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SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots

Xavier Becerra's support surged to 13% in the California governor's race after Eric Swalwell withdrew due to allegations.
#california
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Candidates for Governor Attend Sacramento Forums, Say Swalwell Exit Signals Fresh Start

California gubernatorial candidates addressed Latino issues, focusing on immigration, voting rights, housing, and AI's impact during two forums in Sacramento.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
California
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Voters Largely Disinterested In Governor's Race

California governor's race faces low awareness and canceled debate, impacting Democrats, while a ransomware attack and high gas prices add to local concerns.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Can Newsom Clean Up California's Messy Governor's Race?

Swalwell's exit from the gubernatorial race raises concerns for Democrats about a potential all-Republican general election in California.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Candidates for Governor Attend Sacramento Forums, Say Swalwell Exit Signals Fresh Start

California gubernatorial candidates addressed Latino issues, focusing on immigration, voting rights, housing, and AI's impact during two forums in Sacramento.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Newsom reluctant to endorse a successor, break gridlock in governor's race

California Democrats risk losing the gubernatorial election due to too many candidates splitting votes and no clear front-runner.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
California
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Voters Largely Disinterested In Governor's Race

California governor's race faces low awareness and canceled debate, impacting Democrats, while a ransomware attack and high gas prices add to local concerns.
fromAxios
1 day ago

The 2028 Democratic primary is coming for hopefuls' partners too

Lori Shapiro expressed her concerns to her husband, stating, 'I don't think we are ready to do this. It's not the right time for our family. And it's not on our terms.'
Left-wing politics
Washington DC
fromAxios
1 day ago

Dems kick off 5-city fight to host 2028 convention

Cities are competing fiercely to host the Democratic National Convention, each promoting their strengths while undermining rivals.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, has raised a staggering $27 million so far this year, with California donors contributing just under $1.2 million to back his campaign - second only to Texas supporters among those donors whose names were disclosed.
Fundraising
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Not just Trump: Redistricting race will hinge on what these state leaders did

Trump initiated a mid-decade redistricting effort to benefit Republicans, influencing state lawmakers across various states.
US politics
fromLexington Herald Leader
3 days ago

Are paid influencers boosting KY political campaigns? They don't have to say

Social media influencers promoting political candidates are not legally required to disclose paid endorsements, creating a significant loophole in political advertising regulations.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
#california-governor-race
SF politics
fromsfist.com
7 hours ago

Another Democrat Exits CA Governor's Race, and It's Betty Yee

The California gubernatorial race narrows as Betty Yee exits, following Eric Swalwell's departure amid allegations, leaving key Democratic candidates in contention.
California
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

With Swalwell Out, New Governor's Race Poll Has Republicans In Lead, But Democrats on the Rise

Democratic candidates in California's governor race are gaining ground, while two Republicans maintain a slight lead according to a recent poll.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
7 hours ago

Another Democrat Exits CA Governor's Race, and It's Betty Yee

The California gubernatorial race narrows as Betty Yee exits, following Eric Swalwell's departure amid allegations, leaving key Democratic candidates in contention.
California
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

With Swalwell Out, New Governor's Race Poll Has Republicans In Lead, But Democrats on the Rise

Democratic candidates in California's governor race are gaining ground, while two Republicans maintain a slight lead according to a recent poll.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Virginia joins the National Popular Vote Compact, increasing the total to 18 states and 222 electoral votes, aiming for a nationwide popular vote system.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
6 days ago

GOP campaigns go all-in on AI, Dems not so much

Republicans are rapidly adopting AI tools for voter engagement, while Democrats remain cautious due to privacy concerns and skepticism about the technology.
fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

Can I Bet Politics on DraftKings and FanDuel in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

In the United States, you generally cannot place a real-money bet on an election using the standard DraftKings or FanDuel Sportsbook apps due to strict regulations.
Chicago Cubs
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.
#california-gubernatorial-race
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

NEW POLL: Republicans Back In Control Of California Governor Race After Swalwell Drops

Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco lead California's gubernatorial race, with significant shifts in voter support following recent polls.
California
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Commentary: Chaos is the leader in California's hot mess of a governor's race

Eric Swalwell's exit from the California gubernatorial race leaves a muddled campaign with undecided voters dominating.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

NEW POLL: Republicans Back In Control Of California Governor Race After Swalwell Drops

Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco lead California's gubernatorial race, with significant shifts in voter support following recent polls.
California
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Commentary: Chaos is the leader in California's hot mess of a governor's race

Eric Swalwell's exit from the California gubernatorial race leaves a muddled campaign with undecided voters dominating.
#new-jersey
US politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mejia, Hathaway face off in special NJ election, setting stage for congressional midterms

Voters in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District face a choice between a progressive Democrat and a moderate Republican.
US politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Democrats lead in NJ special election ahead of debate. Here's what to watch for.

Democrat Analilia Mejia leads in early voting against Republican Joe Hathaway ahead of their debate for a New Jersey congressional seat.
US politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mejia, Hathaway face off in special NJ election, setting stage for congressional midterms

Voters in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District face a choice between a progressive Democrat and a moderate Republican.
US politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Democrats lead in NJ special election ahead of debate. Here's what to watch for.

Democrat Analilia Mejia leads in early voting against Republican Joe Hathaway ahead of their debate for a New Jersey congressional seat.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

India news: Kerala, Assam and Puducherry head to polls

India experiences unusual April weather, impacting elections and discussions on climate change.
fromAxios
5 days ago

Scoop: Vance heading to Iowa for campaign events

Vice President Vance's visit underscores that Iowans' interests will always be top of mind as long as Republicans are leading the country.
Fundraising
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The California Governor's Race Is a Debacle

Eric Swalwell is gaining momentum in the California governor race, leveraging his image and recent publicity to enhance his campaign.
US Elections
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | Trump's threat to hijack the midterm elections is real | amNewYork

Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud are unfounded and contradicted by evidence showing its rarity.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Progressive Senate Candidate Who Campaigned With Hasan Piker Surges to Primary Lead In Latest Poll

El-Sayed became the center of a heated debate on the left after he appeared at a campaign rally alongside Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who is known for his outlandish rhetoric.
Left-wing politics
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
#local-elections
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
US Elections
fromNature
5 days ago

'Science needs defending': record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

An unprecedented number of US scientists are running for office in response to political actions affecting research funding and science policy.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Trump's low approval ratings due to the war on Iran threaten Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
US Elections
fromFast Company
4 days ago

2028 candidates will face a new kind of economic anger

Economic anxiety driven by AI is significantly impacting lower-wage Americans, necessitating urgent adaptation from political candidates.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

GOP States Are Taking Voter Suppression Into Their Own Hands

Republican-led states are enacting voter suppression laws, including Florida's and Mississippi's versions of the SAVE America Act, facing legal challenges for their constitutionality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We can't lose': all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year's midterms

No candidate will be successful in a primary or win a general without Black voters, Smikle said, adding that the conference is a key step in Sharpton's endorsement process.
SF politics
#california-politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Walters: Mahan's campaign for California governor will be a voter litmus test

Matt Mahan’s entry likely completes a crowded California gubernatorial field and intensifies Democratic criticism of Governor Gavin Newsom’s record on key state problems.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
California

Letters: Democrats must hash out viable candidates for governor

Democrats must coordinate to avoid splitting the primary and risking no Democratic gubernatorial candidate in November.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'Revolution' or 'chaos': The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco represent contrasting Republican approaches in California's gubernatorial race, with potential for significant political change.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: Is California really going to elect a Republican governor? Is there a Democratic Plan B?

California's Democratic primary faces risks of splintering support, potentially allowing Republicans to advance in the election.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Democrats Could Win a Majority of Governorships In 2026

Partisan control of state governments significantly impacts federal elections, with both parties aiming for gubernatorial victories in the upcoming elections.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

BallotGuessr is Geoguessr for budding political pundits

BallotGuessr is a GeoGuessr-based game where players guess 2024 election results for counties using Google Street View clues and contextual environmental details.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Opinion: School board should wait until after the election to select a new superintendent

The last three months have been tumultuous in the district. The community was divided by a surprise move in January to add ethnic studies to the high school curriculum, a class that Chinese and Jewish families felt was discriminatory. When new board member Rowena Chiu said publicly she felt bullied by other "woke" school board members for questioning the class, all hell broke loose.
Austin
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Republicans Have a New Plan to Trick People Into Voting Against Abortion Rights. This One Is Working.

Anti-abortion ballot initiatives have failed consistently since 2022, but opponents may now succeed by deliberately confusing voters about what they're voting for.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

How an election conspiracy theorist has Trump's ear on voting laws and midterms

Peter Ticktin advocates for an emergency executive order to overhaul US voting rules, ending machine and mail-in voting.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Republican governor signs bill urging citizens to rat on "suspect" voters - LGBTQ Nation

South Dakota's new law allows voters to challenge other residents' voting rights based on suspected non-citizenship, requiring signed sworn statements with documented evidence filed 90 days before elections.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

The midterm primaries are turning out to be really bad news for incumbents - LGBTQ Nation

In perhaps a vain attempt to prove themselves moderate, the Democratic lawmakers helped override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes. Voters responded with the kind of ballot-box fury that should serve as a lesson to other incumbents. It wasn't just a case that the incumbents lost. They were buried, with several of them getting trounced by margins of 40 points or more.
US politics
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Latest Republican Efforts to Make It Harder to Vote in the Midterms

Voter ID requirements create significant barriers for elderly and disabled citizens attempting to exercise their voting rights through burdensome administrative processes.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns

By rallying behind Talarico, the party sided with someone who pledged to change Washington while finding consensus. The 36-year-old state representative's win over Crockett cements his status as a rising star and will likely make him one of Democrats' most prominent candidates this year. He campaigned with denunciations of 'politics as a blood sport' and an insistence that people want 'a return to more timeless values of sincerity and honesty and compassion and respect.'
US news
US politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

Some Gubernatorial Candidates Taking Different Path in Run for Governor | KQED

National media exposure and social media enable congressional members to build widespread voter recognition beyond their districts, fundamentally changing political campaigning strategies.
US Elections
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: State's Democrats could sleep better if voters could rank gubernatorial choices

California's top-two primary system risks producing two Republican finalists if Democrats split votes across a crowded field, potentially leaving voters without a Democratic choice for governor.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 month ago

I Sure Hope the Democrats Know What to Do After the Primaries

Texas Senate primaries show Democrats facing a difficult choice between two viable candidates while Republicans pit an unremarkable incumbent against a scandal-plagued challenger, with local elections nationwide carrying significant long-term political implications.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Democrats fear being locked out of the November governor's race. Could it lead to changes in California's top-two primary system?

California's top-two primary system risks shutting out Democrats from the gubernatorial general election if the party vote splits among eight candidates, potentially allowing two Republicans to advance.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Democrats must hash out viable candidates for governor

Democrats must coordinate to secure a top-two primary spot and guard against vote-suppression threats; schools should adopt high-expectations, data-driven practices to overcome obstacles.
California
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

California's Warring GOP Candidates Need Each Other to Win

California's 2026 gubernatorial race features an unusually crowded Democratic field with no clear frontrunner, risking an all-Republican general election due to the state's top-two primary system.
fromAxios
2 months ago

MAHA's midterm election test

Driving the news: In a memo Thursday, the Kennedy-aligned political advocacy group MAHA Action warned the chairs of the Republican Senate and House campaign committees and House and Senate leaders that the GOP "is renting MAHA voters. They haven't decided to purchase them yet." The group says Republicans could still close the polling gap with appeals to this segment, which it said could represent 10% of the electorate.
US politics
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

North Carolina Primary Map: Live Election Results

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley are expected to easily win their respective Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate primaries in North Carolina, while House races feature competitive primaries with redistricting and progressive challenges reshaping electoral dynamics.
US politics
fromBBC
2 months ago

Americast - Can Trump really save the midterms for the Republicans? - BBC Sounds

Republicans face a critical midterm fight to retain both congressional chambers as Trump leads intense Iowa campaigning to boost turnout despite economic and immigration concerns.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US midterm primary season kicks off in shadow of Iran war

2026 primary elections in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas reveal early voter sentiment on affordability, military intervention, and party control of Congress amid Middle East conflict.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

DEAD HEAT: Stunning New Poll Shows GOP Drawing Even With Dems Ahead of Midterms

Republicans and Democrats are tied at 50% each in congressional voting preferences, representing a significant GOP gain from 54%-46% Democratic lead the previous month.
US Elections
fromapps.npr.org
1 month ago

North Carolina Results

North Carolina's March 3 primary features an open U.S. Senate seat with former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley leading their respective party contests, alongside multiple contested House primaries affected by redistricting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Five ways Trump could try to tilt the midterm elections in his favor

They want to cheat, he said of Democrats. They have cheated. And their policy is so bad that their only way to get elected is to cheat. And we're going to stop it. Trump has put action to his long-debunked claims this year, with FBI agents seizing 2020 election documentation in Fulton county, Georgia, and the Department of Justice pursuing voter data from state elections officials across the country.
US politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election

California election officials are preparing contingency plans and training staff for potential federal intervention in local elections following recent federal actions and rhetoric.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump suggests Republicans should take over' elections to protect the party

Donald Trump urged Republican state officials to nationalize elections in 15 states to block undocumented immigrants from voting and to protect GOP control.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Democrats are campaigning as if the 2026 election will be fair. That's a mistake | Austin Sarat

U.S. elections face serious risk of not being free and fair due to potential executive interference, intimidation, and attempts to seize voting equipment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Early voting begins for high-stakes Texas primary elections

Republicans and Democrats alike face a high-stakes choice that could set the stage for one of the fiercest Senate races of the 2026 midterm cycle. At the center of the fractious Republican contest is a clash between the party's old guard and a Maga culture warrior, with four-term incumbent John Cornyn, a conservative fixture of Senate leadership locked in the fight of his political career against the state's scandal-plagued attorney general, Ken Paxton.
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