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Why Direct-to-Camera Campaign Ads Can Feel Authentic—and When They Fail

Why Direct-to-Camera Campaign Ads Can Feel Authentic—and When They Fail

A look at why so many political ads feature candidates talking to the camera, and the fine line between authentic connection and campaign-killing cringe.
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Democrats bank on Republicans nominating far-right primary candidates in swing state Arizona

Democrats bank on Republicans nominating far-right primary candidates in swing state Arizona

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday in Arizona to choose Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S.
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Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms

Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms

As midterm campaigning heats up, both major political parties face unexpected challenges
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Democrats could take preliminary vote on their 2028 presidential primary calendar later this week

Democrats could take preliminary vote on their 2028 presidential primary calendar later this week

Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the decision wouldn’t be final until the full Democratic National Committee agrees
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Republicans tee up government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown

Republicans tee up government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown

House Republicans will aim to head-off a potential government shutdown before this fall’s midterm elections with a vote to fund the federal government through Dec. 4
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Darline Graham to run for full term to replace her brother in US Senate

Darline Graham to run for full term to replace her brother in US Senate

By Jasper Ward and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Darline Graham said on Monday she plans to run for a full term to replace her brother, late Senator Lindsey Graham, who died this month after serving two decades in the U.S. Senate.
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Hundreds of non-citizens voted in New Jersey due to software error, governor says

Hundreds of non-citizens voted in New Jersey due to software error, governor says

By Joseph Ax and Doina Chiacu PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 21 (Reuters) - Nearly 400 New Jersey residents who were not U.S. citizens cast ballots after thousands of non-citizens were accidentally registered to vote between 2023 and 2024 due to a software error, Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill said
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Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor

Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor

U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs has won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor
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Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

Sen. Darline Graham announces she's running for a full term in her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat
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President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election

President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election

President Donald Trump is expected to rally in Oakland County on Monday as early voting begins in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary
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Washington State Prepares for 2026 Primary Elections Amid Key Congressional Races

Washington State Prepares for 2026 Primary Elections Amid Key Congressional Races

Washington state is gearing up for its 2026 primary elections, with ballots arriving for voters ahead of the August 4th election day. The primary will determine candidates for federal, state, and local offices, including all 98 state House seats and half of the state Senate seats. Notably, the 3rd and 4th Congressional District races are drawing attention, with Democratic incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez seeking reelection in a competitive 3rd District, and the 4th District open following Republican Dan Newhouse's retirement. The primary will also feature judicial races and local measures across Washington's 39 counties.
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US announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close

US announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close

The United States has announced another death of a service member as it launches more airstrikes at Iran