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Anti-Trans School Board Candidates Backed by DeSantis Get Crushed in Florida
Many candidates who lost their races were associated with Moms For Liberty and campaigned on anti-LGBTQ platforms.
Ilhan Omar Defeats Primary Challenger Who Was Backed by Pro-Israel Donors
Omar defeated her main challenger, Don Samuels, by more than 16,000 votes after narrowly fending him off in 2022.
Omar Slams Pro-Israel Donors’ Last-Minute Effort to Boost Her Primary Opponent
Rival Don Samuels’s campaign “saw an influx of contributions” in the hours after Cori Bush's defeat in Missouri.
Georgia Board Gives County Officials Undefined Powers to Challenge Elections
The GOP-controlled board voted for the rule change after Trump praised them at a rally for “fighting for ... victory.”
Arizona Judge Tosses Right-Wing Group’s Challenge to Abortion Ballot Measure
The lawsuit made a dubious claim that the language of the ballot measure was too confusing for voters to understand.
Bush’s Infrastructure Bill Vote Criticized by Opponent and Amplified by AIPAC
With the August 6 primary imminent, the likelihood of progressive Cori Bush returning to Congress is in doubt.
US Declares Maduro’s Right-Wing Opposition the Winner in Venezuela’s Election
Meanwhile, Venezuela's highest legal body began an investigation of the vote at the request of President Nicolás Maduro.
Recent Surge in Voter Registration Highlights the Need for More Poll Workers
Advocates say the role of poll workers — both during early voting and Election Day — cannot be overstated.
Elon Musk Shared Fake Video of Kamala Harris. Experts Are Sounding the Alarm.
The chance that generative AI will have an impact on the election grows as Election Day nears, says one expert.
Maduro Wins Reelection for Third Presidential Term in Venezuela
The president of U.S.-based National Lawyers Guild described Sunday's elections as “fair and transparent.”