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Pelosi backs Chan to succeed her, reshaping San Francisco's congressional race
politics8 days ago

Pelosi backs Chan to succeed her, reshaping San Francisco's congressional race

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress, a last‑minute twist in a three‑way Democratic primary that also includes state Sen. Scott Wiener and tech entrepreneur Saikat Chakrabarti. Wiener currently leads polls, Chan is neck‑and‑neck with Chakrabarti, and Marie Huriabell is also running. Pelosi lauded Chan’s leadership and lived experience, signaling a push to position Chan in second place behind Wiener; the endorsement comes as Pelosi previously signaled she wouldn’t endorse in the gubernatorial race.

via CalMatters|
#connie-chan#election-2026#nancy-pelosi
Louisiana 2026 Primary: Letlow Tops Early GOP Senate Results
politics11 days ago

Louisiana 2026 Primary: Letlow Tops Early GOP Senate Results

Live Louisiana 2026 primary results show GOP Senate front-runner Julia Letlow leading early with about 45% (19% reporting), followed by John Fleming at ~28.8% and incumbent Bill Cassidy at ~23.9%. In the Democratic U.S. Senate contest, Jamie Davis leads with ~46.4% (12% reporting). Ballot measures and several local races are also included; results are from the Associated Press and are initial updates as votes continue to be tallied.

via The New York Times|
#election-2026#louisiana#politics
California Governor Debate: CBS Telecast Sets Stage for June Primary
politics12 days ago

California Governor Debate: CBS Telecast Sets Stage for June Primary

A 90-minute CBS televised debate on May 14 will feature Republican candidates Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton and Democratic contenders Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, and Antonio Villaraigosa (with Tony Thurmond invited but not yet confirmed). The program runs 5:30–7:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. pre-show) and will be broadcast on CBS stations and streamed on the networks’ digital platforms as undecided voters hear candidates address housing, affordability, public safety, climate, education and healthcare ahead of the June 2 primary.

via Los Angeles Daily News|
#california#cbs#election-2026
Wales 2026: Counting begins for 96-seat Senedd under proportional system
politics19 days ago

Wales 2026: Counting begins for 96-seat Senedd under proportional system

Counting starts across 16 new constituencies to elect 96 Senedd members under a new proportional system (D'Hondt) that replaces first-past-the-post. Voters will choose a party rather than a specific candidate. Labour faces a difficult day as Plaid Cymru and Reform UK compete for top spot, with no party likely to secure a majority. Counting begins at 09:00 BST and results are expected throughout the day, as Wales undergoes a once-in-a-century change to its parliamentary setup.

via BBC|
#dhondt#election-2026#politics
Ohio voters curb school funding measures amid tax concerns
education-and-elections20 days ago

Ohio voters curb school funding measures amid tax concerns

In the May 5, 2026 primary, Ohio voters rejected most new property and income tax levies for K-12 schools (24 of 66 passed), while about 3 in 4 renewal levies were approved. The results suggest fatigue with new school funding via tax hikes despite aging district infrastructure and state funding gaps, leaving districts to consider potential cuts. Libraries fared better overall, and the broader political context includes debates over public versus private education funding and calls for cost-cutting or consolidation in schools.

via Signal Ohio|
#education-and-elections#education-funding#election-2026
Porter’s temper becomes pivotal as CA governor race narrows
politics20 days ago

Porter’s temper becomes pivotal as CA governor race narrows

CalMatters reports Katie Porter’s bid for California governor has stalled due to viral videos showing her temper, with voters and major Democrats leaning toward Xavier Becerra or Tom Steyer. Porter has tried to address the issue with self-deprecating ads and restrained debate performances, but fundraising lags and labor unions remain split. The race continues to hinge on temperament, endorsements, and how progressives balance support for her agenda with ongoing criticism of her demeanor.

via CalMatters|
#california-democratic-party#california-governor-2026-election#election-2026
California governor debate ends without breakout moment as Steyer, Becerra draw scrutiny
politics28 days ago

California governor debate ends without breakout moment as Steyer, Becerra draw scrutiny

In a chaotic CBS LA debate at Pomona College, six leading Democratic candidates failed to deliver a breakout moment, sparring over cost of living, housing, energy and immigration while Steyer and Becerra drew targeted scrutiny and Porter pressed the attack, leaving voters with little differentiation ahead of mail-in ballots.

via CalMatters|
#california-governor-2026-election#election-2026#katie-porter
Becerra rises as eight-way Pomona debate tests California voters
politics28 days ago

Becerra rises as eight-way Pomona debate tests California voters

Eight candidates debated for 90 minutes at Pomona College in the second of three debates before the June 2 primary. The night highlighted Xavier Becerra’s sharper performance and Tony Thurmond’s compelling personal narrative, while Steve Hilton maintained a polling edge based on prior surveys, and no clear breakout winner emerged. The discussion covered affordability, homelessness, housing, gas taxes, energy, healthcare, and disaster preparedness, with moderators rotating formats and cutting mics, creating a chaotic but revealing dynamic as campaigns vie for narrow air time ahead of mail ballots going out.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#debate#election-2026
Embattled Florida Democrat Resigns Congress, Pursues Reelection
politics1 month ago

Embattled Florida Democrat Resigns Congress, Pursues Reelection

Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress ahead of an expulsion vote after the House Ethics Committee found she embezzled FEMA COVID-19 funds; she faces 15 DOJ charges, including theft and money laundering, with a potential sentence of up to 53 years, though she denies wrongdoing. Four days before resigning, she filed to run for reelection in Florida’s 20th District, in a Democratic primary field that includes Luther Campbell, Mark Douglas, Maisha Williams, Dale Holness, and Elijah Manley.

via Mediaite|
#election-2026#ethics#fema-funds
Hungary's 16-year rule ends as a united opposition secures a surprise victory
politics1 month ago

Hungary's 16-year rule ends as a united opposition secures a surprise victory

Viktor Orbán’s long-running grip on Hungary collapses as Péter Magyar unites the opposition to win the April 2026 election, propelled by a 2024 corruption scandal that damaged trust, a stagnating economy with high inflation, and a media landscape that finally amplified the challenger’s message, while foreign-policy tensions over Russia/Ukraine and a youth turnout that swung against Orbán helped seal his defeat.

via politico.eu|
#election-2026#fidesz#hungary
Hungary votes in high-stakes bid to end Orbán era
world1 month ago

Hungary votes in high-stakes bid to end Orbán era

Hungary is voting in a tightly watched parliamentary election that could end Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, led by Péter Magyar of the Tisza party who casts the ballot as a choice between East and West; turnout is surging and polls are mixed, with broad support for EU membership despite years of Brussels-bashing. The result could reshape Hungary’s stance toward the EU and Ukraine, with early results expected after polls close and overseas ballots later in the week.

via The Guardian|
#election-2026#eu-relations#hungary