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politics11 days 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

politics12 days 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

politics12 days 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

politics13 days 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

politics16 days 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

politics20 days ago•19 min saved

Record turnout tests late-night call in Michigan Senate race between El-Sayed and Stevens

Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary drew a record non-presidential turnout (over 1.2 million ballots), as Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens vie for the nomination to face Republican Mike Rogers. With results still tight, Detroit-area Wayne County’s absentee and in‑person votes could swing the outcome, and a final call may come early Wednesday morning as vote counting continues. The race is key for Democrats’ effort to win a Senate majority, with broader election coverage also unfolding across states.

via CNN|

#el-sayed #haley-stevens #michigan

politics26 days ago•3 min saved

Musk gears up massive GOP turnout push for 2026 midterms

Elon Musk plans to revive his America PAC to massively boost GOP turnout in the 2026 midterms, focusing on door-knocking, digital ads, and direct mail, coordinating with other GOP groups; the spend isn’t disclosed but is expected to be substantial, building on his 2024 donor record.

via Axios|

#america-pac #gop #midterms

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Poll signals Democrats slipping from 2018 edge as GOP gains loom for midterms

A Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 48%–45% among registered voters to control the House, down from 49%–44% in May and far from the roughly 10-point advantage they had in 2018; the survey also finds a 10-point edge for Democrats among likely voters, but intra-party divisions and turnout concerns suggest a smaller midterm victory than expected, based on a 2,092-person sample (±2.2 points) collected July 8–13.

via New York Post|

#democrats #midterms #politics

world1 month ago•14 min saved

Trump Furious Over Low State Fair Crowd as Aides Delete Photos

President Donald Trump allegedly blew up over photos showing a far smaller turnout at the Great American State Fair than his 45,000-strong boast, prompting White House staff to delete images from official and personal social media accounts; with heavy security, soaring heat and a late start, aides worry a similar weak turnout could dampen optics for an upcoming July 4 National Mall celebration.

via The Independent|

#anniversary #social-media #trump

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

Mamdani’s coalition signals a leftward tilt reshaping NYC Democrats

A Mamdani‑backed wave expanded the left’s reach in New York City, with Democratic Socialists and progressives winning several congressional seats and energizing younger, diverse, and often more affluent voters. Turnout surged in key districts, suggesting a broad-based realignment that could influence races for years, even as some incumbents and established figures remained resilient and intra‑party tensions—especially around foreign policy—loom for the future.

via Politico|

#dsa #elections #mamdani

politics2 months ago•27 min saved

Mamdani surge falters as NYC House primaries draw modest turnout

NYC's congressional primaries drew far lower turnout than last year's mayoral election, with no sign of a Mamdani-style surge in contested House races; about 367,000 Democrats had voted by mid-day (roughly 10% of the city's 3.5 million), and experts say turnout in a midterm federal primary is typically lower than marquee elections. Four major Manhattan/Brooklyn races—Espaillat-Chevalier, Nadler's replacement, Lander vs Goldman, and Velázquez's successor—shape the coverage, with Mamdani endorsing Lander but staying neutral on Nadler, while DSA-backed candidates face less intense field operations than in 2025 and younger voters under 30 did not turn out in force.

via New York Post|

#democratic-socialists-of-america #mamdani #nyc

politics2 months ago•16 min saved

Utah Primary Turnout Dips Toward 20% as Moore Mailer Dispute Surfaces

Utah’s statewide turnout stood at 19.4% as of 10 a.m. Monday ahead of Tuesday’s primary, with officials predicting a final turnout in the mid-30s as more ballots are returned. There are no governor or U.S. Senate races this year, but three congressional districts are voting, including the 2nd District where Rep. Blake Moore faces an intraparty challenge amid allegations that his office mailed postcards that may violate mass-communication rules; Moore says the mailers were sent in batches of 499 or fewer and are legal, while challenger Karianne Lisonbee vows to close the loophole. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday; voters can drop them at official boxes or vote in person, and results are posted at vote.utah.gov.

via KSL News|

#elections #mailers #politics

politics2 months ago•21 min saved

New York DSA Faces Turnout Test Ahead of Key Primaries

New York’s Democratic Socialists of America leaders privately warned of a potential turnout dip among young voters in two high-stakes NYC congressional primaries (NY-7 and NY-13), prompting a more aggressive mobilization as early voting lagged and canvassing efforts dropped versus last year. The warning could test Mamdani’s endorsements and the DSA’s growing influence in city politics.

via Politico|

#dsa #new-york-city #politics

elections2 months ago•12 min saved

NYC June Primary: Early Voting Hits 4% Turnout, Youth Participation Low

NYC’s nine‑day early voting for the June primary drew 172,684 ballots, including 11,573 from newly registered voters (about 6.7% of total). Turnout peaked on Sunday (35,843) and dipped to 12,655 on June 15; overall, early voting fell 76.5% from the 2025 mayoral primary, though it was roughly double the 2022 midterm total. Manhattan and Brooklyn led participation (e.g., 12th District 38,340; 10th 27,466; 13th 21,216; 7th 19,582), with the 25–34 age group being the largest among new voters. Election Day is Tuesday, and organizers note continued low youth turnout and efforts to engage new voters.

via THE CITY|

#congressional-districts #early-voting #elections

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Mamdani-Endorsed NYC primaries see downturn in early voting turnout

NYC’s June 2025 primaries are seeing early voting fall by more than 50% from the previous year, despite multiple competitive races and Mamdani-backed candidates. Turnout skews older, with Manhattan outperforming Brooklyn, and districts featuring Mamdani endorsements showing mixed engagement. Through day four, about 385,184 of roughly 1.1 million total voters had voted early (about 35%), with five days left and turnout historically rising in the final weekend; overall, turnout is moving toward typical midterm primary levels as last year’s mayoral-driven surge recedes.

via Gothamist|

#demographics #early-voting #mamdani