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Southern states' new maps upend elections for candidates, voters

Last-minute redistricting in a handful of Southern states is setting off a frenzy as election officials, candidates and voters scramble to figure out...

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Platner says ‘not once’ has he considered dropping Maine Senate primary bid

Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner said on Thursday that “not once” has he considered dropping his Maine Senate primary bid after new...

04.06.2026 2

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Caroline Vakil

New York Democrats advance redistricting ballot measure, tee up second vote

New York Democrats advanced a redistricting ballot measure on Wednesday making it easier for Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional lines —...

04.06.2026 3

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Chan, Wiener face off for Pelosi House seat in San Francisco

California state Sen. Scott Wiener (D) and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, who enjoys former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.)...

03.06.2026 8

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Lahn, Sand poised for head-to-head matchup for Iowa governor

Businessman Zach Lahn and State Auditor Rob Sand are projected to face off in November for Iowa governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lahn, who was...

02.06.2026 3

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Hinson, Turek set to vie for Ernst Senate seat in Iowa

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D) are projected to go head-to-head for retiring Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) Senate seat this...

02.06.2026 2

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Sexting scandal is latest Graham Platner controversy to threaten his chances in Maine

A sexting scandal is threatening to torpedo the insurgent Senate campaign of Democrat Graham Platner, who may represent the party’s best chance of...

01.06.2026 10

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Platner's wife calls coverage of husband's sexting with women 'shameful'

Amy Gertner, the wife of Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner, is calling coverage of her husband’s reported past sexting with multiple...

01.06.2026 10

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Becerra looks likely to pull off California comeback

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) looks poised to finish as one of the front-runners Tuesday in the race to succeed...

01.06.2026 20

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Louisiana Legislature passes new GOP-favored map after Supreme Court ruling

The Louisiana Legislature passed a new GOP-favored House map Friday that eliminates one of the state’s Black-majority congressional districts after...

29.05.2026 5

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Talarico says he brought in $3M in 24 hours after GOP runoff

Texas Senate Democratic candidate James Talarico announced Thursday that his campaign brought in over $3 million after Texas Attorney General Ken...

28.05.2026 4

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Redistricting math muddles midterms

The redistricting math is getting complicated for both parties ahead of the midterm elections, where the House majority is on the line. This week has...

28.05.2026 10

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GOP Senate campaign arm deletes posts bashing Paxton after runoff win

Senate Republicans’ campaign arm quietly deleted a number of posts attacking Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) after he won the Texas Senate...

27.05.2026 20

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Paxton-backed French ousts incumbent in Texas Railroad Commission GOP runoff

Former Tarrant County GOP chair Bo French is projected to deliver an upset and defeat incumbent Jim Wright in the GOP primary for Texas Railroad...

26.05.2026 5

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Cook Political Report shifts Texas Senate rating toward Democrats after Paxton runoff victory

The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its rating of the Texas Senate race toward Democrats on Tuesday, from “likely...

26.05.2026 4

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Trump-backed candidate wins GOP primary runoff for new Texas House seat

Former oil and gas executive Alex Mealer, who was backed by President Trump, is projected to defeat state Rep. Briscoe Cain and win the GOP primary...

26.05.2026 4

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Caroline Vakil

Races to watch in Texas’s primary runoffs: Cornyn-Paxton, Chip Roy's attorney general bid, House contests

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) will be in the fight of his political life Tuesday, as he looks to defy the odds and defeat Texas Attorney General Ken...

25.05.2026 9

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DNC's Ken Martin faces backlash after release of 2024 autopsy: Five takeaways

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released its contentious post-mortem of the party’s 2024 losses on Thursday, a report they’d intended to...

21.05.2026 10

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DNC releases 2024 autopsy report after party pushback

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin released an autopsy report of the party’s loss in the 2024 presidential election on Thursday,...

21.05.2026 20

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Democrats cautiously optimistic after Trump backs Paxton in Texas Senate runoff

Democrats are feeling anxious but hopeful about their chances of winning a Senate seat in Texas following President Trump's decision to back state...

21.05.2026 20

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South Carolina House advances new GOP-favored map to weaken Clyburn seat

South Carolina House Republicans advanced a new GOP-favored map aimed at dismantling Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn’s district and putting the GOP one...

20.05.2026 20

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Trump's midterm retribution crusade crescendos with Massie primary defeat: Key takeways

President Trump’s retribution crusade reached a crescendo Tuesday when the president’s endorsee, Ed Gallrein, prevailed in the GOP primary to...

19.05.2026 9

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Bottoms clinches Democratic nomination in Georgia governor's race

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to win the Democratic primary for Georgia governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Bottoms...

19.05.2026 8

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Caroline Vakil

2 GOP-backed justices win Georgia Supreme Court reelection

Republican-appointed Justices Charlie Bethel and Sarah Warren are projected to defeat their Democratic-backed challengers in their reelection bids for...

19.05.2026 7

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Caroline Vakil

Collins, Dooley make Georgia Senate GOP runoff in race to take on Ossoff

Georgia GOP Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley are projected to make it into the GOP runoff for Georgia’s Senate seat,...

19.05.2026 10

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Shapiro, Garrity to face off in Pennsylvania governor's race

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is projected to face off against state Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R) in his bid to hang onto his seat this November,...

19.05.2026 6

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Jones, Jackson advance to runoff in Georgia GOP gubernatorial contest

Billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones are projected to advance to a runoff in the Republican primary for Georgia...

19.05.2026 7

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Most Trump-backed primary challengers beat Indiana GOP state senators who opposed redistricting

Just one of the seven Indiana GOP state senators who faced primary challengers backed by President Trump over their opposition to redistricting is...

05.05.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

DeSantis signs new GOP-favored House map into law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Monday that he signed into law the new set of congressional lines that could net his party up to four House seats...

04.05.2026 20

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Supreme Court VRA ruling encourages new redistricting, more uncertainty ahead of November

The Supreme Court’s decision to throw out Louisiana’s congressional maps — and weaken the Voting Rights Act in the process — is throwing a...

03.05.2026 30

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National redistricting war reignites with Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling

The Supreme Court's decision to weaken a key part of the Voting Rights Act has reignited a national redistricting war likely to have widespread...

29.04.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Florida GOP legislature sends new House map, netting party up to 4 seats, to DeSantis for signature

The GOP-controlled Florida legislature passed a new set of Republican-favored congressional lines proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday as...

29.04.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Florida lawmakers eye redistricting push: What to know about DeSantis's House map

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) unveiled a new congressional map on Monday that looks to nab Republicans four extra seats in the House — just one day...

28.04.2026 30

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Virginia Supreme Court mulls legality of Democratic redistricting referendum

The Virginia Supreme Court on Monday mulled the legality of Democrats' redistricting referendum that gave the party a more favorable edge ahead of the...

27.04.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

DeSantis reveals new Florida map that could help GOP add four seats

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) revealed a new set of congressional lines on Monday, with a map provided by his office to Fox News Digital appearing to...

27.04.2026 10

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Virginia court rules in favor of Democrats in redistricting case

A Virginia court ruled in favor of the Democrats in a case concerning the Old Dominion’s congressional lines on Sunday, denying a last-minute...

27.04.2026 20

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Carter, Collins throw elbows in Georgia Senate GOP debate

Reps. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) and Mike Collins (R-Ga.) traded barbs while former college football coach Derek Dooley largely stayed above the fray during...

26.04.2026 20

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Candidates, election officials in limbo as Florida considers new map

Potential changes to Florida’s congressional lines — ones that could ultimately get tossed out or blocked — are leaving incumbents and...

26.04.2026 20

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New York Democrats launch ad attacking Blakeman over Trump, health care

New York Democrats launched a new digital ad on Friday attacking GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman over his ties to President Trump and the...

24.04.2026 30

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Pro-AI network Leading the Future wades into first set of state legislative races

The pro-artificial intelligence (AI) network Leading the Future, which has poured in millions of dollars for congressional primaries this year, is now...

23.04.2026 30

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GOP, Democratic super PACs announce over $400M in ad reservations

Two super PACs associated with Republican and Democratic House leadership announced their midterm ad reservations, totaling more than $400 million...

23.04.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Republicans warn DeSantis's Florida redistricting push 'fraught with peril'

Florida Republicans are barreling ahead with a high-stakes redistricting session as the party looks to offset Democrats’ new maps in Virginia. State...

22.04.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

Progressive groups launch ad on Earth Day hitting Republicans over gas prices, EVs

Two progressive groups are launching a new eyebrow-raising ad attacking Republicans over gas prices and electric vehicles (EVs) to coincide with Earth...

22.04.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

What to know about Tuesday's redistricting referendum in Virginia

Democrats in Virginia are eyeing one last opportunity to pass new congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as the national...

21.04.2026 40

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Trump makes last-minute pitch against Virginia redistricting ballot measure in telerally call

President Trump made a last-minute pitch to Virginians on Monday evening, urging voters to reject a redistricting ballot measure that could give...

20.04.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Here's what to know about the groups shaping the Virginia redistricting referendum

Tens of millions of dollars are being funneled into different sides of a high-profile redistricting referendum in Virginia as voters consider a new...

18.04.2026 30

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First candidate announces run for Wisconsin high court

Clark County Circuit Court Judge Lyndsey Brunette became the first candidate to announce a run for a spot on the Wisconsin Supreme Court — an...

16.04.2026 20

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DeSantis delays Florida's redistricting special session

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is delaying his special session on redistricting, issuing a proclamation on Wednesday that the state legislature would...

16.04.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

Republicans announce 2026 target map for state legislatures, highlight redistricting

A Republican group tasked with growing its majorities in state legislatures announced Thursday its list of priority states ahead of the November...

16.04.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

Mejía, Hathaway clash in New Jersey race to fill Sherrill's House seat: What to know

Voters in northern New Jersey will head to the polls Thursday to decide who should fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's (D) former House seat for the remainder...

16.04.2026 40

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