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State lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins California special election to replace former Rep. Swalwell
Swalwell, a Democrat who was running for California governor, ended his campaign and resigned from Congress in April after he was accused of sexual assault and harassment, which he denies.
Aisha Wahab wins special election to replace Eric Swalwell in Congress
Wahab claimed a much smaller margin of victory than in two previous contests after the American Israel Public Affairs Committee spent millions opposing her.
Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election to Replace Eric Swalwell
Aisha Wahab, a Democratic state senator in California, will fill out the term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned from the House amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
Democrat Aisha Wahab will win Swalwell’s House seat, CNN projects, overcoming millions in AIPAC spending
Democratic state Sen. Aisha Wahab will win the special election runoff to finish former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.
Cook Political Report moves Texas, Iowa Senate races to toss-ups
The nonpartisan election analysis website moved the Iowa and Texas Senate races from "lean Republican" to "toss up" on Thursday
Cook Political Report moves Texas, Iowa Senate races to toss-ups
The nonpartisan election analysis website moved the Iowa and Texas Senate races from "lean Republican" to "toss up" on Thursday
Iowa Senate race a 'toss-up,' governor race 'leans Democrat'
Election analysts at the nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved Iowa's U.S. Senate race into the "toss-up" category, and governor to "lean Democrat."
Texas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss ups: Cook Political Report
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for both the Texas and Iowa Senate races to “toss ups” on Thursday as Republicans grapple with a scandal-ridden candid…
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers, as the midterm elections near and public opinion sours on the energy-hungry behemoths
Texas and Iowa Senate Races Move to Toss Up; Races for Governor Also Move in Democrats’ Direction
The battle for the Senate is about to intensify ahead of the traditional Labor Day starting gun. Republicans still retain a structural advantage given the partisan challenges of the map, and Democrats still need almost every key race to break their way. But as we recently wrote, in a wave election akin to 2006, even states that President Donald Trump won by double digits could move within Democrats’ reach.
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed U.S. House districts to be used in November election
The ruling Wednesday by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green is a victory for Republicans seeking to hold onto their slim majority in the U.S. House. But the case is likely to end up in the state Supreme Court.
A youth movement is coming for the 2028 presidential election
President Donald Trump’s first election in 2016 made him the oldest president ever elected at age 70. Joe Biden, at 78, took that record four years later. Four years after that, in 2024, Trump reclaimed his title at 78 years and 220 days old. Former President Bill Clinton, who celebrated his 80th birthday on Wednesday, […]
Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
Democrats have narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as their party looks ahead to a wide-open primary to succeed Republican President Donald Trump | Talk Radio 1210 WPHT
Sights and sounds of politics at the Iowa State Fair
With the 2026 midterm elections this fall, there have been candidates aplenty at the Fairgrounds, doing all of the things politicians at the Fair do.
California voters deserve to see Becerra and Hilton debate
The Democratic front-runner has signaled his willingness to debate his GOP foe, but hasn't committed to a time or place. Hilton is eager to meet anytime, anywhere.
Experts slam ‘flawed’ Trump administration Census report on alleged noncitizen voting
Former Census Bureau leaders, statisticians and voting-rights advocates are raising alarms about an unusual, unsigned new report posted on the agency’s website that claims tens of thousands of noncitizens voted in the 2020 presidential election.
Zambia Ex-Transport Minister Killed In Raid on Politician’s Home
Zambian police said a former transport minister was killed in a raid at the main opposition leader’s house last week, a day after elections that were tainted by claims of irregularities.
Missouri judge hands Trump, GOP major redistricting win ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump scored a major redistricting win as a Missouri judge ruled the GOP-backed map splitting Kansas City cannot face a referendum.
'There's not a lot of Iowa nice': Breaking down politics at the Iowa State Fair
KCCI's political analyst explains how emboldened protestors, demonstrations, and banners at the iowa State Fair are playing into a contentious election year.
Why Manufacturers Are Paying Closer Attention to Building Envelopes
Site selection teams have to be meticulous. They model tax incentive schedules years into the future, track labor availability across competing markets, and negotiate access to highway interchanges and rail spurs.
Oregon elections office won't investigate Drazan complaint
The Secretary of State's office declined to open an investigation into a complaint about potential election law violations by Sen. Christine Drazan.
Elon Musk Is Expected to Point His Money Machine at Texas
Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk is expected to spend up to $200 million in the midterms. It could be a big boost for GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who’s struggled to raise cash.
Missouri court allows new U.S. House districts be used in November election
The court decision is likely to be appealed
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts be used in November election
A Missouri judge has rejected bid to let voters decide whether to use new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump.
What to know about the fake election poll numbers shared and retracted by a mysterious company
Locked in a competitive reelection race, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared on social media last week that a new poll was evidence that her campaign was “gaining momentum.”
Zambia: Arrests and detention of political opponents following election raises concern
In the wake of President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia’s re-election for a second five-year term, UN human rights chief has raised concerns over the reported arrests and detention of political opponents in the country.
Karen Bass ripped after viral video lays out taxpayer-funded match of campaign donations
Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces scrutiny over a reelection ad urging donations matched 6-to-1 by taxpayers through the super match program.
Sen. Darline Graham avoids giving direct answer to national security question in S.C. debate: 'Not my thing'
It was a high-profile misstep a week before she faces a runoff election in her bid to hold onto the South Carolina seat to which she was appointed last month.
GOP Rep. Donalds will run against Democrat Jolly in Florida's race for governor
November's election will test President Donald Trump’s grip on his adopted state and Democrats’ ability to resurrect Florida as a national political battleground.
Progressive scores upset victory in Florida, and other takeaways from Tuesday's elections
As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.
Rethinking the Pollinator Garden
Maegan Luckett, a recent alumna of the horticulture distance education graduate program and horticulturalist at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, explores how garden plant bed layout and selection impact bees and humans alike.
High Health Care Costs, Unreasonable Hospital Prices Top Voter Concerns in New National Poll as Midterm Elections Inch Closer
Key findings include overwhelming concern about health care costs; strong opposition to Medicaid cuts; strong bipartisan concern with hospital prices; and deep skepticism about the Administration’s arguments on coverage losses. WASHINGTON, D.C. – A national poll released by Families USA shows that high health care costs, including unreasonably high hospital prices, are top of mind […]
Live updates: GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola to square off in Alaska Senate race
Get live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration and 2026 elections as Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola are set to face off in Alaska’s Senate race and Byron Donalds and David Jolly win their primaries in the Florida governor’s race.
‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate
Senator Darline Graham made the remark in a debate against Representative Ralph Norman, her opponent in the runoff election to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. Here are five takeaways from the debate.
GOP senator, ex-House Dem emerge from Alaska’s ‘jungle primary’ despite far-left meddling
Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola advance from Alaska's jungle primary, but a second Dan Sullivan on the ballot raises election confusion claims.
Florida governor primary results
They will face each other in the November general election.
Trump revives unverified claims of noncitizen voting in 2020
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his long-standing falsehoods about a rigged 2020 election.
Early 2028 poll shows clear Democratic, GOP leaders
The 2026 midterms aren't until November but that's not stopping early posturing for the 2028 presidential election.
Mysterious polling firm behind fake election surveys closes after admitting ‘social experiment’
Median Strategies admitted its polls on the Los Angeles mayor race and Wisconsin primary were fabricated as a "social experiment" before closing.
Poll: Gov. Sanders holds lead over two opponents
Incumbent Republican Gov. Sarah Sanders is leading her two general election opponents despite the headwinds of President Trump’s political woes in Arkansas. A new statewide survey of 1,217 likely voters...
Poll: Gov. Sanders holds lead over two opponents
Incumbent Republican Gov. Sarah Sanders is leading her two general election opponents despite the headwinds of President Trump’s political woes in Arkansas. A new statewide survey of 1,217 likely voters...
Trump cast a mail ballot in Florida's primary despite spreading falsehoods about mail voting fraud
Each election, tens of millions of Americans vote by mail, and evidence from court records and studies shows only a tiny fraction of those ballots are fraudulent.
Live results: Florida primary election
See Florida election results and maps for the 2026 primaries.
Florida primary election 2026: Race to replace Ron DeSantis and other key contests
We’re tracking Florida’s primaries, with a close eye on the races for governor and Senate, as well as three key House contests. We’re also following primaries in Alaska and Wyoming. Follow for live updates.
Sen. Slotkin presses Hegseth, Caine to commit to keeping U.S. military out of the midterm elections
“I’d ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Defense will not send Federal troops to the polls or to seize election materials of any kind,” Slotkin wrote to Hegseth and to Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in letters Tuesday.
Socialists accused of 'motor mouth' rhetoric as longtime Dem strategist unloads on far-left candidate
James Carville fires back at DSA candidate Oliver Larkin ahead of Florida's primary election, calling Democratic Socialists a "pack of fools."
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers, as the midterm elections near and public opinion sours on the energy-hungry behemoths
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers, as the midterm elections near and public opinion sours on the energy-hungry behemoths.
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers as the midterm elections near and public opinion sours on the energy-hungry behemoths t…
Dan Sullivan, another Dan Sullivan and an ex-congresswoman face off in Alaska's U.S. Senate primary
Alaska voters are choosing candidates for November's general election in a series of primary contests Tuesday, including a U.S. Senate race that will be among the most closely watched in the nation this fall.
JB Pritzker secures key re-election endorsement from Illinois teachers union
This is the third time the Illinois Education Association, which represents more than 135,000 teachers, professors, and support staff statewide, has endorsed Pritzker for governor.
The physical media selection at Sony's Crunchyroll is even worse than fans feared after store update: all books removed and Blu-ray lineup gutted
Manga, light novels, manhwa, and more have vanished
2026 CBS Sports Preseason All-America team: Texas, Oregon and the SEC lead honorees
There are just three unanimous first-team selections from our CBS Sports experts
How California's midterm election could shape national political conflicts
In some congressional races and key battles over ballot issues, California Democrats' left-leaning wing and its more centrist forces are clashing.
Congress wants to depoliticize disaster aid. Politics may stand in the way.
A bipartisan push to stymie partisan discrimination in disaster assistance could be complicated by election-year politicking.
Trump-inspired political cynicism continues to transform NC conservatives
Today, longstanding American political traditions in elections and lawmaking like respect for one’s adversary, self-discipline and sacrifice, abiding by established rules and roles, and commitments to open debate, widespread voter participation and honorable, nonpartisan public service are fast becoming passé. Instead, accumulating and maintaining power at all costs now trumps all other priorities.
2 Dan Sullivans Face off in Alaska's US Senate Primary, Which Also Features a Former Congresswoman
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters are choosing candidates for November's general election in a series of primary contests Tuesday, including a U.S. Senate race that will be among the most closely watched in the nation this fall. The campaign featured over a dozen contenders in each of the top ...
Live Results: Florida midterm primaries
Florida voters will select nominees Tuesday to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and to complete the remainder of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s unexpired U.S. Senate term.
Live Results: California special election to replace former Rep. Eric Swalwell
With two Democrats competing on the ballot, the seat in California’s 14th Congressional District is guaranteed to remain under Democratic control and further narrow an already fragile Republican majority in the chamber.
Trump Votes by Mail Again in Florida
The president also voted by mail in 2020 and in a Florida special election in March, even as he has railed against the practice and equated it to cheating.
Stein vetoes pair of bills making election, judicial changes
House Bill 958 would shorten early voting windows, and House Bill 377 would allow the state's chief justice to suspend trial court judges without pay.
Spectrum News to host three debates ahead of 2026 election
NY1 will host multiple debates ahead of the 2026 election.
7+ Florida Politics Now: Election Day preview
On this episode, we’re previewing the upcoming primary elections.
NC House bill 958 that targets early voting days expected to be vetoed by Gov. Stein
Gov. Josh Stein is expected to act Monday on House Bill 958, a sweeping election measure recently passed by lawmakers that has drawn opposition.
US midterm election betting races past 2024 congressional total, data shows
The group forecast that total wagers on the 2026 midterms could reach $1.6 billion if betting activity accelerates at the same pace as it did in 2024.
Russian court jails Kremlin opposition politician for opposing war in Ukraine
A court in Russia convicted a prominent opposition politician for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 11 years and a month in prison in the latest crackdown on dissent ahead of next month’s parliamentary election.
AMP SPORTS ADDS FORMER PACKERS PRO BOWLER HA HA CLINTON-DIX AS CO-HOST OF THE TUNDRA - GREEN BAY PACKERS PODCAST
Clinton-Dix Joins Packers Legend John Kuhn; WLUK FOX 11 Sports Director Ryan Wing Also Joins AMP Sports Podcast Green Bay – August 17, 2026 — Sinclair’s AMP Sports today announced former Green Bay Packers safety and Pro Bowl selection Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is joining THE TUNDRA: A Podcast on the Green Bay Packers as co-host...
Politics and the Limits of Language
Ben Rhodes's new book makes an earnest case for the political power of words. But the degradation of our public life can’t be reversed by rhetoric alone.
3 Arsenal matches moved for TV
New kick-off times have been announced for three autumn fixtures as the latest round of live TV selections is confirmed.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesThree of Arsenal‘s Premier League fixtures ha...
Viewpoint: When politics becomes a business, we pay the price
Russell Cleveland writes, This initiative won't solve every problem in our politics, but restoring transparency, accountability and a reasonable balance of power between ordinary citizens and wealthy political interests is a critical first step toward restoring something we desperately need: Trust.
Viewpoint: When politics becomes a business, we pay the price
Russell Cleveland writes, This initiative won't solve every problem in our politics, but restoring transparency, accountability and a reasonable balance of power between ordinary citizens and wealthy political interests is a critical first step toward restoring something we desperately need: Trust.
Grant will support reporting on women in politics
Deep South Today will deepen its reporting about redistricting, statehouse races and local elections in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas, focusing how these events affect women's political participation and representation.
Some Democrats trying to reclaim the issue of faith from the Republican Party
In some of the most critical races this election cycle, several Democrats are sharing how their faith has shaped their views and politics.
Health records in GOP race for Oklahoma governor could help sway voters, experts say
Gentner Drummond’s push to pressure his opponent into taking a drug test taps into voter concerns over candidates’ health and could tip the outcome of the contentious runoff election for Oklahoma’s Republican nominee for governor, some political observers said.
In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running for reelection in a new Florida district after Republicans redrew the congressional map.
In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running for reelection in a new Florida district after Republicans redrew the congressional map.
Two visions of America are emerging as midterms draw near. Voters must decide which one is real
Two rallies, nearly 1,000 miles and two days apart, laid out the increasingly stark choice confronting midterm election voters and a looming moment of reckoning over the nation’s future course.
A guide to Northwestern’s political scene, voting in the 2026 midterm election
Northwestern students have an abundance of ways to become politically involved this school year, with student groups and November midterm elections. Students across the aisle can find communities on campus, from the NU College Democrats to the NU College Republicans. NU Political Union, a nonpartisan student forum, and BridgeNU, an organization that aims to encourage...
How Geopolitics Has Rewired Brazil's Business Risks
Brazil’s 2026 elections, polarization, and U.S. trade pressures make political risk a core strategic variable for businesses operating or looking to operate in the country.
How Geopolitics Has Rewired Brazil's Business Risks
Brazil’s 2026 elections, polarization, and U.S. trade pressures make political risk a core strategic variable for businesses operating or looking to operate in the country.
Cory Mills went from hero to top Democratic target. Can he survive a GOP Primary challenge from Ryan Elijah?
The 2-term incumbent suffered an election cycle of scandals, and now faces 3 GOP challengers.
Trump has to balance American politics with American interests, political analyst says
'Fox News Sunday' panelists debate the geopolitical and economic fallout from the Iran war, its effect on U.S. gas prices and what it means for President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don't tell that to this California congressman
President Donald Trump last year told GOP-controlled states to redraw their maps before this year's midterm elections to increase the number of winnable seats for Republicans in order to help the party hold onto the U.S. House.
Major political transformation is underway in Hungary after Victor Orban was ousted
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with journalist Nick Thorpe about the changes made by the Hungarian government since Victor Orban's Fidesz party lost power following elections in April.
Data centers in Texas prove a key topic months away from midterm elections
A recent poll shows the majority of Texans support requiring large AI data centers to disclose water use and fund their own power grid upgrades.
On election eve, remembering Nancy Metayer and a better politics
Coral Springs City Commissioner Nancy Metayer was killed just over four months ago. Here, a friend muses that Metayer makes for a good role model in increasingly divisive times.
David M. Shribman: A socialist high-water mark in Maine and the Midwest?
OGUNQUIT, Maine — As Maine goes, so goes the nation? Maybe. But maybe not. That phrase, from the faded past, once was a sturdy political guideline....
Democrats' 2028 presidential calendar gives Black and Latino voters and union members an early say
The primary lineup pushes Iowa from the traditional top spot and makes South Carolina the leadoff state, voting on Jan. 22, 2028, followed by Nevada on Feb. 1.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Puts Board Declassification And Shareholder Rights To A Vote
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) outlines proposed corporate governance changes ahead of its upcoming annual shareholder meeting. The company seeks to declassify its board of directors so all directors stand for election more frequently. Proposals include expanded shareholder rights to act by written consent and to call special meetings. Investors are weighing how the reforms could affect board accountability and shareholder influence at AMC. For readers watching AMC and looking for...
Gender-affirming care, Russia sanctions and Kalshi: CT politics news
by CT Mirror Staff, CT Mirror August 14, 2026 These news briefs are part of The Connecticut Mirror’s 2026 political coverage. For more news about the 2026 legislative session, campaigns, elections …
Trump’s Kennedy Center and ballroom fixations are political malpractice for the GOP
Republicans are facing a potentially ugly 2026 midterm election in less than three months. And nobody seems to be able — or perhaps even cares to try — to prevail upon President Donald Trump to mitigate the damage.
Survey: Healthcare costs potent political issue in Georgia, but more for Democrats than Republicans
As Georgia approaches its gubernatorial election, candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson offer opposing solutions to rising healthcare costs amid a University of Georgia survey showing widespread bipartisan concern over affordability and price transparency.
Trump visiting Long Island to boost Bruce Blakeman’s gubernatorial run with speech on crime
Trump is also hoping to bolster GOP chances of holding onto the House of Representatives in the fall midterm elections, although analysts say he could weigh down candidates in suburbs where he is deeply unpopular.
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief
Abdul El-Sayed announced that he had been endorsed by the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus in his run for U.S. Senate, alongside the entire Michigan Democratic slate for the 2026 midterm elections. El-Sayed was also endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. The Michigan Education Association has recommended Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s Democratic candidacy for […]
Is this a good day or a bad day for Nigel Farage?
As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.
Nigel Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
The investigation into a £5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.
Prediction markets are turning politics into a game, says Frank Luntz
Frank Luntz, FIL Inc. pollster and political strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the 2026 midterm elections, takeaways from primary elections, when polls miss the mark, future of the Democratic Party, and more.