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Trump Dismisses All Members of Election Assistance Commission, Leaving It Vacant Ahead of 2026 Midterms

President Donald Trump fired the last remaining commissioners of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal agency without sitting members as he pushes for broader election-rule changes ahead of the 2026 midterms. The EAC helps state and local officials with guidelines, certification of voting systems, and the national mail voter registration form. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling expanding the president’s power to dismiss independent-agency leaders, highlighting ongoing concerns about election administration and integrity amid upcoming elections.

via Al Jazeera|

#election-administration #election-assistance-commission #election-integrity

politics3 days ago•24 min saved

Platner's isolation upends Maine Democrats' plan to challenge Collins

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has become increasingly isolated from his party in rural Maine as his once-promising bid appears to end; party officials push to replace him with a viable challenger to Republican Sen. Susan Collins, while Platner weighs withdrawal amid controversy.

via The Washington Post|

#democratic-party #graham-platner #maine

politics27 days ago•41 min saved

Meet the Press: Iran talks, inflation, and the 2026 midterm crossroads

NBC's Meet the Press updates readers on whether the U.S. and Iran are nearing a deal, the impact of inflation and the latest NBC poll as midterms approach, and the Democratic and Republican pacesetters shaping the race, including Maine’s Graham Platner controversy, with panelists Hakeem Jeffries, James Lankford, Raphael Warnock, and political analyst Steve Kornacki providing context.

via NBC News|

#democracy #graham-platner #inflation

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Gen Z Women Challenge MAGA’s Next Move

POLITICO reports on how young conservative women at Turning Point USA’s Women’s Leadership Summit are fueling a rift inside the GOP between MAGA and America First, with influencers like Savanna Faith Stone and Alex Clark arguing Trump-era promises on costs and homeownership haven’t been delivered and that many young women may sit out the 2026 midterms if concerns aren’t addressed. The piece highlights a broad set of voices pushing for sharper messaging to women and for the party to deliver tangible affordability wins, even as White House officials tout a pro‑woman agenda and GOP leaders acknowledge the need to rebuild trust with female voters.

via Politico|

#gen-z #maga #midterms-2026

us-politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Trump endorses missing NJ congressman in reelection bid

President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Tom Kean Jr. for reelection, even though Kean has been absent from Congress for months due to a medical issue and has missed more than 100 votes; he has said he expects to return soon, and he is running unopposed in the GOP primary in a swing New Jersey district as Republicans defend seats ahead of the November midterms.

via BBC|

#endorsement #midterms-2026 #new-jersey

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Platner scandals threaten Democrats' Maine bid—and their Senate chances

Democrats publicly back Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner even as a steady drip of scandals—ranging from old Reddit posts and a Nazi-symbol tattoo to reports of extramarital sexting—raise concerns he could become a liability against Susan Collins and complicate the party’s broader push to win the Senate in 2026.

via Politico|

#democratic-strategy #maine-senate #midterms-2026

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Latino Voters Swing Away From Trump, Stoking 2026 GOP Concerns

A UnidosUS/BSP/Shaw poll finds that 25% of Latino Trump voters say they would not vote for him again, signaling waning support as Latino disapproval of Trump rises and Democrats lead in Latino-heavy battlegrounds for the 2026 House elections; the poll shows Florida as an exception where Latinos back the GOP, while nationwide Latinos cite cost of living as the top issue, alongside governance and civil rights concerns that could reshape turnout in swing districts.

via Axios|

#donald-trump #latino-voters #midterms-2026

politics1 month ago•45 min saved

Trump Runs the GOP, Yet Public Support Is Slipping

Trump now dominates the GOP, but his waning public support—about 37% approval and 63% disapproval per CBS/YouGov and NYT/Siena—threatens Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms. The Bulwark urges Democrats to tie GOP incumbents to Trump and his unpopular policies to blunt his influence, noting Cassidy’s Louisiana primary defeat as a sign Trump’s grip persists. The piece also critiques MAGA-aligned Christian nationalism, highlighted by a National Mall event, warning that merging faith with Trumpism could backfire if the movement collapses.

via The Bulwark|

#christian-nationalism #gop #midterms-2026

politics2 months ago•12 min saved

Rove: Malaise Could Undercut GOP House Edge Despite Redistricting

Karl Rove warned on Fox News that national malaise could doom the GOP’s House majority in the upcoming midterms, arguing that redistricting might deliver some GOP seat gains but could backfire by fragmenting urban Democratic strongholds; he estimated a net gain of about 3–6 seats if maps pass, though turnout and the president’s approval could widen losses beyond that.

via Mediaite|

#gerrymandering #gop #karl-rove

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Republicans Edge Ahead in Post-Callais Redistricting Battle for 2026

Since the Supreme Court’s Callais ruling and Virginia’s map decision, Republicans appear set to gain 16–18 House seats from GOP-friendly redraws across several states, while Democrats notch a few in California and Utah; lawsuits threaten many maps, and a potential Democratic wave in 2026 could erode those gains, making the overall outcome uncertain.

via Democracy Docket|

#democratic-wave #gerrymandering #midterms-2026

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Trump’s Approval Dips Toward Bush-Era Lows Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Trump’s average approval hovers around 35%, approaching Bush-era lows, as tariff policy, the Iran war, and rising living costs erode support and threaten Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms.

via CNN|

#approval-rating #cost-of-living #midterms-2026

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Democrats surge toward a possible 2026 Senate flip amid shifting polls

Democrats are gaining momentum to flip the Senate in 2026 thanks to stronger candidate recruitment, fundraising edges, and eroding Trump popularity. Polls now show Democrats leading or tied in several GOP-held seats (Alaska, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio), and prediction markets have moved toward a toss-up, though Republicans remain the favorites to keep the chamber. Democrats still face hurdles defending seats in Georgia, Michigan, and potentially New Hampshire, making the outcome uncertain but the environment increasingly favorable for a Democratic majority.

via USA Today|

#donald-trump #midterms-2026 #politics

politics2 months ago•11 min saved

Poll: Trump underwater on all fronts as Democrats edge ahead in midterms

A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows Trump at 37% approval (62% disapproval), with broad distrust on economy, inflation, taxes and Iran, and two-thirds saying the country is headed in the wrong direction. Among registered voters, Democrats lead Republicans by 5 points (49% to 44%) for the House, with independents favoring Democratic candidates. Trump’s base remains strong among Republicans, especially MAGA supporters, but independents’ and general public sentiment remain wary of his leadership. Democrats are trusted more on healthcare and education, while Republicans lead on immigration and crime, signaling a polarized electorate heading into the midterms.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#democrats-vs-republicans #donald-trump #midterms-2026

politics-and-policy2 months ago•24 min saved

Pope-Trump clash rattles Bucks County Catholics who backed him

In Bucks County, a Catholic-heavy swing area that helped Trump win in 2024, voters are reconsidering their support after Pope Leo XIV publicly clashed with Trump over Iran, with parishioners and local Republicans divided—some calling for accountability and others defending the pope’s stance—as the 2026 midterm landscape looms and a vulnerable Republican incumbent weighs how faith and policy intersect for Catholic voters.

via WHYY|

#bucks-county #catholic-voters #midterms-2026

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

GOP Gains Breathable Air as Iran Tensions Ease and Gas Prices Dip

Republicans are cautiously optimistic after signals of an off-ramp in the Iran conflict, lower oil and gas prices, and a stock market rally, which they hope will shift focus to tax relief ahead of the 2026 midterms, though internal skepticism and ongoing political distractions threaten to derail the momentum.

via Politico|

#donald-trump #gas-prices #iran-war