 2016

Democrats have won recent special elections and flipped historically Republican districts despite GOP spending and prior Trump margins.
US politics
fromBBC
2 months ago

Americast - Can Trump really save the midterms for the Republicans? - BBC Sounds

Republicans face a critical midterm fight to retain both congressional chambers as Trump leads intense Iowa campaigning to boost turnout despite economic and immigration concerns.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Democrats Aren't Built for This

Ken Martin, DNC chair, faces staff backlash after ending generous remote-work policies while navigating criticism over party elitism and management challenges.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Ex-Biden officials keep him at a distance in their 2026 campaigns

Many Democratic candidates are distancing themselves from Biden on campaign materials because his unpopularity could hurt their chances in swing districts and future 2028 prospects.
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