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Why governors’ races are important in the 2026 US midterms
Historic turnover in this election will allow dozens of states to vote on significant changes in leadership.
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The Department of Justice on Friday added a request that the judge separate all ballots showing votes for the second Dan Sullivan until it can be determined whether voters were fooled into wasting their votes for a spoiler candidate.
Recent elections in Brazil, Israel, and Serbia have resulted in significant political shifts, including a presidential victory for Lula in Brazil and a deadlocked parliamentary outcome in Israel. These developments impact governance and stability in their respective regions, with ongoing concerns regarding election integrity and the peaceful transfer of power. Observers are now watching for the resolution of government formation in Israel and the legal and political fallout surrounding the post-election situation in Brazil.
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Historic turnover in this election will allow dozens of states to vote on significant changes in leadership.
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The conflict has become a central issue ahead of Tuesday's polls.
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A record number of early votes is cast as both parties campaign before Tuesday's polls.
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More than 43 million Americans have voted early as Democrats lead opinion polls and Trump prepares for final rallies.
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Days away from a national verdict on Trump 2.0, we check in with nine midterm voters across the US and the political spectrumUS voters will soon deliver a national verdict on the second presidency of Donald Trump. On 3 November, millions of Americans will vote in midterm elections to decide control of the House of Repr
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From Alaska to Texas, candidates with an eye on Congress are using their personal style to stand out.
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Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a U.S. general election
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Two of the 12 Federal Open Market Committee voters dissented from the decision. Both wanted to raise rates by a quarter percentage point.
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We want to hear from gen Z voters about the issues that will decide your vote in the midterm electionsThe US midterm elections that will decide control of the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships in 36 states, are just one week away. The results could have a huge impact on Donald Trump’s fi
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We’d like to hear from Americans across the political spectrum about your voting priorities in the midterm elections On 3 November, millions of Americans will vote in midterm elections to decide control of the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships in 36 states.In an October poll by the New Y
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This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailUS voters: tell us what issues will decide your vote?Speaking to reporters on the tarmac before departing for a campaign event in Michigan, JD Vance responded to a question about President Trump’s remarks branding Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sa
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Social media companies including Meta have pulled back on efforts to protect voters from election-meddling liesSocial media feeds are awash with an unprecedented flood of AI-driven disinformation ahead of November’s US midterm elections, according to experts, who warn many posts are likely “slipping through the cracks”
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This is the latest sign of the administration’s attempts to challenge states with competitive midterm races that could determine control of CongressThe Trump administration on Monday asked Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 people it alleges are registered to vote without US citizensh
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California counties were told by DoJ to set aside and verify ballots administration claims belong to noncitizen votersA US appeals court on Monday ruled against Donald Trump’s justice department in a major voting dispute ahead of the midterm elections, denying a request to block California from counting mail ball
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US President Donald Trump on Monday pledged a $1 million reward for information on voter fraud leading to conviction ahead of the upcoming 2026 US midterms on November 3. The president gave no details of how the reward would be funded or administered. The comments follow his repeated false claims that he won the 2020 p
What does a salamander have to do with US elections? Dating back centuries, gerrymandering continues to play a role in American elections today. Used more often by Republicans in the modern era of voting, Democrats have also resorted to the tactic in the past decade. But what is gerrymandering, and why is it called tha
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Judge questions Trump-led effort to exert greater influence over the electoral process ahead of upcoming midterm vote.
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Al Jazeera looks at the key takeaways from the US president's campaign event in Michigan ahead of the midterm vote.
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US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has cast her ballot ahead of the US midterms.
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With just 11 days until the US midterm elections, Democrats need a net gain of four seats to reclaim CongressWith just 11 days until the US midterm elections, early voting data is rolling in nationwide. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to reclaim the majority in each chamber of Congress. Here is where the number
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Rights groups are worried the agency at the heart of Trump's immigration crackdown could sway the vote on election day.
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California judge says effort to find alleged noncitizen voters relies on data full of errors and is leading to intimidation of voter assistance groupsSign up for the Breaking News US emailHow will Trump’s mass deportation agenda shape the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questionsReporting from Anchorage
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“No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced President Donald Trump’s policies, organisers said the rally was aimed at getting out the vote in the November 3 midterm elections and protecting democracy in America.
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Coalition has planned more than 3,000 events on Saturday to encourage voting before election dayThe coalition that has drawn millions of Americans into the streets to fight for democracy over the past two years is shifting its strategy this weekend.On Saturday, No Kings organizers and partners will hold thousands of ev