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US political candidates tailor messages for AI models used by voters
US political candidates have been engineering their campaign messages to appeal to the AI chatbots that more voters have been using to answer questions about issues, and documents seen by Reuters have revealed some of their strategies.
This US House district was once a political battleground. Now it shows why Congress is dysfunctional
Partisan redistricting has sharply reduced competitive US House seats, allowing parties to reshape electoral maps in their favour. North Carolina's redrawn congressional district helped Republican Brad Knott win by a wide margin in 2024 after Democrat Wiley Nickel narrowly prevailed in 2022. The trend has intensified concerns over voter choice and congressional accountability.
Investors see risk from US midterms to AI trade as data center backlash builds
As public criticism of data centers intensifies ahead of the US midterm elections, the implications for the AI sector and data center development grow increasingly significant. Should the Democrats win, tighter regulations may be pursued, prompting investors to keep a vigilant eye on local and state electoral outcomes. Predictions show that while AI infrastructure spending will persist, expected delays could hamper progress and raise costs, affecting corporate profit trajectories.
US midterm elections 2026: What changes if Republicans or Democrats control the House or Senate?
The upcoming midterm elections on November 3 will significantly impact the balance of power in Washington. Democrats aim to regain control of the House, needing just three net seat gains for victory. Republicans, on the other hand, will strive to maintain their Senate majority amid various challenging circumstances. Additionally, 36 governorships and many state legislatures will also be contested in these elections.
Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump's midterm proposals
More than three dozen new voting laws in Republican-led states are taking effect for the 2026 midterms, tightening rules around voter ID, proof of citizenship, mail ballots and voter rolls even as similar Trump-backed proposals stalled federally. Supporters say the measures strengthen election safeguards, while voting-rights groups warn they could make it harder for eligible voters to register or cast ballots.
Why gerrymandering matters in the 2026 US midterm elections
Gerrymandering has become an important factor in the 2026 US House elections as Republican- and Democratic-led states redraw congressional boundaries outside the usual post-census cycle to improve their chances. The new maps may not guarantee victory, but by “packing” or “cracking” voters they can reduce the number of competitive districts, influence control of the House and intensify legal fights over partisan advantage and minority voting rights.
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Meet Ken Paxton, a ‘true MAGA Warrior’ secretly blaming Trump’s Iran war and gas prices for ‘dragging’ on his campaign in Texas
Ken Paxton, the Texas Republican Senate candidate, raised alarms about his campaign's hurdles stemming from escalating fuel costs. He pointed to the war in Iran and surging diesel prices as key factors straining voters' finances. With affordability becoming a primary concern, Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump, hopes to clinch the Texas US Senate seat, drawing from his experience as former Attorney General and a commitment to traditional values.
Dennis Hastert death reason: What has caused death of longest-serving Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives?
Dennis Hastert's reputation collapsed years after he left Congress when a federal investigation into suspicious bank withdrawals exposed payments intended to conceal sexual abuse dating back to his years as a high school wrestling coach.
Red, blue and in between: How America’s political map really works
Political maps in the United States categorize areas as red or blue based on party support. Swing states are unpredictable, with elections often decided by narrow margins. Battleground states receive focused campaign resources due to their competitive nature. Individual districts become critical during midterm elections, impacting congressional control. Political affiliations and electoral balances can shift over time based on various factors.
US midterm elections 2026: 34.8 million Americans are voting in new house districts; here's how redistricting changed the map
U.S. midterm elections 2026 are happening after an unusual wave of mid-decade congressional redistricting changed House district boundaries in many states. A Protect Democracy analysis discovered that 34.8 million Americans, or around one in 10 people, currently live in a different congressional district than they did during the 2024 election cycle.
9 Senate races that could decide the 2026 midterm elections as Republicans fight to hold their majority and Democrats target key battleground seats
The 2026 Senate race is narrowing around a handful of states where one seat could change the balance in Washington. Republicans hold 53 seats, while Democrats need four net gains for control. From Alaska's unusual ballot to Ohio's comeback fight, these contests offer the clearest look at where the Senate majority could be decided.
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
Early in-person voting for the US midterms begins Friday in Virginia, opening the final stretch before the November 3 elections that will decide control of Congress. Voters head to the polls amid concerns over living costs, the Iran war, immigration and changes to congressional maps, while disputes over election rules continue.
US Senate race in New Hampshire heats up as progressive Democrat Manzur cuts Pappas' lead
The Democratic Senate primary in New Hampshire is heating up, with Karishma Manzur gaining momentum while Chris Pappas, the moderate frontrunner, sees his poll numbers plummet. The eventual winner is set to take on John Sununu in the general election. With New Hampshire voters frequently crossing party lines, excitement builds around other competitive primaries, influencing various House and gubernatorial contests.
Missouri GOP redistricting map lawsuit: Judge clears new districts for November
Missouri Republicans secured a court victory for their new congressional map. Opponents are now preparing to appeal this decision to the state Supreme Court. The current ruling allows the Republican-friendly districts to remain for upcoming elections. This legal fight centers on voter referendum rights and redistricting authority. The outcome could significantly shape future congressional election battles across the nation.
Angie Nixon upsets Alex Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate primary
Angie Nixon secured an upset victory in Florida's Democratic Senate primary. She will now face Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November's general election. Florida's congressional races also saw key primary outcomes after redistricting efforts. Democrats aim to challenge Republican Senate majority in upcoming elections. Alaska's Senate primary also drew significant national attention.
North Carolina Republicans pass new US House map, expanding Trump's redistricting campaign
North Carolina Republicans enacted a new congressional map, aiming to secure an additional House seat and bolster their party's control. This move follows similar redistricting efforts in Texas and Missouri, as Republicans leverage their state-level power. Democrats, needing to flip only a few seats, face a challenging path to regaining the House majority in the upcoming midterm elections.
Texas Senate just okayed a Trump plan to help Republicans maintain its majority in Congress
The Texas Senate approved a redistricting map, backed by President Trump, aimed at preserving the Republican's congressional majority in the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats, who staged a walkout in protest, claim the map weakens minority voting power and plan to challenge it in court.
Donald Trump's Approval Rating crashes among Republican key voting base. Ominous signs like 2018 midterms?
Those elections during Donald Trump's first presidency yielded a new Democratic majority in the U.S. House that stymied his agenda and twice impeached him. Existing maps nationally put Democrats within three seats of a House majority at a time when there are only several dozen competitive districts out of 435.
Donald Trump faces tough fight in 9 states, including Texas, Florida, California, New York. Check latest state by state political scenario
Texas, Ohio, Florida, Indiana, Missouri, California, Illinois, Maryland, New York will offer tough political challenges before U.S. President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump's abortion policy critic is back! Meet Sara Rodriguez - Democratic governor race frontrunner
Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race is open with no incumbent running for the first time since 2010.
Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns GOP power grab, restores Attorney General’s authority in major win
The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously struck down a 2018 law that restricted the powers of Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul. The court found the law, which required legislative approval for settling certain lawsuits, violated the state's separation of powers. This decision ends the legislature's involvement in resolving key categories of cases, according to Attorney General Kaul.
Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights
Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment ensuring access to abortion and reproductive health care. This marks the seventh state to protect abortion rights after the Roe v. Wade overturn. The amendment had strong language safeguarding abortion access, with opponents arguing it could threaten parental rights and more. The outcome may influence the 2024 elections, as Democrats hope to energize their base on this issue. Other states like Arizona and Missouri are expected to vote on similar protections.
ETtech Explainer: US midterm elections and its impact on Big Tech
People voted on Tuesday in the US Midterm elections to choose who will control the House of Representatives and the Senate. What are the implications of these elections for Big Tech? ETtech explains.
Oklahoma lawmakers approves nation's strictest and most restrictive abortion laws
Earlier this week, Oklahoma legislators passed a bill banning nearly all abortions, the latest and most severe measure to be approved in the state in recent months. Several state officials have described this as a worst-case scenario.
'By the people, for the people'... but who really runs America?
While control of the executive and legislative branches might seem like the endgame in US politics, Americans' happiness and prosperity depends as much on what happens in state capitols as in the US capital.
Why 'safe harbor' day spells trouble for Trump's legal bid to overturn election defeat
The safe harbor date falls six days before the meeting of the Electoral College, in which slates of "electors" formally select the presidential nominee who won the popular vote in their home states.
With no action by Washington, states race to offer virus aid
Underscoring the need for urgency, the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in the United States reached 205,557 on Friday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University – the first time its daily figure topped the 200,000 mark. Its previous daily high was 196,000 on Nov. 20.
GOP leaders in four states quash dubious Trump bid on electors
State GOP lawmakers in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin have all said they would not intervene in the selection of electors, who ultimately cast the votes that secure a candidate's victory. Such a move would violate state law and a vote of the people, several noted.
Could Trump win with half-baked 'fantasy' electors bid? State Republicans say no can do
State GOP lawmakers in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin have all said they would not intervene in the selection of electors, who ultimately cast the votes that secure a candidate's victory. Such a move would violate state law and a vote of the people, several noted.
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