Why there’s reason to feel hopeful on Election Day
“All politics is local” can sound like an old-fashioned idea now. For much of this century, state and local campaigns have been shaped by national debates. Candidates for governor, county commission, and even school board have adopted their parties’ most combative positions, often bringing culture-war arguments into races that have little to do with residents’ […]
How to watch important 2026 midterm election races in TX, OH, MI, WI, GA, IA, NV, ME, and FL
Control of Congress is at stake Tuesday, as voters weigh in on competitive House and Senate races across the country. Several closely watched governor’s contests will also help shape state politics during President Donald Trump’s second term. Republicans are working to hold their congressional majorities while Democrats target competitive races in states including Texas, Georgia, […]
What to know about control of the House and Senate, ballot questions, and poll closing times on Election Day 2026
What’s at stake in the 2026 midterm elections Americans head to the polls in two days to decide which party will control the House and Senate for the next two years. Republicans are defending narrow majorities in both chambers. President Donald Trump has predicted that his party will hold on, arguing on the campaign trail […]
Trump administration warns Iran of “consequences” as allies meet amid threats of escalation after the election
The Trump administration has warned Iran that continued “malign activities” will bring consequences, as concerns grow that fighting between the United States and Iran could resume after the midterm elections. With the 2026 elections only days away and conflict continuing across the Middle East, foreign ministers from the world’s largest economies met in Atlanta ahead […]
Judge prevents Trump administration from intimidating election workers
Federal Judge Blocks Threats Against Election Workers A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against the Trump administration, preventing it from threatening election workers with legal action regarding ballots associated with suspected noncitizens. U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson determined that the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security likely transgressed the Voting Rights […]
Even the Washington Post has to recognize there’s a significant issue with election polling.
The Washington Post has acknowledged that polling for the upcoming midterm elections might encounter the same inaccuracies that affected prior elections. In a report released on Friday, the publication shared that pollsters made over 85,000 phone calls and sent nearly 50,000 text messages to gauge the status of the U.S. Senate race in Kansas. There […]
Report: Alaska’s Second Dan Sullivan Departures Hometown Shortly Before Election
Daniel J. Sullivan, an independent candidate for the Alaska Senate, reportedly left his hometown just days before the election, as per CBS News. A former student informed CBS that she spotted the retired teacher on a flight from Petersburg to Anchorage on Monday. This occurred just two days prior to when the New York Times […]
Democrat Roy Cooper’s Election Board Managed Illegal Voting
Recent Charges in North Carolina Highlight Election Concerns The recent indictment of nearly 20 people for illegal voting in North Carolina underscores some ongoing issues during Governor Roy Cooper’s administration. On Thursday, the Department of Justice reported that 18 foreign nationals were charged with casting votes unlawfully in the state. This adds to an earlier […]
Pope Leo XIV Becomes the First Pope to Cast a Vote in a US Election
Pope Leo XIV has made history as the first sitting pope to cast a vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican announced on Friday that the 71-year-old, originally from Chicago, chose to participate as an American citizen by submitting a mail-in ballot in Illinois prior to the midterm elections on Tuesday. Determined to ensure […]
On Election Day, residents in 13 states will determine the future of data centers in their communities.
Voters across 13 states are gearing up to make important decisions about data centers this Tuesday, marking a significant moment for the future of artificial intelligence. There are a total of 41 measures related to data centers on the ballots this November, as reported by Ballotpedia. These measures often focus on local issues, including whether […]