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Justice Dept. Demands That California Counties Help Identify Noncitizen Voters

23 octobre 2026 à 22:35
Election officials across the state received letters from the agency saying if they fail to comply, they “risk significant federal scrutiny.”

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A ballot processing center in Industry, Calif., last year. California elections rely heavily on mail voting.

What to Know About Alaska’s Senate Race

23 octobre 2026 à 19:22
President Trump told the Justice Department to intervene in the race, where polling shows Republicans at risk of losing a seat.

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Dan Sullivan, the incumbent Republican senator in Alaska.

Justice Dept. Suit Reignites a Legal Fight in Alaska

23 octobre 2026 à 19:33
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled months ago that two candidates, both named Dan Sullivan, could appear on the ballot on Election Day.

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A yard sign for Senator Dan S. Sullivan in Petersburg, Alaska. Dan J. Sullivan is also set to appear on the ballot.

Why Legal Experts See the Justice Dept.’s Alaska Election Challenge as Dubious

23 octobre 2026 à 19:22
No obvious legal authority supports a pre-emptive effort to block the certification of Alaska’s Senate election if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses.

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Senator Dan Sullivan with Mary Peltola, his Democratic challenger, during a debate in Kodiak, Alaska, last month.

Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests

23 octobre 2026 à 19:01
President Trump rallied on Friday in a Republican state where Democrats have their eye on several House races.

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As the midterms draw near, prominent politicians from both parties are making more stops in Florida than they have in recent years.

Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress

23 octobre 2026 à 13:14
Democrats have campaigned on lowering living costs and holding the Trump administration accountable. This is a look at their to-do list if they win the majority.

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Should they win in November, top House Democrats are planning a shock-and-awe legislative sprint to demonstrate within hours of taking power that they are passing bills to deliver on their promises.

Susan Collins Uses Troy Jackson’s ‘Shut Up’ Debate Comment in New Ad

23 octobre 2026 à 13:39
The spot casts the remark made at a debate by Senator Susan Collins’s Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson, as evidence of how he treats women.

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Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, left, and Troy Jackson, her Democratic challenger, during a debate this month in Bangor, Maine.

Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress

23 octobre 2026 à 12:43
Democrats have campaigned on lowering living costs and holding the Trump administration accountable. This is a look at their to-do list if they win the majority.

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Should they win in November, top House Democrats are planning a shock-and-awe legislative sprint to demonstrate within hours of taking power that they are passing bills to deliver on their promises.

Trump Officials Seek Block on Alaska Senate Race Results if the Republican Dan Sullivan Loses

23 octobre 2026 à 16:19
The department, in a highly unusual lawsuit, argued that confusion over candidates with similar names could taint the election result.

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Senator Dan Sullivan, the Alaska Republican incumbent, at a rally this month. The ballot in the Senate race also features Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.

Nearly 2 Years After the Fires, L.A. Mayor Fights for Her Political Life

23 octobre 2026 à 12:56
Karen Bass, who has never lost an election, has struggled to recapture the city’s faith since the devastating wildfires that erupted in 2025.

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Mayor Karen Bass is counting on a bloc of undecided voters to carry her past Nithya Raman.

Tom Tiffany Tries to Distance Himself From Trump in Wisconsin Governor’s Race

23 octobre 2026 à 13:06
Wisconsin’s Republican candidate for governor, Tom Tiffany, is talking about nearly anything but President Trump. And as Republicans watch Mr. Trump’s approval ratings plummet, he is hardly alone.

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Representative Tom Tiffany greeting people during a campaign stop last week in Elkhorn, Wis.

Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests

23 octobre 2026 à 09:00
President Trump will rally on Friday in a Republican state where Democrats have their eye on several House races.

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Republicans are favored to win in statewide races in Florida this year, but polls suggest that the contests are closer than expected.

Roy Cooper Has Never Lost an Election. Can He Flip North Carolina’s Senate Seat?

23 octobre 2026 à 09:00
North Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 2008. Can Roy Cooper break that spell?

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Campaigns Spend Over $1 Billion Over Two Weeks in Final Search for Votes

23 octobre 2026 à 15:00
Fueled by tens of millions from Elon Musk, President Trump’s super PAC, Michael Bloomberg and other big donors, both parties are pumping enormous amounts into the final days of the midterms.

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James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, spent more than $22 million from his campaign account in the first two weeks of October, the most of any candidate in a competitive race.

Most Voters Believe the Midterm Elections Will Be Accurate, Poll Finds

23 octobre 2026 à 15:21
But about half expressed concerns that Republicans could try to overturn the results, a New York Times/Siena poll found.

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The first day of early voting on Thursday in Silver Spring, Md.

The Michigan Senate Race Keeps Getting Nastier

23 octobre 2026 à 06:22
Supporters of Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, have described his Democratic opponent, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, as un-American and worse.

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Dave Regan Pushed the Billionaire Tax Hard. Now He Faces a Union Inquiry.

23 octobre 2026 à 05:00
The tax initiative is the most ambitious proposal that Dave Regan has ever qualified for the California ballot. Some Democrats hope it will be his final one.

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Dave Regan has long been known for playing hardball in California politics, and he has made numerous enemies along the way.

Trump Rallies to Shore Up Iowa Senate Race for Ashley Hinson

22 octobre 2026 à 23:08
The president visited Sioux City, part of deep-red Western Iowa, in an effort to boost GOP turnout in a state that was once solidly Republican.

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President Trump.

Ocasio-Cortez Says Democrats Should Stand Up for Trans Americans

Par : Tim Balk
22 octobre 2026 à 22:19
At an event in Maine, an audience member told the New York progressive that “a lot of trans people in America feel that we have been abandoned by the Democratic Party.”

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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York at a town hall-style event in Portland, Maine, with Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate nominee in the state, on Thursday.

Trump Administration Asks Appeals Court to Intervene in California Mail Ballot Suit

23 octobre 2026 à 00:32
The Justice Department sought to jump-start a lawsuit aimed at compelling the state to not count as many as 20,000 mail ballots it claims were sent to noncitizens.

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Voters casting ballots in the 2024 election.

Video by Left-Wing Group Claims Lindsey Graham Paid Men for Sex

22 octobre 2026 à 23:08
Progressive activists released a video of three men making the allegations about the South Carolina Republican, who died in July. The New York Times has not confirmed their claims.

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Senator Lindsey Graham on Capitol Hill in 2022.

Pete Ricketts’s Wealth Puts Class at the Center of Nebraska’s Senate Race

22 octobre 2026 à 21:04
In a year when the wealth of the rich soared while workers lost ground to inflation, class has become political, especially in the Nebraska Senate race.

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A campaign sign for the Senate candidate Dan Osborn adorns a stretch of farmland in Nebraska.

The Ad Dividing the Republican Party

22 octobre 2026 à 19:15
Trump got behind a much-criticized spot in the Ohio governor’s race.

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President Trump with Vivek Ramaswamy at a rally in Ohio this month.

Bernie Sanders Gives $1 Million to Bolster El-Sayed and Counter AIPAC in Michigan

23 octobre 2026 à 05:31
The transfer came a day after the news that the pro-Israel lobby was planning to contribute as much as $9 million to defeat the Democratic nominee for Senate.

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Senator Bernie Sanders during a rally for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit in July.

Supreme Court Allows Blanket Ban on Student IDs at Polls in New Hampshire

23 octobre 2026 à 16:13
The justices had been asked to weigh in on a New Hampshire directive that prevented election officials from considering student IDs to prove a voter’s identity.

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The ruling was the latest in a string of election-related emergency actions by the justices in the lead-up to November.

What Dueling Visits by Ocasio-Cortez and Manchin Say About Maine’s Senate Race

Par : Tim Balk
22 octobre 2026 à 18:27
Senator Susan Collins, a Republican in a tight race, is keying her closing pitch to the middle, while her progressive challenger, Troy Jackson, is seeking to excite the left.

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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, left, campaigned for Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, this week, while former Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, right, stumped for Senator Susan Collins of Maine.

Four Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor

22 octobre 2026 à 07:41
The Democrat, David Crowley, and the Republican, Tom Tiffany, sparred over taxes, abortion, data centers and legalizing marijuana in their only debate before the election.

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David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for governor, and Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate, debated at Marquette University Law School on Wednesday.

Hakeem Jeffries Launches Final Midterm Sprint for House Majority

22 octobre 2026 à 14:49
The minority leader plans to kick off campaigning in a Hudson Valley, New York, district that is one of the most competitive in the country.

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Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York, the minority leader who has led Democrats in the House since 2022, is planning to campaign in competitive districts around the country.

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine Calls on Ramaswamy to Remove Acton Attack Ad

22 octobre 2026 à 16:05
The ad featuring the estranged mother of Vivek Ramaswamy’s Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton, has been widely criticized, though President Trump strongly defended it.

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Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio during a National Governors Association meeting in Washington this year.

Covert Russian Group Targets James Talarico With Baseless Claims in Texas Senate Race

22 octobre 2026 à 09:02
Russian influence operations appear to be stepping up efforts to meddle in the midterms, according to intelligence officials. Most are targeting Democrats.

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James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas, has been a target of Russian disinformation operations.

Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race

22 octobre 2026 à 16:00
Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee in New Hampshire, would make history if he won. On the campaign trail, he doesn’t dwell on it.

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Representative Chris Pappas addresses a primary night crowd in September. At his side is his husband, Vann Bentley.

Four Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor

22 octobre 2026 à 07:41
The Democrat, David Crowley, and the Republican, Tom Tiffany, sparred over taxes, abortion, data centers and legalizing marijuana in their only debate before the election.

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David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for governor, and Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate, debated at Marquette University Law School on Wednesday.

Farmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate

21 octobre 2026 à 22:54
The Republican incumbent, Roger Marshall, is facing a surprisingly tough challenge from the Democratic nominee, Adam Hamilton.

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Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas, right, a Republican, and his Democratic opponent, Adam Hamilton, participated in a debate Wednesday night.

MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways

22 octobre 2026 à 04:03
Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, left, and former Representative Mike Rogers are facing off in Michigan in one of this year’s most competitive Senate races.

Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud

22 octobre 2026 à 08:06
The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.

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California voters casting ballots last November in a statewide special election.

Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham

22 octobre 2026 à 15:05
Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in unexpectedly competitive races.

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5 Things to Know About Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas

21 octobre 2026 à 19:50
The Republican incumbent is trying to hold on to his seat and keep his state from sending a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century.

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President Trump with Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas on Monday at a rally near Wichita, Kan.

5 Things to Know About Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas

21 octobre 2026 à 19:50
The Republican incumbent is trying to hold on to his seat and keep his state from sending a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century.

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President Trump with Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas on Monday at a rally near Wichita, Kan.

5 Things to Know About Adam Hamilton, the Pastor Running for Senate in Kansas

21 octobre 2026 à 19:49
The candidate, a political newcomer, is hoping to be the first Democrat to represent the state in the Senate in nearly a century.

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Adam Hamilton, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, is looking to unseat Senator Roger Marshall, Republican of Kansas.

A megachurch pastor is running for Senate. Will Democrats vote for him?

21 octobre 2026 à 19:32

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Adam Hamilton, center, at a church service. Mr. Hamilton, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Kansas, has a relatively high profile thanks to his long career as pastor of the state’s largest church.

A Strong Poll for Democrats, With Some Warning Signs

21 octobre 2026 à 18:27
The party will be happy with the House outlook, but dismayed by some other findings.

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New Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail Ballots

21 octobre 2026 à 17:18
County election officials have rejected ballots for such issues as an unsealed “inner” envelope. Voting rights groups are urging voters to fix their ballots or vote in other ways.

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Absentee ballot election workers stuff ballot applications at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections office in Charlotte, N.C., in 2020.

AIPAC Makes Last-Minute Donation to Boost Rogers in Michigan Senate Race Against El-Sayed

21 octobre 2026 à 16:43
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee generally supports Democrats, but it has spent heavily against Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a vocal critic of Israel. Its general election spending comes after initial concerns from the campaign of Mike Rogers, the Republican.

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Mike Rogers, the candidates running for Senate in Michigan.

George W. Bush’s Brother Neil Bush Breaks G.O.P. Ranks to Vote for James Talarico in Texas

Par : Tim Balk
21 octobre 2026 à 16:00
Neil M. Bush, a brother of former President George W. Bush, expressed “deep concern about Ken Paxton’s record” and said he voted for James Talarico, the Democrat running for Senate in Texas.

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Neil M. Bush, a brother of former President George W. Bush, said that he had voted for James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas.

Discovery of New Fake Pollster, Wedgewood, Puts a Spotlight on Trust in Surveys

21 octobre 2026 à 15:45
A supposed pollster had released a series of midterm surveys that were picked up by well-known polling aggregators. But on Tuesday, the group acknowledged that almost all of its work was fake.

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Repeated instances of fake polls have shaken the political world this year.

A Democratic Candidate for Governor Is Traversing Alaska to Flip the State

21 octobre 2026 à 14:52
Democrats are hoping that Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins’s voter outreach could help them win an Alaska governor’s race for the first time since 1998.

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Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, the Democratic candidate for Alaska governor, in Fairbanks, Alaska, in July.
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