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Iran War Anniversary Tests Republicans Ahead of the Midterms
politics3 hours ago

Iran War Anniversary Tests Republicans Ahead of the Midterms

As the Iran war anniversary draws attention, voters across several states describe a political landscape shaped by the conflict’s effect on prices and public perception of leadership. Democrats push the war's impact and Trump-era policy, while some voters—including Republicans and independents—signal they’ll back GOP candidates based on Iran policy, even as others focus on everyday costs like gas. The mix of views across places like Bakersfield, Raleigh, Perry (Iowa), and Ashland (Virginia) underscores a contested environment that could influence tight Senate and House races in this midterm cycle.

via AP News|
#elections#gas-prices#iran
US judge clears path for Trump mail-in voting rule by lifting nationwide injunction
politics10 hours ago

US judge clears path for Trump mail-in voting rule by lifting nationwide injunction

A federal judge vacated her nationwide injunction blocking components of President Trump's mail-in voting policy after the Supreme Court allowed the policy to proceed, removing the barrier but keeping the case open for potential new challenges since the Supreme Court did not decide merits. The USPS final rule has triggered additional lawsuits, and states must ready redesigns to ballot envelopes and processing systems in the lead-up to the midterms.

via Axios|
#courts#elections#law
Fedorov’s wartime election gambit loses momentum as protests wane
politics14 hours ago

Fedorov’s wartime election gambit loses momentum as protests wane

Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov released a video urging elections during the war, triggering protests and sparking a national debate. Zelensky’s office and public opinion largely oppose holding elections while martial law remains, with polls showing a strong preference to postpone until the conflict ends. Critics dubbed the address ill-timed or “cringe,” while some supporters say the move signaled a push for reforms and accountability. After Fedorov’s dismissal, the protests dwindled, and his ratings rose then cooled as he pivots toward political activity, planning a venture fund and think tank to influence policy and attract Western investment. Analysts say the episode has pushed a controversial topic into public discourse, but it remains unclear how or when elections might occur, if at all, during the ongoing war.

via Meduza — Новости|
#corruption#elections#fedorov
Maine GOP Candidate Proposes ICE Presence at Polling Places
politics17 hours ago

Maine GOP Candidate Proposes ICE Presence at Polling Places

At a Maine rally, GOP gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles said he would ask former DHS official Tom Homan to deploy ICE agents and U.S. Marshals to polling places in the weeks before Election Day to deter violence, intimidation, and illegal voting; DHS says there are no plans to send agents, and experts say federal agents at polling sites are restricted by law, prompting Democratic criticism that the idea is likely illegal and politically charged.

via NBC News|
#bobby-charles#elections#immigration
Maine Governor Race Sees ICE at Polls Proposal Stoking Tensions
politics17 hours ago

Maine Governor Race Sees ICE at Polls Proposal Stoking Tensions

A Republican candidate in Maine’s governor race, Bobby Charles, urged Congress to allow ICE agents to be stationed at polling places, drawing swift pushback from Democrats and state officials who say such presence is illegal and inappropriate. DHS has said there are no plans to deploy agents at polls, and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows emphasized that federal agents are prohibited from polling-site involvement. The criticism labels the move as extreme and potentially unlawful, coming as Maine grapples with election-security concerns and a prior fatal incident involving an ICE officer. The race continues with Charles facing Democrat Hannah Pingree in November, while officials vow to protect fair and secure voting.

via AP News|
#elections#ice#immigration
Maine Candidate Seeks ICE at Polling Places, Stoking Legal and Political Backlash
politics18 hours ago

Maine Candidate Seeks ICE at Polling Places, Stoking Legal and Political Backlash

Maine GOP gubernatorial contender Bobby Charles said he plans to ask White House ICE chief Tom Homan to send agents to Maine polling stations weeks before the election, sparking concerns about voter intimidation and legality. The idea follows debates over noncitizen voting and comes after a high-profile ICE shooting in Biddeford that fueled protests. Officials, including Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, say federal agents at the polls would be illegal, and the administration has indicated there will be no ICE presence at polling locations for this election. Democrats criticized the plan; Charles’ opponent Betsy Pingree (sic) or Pingree responds by calling it improper, while Charles’ campaign insists he would pursue any legal means to prevent illegal voting. The race is viewed as favorable to Democrats, with Charles considered an underdog in a race rated solid D by Cook Political Report.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|
#elections#ice#immigration
States Push Back on Trump’s Mail-In Voting Rule
politics21 hours ago

States Push Back on Trump’s Mail-In Voting Rule

A coalition of 24 attorneys general and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro filed lawsuits challenging the USPS final rule implementing Trump’s mail-in voting provisions, arguing it violates the Constitution and federal statutes and would force states to redesign ballot envelopes and transmit voter lists with little time to comply; the cases follow a Supreme Court decision that allowed parts of the order to stand but warned challengers could sue again if the rule causes harm, as litigation intensifies ahead of September ballot deadlines.

via Axios|
#elections#legal-challenges#mail-in-voting
Democrats push federal court to halt Trump’s mail-ballot directive amid injunction battles
politics23 hours ago

Democrats push federal court to halt Trump’s mail-ballot directive amid injunction battles

National Democrats asked a federal judge to block Trump's mail-ballot directive, arguing the administration violated injunctions on mail voting; a Boston judge also said the order breached a separate injunction against implementing the directive, though she did not sanction the government. The filings reflect ongoing legal battles over mail voting and election rules following related Supreme Court actions.

via AP News|
#democrats#elections#judiciary
Blair Captures Runoff to Succeed Late Georgia Congressman
politics1 day ago

Blair Captures Runoff to Succeed Late Georgia Congressman

Marcye Scott, daughter of the late Rep. David Scott, led the July special election for Georgia’s 13th District but lost the runoff to Everton Blair, who will fill the remainder of Scott’s term through January. Blair will then face Jasmine Clark (D) vs. Republican Jonathan Chavez in November for the full term starting in January 2027, with district offices continuing to assist constituents in the interim.

via Fox News|
#13th-district#elections#everton-blair
Trump-Backed Darline Graham Captures SC Senate Runoff
politics-and-policy1 day ago

Trump-Backed Darline Graham Captures SC Senate Runoff

Trump-endorsed Darline Graham won South Carolina's Republican Senate runoff to fill the vacancy created by her late brother Lindsey Graham, positioning her to win a full term in November against Democrat Annie Andrews. The win underscores Trump’s sway with GOP voters and followed heavy ad spending from both sides; her challenger Ralph Norman framed himself as a proven conservative, while Graham faced questions on foreign policy after a runoff debate.

via Axios|
#donald-trump#elections#politics-and-policy