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Urgent Politics and Easy Convenience Drive Early Voter Surge

High turnout trend holds through two weeks, boosting primary ballots 35 percent from 2024

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Aug 3 • 11:40 AM EDT • Politics • nashvillescene.com
Will California voters 'orphaned' in top-two primary be strategic in November House races?

California voters left without a candidate from their own party after the top-two primary could still hold strategic sway in key congressional contests.

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Aug 3 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Analysis | Is the midterm cake baked?

The vibes around the economy are bad — polls and focus groups show voters feel like they are getting screwed at the gas pump and at the grocery store, jobs feel harder to come by, and the rise of technology like artificial intelligence is injecting considerable uncertainty into the future.

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Aug 3 • 5:28 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Black voters, divided on progressives, are pivotal in Michigan Senate primary

A disruptor or a pragmatist? In Tuesday's contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, Democrats weigh whether to remake the political system or work within it.

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Aug 3 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
As he wrestles with the monumental and the absurd, Trump forgets what voters want

President Donald Trump is trying to shape how he’s remembered through his transformations of Washington’s monuments, official buildings and grassy parks — and the honors boards at his golf clubs.

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Aug 3 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special primary

Sen. Darline Graham made her political debut before hundreds of Republican voters in South Carolina on Saturday, saying that she never envisioned a life in poli

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Aug 2 • 5:37 PM EDT • Politics • abcnews4.com
Democrats’ path to win the Senate runs through the Midwest

Voters’ economic anxiety could reshape the map from Michigan to Iowa in November.

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Aug 2 • 2:00 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Opinion: Taxing billionaires will help Californians keep their health coverage

California voters have the chance to vote ‘yes’ on Proposition 40, which will make billionaires pay to keep hospitals open and healthcare affordable.

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Aug 2 • 1:00 PM EDT • Health • timesofsandiego.com
California voters could make it harder to increase taxes with Prop 43

California voters will decide in November whether to approve Proposition 43, a measure that would make it more difficult to pass new special taxes in cities and counties.

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Aug 2 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
Brown, Acton bet voters want change as Democrats keep Ohio close

Ohio Democrats are banking on voters wanting a change from President Donald Trump, unaffordable living and Republican rule in the Buckeye State.

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Aug 1 • 11:10 PM EDT • Politics • dispatch.com
What Negeri Sembilan loss means for Malaysian PM Anwar’s political strategy

PH must now reconsider its efforts to appeal to conservative Malay voters and rebuild its long-standing reform narrative, analysts say.

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Aug 1 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • scmp.com
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Darline Graham promotes Trump’s agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Darline Graham made her political debut before hundreds of Republican voters in South Carolina on Saturday, saying that she never envisioned a life in politics for herself…

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The Manchester mayoral result holds the key to the future of progressive politics

Voters on the left may be fragmented – but they will pull together behind a convincing cross-party message, says Neal Lawson, director of cross-party campaign organisation Compass

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Aug 1 • 8:50 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
In the race for Senate in Michigan, multiple party fights are colliding for Democrats

As Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed vie for the Democratic nomination, voters are debating which way the party should go: establishment or insurgent; progressive or more moderate; new media or old.

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Aug 1 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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These Democratic Voters Are Battling Over What Their Party Stands For

Progressive candidates are gaining momentum in primary battles with voters who are fed up with the status quo and drawn to populist policies like universal healthcare.

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Jul 31 • 11:00 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
A voters guide to democratic socialism: It isn’t what most people think

Despite what conservatives say, democratic socialism is not anti-capitalist and is certainly not communism, writes Kalman Hettleman, but is squarely within the politics of most left-of-center Democrats. It's only scary because we let Republicans paint it that way.

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Jul 31 • 10:40 PM EDT • Politics • marylandmatters.org
Miami University graduate develops app to provide transparency in politics

A Miami University graduate has developed an app to help voters access unbiased political information and make informed decisions ahead of elections.

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Jul 31 • 5:50 PM EDT • Politics • wlwt.com
WATCH: Booker continues to reject SAVE Act despite bombshell NJ voter roll scandal

Cory Booker says the SAVE Act would not have prevented the New Jersey software error that made roughly 6,600 noncitizens eligible to vote.

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Jul 31 • 5:46 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Abortion is on the ballot again in these two states: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Trump throws another wrench in Todd Blanche’s confirmation process to be attorney general.

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Jul 31 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Voter guide: Everything South Florida needs to know about voting in August

You don’t have to be a Democrat or Republican to participate

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Jul 31 • 3:50 PM EDT • Politics • miamiherald.com
SCGOP plans televised Republican Senate candidate debate for Aug. 3

A televised debate will give voters the opportunity to hear from candidates in the special Republican Senate primary race.

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Jul 31 • 2:09 PM EDT • Politics • greenvilleonline.com
WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' debate who will pay the political price for rising energy costs

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss which party has a better message on energy costs facing voters in the 2026 midterm election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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Jul 31 • 11:39 AM EDT • Politics • wispolitics.com
Poll: Americans find common ground on moms and babies

Nearly eight in 10 voters say they're more likely to support a candidate who champions maternal health reform.

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Jul 31 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • axios.com
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Analysis | Trump’s poll numbers just took another turn for the worse

The president of the United States is more unpopular than he has ever been, according to a series of polls of American voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Jul 31 • 5:35 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Trump's noncitizen voter data remains a mystery. But the claims raise midterm fears

Trump officials say they found 250,000 noncitizens on voter rolls in just four states. Those states don't know where the numbers came from, and some worry what the claims may portend for the midterms.

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Jul 31 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races

Democrats are trying to convince voters that lawlessness under President Donald Trump is a major threat.

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Jul 31 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
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They Worked To Protect Public Health. Now They Want the Public’s Votes.

By Phil Galewitz, Christine Mai-Duc, and Amanda Seitz | KFF Health News A handful of former public health officials are campaigning for top statewide offices across the country, testing whether their experience with covid and other hot-button health issues will appeal to voters in November. The ...

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Jul 30 • 6:24 PM EDT • Health • usnews.com
With no Democrat on the ballot, does Idaho’s Jim Risch become vulnerable?

“I think we stand a real chance now at shocking the country and defeating Risch,” the chair of the Ada County Democrats said.

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Jul 30 • 3:53 PM EDT • Politics • idahostatesman.com
Most Americans are concerned about political pressure on elections, poll finds

A majority of voters also expressed concern with ballots being improperly handled and ineligible voters casting ballots.

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Jul 30 • 8:33 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Mifepristone and the Midterms

Amid an ongoing FDA re-review of mifepristone, awareness of the safety and prevalence of the abortion pill remains limited. This KFF poll also finds that the voters who say abortion policy is an important issue for 2026 midterm candidates to discuss are disproportionately Democrats.

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Jul 30 • 7:35 AM EDT • Health • kff.org
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Proposals to lower health costs get broad support in battlegrounds

Voters in battleground states and congressional districts tend to voice support for proposals in Congress that would expand access to health care or lower drug costs — often irrespective of their party affiliation — according to new polling from the University of Maryland. The poll, first shared with CQ Roll Call, surveyed people in 11 competitive states like Pennsylvania, Georgia […]

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Jul 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • rollcall.com
States cast doubt on Trump’s claim that China hacked their voter rolls

Declassified evidence points to Beijing seeking personal data for espionage, not election interference.

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Jul 30 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Neither party is talking about what voters actually care about

Politicians are fixated on social media outrage while voters remain focused on the economy and inflation.

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Jul 29 • 8:13 PM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
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Political Science 101: Socialism vs. Communism

Now, either the President of the United States doesn’t understand the differences between democratic socialism, which is an economic philosophy that is gaining some momentum on the far left right now, particularly among younger voters, and communism; or Trump is merely slinging emotionally-charged rhetoric at people who also don’t understand the distinctions. There is a word for that technique; it’s called “propaganda.”

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Jul 29 • 7:58 PM EDT • Science • manchester.inklink.news
Reps. Jeffries, Morelle lead voter protection hearing in Rochester

Several experts spoke, including former White House counsel, the deputy commissioner of the Monroe County Board of Election, and a policy and litigation expert.

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Jul 29 • 6:49 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one

Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state's primary are not allowed to void those and request a new one, a judge ruled Wednesday.

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Jul 29 • 5:46 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Political profanity is having a f*cking moment

Research suggests profanity makes politicians sound more authentic — and can boost voter support.

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Jul 29 • 4:45 PM EDT • Politics • axios.com
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Judge: Voters who have returned absentee ballot can't get new one

The Dane County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday ruled against Democrats, who filed a last-minute lawsuit ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.

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Jul 29 • 4:03 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Prediction market fires back on ballot betting guidance

When the Wisconsin Elections Commission said voters cannot bet on an election they cast a ballot in, per state law, Kalshi said that was “illegal.”

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Jul 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Where governor candidates stand on incentives, data centers and other business issues

Crain’s asked each contender to respond to seven questions ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, when voters will decide which Democrat and Republican will face off in November.

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Jul 29 • 5:45 AM EDT • Business • crainsdetroit.com
To win over working class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy

Working class voters have moved away from the Democratic Party. Winning them back is key to the party's future, a new reports shows. But first, the messaging has to change.

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Jul 29 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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As voters turn on data centers, Husted pushes new ratepayer protections

After taking a leading role in trying to attract data centers to Ohio, Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation to protect ratepayers from the higher electric rates the data centers can cause.

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Jul 28 • 5:40 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
A Political Candidate Says She Joined Dating Apps to Find Love, Not Voters. Then Bumble and Hinge Banned Her

Alina Bonsell says her post-match icebreaker was a joke. Her case tests when political disclosure on dating apps becomes campaign solicitation.

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Jul 28 • 12:45 PM EDT • Politics • inc.com
McMahon proposes 2 questions to voters on Onondaga County office term limits

This comes after weeks of confusion and political banter after McMahon, vocally opposed to efforts by the county legislature to pass bills on term limits, signed bill that would do just that before sending a new version that vetoed the legislation, calling it a “clerical error.”

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Jul 28 • 12:39 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
The Odds: Voter IDs at the Door
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Jul 28 • 10:16 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Trump shattered ethics norms. Will voters trust Democrats to fix them?

Democrats are making the case that now is the time to tackle anti-corruption reforms — to serve as a check on Donald Trump and to overhaul a system voters say is co-opted against their interests.

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Jul 28 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Survey finds most Americans believe corruption is a problem in politics

Voters indicate they're increasingly concerned about corruption in public office. A new survey indicates that concern spans the political spectrum.

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Jul 28 • 4:42 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Stevens and El-Sayed trade personal attacks and other takeaways from the Michigan Senate primary debate

The stark choice facing Michigan’s Democratic voters in the August 4 Senate primary was on display Monday night, as the two candidates closed their final debate by pitching themselves as best positioned to win a general election that could tip the balance of power in the Senate.

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Jul 27 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow mail-in voting order

Trump's March executive order directed the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail ballots only to people on a government-created list of eligible voters

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Jul 27 • 5:59 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow mail-in voting order

Trump's March executive order directed the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail ballots only to people on a government-created list of eligible voters

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Jul 27 • 5:59 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
‘Money out of politics’ proposal cleared for Michigan ballot

Michigan voters may decide this fall whether to ban political spending by regulated utilities and large government contractors in state elections

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Jul 27 • 4:30 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
'Money out of politics' proposal cleared for Michigan ballot

Michigan voters may decide this fall whether to ban political spending by regulated utilities and large government contractors in state elections.

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Jul 27 • 4:25 PM EDT • Politics • newsday.com
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‘Money out of politics’ proposal cleared for Michigan ballot

Voters will likely have the chance to decide this fall whether to ban political spending in state elections by Michigan’s regulated utilities and large government contractors.

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Jul 27 • 4:25 PM EDT • Politics • apnews.com
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Flood of poll watchers to descend on midterm voters

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Jul 27 • 9:46 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
The Latest: Appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump’s order to create federal voter list

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list. The ruling over the weekend rejected the Trump administration’s effort to move forward with ...

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Jul 27 • 9:03 AM EDT • Politics • wral.com
Five 2026 ballot measures address sex-based school sports eligibility, certain medical procedures for transgender minors

Welcome to the Monday, July 27, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Five 2026 ballot measures address sex-based school sports eligibility, certain medical procedures for transgender minors In 2026, voters will decide at least five ballot measures on sex-based requirements for school sports and bans […]

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Jul 27 • 5:30 AM EDT • Sports • news.ballotpedia.org
Black voters may decide the nation’s biggest Democratic primary. Many are clearly against the more progressive option

Abdul El-Sayed is seeking to deliver the Democratic Party’s progressive insurgency its biggest win yet in the Michigan Senate primary. But he is running into resistance among Black voters, many of whom say the establishment he eschews has delivered for them in important ways.

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Jul 27 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
‘Climate hushing’ has swept the Democratic Party. New polling suggests it’s a mistake.

Climate change might not be voters' top priority, but new polling suggests that emphasizing it might actually boost support for candidates.

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Jul 27 • 4:30 AM EDT • Politics • grist.org
What England's local councils tell us about fragmenting politics

Even the most ardent advocate for local democracy would concede that council chambers are not always the most exciting places. Subscribe Whether it’s planning meetings, motions or resolutions, you’d be forgiven for switching off. Unless it’s lockdown and we’re talking about standing orders, of course. Remember Jackie Weaver, who infamously “had no authority here” at a chaotic parish council Zoom call in 2021? Yet, as a general rule since then, council meetings rarely make the headlines beyond local papers and news websites. Reform’s success After Reform’s stunning success at the local elections in May though, the leader of the party’s group on Kirklees Council suddenly found she’d gone viral online for admitting that she didn’t actually understand council procedures. “I don’t understand the constitution”, Councillor Sarah Wood, pictured above, told the council chamber. “I have not had sufficient time to read that as yet. I don’t understand what standing orders are, what they’re made up of, nor do I understand what an amendment is.” Share Channel 4 News Councillor Wood later defended her comments to the BBC, and said that “new councillors and not just us, are coming from jobs”. She claimed that the sharing of the clip mocking her online was an example of “Reform-bashing”. She added: “Yes, we need to know procedures. Yes we need to do the homework. And we have addressed that now and we have put that right.” So, with standing orders getting another moment in the spotlight, not to mention the fracturing and fragmentation from May’s results, we set out to find out how new councillors are doing across England in this new political landscape. New political landscape Where better to start then than Kirklees, in West Yorkshire. Reform is the largest party, the council is under no overall control and has chosen a new leader - Sarah Wood - after two failed attempts to elect one. It is difficult to secure interviews with new Reform councillors, but John Hardie, pictured below, told us it’s been a “whirlwind” since being elected in May. He represents the Dalton ward and told us the party’s lack of political experience hasn’t been a hindrance. “We’ve come with lots of experience, lots of business experience and life experience, and it’s been good, actually, too. And to mix with other councillors who have been in the political world, and we can learn from each other.” Indeed, more parties are now having a say than ever before. In Manchester, the Green Party followed up their victory in the parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton by gaining 17 seats on the city council. That makes them the official opposition to Labour, who have long dominated Manchester City Council. [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-landmark-green-by-election-win) [ How landmark Green by-election win could change British politics ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-landmark-green-by-election-win) Krishnan Guru-Murthy · Feb 27 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-landmark-green-by-election-win) Thirza Amina Asanga-Rae, pictured below, is one of those new councillors, representing Moss Side. We asked her how being the official opposition can make a difference. She said: “I think even the fact that we’ve made history in what we’ve done, it’s been a 50-year stronghold of Labour in Manchester, and now that we’ve broken that and chipped in that, there’s real hope that we can not only run the council in the future, but currently hold them to account. So, I think that’s powerful. It’s just going to help shape and build what I call the green wave.” The reality, though, is that several newly elected councillors across the country have already left their roles through resignations, suspensions or defections. ‘It’s a slog’ Asanga-Rae adds: “It’s a job, it’s a slog. Obviously, we’re going through hard times. Austerity is real. We’re talking about food, child poverty, furniture poverty. The list is endless, and I think people who come into a councillor role need to be willing to help, really roll the sleeves up and get involved and help, and I think a lot of the career politicians, who think it’s the ‘la-di-da’ position, get in and realise I’m not going to do this work and bounce.” Share Although Manchester still has a clear majority, many councils, including Kirklees, are now under no overall control. That is perhaps the strongest sign of the political fragmentation we are seeing. Burnley is another example of this. Reform is now the largest party, yet they’re not part of the power-sharing coalition on this council - the Liberal Democrats and a local group of independents. Zulkernehn Hayat, pictured below, is part of The Independent Group. He represents Queensgate ward and told us all councils can benefit from having more independent councillors. ‘This is where I was brought up’ He said: “This is my home. This is Burnley. This is where I was brought up. Why do I need to get approval from somebody in a head office down south somewhere, you know? “This is my biggest argument. If okay, my neighbour comes to me with an issue, I can then take that straight to the council, because I don’t need to get approval from anywhere else. And this is the benefit of being independent.” So, while voters will always inevitably want quick results, perhaps spare a thought for the newly-elected councillors who are still navigating local government - one standing order at a time. 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Jul 27 • 3:01 AM EDT • Politics • channel4news.substack.com
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New York Democrats face a generational reckoning

Left-leaning young voters are dominating Democratic primaries, forcing longtime incumbents to shift.

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Jul 26 • 2:00 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list

A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Donald Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.

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Backers of California voter ID measure to sue Attorney General Rob Bonta for ballot title change

Supporters of California's Prop 39 voter ID measure are preparing to sue Attorney General Rob Bonta, claiming his office altered the ballot title to mislead voters and sway them against the initiative.

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Jul 26 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
Republicans see ‘scary’ lack of enthusiasm among core voters ahead of midterms

Pollsters and GOP groups are raising the alarm about an unmotivated base in an election year that would be tough no matter what, given the president’s low approval.

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Jul 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Left-wing Democrats are riding high - but can they lure back swing voters?

They have seen a flurry of recent wins, but Michigan will test their ability to win back working-class voters in crucial states.

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Jul 25 • 11:58 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Andy Burnham and the rise of ‘aura farming’ in politics

Is “aura farming” the new political superpower? There are some days in TV news when you find yourself standing in the middle of a farm, surrounded by baby goats, trying to explain internet slang. Subscribe This was one of those days. There I was, in wellies, trying to unpack aura farming - a Gen Z term for carefully cultivating your image online so that you look effortlessly cool, authentic and charismatic. The trick, apparently, is that it can’t look like you’re trying too hard. Which, I’ll admit, felt slightly ironic as we filmed an entire report on a farm purely because the word farming is in the title. ‘Shaped by algorithms’ Whether you like it or not, politics increasingly feels like it’s being shaped by algorithms as much as manifestos. Take Andy Burnham. Since arriving at Number 10, he’s been impossible to miss online. One minute he’s out for a casual jog with Mo Farah. Next he’s announcing policy alongside TikTok high priestess Bus Aunty. His social media paints a very deliberate picture: less polished Westminster operator, more bloke from the North who just happens to be running the country. It’s not accidental. Burnham’s “King of the North”, New Order-loving persona has become part of a carefully constructed political brand. Authenticity is now something politicians work incredibly hard to make look effortless. But Burnham isn’t inventing this playbook. Like so many of us doomscrolling on an evening, he’s been influenced online. The digital strategy of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, pictured above right, has become a case study in viral political communication, and some of the people behind that campaign have recently been advising the Labour Party in Britain. Their message is simple: if you want to reach younger voters, you need to show up where they already spend their time. Embracing content creators And increasingly, that doesn’t mean traditional news interviews (awkward). It means speaking to content creators like Max from The Career Ladder, whose channels reach around 20 million followers worldwide. His interview with Burnham, pictured below, was posted almost immediately after he became Prime Minister. What struck me wasn’t just the audience size, but something Max told me afterwards: many people in the comments said they’d discovered Britain had a new Prime Minister through his interview. Think about that for a moment. Not through rolling news. Not through newspapers. Through a creator they were already following while scrolling. Share That’s a profound shift in how political information reaches people, one that’s been gathering momentum for some time. It also explains why politicians are embracing content creators and spending millions on digital marketing. Of course, this isn’t unique to one party. ‘Personality before policy’ In many ways, the right were quicker off the mark in building their aura online. Donald Trump built much of his political identity on social media. Nigel Farage remains one of Britain’s strongest political performers on TikTok. Politicians across the spectrum now understand that personality often reaches people before policy does. During a six-week UK general election campaign alone, overall digital ad spending routinely tops £11m. Share Channel 4 News Former Number 10 social media adviser Andrew Wong put it well when he told me that “vibes” can help someone get noticed, but they only work if they’re rooted in a genuine personality. Force it, and audiences spot it instantly. The bigger question is whether internet charisma can backfire on you - especially when you’re Prime Minister. Because behind Burnham’s carefully curated videos is a veteran politician with decades of Westminster experience. The spontaneity is produced. While the authenticity may be genuine, it’s managed. That’s not necessarily a criticism. It’s simply the reality of modern political communication. Aura farming alone is not enough to harvest change. But in the age of algorithms, winning attention may be the first battle. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment

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Jul 25 • 4:01 AM EDT • Politics • channel4news.substack.com
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Political Science Professor on Paxton's refusal to answer questions, Talarico and Black Texan voters
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Jul 24 • 9:05 PM EDT • Science • cbsnews.com
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Election board allows money-out-of-politics initiative to move forward

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has determined the "Michiganders for Money Out of Politics" campaign to ban some companies from making political donations has gathered just enough signatures from registered voters to move ahead.

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Jul 24 • 8:07 PM EDT • Politics • michiganpublic.org
Influencers are shaping politics more than ever

The battle for Gen Z voters is increasingly being fought on social media. Republicans have established a strong ecosystem of influencers, while Democrats are trying to catch up. Three political influencers share what they think it might take for both parties to win over young voters in the midterm elections.

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Jul 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Putting South Carolina First Could Mean Less Power for Black Voters

The party’s latest calendar overhaul risks an unintended consequence for the voters it sought to empower.

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Jul 24 • 7:13 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Democrats select South Carolina for their first 2028 presidential nominating contest

South Carolina has long been the first Southern contest and has served as a key test of candidates’ support among Black voters.

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Jul 24 • 5:26 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Judge dismisses DOJ's Kentucky voter data lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Kentucky election officials, ruling they don’t have to hand over voter data to the DOJ.

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Jul 24 • 4:51 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Ballot measure to restrict political donations by utilities gains approval

The measure will go to the Legislature and, if they decline to take it up, it will be on ballots in November for voters to decide.

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Jul 24 • 4:50 PM EDT • Politics • crainsdetroit.com
Primary voters rejected big money in politics

While we’re in an election campaign lull between now and Labor Day, we have time to consider the impact of $102 million in campaign contributions in the primary. In the general election, more money will fill candidate campaign coffers, and from the looks of things, ballot initiatives will get plenty of attention as well. The […]

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Jul 24 • 1:35 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
DNC committee sets up South Carolina to vote first in Democrats’ 2028 presidential primaries

Key Democrats had pushed for the state as a signal of Black voters’ importance, especially after the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act.

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Jul 24 • 1:13 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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South Carolina picked by DNC panel to lead off Democrats’ 2028 presidential primary

South Carolina is poised to remain the first Democratic presidential primary state after securing a key panel’s recommendation, a move that will maintain Black voters’ prominent position on the calendar.

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Jul 24 • 1:12 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late

A new lawsuit argues that voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots haven’t arrived by Election Day should be allowed to cast provisional ballots at the polls to ensure their vote is counted

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Jul 24 • 10:36 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Fast-tracked, but falling short? Mamdani’s efficiency measures head to NYC voters

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s government-efficiency panel unanimously approved five proposed City Charter changes for the November ballot Thursday evening, setting

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Jul 24 • 9:15 AM EDT • Politics • amny.com
Voters Think All Politicians Are a Little Corrupt, but Trump Might Be Pushing It

There’s a difference between ordinary influence peddling and the first family’s outright self-enrichment.

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Jul 24 • 5:01 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
‘The Clock Is Ticking’: Why the Political Center Is Running Out of Time

An intensive research project in France finds the far right on the march, with voters viewing the political center as vapid and discredited.

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Jul 24 • 12:30 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Dan Bongino calls socialism ‘bumper sticker politics’ as it surges in popularity among youth

Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino critiques the appeal of socialist ideologies among younger voters on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

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Jul 23 • 8:35 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election

President Donald Trump is set to rally in Michigan next week as early in-person voting begins in the battleground state’s primary, where voters will choose nominees for open Senate and governor’s races.

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Jul 23 • 7:52 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California' primary despite efforts to count every vote

Nearly 150,000 voters have had their mail-in ballots rejected for California’s June primary election, a sharp spike from previous primaries

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Jul 23 • 7:12 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Democratic Voters Keep Defying the Party Establishment

The House Democratic campaign arm has stepped up its interventions in high-profile contested primaries. But this week, it suffered its third primary defeat in two months.

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Jul 23 • 5:57 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Rep. Smucker again supports passage of SAVE America voter ID requirements

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker on Wednesday joined House Republicans to push forward a package of GOP priorities including a nationwide mandate for voter identification at the polls backed by President

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Jul 23 • 4:38 PM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
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25 states, DC sue Trump administration over FEMA funding conditions

The suit argues that the administration is requiring states to transmit lists of registered voters to DHS and help it with immigration enforcement

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Jul 23 • 4:09 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Wisconsin absentee voters seek court ruling allowing them to cast new ballots

Three voters supported by the Wisconsin Democratic Party have filed a lawsuit against the state elections commission, seeking a ruling that would allow for voters who have already returned their absentee ballots to void those and request a new one

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Jul 23 • 3:39 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
In Israel, a strong challenger for political change

Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing a major political test this fall. After three years of war and growing public frustration, a former military chief is emerging as an unlikely challenger, offering voters a different vision for the country’s leadership. We look at how an outsider with deep security credentials is tapping into a desire for change — and what his rise could mean for Netanyahu’s political future.

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Jul 23 • 3:27 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment

Shah won the Democratic primary Wednesday in a hotly contested congressional district in Arizona, delivering another defeat to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which backed a rival, as more voters reject the preferences of party leaders in Washington.

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Jul 23 • 2:20 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Midterm voting preferences by race and ethnicity, age, and other demographics

This is part of a larger report on Americans and the 2026 midterm elections. Several months ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats hold a 6 percentage point edge over Republicans among registered voters on the generic ballot for Congress (43% vs. 37%). Two-in-ten voters say they are not sure (14%) or support another candidate […]

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Jul 23 • 12:55 PM EDT • Politics • pewresearch.org
Why Republicans are joining the fight against money in politics

Long assumed to be an issue exclusively of the left, it is a top issue of concern among Republican voters.

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Jul 23 • 7:30 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Gen Z doesn't want normal politics. It wants results

Young voters on the left and right are drawn to candidates who promise disruption, authenticity and economic change.

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Jul 23 • 4:54 AM EDT • Politics • mycentraljersey.com
New Jersey voter glitch delivers Republicans a gift in elections fightNJ Spotlight News

Trump's House allies renew call to pass legislation that critics say would block millions of people from casting ballots

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Jul 23 • 12:06 AM EDT • Politics • njspotlightnews.org
Voters want major change amid economic and political discontent and more top headlines

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Jul 22 • 9:56 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Trump touts children’s investment accounts as he searches for a political win

The president promoted his “Trump accounts” program on a visit to Georgia, hoping to give Republicans an economic message that will connect with voters before the midterms.

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Jul 22 • 7:08 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Hong leads latest Marquette Poll, large percentage of voters still undecided

A new poll reflecting the rapid changes in the Democratic primary will be released next week.

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Jul 22 • 5:35 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
House passes temporary government funding bill months early

The deadline for action is more than two months away, but House GOP leaders are not leaving to chance another possible shutdown souring the mood of voters shortly before they go to the polls.

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Jul 22 • 3:27 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Fox News Poll: Voters want major change amid economic and political discontent

Trump approval holds at 39% as Democrats lead the generic ballot by 7 points, the highest for either party in Fox News polling since 1996.

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Jul 22 • 3:20 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
What New Jersey’s disclosure says – and doesn’t say

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s disclosure Wednesday that a software glitch caused her state to mistakenly add 6,600 non-citizens to its voter rolls — and that about 400 of them improperly voted in recent years — has given Republicans something to grab onto in their long-running campaign against non-citizen voting.

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Jul 22 • 3:02 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Halo composer says Washington needs fewer career politicians

Marty O'Donnell says independent voters are embracing 'common sense' after years of what he calls left-wing 'nonsense'

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Jul 22 • 2:54 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com