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In a surprise move, immigration attorney Anne Parelkar, a Democratic candidate, announced her intention to run against U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall in the 2026 election. Parelkar is one of three Democrats vying for the seat, with the others being Christy Davis and Michael Soetaert. This development marks a significant
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In the lead-up to a special general election for Iowa state senate district 1, Republican candidate Christopher Prosch has emerged as a prime example of the far-right's increasing grip on the Republican Party. Prosch, the founder of public relations firm Felix Strategies, has made headlines for his extremist
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Christopher Mathias has been turning heads on social media with his no-holds-barred campaign announcement for the US Senate in Maine. The former marine and oysterman has gained a massive following after posting a photo from his high school yearbook, in which he was labeled "Most Likely to Start a
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Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) is facing stiff competition from Democratic opponent Abigail Spanberger in the state's gubernatorial election, prompting concern among national Republicans. A pair of fundraising letters from the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) obtained by The Washington Post suggests that the group is urging
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The Republican Party's attempts to reconnect with the working-class voters who have increasingly supported President Donald Trump's presidential bids have been met with skepticism. Despite outreach efforts and some symbolic gestures, the Trump administration's actions on labor issues have cemented its reputation as an
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Oregon's gubernatorial politics have reached a boiling point ahead of the upcoming special legislative session, which may decide the fate of Governor Tina Kotek's reelection bid. The session, set to begin on August 29, will reopen contentious issues such as transportation funding, which could become a
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The Republican Party in the United States is an outlier among Western political forces, having never truly pursued fiscal retrenchment despite campaign rhetoric against "big government." Instead, they have inflated deficits with tax cuts for the wealthy and massive new military expenditures. Donald Trump's presidency is
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Republican candidates for statewide office are stepping forward in greater numbers for the 2026 election, with several high-profile candidates announcing their intentions to run for governor, U.S. Senate, and other offices. The candidates aim to challenge incumbent officials, including Governor JB Pritzker, who is seeking a third term in
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Former Ohio U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is back in the game, announcing his long-anticipated campaign to reclaim a seat in Congress. Brown's campaign focuses on supporting workers, treating people with respect, and fighting for Ohio. He will face off against Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted,
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A liberal organization that supports veterans in politics, VoteVets, is investing $500,000 in an ad campaign targeting Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia governor's race, focusing on cost-of-living concerns. The campaign aims to boost the Democratic nominee, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who is seeking to
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As North Carolina governor Roy Cooper runs for Senate, Republicans are aggressively targeting his record on trans rights, reflecting a dramatic shift in the national politics of LGBTQ rights. The issue, once seen as a winning hand for Democrats, now poses a significant challenge for Cooper. Republicans, who were previously
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In a decisive turn of events, voters in Bolivia have rejected another term for the Movement for Socialism, which has governed the country for nearly two decades. The election has seen a surprise victory for Sen. Rodrigo Paz Pereira of the Christian Democratic Party, who will face off against former
