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Astronaut Danny Olivas makes push for voter registration for midterms

Astronaut Danny Olivas makes push for voter registration for midterms

El Paso astronaut Danny Olivas visited EPCC to push for voter registration ahead of the midterm election.

Nashville Tennessean

Why independents are shaking up Tennessee's governor race | Opinion

Why independents are shaking up Tennessee's governor race | Opinion

Independent candidate Lauren Pinkston says Tennessee voters are tired of the two-party system and want change.

Amanda Green Campaigns for Florida's Second Congressional District, Focusing on Affordability and Anti-Corruption

Amanda Green Campaigns for Florida's Second Congressional District, Focusing on Affordability and Anti-Corruption

Amanda Marie Green, the Democratic congressional nominee for Florida’s Second Congressional District, is campaigning on a platform centered on pro-affordability, pro-agriculture, and anti-corruption initiatives. Green, a Florida State University alumna with extensive administrative experience from the U.S. Agency for International Development, is running for the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. She identifies the struggling economy and corruption in Congress as the most pressing issues facing Florida and the nation. Green plans to seek a position on the Agricultural Committee if elected, emphasizing its importance for the district's rural counties, food security, and rural development programs. She also aims to address the apathy among young people and college women regarding politics by tackling congressional corruption and making government more responsive to citizens.

Democrats are running against data centers in key Senate races

Democrats are running against data centers in key Senate races

Bipartisan opposition to rapid data center expansion has presented Democrats who need to woo Republican voters with an opportunity.

Florida Times-Union

Kevin Carrico won't run for re-election. Here's what he'll do instead

Kevin Carrico won't run for re-election. Here's what he'll do instead

Former City Council President Kevin Carrico won't seek re-election to his District 4 seat. He will serve out remainder of current term.

Palm Springs Desert Sun

Becerra, Hilton to face off in California governor debate. What to know

Becerra, Hilton to face off in California governor debate. What to know

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in a televised California governor debate Wednesday, Sept. 30. Here's what to know.

How will Georgia's farmers vote? Peanut commissioner chooses blue

How will Georgia's farmers vote? Peanut commissioner chooses blue

Georgia farmers are facing increasing pressures from diesel prices to imported beef ahead of the November midterms. Could they want new leadership?

Law Enforcement Groups Criticize North Carolina Governor Cooper's Policies Ahead of 2026 Senate Election

Law Enforcement Groups Criticize North Carolina Governor Cooper's Policies Ahead of 2026 Senate Election

Law enforcement organizations in North Carolina are publicly criticizing Governor Roy Cooper's policies, alleging they 'handcuff the cops' and release criminals, ahead of the 2026 U.S. Senate election. The Senate Leadership Fund launched an ad campaign featuring Chef Effler, president of the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, and David Rose, retired assistant police chief and president of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association. They claim Cooper's policies have made the state less safe. Cooper, who served 16 years as Attorney General and eight as Governor, has countered with his own ad, asserting his record of putting criminals in prison, toughening bail laws, and opposing defunding the police. The controversy stems partly from a February 2021 lawsuit settlement where Cooper, as governor, released approximately 3,500 inmates. While initially stating no violent offenders were among them, subsequent reports indicated some were convicted of violent offenses, with 18 now facing murder charges ...

The Columbus Dispatch

Judge candidate claims Delaware County Fair blocked free speech rights

Judge candidate claims Delaware County Fair blocked free speech rights

A judicial candidate said that a Delaware County Fair official and a sheriff's deputy violated her First Amendment rights while she was campaigning.

Using old election playbook, Netanyahu projects image as Israel's protector despite Hamas attack

Using old election playbook, Netanyahu projects image as Israel's protector despite Hamas attack

By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using the same campaign playbook that has served him for decades as he tries to retain power in an election next month, presenting himself as the only person who can keep Israelis safe in a hostile region.

Senator Ed Markey's Primary Challenger Criticizes Debate Absence and Campaign Tactics

Senator Ed Markey's Primary Challenger Criticizes Debate Absence and Campaign Tactics

A primary challenger to Senator Ed Markey criticized the Senator for his absence from a debate that included Seth Moulton and the challenger. The challenger stated that Senator Markey only agreed to debate Seth Moulton three times as primary day approached, suggesting a strategic avoidance of broader engagement. The challenger further accused Senator Markey of employing divisive campaign tactics, specifically labeling the challenger as a 'Trump sycophant' and a 'MAGA Republican.' The challenger asserted that these labels are untrue, highlighting a personal history of never having voted for President Trump. This criticism underscores a perceived attempt by Senator Markey to discredit his opponent through political labeling rather than engaging with their ideas, a tactic the challenger describes as an 'oldest trick in politics.'

President Trump's Executive Order on Mail-in Voting Faces Legal Challenges Ahead of Midterm Elections

President Trump's Executive Order on Mail-in Voting Faces Legal Challenges Ahead of Midterm Elections

President Trump signed Executive Order 14399 earlier this year, directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration to create a nationwide list of eligible voters. The order stipulates that the United States Postal Service (USPS) would be prohibited from delivering mail-in ballots to individuals not on this list. Furthermore, the executive order mandates specific design changes for federal ballot envelopes, requiring them to bear an official Election Mail logo, a unique IMb and ballot mail STID, and be compatible with automated mail processing, having undergone USPS design review. Envelopes failing to meet these new requirements would not be delivered to voters. The order also threatens to withhold federal funding from states that do not comply with its provisions. This executive action comes weeks before the 2026 Midterm Elections, raising questions about its legality and potential impact on the voting process. A group of 24 states and the District of Columbia has fi...