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entertainment8 days ago•17 min saved

Olivia Rodrigo Turns Backlash Into a Voter-Driven Festival Sweepstakes

Olivia Rodrigo is channeling backlash over the Trump administration’s use of her music into civic action by partnering with HeadCount to launch a sweepstakes that offers fans a chance at all-expenses-paid tickets to her all-women Daisy Chain Fields festival (Aug. 29 in Irvine, CA). Entrants are urged to verify their voter registration, register to vote, or access election resources. The festival features an all-wemale lineup with artists such as Mitski and Stevie Nicks, and it will include on-site activism, with partners like the Center for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood; net proceeds will go to charities supporting women and girls.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#daisy-chain-fields #entertainment #headcount

politics25 days ago•6 min saved

Mamdani rallies aim to lift a low-turnout NYC primary

Nine days of NYC early voting drew 172,684 ballots — about 55% fewer than last year and roughly 5% of eligible voters — as Mayor Zohran Mamdani crisscrossed the city to push his slate in down-ballot races, particularly for Assemblymember Claire Valdez in the 7th Congressional District, amid a generally low-turnout primary with no marquee contests; experts say lack of a high-profile race drives the dip, though some districts posted small gains and Gen Z/millennial participation remains around 4%.

via Gothamist|

#democratic-socialists-of-america #elections #mamdani

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Black Women Lead Georgia Democrats to Dominant Primary Showing

Georgia's Democratic primary underscored Black women as the party's backbone, delivering an outright gubernatorial win for Keisha Lance Bottoms and sweeping down-ballot nominations in a surge that boosted turnout and highlighted the coalition's breadth, while strategists cautioned the party must mobilize beyond its base for a November victory.

via AJC.com|

#black-women #democratic-party #georgia-elections

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Guardian questions DoJ turnout data cited in Alito’s VRA ruling

Guardian reviewers say Alito’s claim that Black turnout exceeded White turnout in Louisiana and nationwide rested on a DoJ analysis that used the total voting-age population (including ineligible voters) rather than the citizen voting-age population, inflating turnout. When recalculated with citizen voting-age population, Black turnout only exceeded White turnout in 2012 Louisiana; experts warn the DoJ method and cherry-picked years misrepresent progress on voting rights and highlight that the Shelby County v. Holder decision coincided with a widening turnout gap.

via The Guardian|

#data-methodology #guardian #politics

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

Texas Democrats fuel turnout surge in statewide primaries

About 4.48 million Texans cast ballots in the statewide primaries, with Democratic turnout roughly doubling to around 2.3 million and Republicans about 2.16 million. Democrats led in early voting, and analysts say heightened enthusiasm due to a competitive U.S. Senate race and criticism of the Trump era helped drive participation.

via KERA News|

#democrats #politics #primaries

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Texas Dems Ride Primary Momentum as Talarico Tops Crockett for Senate Nod

Texas Democrats surged in a high-turnout primary as James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett for the U.S. Senate nomination, posting strong showings in South Texas’ Cameron County and gains in Collin, Tarrant, and Williamson counties—areas that illustrate energized voter interest even as Republicans warn that a midterm primary does not predict November results.

via Axios|

#democrats #elections #politics

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

GOP Turnout Turmoil: Democrats Lead State Races as Enthusiasm Gap Grows

Democrats are outperforming 2024 in state legislative races, signaling a GOP turnout deficit and an enthusiasm gap tied to Trump’s absence on the ballot; while some Republicans warn against overreading these localized results.

via Axios|

#democrats #gop #politics

politics8 months ago•7 min saved

Bihar Elections: A Key Test for Modi's Party with High Voter Turnout

India's Bihar state is holding its first phase of elections with over 74 million voters, featuring key contenders like the BJP-led alliance and the RJD-led opposition, amid concerns over electoral roll revisions and their implications for regional and national politics.

via Al Jazeera|

#bihar-elections #indian-politics #narendra-modi

politics8 months ago•1 min saved

Trump Faces Challenges as Lame Duck Period Begins

The article discusses how Donald Trump's influence affects Republican election performance, highlighting that his absence from ballots leads to lower voter turnout and that GOP lawmakers are reconsidering strategies, including the filibuster, to better align with voter behavior and Trump's agenda during the upcoming midterms.

via Politico|

#donald-trump #filibuster #gop

politics8 months ago•5 min saved

Post-Trump GOP Faces Challenges Amid Election Losses and Shutdown Pressures

The recent off-year elections reveal a significant Democratic surge and highlight the Republican Party's reliance on low-engagement Trump voters, raising concerns about the GOP's future once Trump is no longer on the ballot, especially as Democrats gain ground in traditionally Republican-leaning, highly educated suburban areas.

via vox.com|

#democrats #elections #gop

politics8 months ago•7 min saved

Republicans Face Post-Election Challenges and Divisions

Republican leaders are blaming their election losses on various factors like candidate quality and the government shutdown, but notably avoid criticizing Trump, whose low approval ratings and actions are seen as damaging to GOP candidates, despite the party's structural advantages and efforts to energize their base.

via The New York Times|

#2024-midterms #election-losses #politics

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Jacob Frey secures third term as Minneapolis mayor amid election uncertainties

Jacob Frey was re-elected as Minneapolis mayor, winning a third term after securing 50% of the vote in a record-high voter turnout, defeating challenger Omar Fateh who campaigned on increasing public services and police reform.

via Sahan Journal|

#jacob-frey #mayoral-election #minneapolis

politics8 months ago•5 min saved

Democrats Achieve Sweeping Victory in Virginia 2025 Elections

Democrats in Virginia achieved a historic victory by winning all statewide races and gaining seats in the House of Delegates, driven by opposition to Trump policies and high voter turnout, especially in Northern Virginia, signaling a significant political shift in the state.

via WTOP|

#blue-wave #democratic-sweep #election-results

elections8 months ago•73 min saved

Spanberger Makes History as Democrats Sweep Virginia Races in 2025

Zohran Mamdani wins the NYC mayoral race, defeating Cuomo, with high voter turnout and significant political reactions across the US, including victories in Virginia and New Jersey, and ongoing debates over election integrity and political strategies.

via NBC News|

#cuomo-concession #elections #mamdani-victory

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Mamdani Leads NYC Mayoral Race Amid High Voter Turnout

Zohran Mamdani is heavily favored to win the NYC mayoral race with nearly 95% odds according to betting markets, amid high voter turnout and significant billionaire funding against him. The race features Mamdani, former Gov. Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, with Mamdani's campaign supported by progressive policies and opposed by major financial backers and political figures like Trump. Wall Street shows concern over Mamdani's potential victory, though some believe his policies may be less drastic than campaign rhetoric suggests.

via Forbes|

#betting-odds #billionaire-donations #nyc-mayoral-race