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A new poll shows Democrat Adam Hamilton narrowly leading Republican Gov. Roger Marshall in the Kansas Senate race, 45 percent to 43 percent, with 4 percent backing a Libertarian and 8 percent undecided. The same survey shows Republican Ty Masterson leading Democrat Cindy Holscher in the Kansas governor's race, while analysts still rate the Senate race likely Republican.
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Tom Tugendhat, the UK shadow foreign secretary, dismissed Donald Trump's comments on the Falkland Islands and Irish reunification as electioneering, saying Britain must sometimes tell him "don't be silly." The article also covers his remarks on China sanctions, Israel, the EU, and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
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Liberal Democrats are gathering for their party conference amid internal frustration that the party has failed to build on its 2024 election success. MPs and aides question Ed Davey’s leadership and call for a bolder, more radical message, while loyalists defend the party’s local-election strategy.
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Cook Political Report moved Alaska’s gubernatorial race to a toss-up, citing new AARP polling that shows Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins leading while Republican candidates split support. The report points to ranked-choice voting and GOP voters’ failure to rank candidates as factors helping Kreiss-Tomkins and hurting Bernadette Wilson.
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A new PPIC poll shows Democrat Xavier Becerra leading Republican Steve Hilton 60% to 38% in the California governor race, a wider margin than earlier surveys. Hilton disputes the poll, while a Republican strategist predicts a likely Becerra blowout. The article also notes support for a billionaire tax measure and economic pessimism among Californians.
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Republican Rep. Maria Salazar criticized President Trump's immigration enforcement in a new campaign ad, saying some efforts have "gone too far." The item describes it as a rare GOP rebuke and notes political analysis of the development.
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Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a Miami Republican, released a campaign ad saying President Trump's immigration enforcement has gone too far and that Hispanic voters who backed him feel betrayed. The article reports her break with Trump on immigration ahead of the midterms and her call for immigration reform.
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The article analyzes early Senate race polling using a historical 'Breakers' metric, arguing that if Trump's approval is below 40% on Election Day, Republicans will face severe midterm losses. It focuses on what Republicans need to win individual Senate contests.
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The article reports behind-the-scenes tensions among House Democrats after centrist defections on procedural votes and a progressive-led impeachment vote, with leadership facing criticism from both moderates and progressives. It details complaints about Jeffries and Clark's control and threats to committee assignments, while leadership denies any split.
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The article lists states beginning early voting in September for the 2026 midterm elections, including Virginia, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Illinois, with key registration and ballot deadlines. It also notes the Virginia House races, including the toss-up 2nd District matchup between Rep. Jen Kiggans and Elaine Luria.
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A federal appeals court heard arguments Thursday over Missouri’s congressional map as the state prepares to send out ballots, with judges weighing whether it is too late to change the lines. The dispute follows a Supreme Court emergency order that blocked a newer 7-1 map and left a 6-2 GOP-favorable map in place. The case could return to the Supreme Court.
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Rep. Don Bacon and Sen. Jim Banks exchanged sharp insults after Banks mocked Bacon's possible 2028 presidential prospects. The article recounts the social media spat and provides background on Bacon's retirement, his presidential interest, and the broader 2028 GOP field.