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politics5 days ago•9 min saved

Midterm Polls Show Democrats Gaining House Edge as Price Anxiety Drives GOP Turnout Drop

A CBS News/YouGov poll indicates Democrats have secured a narrow advantage for the House majority, driven by voter dissatisfaction with rising prices and the Iran conflict. While Republicans face a significant turnout deficit among 'reluctant' voters, they retain a massive financial advantage and rely on redistricting in states like Florida and Alabama to offset losses. The race remains tight, with 19 toss-up seats potentially deciding control.

via cbsnews.com|

#2026-midterms #house-control #inflation

world18 days ago•6 min saved

Turnout Record and a United Russia Landslide in Duma Vote, Kremlin Insider Claims Dirty Tactics

With 93% of precincts reporting, United Russia led with about 58% of the vote and a turnout of 59.32%—the highest since 2011—despite Meduza reports that Kremlin-backed officials used state machinery to boost turnout and votes, a claim insiders describe as achieved by 'very dirty means.' The Communist Party ~14%, LDPR ~9%, New People ~8%, and A Just Russia barely crossed the 5% threshold. United Russia reportedly won at least 208 of 225 single-member districts, consolidating a constitutional majority, while antiwar candidates aligned with Smart Voting failed to win seats.

via Meduza|

#kremlin #russia #state-duma

politics18 days ago•4 min saved

Putin-Backed Party Dominates Early Russian Duma Results

Early results from Russia’s parliamentary elections show United Russia leading with about 57.86% of the vote and an initial 225 seats, as 90% of ballots are counted and turnout is around 57%. Other parties trail but are projected to win seats, and many antiwar candidates have been sidelined in a tightly controlled vote that includes voters in annexed regions; final results are expected later in the week.

via Al Jazeera|

#note-extra-tag-would-violate-five-limit #parliamentary-election #politics

politics29 days ago•5 min saved

Trump Dominates GOP Midterms Rally With Bold Promises

Trump headlined the GOP’s first midterms convention in Dallas, signaling his ongoing grip on the party with a speech that rallied loyalists, urged voters to pretend he’s on the ballot to boost turnout, floated a controversial $5,000-per-adult payout with few details, and framed affordability relief as a longer-term prospect ahead of the November elections.

via BBC|

#convention #gop #midterms

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

GOP bets on energizing the base at Dallas midterm convention amid turnout jitters

Republicans are staging a Dallas midterm convention aimed at energizing the base and boosting fundraising, but concerns over optics and logistics—such as steep entrance fees, two days away from campaigns, and a clash with NFL games—have some lawmakers questioning the value. Trump’s central role dominates discussion, with some candidates skipping or staying away, while others attend to court battleground voters. Democrats, meanwhile, press to flip seats in red states as the final stretch before Election Day intensifies, making the convention a high-stakes stage to define the GOP’s message and momentum.

via CNN|

#convention #fundraising #gop

world1 month ago•131 min saved

AfD's Saxony-Anhalt Victory Tests Germany's Coalition Realities

In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD won about 43.8% of the vote (CDU ~17.2%), a result that puts pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz and underscores the difficulty of forming a government that excludes the far right. A five-party coalition would be highly unusual and unstable, while only a few defections could theoretically give AfD a majority. Turnout was high at 77.8%, and reactions—from domestic parties to international figures—signal a potential realignment in German politics.

via AP News|

#afd #coalition #germany

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

AfD surges in Saxony-Anhalt but fails to clinch a majority

The far-right AfD won a commanding 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt but fell three seats short of a majority in the 83-seat parliament (39 seats), leaving the path to government unclear. CDU slumped to 17.2% and 15 seats, with SPD, Greens and Left each around 9% and eight seats apiece. Turnout was 77.8%. The result cements AfD as the strongest force in eastern Germany, reshaping regional politics and complicating possible government formations.

via Euronews.com|

#afd #cdu #german-elections-2026

politics1 month ago•187 min saved

Massachusetts Primary Takes Stock: Old Guard Holds, Wu Expands Influence

Massachusetts’ 2026 primary largely kept incumbents in place despite talk of generational change, with a high-profile Ed Markey–Seth Moulton contest illustrating age dynamics; Boston Mayor Michelle Wu used her influence to back opponents against two state senators, a bold move that yielded closish results and signaled her growing clout on Beacon Hill. Voter turnout was notably low—about 858,000 in the Markey–Moulton race versus 1.4 million in 2020—raising questions about enthusiasm and engagement in Massachusetts politics, even as Trump offered no endorsements in the MA contest.

via The Boston Globe|

#democrats #massachusetts #michelle-wu

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Iceland's EU Referendum Heads for a Tight Call as Turnout Surges

Iceland’s EU referendum is set for a razor-thin result after preliminary turnout figures show higher noon participation in Reykjavík than the 2024 election, with early voting topping 20%. A final poll puts Yes at 50.4% and No at 49.6%; a Yes would restart EU talks on about 35 areas, including fisheries, with the government divided between closer integration and preserving sovereignty.

via Euronews.com|

#eu-referendum #fisheries #iceland

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Iceland’s EU bid hinges on a razor-thin referendum

Icelanders vote in a high-stakes, advisory referendum on resuming EU accession talks; a Yes would reopen negotiations but not guarantee membership, with early voting brisk and polls nearly tied, making the outcome a potential signal for EU enlargement momentum.

via Euronews.com|

#accession-talks #eu #iceland

politics1 month ago•16 min saved

Clacton by-election counting begins as Farage seeks comeback in 34-candidate ballot

Counting has begun at Clacton Leisure Centre after polls closed in a by-election triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation amid scrutiny of a £5m gift; the 3ft-long ballot paper lists 34 candidates—the largest in British parliamentary history—slowing the count. Provisional turnout is around 43%. Westminster parties have boycotted the poll; the result is expected early in the morning, with Farage widely anticipated to win.

via BBC|

#ballot-paper-length #clacton-by-election #farage

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

Late-Deciders and Open Primaries Upend Wisconsin and Michigan Polls

Two recent Democratic primary results underscored polling limits: in Wisconsin, Crowley pulled off an upset as final polls underestimated his support and overestimated undecideds, aided by Hong’s missteps and late shifts as voters coalesced around Crowley; in Michigan, El‑Sayed narrowly defeated Stevens despite polls showing him ahead, a gap attributed to nonresponse bias and a tendency for younger voters to skew results in an open primary. Pollsters caution that primary polling is harder due to turnout volatility, race dynamics, and late entrant/exits, suggesting focus on candidate shares rather than margins and recognizing that late deciders can flip outcomes.

via The Hill|

#michigan #politics #polling-methodology

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Minnesota primary draws record turnout as counties reveal early signals for November

More than 1 million Minnesotans voted in the state’s primary—a record for a primary—according to the Minnesota Secretary of State. The results include a county-by-county breakdown and an interactive map, offering early insights into the state’s political landscape as it heads toward the November general election.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#election-results #minnesota #note-only-five-tags-allowed-adjust-accordingly

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Minnesota shatters primary turnout record with over 1 million ballots cast

More than 1.1 million Minnesotans cast ballots in the primary, setting a state turnout record (about 25% of eligible voters). Unofficial results show 1,103,000+ ballots, surpassing the 2018 record of 925,554. Secretary of State Steve Simon praised the turnout and urged planning for November 3; counties will review results over the next week and then present them to the State Canvassing Board on Aug. 18.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#elections #minnesota #politics

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Black voters mobilize as Tennessee redistricting sparks Shelby County turnout surge

Democratic turnout in Shelby County’s three U.S. House primaries surged to a decade-high, driven by anger over breaking up the county’s only majority-Black district and renewed mobilization by unions and faith groups; the article also notes Justin Pearson’s victory in the Democratic nomination to replace retiring Rep. Steve Cohen, signaling energized Black voters ahead of November.

via The Washington Post|

#politics #redistricting #shelby-county