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AI’s money machine faces first real test in Manhattan primary
Industry spends millions to target candidate who supports greater regulation of the technology
Two women are at the center of New York’s next big political test
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has backed democratic socialist candidates Darializa Avila Chevalier and Assembly Member Claire Valdez.
Unlikely Vikings Rookie Is Getting All the Buzz
For the first time in years, the Vikings acquired a deep and promising rookie class with several candidates for early […]
Andy Burnham to get briefings on taking over as prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.
Primary voting begins in New York, Maryland and Utah
In New York, Mamdani has thrown support behind three congressional candidates and Super Pacs have been pouring money into a single race
Mamdani and AI industry flex political power in New York, plus more to watch in Tuesday's primaries
Two factions in the AI industry are clashing in a Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat. New York Assemblyman Alex Bores, a pro-regulation candidate, faces opposition from a group funded by OpenAI investors. The group spent over $7 million on ads against him. In response, groups partly backed ...
Why prediction markets’ election picks are useful, even when they seem wrong
A Post analysis found that primary candidates ended up winning about as often as bettors thought they would.
New York's primary will test NYC mayor's political power
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces the biggest test of his political power since taking office with Tuesday's congressional primaries. Voters will decide if they back candidates he endorsed.
NY-7 candidates make final pitch to voters before Election Day
The race has narrowed in recent days.
Small Business Owners Back 11 Candidates for Kansas Legislature in August Primary
NFIB Kansas PAC endorses 11 pro-small business incumbents ahead of August 4th Primary
Populist wins Colombia election, but results are challenged
Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella held a razor-thin lead after Colombia’s deeply polarized presidential runoff, which is being challenged by the ruling party’s progressive candidate.
Monday Morning Minnesota: The “In Buck We Trust” Edition
Do we have an MVP candidate on our hands?
Why Democrats are running against the ‘Epstein class’
Candidates are casting their messaging around Epstein’s associates and the unaccountable elite, betting that voter distrust of powerful institutions can help them shape the midterm debate.
Breaking Business News: AbbVie To Acquire Apogee Therapeutics
AbbVie is set to acquire Apogee Therapeutics and its pipeline of multiple clinical-stage candidates in development across inflammatory and immunological diseases, including its lead asset, zumilokibart (APG777), a subcutaneous half-life extended monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin (IL)-13 in atopic dermatitis (AD). Under the terms of the transaction, AbbVie will acquire all outstanding shares of Apogee for $135.11 per share in cash. […]
Jewish voters express growing isolation amid rising antisemitism in both major political parties
Faced with anti-Israel and even anti-Jewish sentiment by party activists, and by an increasing number of political candidates, many Jewish voters are facing uncomfortable choices as they cast their ballots this year.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Utah’s state primary
Utah voters will nominate candidates for Congress Tuesday using a new map that created a Democratic-friendly district in Salt Lake City and scrambled the reelection plans of the state’s all-Republican delegation
Jewish voters express growing isolation amid rising antisemitism in both major political parties
Faced with anti-Israel and even anti-Jewish sentiment by party activists, and by an increasing number of political candidates, many Jewish voters are facing uncomfortable choices as they cast their ballots this year.
Seahawks news: Breakout candidates, top 100 lock, more fullback
Some stories about the NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks from the last week for Arizona Cardinals fans to know.
New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
New York’s congressional candidates will deliver closing arguments ahead of primary elections Tuesday, as an ascendent progressive left takes on establishment Democrats.
New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
New York’s congressional candidates will deliver closing arguments ahead of primary elections Tuesday, as an ascendent progressive left takes on establishment Democrats.
At Atlanta church, Ossoff casts Senate race as test of faith, character and democracy: "Georgia's spirit of tolerance will overwhelm and defeat bigotry"
Speaking at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, Sen. Jon Ossoff urged voters to look beyond campaign rhetoric and examine the records of candidates seeking public trust.
Up Close: Incumbent congressman, Mamdani-backed community organizer run in NY-13 primary
Up Close: Liz Cho speaks to the Democratic candidates running for NY-13 and the ABC News political team about the week in politics.
AI giants are funding ad wars in races across the country
In some races, the AI-backed political groups have spent more than the candidates they are backing.
Pro-Israel and crypto money roils House Democratic primary
Dark money — and complaints about it — have become the central issue in the 24-candidate field to replace Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland).
Lincoln Day Dinner: GOP gubernatorial candidates talk growth, business, preserving Tennessee culture
Two candidates in Tennessee's gubernatorial race discussed growth, business recruitment and preserving Volunteer State values at Saturday's Lincoln Day Dinner, the Hamilton County Republican Party's largest annual fundraiser.
Joe Tirio: The most dishonest thing in American politics isn’t a candidate. It’s a map.
"The argument that 'the other side does it too' is the weakest possible defense of a bad practice," McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio writes of gerrymandering in a guest opinion.
The power of delegates: How Indiana Republicans pick statewide nominees
Every two years, Indiana Republicans gather for their state convention to nominate candidates for statewide office. In midterm election years, delegates choose the party’s nominees for secretary of state, treasurer
Democratic candidates DeGette, Kiros and James clash in CD1 forum
The three Democratic candidates for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District clashed on Friday night over a host of issues, even as they expressed frustration with their party. The candidates — U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, doctoral student Milat Kiros and university regent Wanda James — took part in the forum moderated by Colorado Politics reporters on Friday […]
Colorado Politics Calendar June 22-28
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Mamdani won New York opposing Israel. Now, his movement wants power in Congress.
Across New York, a set of candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani are challenging incumbents they say are not progressive enough on Israel.
Democrats seeking Wisconsin congressional seats discuss key issues in Platteville
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — More than 50 people gathered Thursday evening in Platteville to hear from the Democratic candidates for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, Emily Berge and Rebecca Cooke.
Republican U.S. Senate Candidate visits Marquette County west end business
Republican Candidate Mike Rogers visited Robbins Sports Surfaces in Ishpeming Friday afternoon
After recent losing endorsements, Donald Trump hedges his bet in South Carolina governor’s race
After recent losses by other candidates he backed, President Donald Trump hedged a major bet Friday by endorsing both of the Republican candidates for South Carolina governor.
NY-12 candidates make last push for early votes
Early voting continues through Sunday. Primary Day is Tuesday, June 23.
Candidates make closing arguments in race for NY-10
Incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman faces Mamdani ally Brad Lander.
Why political candidates dress up and run in major UK elections
Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.
Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff
President Donald Trump has now endorsed both Republican candidates for governor in South Carolina
Double endorsement drama: Trump backs second candidate in red state’s GOP gubernatorial runoff
Trump endorses both Wilson and Evette in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial runoff, hedging his bets ahead of the high-profile Tuesday contest.
Brandin Podziemski details ideal Warriors pick at No. 11 in 2026 NBA Draft
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski detailed the ideal candidate for Golden State with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Ben Wikler: My state was a ‘democracy desert.’ This is how we turned it around.
We can do the same for the entire United States. We can start working now to channel political anxiety into rebuilding the foundations of our democracy so that it offers free and fair elections for all candidates of every party.
A new era for D.C. politics
With D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George capturing the nomination for mayor, and a host of other progressive candidates winning races down the ballot, the city's government is set for some of the biggest changes in the last two decades.
Binface, foxes and raving loonies: the UK’s proud history of costumed candidates
British love of silliness comes to the fore when politicians stand shoulder to shoulder with satirical rivals
The quiet end of identity politics
California’s primary election showed that candidates of all backgrounds should be judged on their merits, not their visibility.
Student research in Yellowstone could help scientists understand life on other planets
Arizona State University doctoral candidates Tanner Barnes and Vince Debes both enjoy a good hike. But when they set out on trails in places like Yellowstone National Park, they are not just taking in the sights — they are collecting samples that could answer some of science’s biggest questions: how life survives in extreme environments, how planets become habitable and what signs of life scientists should look for beyond Earth.
Will this PhD candidate and a political consultant hit it off?
Will these daters' summer plans converge?
Mamdani, Sanders rally for congressional candidates ahead of primary
Early voting runs through June 21, and primary day is June 23.
As union leader, Democrat-backed Senate candidate Dan Osborn helped alert ICE to claims of undocumented workers
Dan Osborn, the Democratic Party–backed independent running for Senate in Nebraska, has spent part of his campaign courting voters critical of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement.
Why democratic socialists like Lewis George in D.C. keep winning in cities
Janeese Lewis George's sweeping victory in the Democratic primary follows a trend of urban voters turning to candidates to the left of mainstream Democrats.
Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengers
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made one of his sharpest calls yet for change in the Democratic Party on Thursday night as he rallied with his slate of progressive congressional candidates in Tuesday’s New York Democratic primaries.
WATCH: Dem candidate grilled on stock trading after being duped with selfie request
Former Rep. Elaine Luria was ambushed on video over her net worth allegedly growing over 2,000% during her four years serving in the U.S. Congress.
Socialist Surge: Mamdani flexes growing political muscle as he takes on Democratic Party establishment
Mayor Zohran Mamdani teams up with Sen. Bernie Sanders at a Brooklyn rally to boost progressive candidates challenging Democratic congressional incumbents.
Charlotte mayor finalists on who holds power in city hall: activists or business?
The City Council will select Charlotte’s next mayor from a pool of five finalists amid a changing political landscape.
The quiet end of identity politics
California’s primary election showed that voters are prioritizing competence, results, and accountability over identity politics, and that candidates of all backgrounds should be judged on th…
Unearthed clip exposes more anti-police rhetoric as El-Sayed gets grilled for deleting social media posts
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate, accused state police of profiling in a 2018 speech despite scrubbing defund the police posts.
In politics: Hoyer votes a Hoyer-free ballot, Percy convicted, Schmoke steps down
Rep. Steny Hoyer votes for a congressional candidate not named Steny Hoyer, one-time Annapolis lobbyist Davion Percy convicted in federal court, and Kurt Schmoke sets a retirement date from the University of Baltimore, in political notes.
Four GOP US Senate candidates face off at Casper’s Politics in the Park
CASPER, Wyo. — Four Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis met in Casper on Wednesday for the second Politics
Four GOP US Senate candidates face off at Casper’s Politics in the Park
CASPER, Wyo. — Four Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis met in Casper on Wednesday for the second Politics
A Mamdani-backed progressive’s challenge to a veteran Democrat highlights party fractures
The divides between the Democratic old guard and a new class of progressive challenger were on sharp display on Tuesday night as a congressional candidate in New York’s 13th District apologized for past disparaging remarks about Kamala Harris.
Trump switches support in Oklahoma congressional race as formerly endorsed pastor candidate suspends campaign
Trump withdrew his endorsement of Oklahoma GOP congressional candidate and pastor Jackson Lahmeyer to back rival Mark Tedford in a dramatic 2026 midterm reversal.
Georgia Republicans choose Collins for Senate and Jackson for governor, a mixed result for Trump
Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision for Donald Trump in Tuesday runoffs, opting for the president’s preferred U.S. Senate candidate but rejecting his choice for governor in favor of a billionaire first-time candidate who spent freely from his personal fortune to win the nomination.
On Iran, Trump is committing the cardinal sin from the ‘Art of the Deal’
Toward the end of the Obama administration’s negotiations over its Iran nuclear deal in 2015, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump chimed in with some advice from his book, “The Art of the Deal.”
Nuanced differences on business issues separate Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls
Both Democratic gubernatorial candidates vow to boost Colorado's business atmosphere, but they offer different approaches to doing so.
Trump-backed candidate wins primary to face Jon Ossoff in Georgia midterms
Republican primary runoff voters chose US representative Mike Collins to face Ossoff in November
Talarico courted Silicon Valley donors in multi-day Bay Area trip
The Texas Democratic Senate candidate’s appeals to wealthy tech executives complicates his broadsides against megadonors’ outsized role in politics.
Trump wins two, loses one: Georgia billionaire delivers rare blow to endorsement machine
Trump-backed candidates won two of three key GOP runoffs in Georgia and Alabama, but lost the gubernatorial race to billionaire Rick Jackson.
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, in his GOP runoff election victory, says his campaign "shattered" the political class
Oklahoma begins choosing a new U.S. senator and governor in crowded primary
If no candidate receives at least 50% of the vote, the top two will have a runoff Aug. 25.
5 Things to Know About Derek Dooley, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia
He is supported by outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp, who has had a tumultuous relationship with President Trump. Mr. Trump backs Mr. Dooley’s runoff opponent.
Where Colorado's Republican gubernatorial candidates stand on business issues
The Republican gubernatorial candidates largely agree on issues like housing and job creation but offer different implementation plans.
Live results: Alabama midterm primary runoffs
Alabama voters will return to the polls Tuesday to finalize nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat and a handful of other contests in which no candidate received a majority of votes in the May 19 primary.
Joe Strada calls out 'full of crap' Washington in $1M ad buy
It's the first ad from the congressional candidate, who is running to succeed Daniel Webster in CD 11.
Live Results: California special primary election to replace Eric Swalwell
For several of these candidates, it’s the second time in two weeks that they have appeared on a ballot for this U.S. House seat.
Georgia Governor Primary Runoff Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Georgia Governor primary runoff election as Republican votes are counted by candidate and county.
Trump mulls co-endorsement in South Carolina as governor’s race proves tight
An endorsement of both candidates would be the latest example of the president hedging his bets to avoid a fight with conservative activists.
Do influencers need to disclose if they’re paid by a candidate? New California bill seeks to ensure they do
Bill aims to identify content “that looks organic and authentic … (but is) really the equivalent of an ad,” lawmaker says.
Today’s Georgia Runoffs Could Shape Politics for Years
Republicans are selecting a challenger to rising Democratic star Jon Ossoff and a gubernatorial candidate who may oversee voting in 2028.
Colorado primary for U.S. Senator: Candidates John Hickenlooper and Julie Gonzales
The race between U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper and state Sen. Julie Gonzales has emerged as one of Colorado’s most intriguing Democratic primaries. Gonzales is running on a message of generational change, arguing that Democrats need a more aggressive approach and that a vote for Hickenlooper will just mean “more of the same.” Hickenlooper, a fixture […]
48 Arizona Legislative Candidates Earn Crucial Small Business Endorsement
NFIB Arizona PAC endorses 48 pro-small business candidates running for the state legislature
Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby declares for 2026 NFL supplemental draft; top 50 NBA trade candidates
Plus, the Bulls have their next head coach
Prediction markets are opening many new opportunities for unregulated insider trading and unethical bets – in the name of making a game out of politics
The rapidly growing popularity of prediction markets is sparking worries about the markets’ effects on US politics, where campaign staff has bet on its candidate’s electoral performance.
Science is under pressure again. Here’s what that means for young researchers
When Emma Scales decided she wanted to be a scientist, it seemed logical—simple, even. Now a Ph.D. candidate at Cornell University, Scales is studying symbiosis, specifically the way bacteria can gro...
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma and Washington, DC
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp survived President Donald Trump’s bid to oust him in a Republican primary four years ago. Kemp’s hand-picked candidate in a Senate primary on Tuesday might not be as lucky.
Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital
Voters in Washington, D.C. are heading to the polls to select party candidates for mayor and congressional delegate
Can $100 Million Overcome a Trump Endorsement? What to Watch in Tuesday's Elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries. But is it worth more than $100 million in Georgia? Can it propel a sitting congressman past an insurgent outsider in Alabama? Can it transform a candidate into a front-runner in Oklahoma? Trump has ...
Lee, Niou face off ahead of Senate District 27 Democratic primary
Both Grace Lee and Yuh-Line Niou are progressives who favor taxing the rich, but oppose the city's plan for the district’s planned jail site as a replacement for Rikers Island.
Lee, Niou face off ahead of Senate District 27 Democratic primary
Both Grace Lee and Yuh-Line Niou are progressives who favor taxing the rich, but oppose the city's plan for the district’s planned jail site as a replacement for Rikers Island.
Same-name candidate disqualified from key Senate race over alleged Dem scheme to confuse voters
Alaska election official disqualified a same-name Republican challenger to Sen. Dan Sullivan, ruling the candidacy was designed to confuse voters.
Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules
A top Alaska election official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s primary ballot in August.
Colorado Attorney General Democratic primary: Meet the candidates
One of the most closely watched contests on the June primary ballot is the four‑way Democratic race for Colorado attorney general. With Attorney General Phil Weiser term‑limited and running for governor, attention has shifted to the candidates vying to replace him and the qualifications they bring to the state’s top legal office. Running for attorney […]
The State of Politics: The Elevator Speech for Democratic Governor Candidates
Boiling down their pitch to voters, why do they deserve your vote?
Mamdani boosts his congressional picks with early voting underway
One endorsement has put him in conflict with Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
Trump's endorsement of Mike Collins for US Senate creates ‘Georgia politics Jenga game’
Georgia Republicans are weighing in on President Donald Trump's 11th-hour endorsement of U.S. Senate candidate, current U.S. Rep. Mike Collins.
Platner's support reflects a changing party in the Trump era
Democrats are rallying behind Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite a series of controversies that might have derailed a Democratic campaign during the height of the #MeToo movement.
The next mayor of DC will have to navigate its most famous resident: President Donald Trump
Janeese Lewis George, a Washington, DC, councilmember and leading candidate for mayor, was knocking on doors when her team got word that President Donald Trump said he wouldn’t “put up with it” if the democratic socialist wins her Tuesday primary.
$12 million free agent signing named Eagles' best breakout candidate
The Philadelphia Eagles made a nice bargain signing this offseason and it could end up being one of their best moves.
What can you expect at Neshoba County Fair political speaking?
Mississippi's preeminent political speaking event returns to Philadelphia in June, bringing candidates for the state's highest offices next year.
How Redistricting Pit Wasserman Schultz Against Black Democrats in Florida
Four candidates running in a historically Black district risk dividing the Black vote and losing to Ms. Wasserman Schultz, who is white.
Pols & Politics: Howie Carr offers GOP gubernatorial candidates on-air debate
Longtime Boston Herald columnist and talk radio host Howie Carr is offering Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Minogue the opportunity to join a live, on-air debate on his radio show.