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Tom Tiffany, GOP Candidate for WI Governor, Refuses to Sign Pro-Democracy Pledge
Among other items, the pledge asked candidates to “refrain from knowingly propagating falsehoods” about elections.
High Palestinian Turnout in Israeli Elections Came Down to Matters of Survival
“We fear that if we do not get this government out of power, we will lose everything,” one Palestinian voter said.
Brazil’s Federal Police Probe US Companies’ Collusion With Bolsonaro’s Campaign
The investigation’s main focus is on dealings involving an organization founded with the involvement of JD Vance.
Rogers Solicits Funds to “Protect Elon” — the Biggest Political Donor in History
The Republican’s campaign made the plea to help Musk avoid congressional inquiry into his DOGE work.
Trump Says He’ll Accept Midterm Results If He Deems Them “Honest”
Trump has repeatedly — and baselessly — suggested that widespread voter fraud may play a role in this year’s races.
Mike Rogers Receives Last-Minute Donation From Anti-Abortion PAC
While in office, he was a sponsor of four fetal “personhood” bills that aimed to ban nearly all abortions nationwide.
Student-Led Movement Could Lower Voting Age to 16 for Local Races in Culver City
Students were motivated to push the proposal due to drastic cuts in funding for their schools that they had no say in.
Private Prison Companies Are Pouring Money Into GOP Coffers Ahead of Midterms
Donald Trump’s second term has been a financial boon to the private prison industry.
Alaska Officials Seek Dismissal of DOJ Suit Aiming to Block Election Results
Officials have “taken significant steps to distinguish” two candidates with the same name on the ballot, they said.
Poll Challenges Narrative That Michigan Democratic Voters Are Split on El-Sayed
Ninety-five percent of Democrats say they’re voting for El-Sayed, and just 4 percent say they’re voting for Rogers.