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Federal Judge Rejects Bid to Set Aside California Ballots Days Before Midterms
A federal judge rejected a Justice Department request to separate thousands of California ballots, warning of disruption days before the midterms.
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Justice Department Says FBI and ICE Will Not Monitor Polls in 2026 Midterms
The Justice Department says FBI and ICE personnel won't monitor polling places during the 2026 midterms, amid a legal battle over election oversight.
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Federal Judge Stops Noncitizen Voting Inquiry in Nine States
A federal judge ordered a halt to the administration's noncitizen-voting investigation in nine states, according to AP.
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Supreme Court Allows New Hampshire Student ID Voting Restriction
The Supreme Court allowed New Hampshire to fully apply a ban on student IDs as voting identification, AP reported.
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Texas Senate Election Highlights Role of Major Political Donors
Reuters highlighted financial support from wealthy donors, including Elon Musk, in the Texas US Senate contest.
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Trump Casts Early Ballot in Florida Midterm Election
President Donald Trump voted early in Florida during the 2026 midterm election period, visiting a West Palm Beach polling location with Melania Trump, AP r
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US Election Ballot ID Proposals Face Voters in Three States
Voters in California, Colorado and Nevada are considering ballot measures that would require additional identifying information on mailed ballots, the Associated Press reported October 22. Proposals involve dri
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US Early Voting Rises in States That Could Decide Senate Control
Early voting is substantially higher than at comparable points during the previous midterm cycle in several states expected to help determine U.S. Senate control, according to an Associated…
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2026 US Midterms Draw Major Donors as Campaign Spending Intensifies
With the November 3, 2026, U.S. midterm elections approaching, both major parties are benefiting from major spending commitments by wealthy supporters and allied political groups. An October 21…
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US Campaigns Intensify as North Carolina Senate Race Tests Both Parties
President Donald Trump made a campaign appearance in Greenville, North Carolina, on October 21, 2026, as Republicans tried to improve their prospects ahead of the November 3 midterm…