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The article reports that President Trump's executive order on federal mail-ballot rules faces legal uncertainty after the Supreme Court declined to lift an injunction blocking implementation before the midterms. Legal experts say the outcome hinges on whether courts view the order as regulating elections or postal operations.
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Republicans are optimistic about former Sen. John E. Sununu's Senate bid in New Hampshire against Rep. Chris Pappas, citing a favorable Cook Political Report rating and heavy GOP ad spending. Democrats acknowledge a tight race and fundraising/attention concerns but argue Sununu's Trump ties and lobbying record will hurt him. Polls are mixed, with Cook rating the contest a toss-up.
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A new Bowling Green State University poll shows Ohio's gubernatorial and Senate races nearly tied, with Democratic candidates holding three-point leads but many voters expecting Republican wins. The survey also finds majority support for a voter ID amendment and 60 percent disapproval of Trump's job performance.
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The article examines Rahm Emanuel's argument that Democrats can regain competitiveness in the Midwest in 2026, contrasting it with strategists who say competitive races do not necessarily prove a durable Democratic realignment. It outlines recent Republican gains and specific gubernatorial polls while quoting Democratic and independent analysts.
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The article argues that Russia's elections are not genuine contests but a choreographed ritual designed to validate Kremlin decisions, test bureaucratic loyalty, and project domestic legitimacy. It describes a climate of repression, apathy, and predictable outcomes under Putin.
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The piece presents methodology for an electability experiment in which respondents chose between candidates with various traits, reporting total selections and fieldwork dates across two surveys. It offers only poll design details and survey metadata, with no candidate names or substantive findings.
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Gubernatorial candidates in both parties are increasingly staking out positions on AI regulation ahead of the midterms, with many calling for state-level action even as details remain vague. The piece reports on the political dynamics, including Democratic criticism of federal inaction and Republican skepticism of sweeping warnings.
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The article reports that Republican chances of retaining the House and Senate are slipping amid high gas prices, the lingering Iran war, and voter discontent with President Trump, citing pollsters and prediction markets. It also notes GOP counter-efforts, including fundraising advantages, redistricting gains, and party operatives' optimism about holding the Senate.
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The article reports that Republicans are spending heavily on TV ads during NFL and college football games to reach male voters in the midterms, citing polling declines among men and a large ad-spending advantage over Democrats. It also notes Democratic ad buys and football-themed GOP campaign events, with a focus on competitive Senate races like Michigan.
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Gov. Andy Beshear is campaigning and fundraising for Democrat Zach Dembo in Kentucky's 6th District, a Republican-held seat that President Donald Trump won. Republicans have nominated Ralph Alvarado, and while outside groups are spending in the race, nonpartisan forecasters still favor Republicans to hold the seat.
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Michael Marra has been elected Scottish Labour leader, defeating Joe Fagan in a leadership contest. He inherits a party with 17 MSPs after a historically poor Holyrood election result and faces challenges around relevance, SNP opposition, and the independence referendum question.
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching a 20-state road trip urging voters to reject socialism and support capitalism ahead of the Nov. 3 elections. The article reports the campaign as a response to rising interest in populist economic policies.