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politics23 days ago•20 min saved

Texas braces for competitive showdown as Democrats gain momentum in 2026 midterms

With November nearing, Texas Republicans face an unprecedented opening as Democrats field a competitive statewide slate; polls show Democrat James Talarico closing the gap with Ken Paxton, and national forecasters call the Senate race a toss-up, while Governor Abbott and other Texas GOP figures push to maintain turnout amid concerns over data centers and a faltering economy. Down-ballot races could be swayed by the top-ticket dynamics, potentially reshaping the Texas Legislature after decades of Republican control.

via The Texas Tribune|

#democrats #elections2026 #paxton

politics4 months ago•9 min saved

Graham Joins Jolly as Centrist Florida Governor Ticket

Democratic Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly has selected former Rep. Gwen Graham as his running mate, presenting a centrist governing ticket ahead of the Aug. 18 primary to unify the party and energize a skeptical base. Graham, a Biden-era education official with deep Florida political ties, has been on Jolly’s short list for over a year. The pick comes as Demings suspends his campaign for health reasons, and it raises questions about minority outreach given the ticket’s two white candidates, even as Jolly emphasizes a partnership-driven approach and pledges to form a civil rights office if elected.

via Politico|

#elections2026 #florida #governor

politics5 months ago•468 min saved

Virginia's redistricting showdown could reshape the congressional map

Democrats in Virginia propose a new congressional map aimed at flipping four Republican-held U.S. House seats by slicing up Democratic-leaning Washington, D.C. suburbs and Richmond-area districts and creating a central-Virginia district that connects Democratic towns, highlighting the ongoing national redistricting fight.

via CNN|

#democrats #elections2026 #houseofdelegates

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Radev-Backed Bloc Poised to Win Bulgaria's Parliament, Exit Polls Show

Exit polls project Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria to win Bulgaria's parliamentary election with about 38.1% of the vote, ahead of GERB on 15.9% and the We Continue the Change-DB coalition on 14.1%. Official results are due later; Radev said he’s willing to work with rivals while noting Bulgaria could still form a minority or coalition government amid post‑election debates over Russia/Ukraine ties.

via Al Jazeera|

#bulgaria #elections2026 #gerb

politics8 months ago•17 min saved

Democrats brace for Trump's post-midterm disputes, Schumer says

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says the party is preparing for Donald Trump to dispute the results of the upcoming midterms and is coordinating messaging and responses to potential post-election challenges.

via AP News|

#democrats #elections2026 #midterms

world9 months ago•6 min saved

Key European Elections to Watch in 2026

In 2026, over 40 countries will hold significant elections, including presidential, parliamentary, and general votes, which will impact global politics, domestic policies, and international alliances, with key elections in countries like the US, Brazil, Hungary, and Bangladesh.

via Al Jazeera|

#democracy #elections2026 #globalpolitics