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Cross-Country Storm Threatens Midterm Voter Turnout in Central US
weather1 hour ago

Cross-Country Storm Threatens Midterm Voter Turnout in Central US

A developing cross-country storm system is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and potential severe thunderstorms to the central United States on Election Day, November 3, 2026. While the East and West coasts remain largely dry, the central Plains, Upper Midwest, and Lower Mississippi Valley face unsettled conditions that could impact voter access. Meteorologists note that while early voting has already mitigated some turnout concerns, adverse weather may still suppress participation among undecided or younger voters in key swing states.

Paxton Scraps El Paso Rally Days Before Election Amid Tight Texas Senate Race
politics2 days ago

Paxton Scraps El Paso Rally Days Before Election Amid Tight Texas Senate Race

Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton canceled a planned campaign rally in El Paso scheduled for November 1, just two days before the midterm election. The event, originally set for the Orca Event Venue, was dropped as his team evaluates potential rescheduling options. Paxton faces a closely contested race against Democratic state representative James Talarico, who recently held his own event in the same city. While the cancellation occurred in the final stretch of the campaign, Paxton’s team indicated he plans to return to El Paso after Election Day, though no new date has been confirmed. This move follows a period of intense campaigning, including a high-profile rally by President Donald Trump in San Antonio, which highlighted concerns over polling numbers and voter sentiment in the state.

Gas Prices Likely to Stay Elevated Through Election Day, Kalshi Traders Say
business3 months ago

Gas Prices Likely to Stay Elevated Through Election Day, Kalshi Traders Say

Kalshi traders now price a high probability that U.S. gas prices will stay elevated through the election, with a 75% chance prices exceed $3.50 per gallon on Election Day and 39% above $3.75, up from pre-crisis levels as renewed U.S.-Iran strikes and higher oil prices keep pressure on prices. The national average sits around $3.84/gal (AAA), and a roughly 43% chance remains for prices to top $4.60 this year, though new all-time highs are not expected.