Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal electionsBrazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback? Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape global politics, propelling the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or…The Guardian6h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in FloridaPresident Donald Trump has cast his ballot in the midterm elections, voting for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally. Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at their West Palm Beach polling location together Saturday after Trump spent the morning at his nearby golf course. Trump has endorsed Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, who…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7h agoSources (4)Whole story →GovernmentDonald TrumpMike CollinsRon DeSantis
Brazil faces a tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with US influence over Latin America at stakeBrazilians are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarizing presidential election. The vote will determine if the U.S. expands its influence in the region. Polls show a close race. Lula is a left-of-center veteran facing Bolsonaro, who is an ally of President Donald Trump and the son of former President Jair…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution8h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentDonald Trump
Obama rallies Detroit voters in final push for Michigan democratsFormer president tells Detroit crowd Michigan’s election could be a ‘course correction’ as he urges support for Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson and Democrats down the ballot.WDIV ClickOnDetroit9h agoWhole story →Government
Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate raceAttorneys for Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and Senate Democrats filed a motion Friday urging a federal judge to drop the Trump administration’s lawsuit that seeks to block the results of the upcoming election if Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan loses.NBC News9h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
7 nastiest moments of a mean campaign seasonElection season is known for fiery policy exchanges and personal attacks, but November’s midterms have been marked by notable moments that have been criticized for going beyond the pale. From a controversial campaign ad in Ohio to a candidate telling his opponent to “shut up” on the debate stage, closely contested battleground races have become...The Hill3h agoWhole story →Government
Newsom amasses fundraising machine that could power 2028 bidIf California Gov. Gavin Newsom enters the 2028 presidential race, as many Democrats expect, he’ll walk in with an asset other White House hopefuls will inarguably envy: A small-dollar fundraising and organizing machine powered by a massive and ever-growing contact list of potential supporters across the country. Even before last year’s successful…The Hill3h agoWhole story →Government
‘Talking to every single person matters’: ‘prairie populists’ canvass the rural US heartland to win in midtermsDemocratic and independent candidates stump the US midwest and prairie states, hoping to win over Republican strongholds In this final stretch of the US midterm elections, Democrats and independents could win back communities and towns across America’s rural heartlands through a combination of resurgent “prairie populism”, local despair over the impact…The Guardian3h agoWhole story →FoodGovernment
Mike Johnson's future hangs in balance as the 'accidental speaker' marks 3 yearsMike Johnson marks three years as House Speaker with $526 million in fundraising, but the midterm elections could threaten the Republican majority.Fox News2h agoWhole story →Government
Trump has midnight meltdown over 'Republicans' worst senator': 'You don't get any worse'President Donald Trump went after Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Saturday night, a day after she said his Justice Department “should never have filed” its lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate race . “The Republicans’ Worst Senator, by far, Lisa Murkowski, of the Great State of Alaska… who only got elected because of Corrupt Ranked Choice Voting, is upset…Raw Story2h agoWhole story →CommerceGovernment
Bolsonaro and Lula in Dead Heat a Day Before Runoff, Poll ShowsFlávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva were statistically tied in a poll released on the eve of Brazil’s runoff election.Bloomberg15h agoWhole story →Government
Bolsonaro, Lula in Tight Race Ahead of Runoff, Polls ShowFlávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are locked in a close race ahead of Brazil’s runoff election, according to two new polls.Bloomberg10d agoWhole story →Governmentbrazil runoff election
Bolsonaro and Lula Tied in Brazil Runoff Poll as Vote NearsRight-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are locked in a tie less than a week ahead of Brazil’s runoff election, according to a new poll.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Governmentbrazil runoff election
Lula, Bolsonaro rally supporters on final day before Brazil presidential runoffThe two candidates have remained neck and neck in polls following a stronger-than-expected performance by the right-wing senator in the first round.CNBC4h agoWhole story →
Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro Ahead of Socialist Lula in First Pre-Runoff PollsThe first round of polls published in Brazil following Sunday's first round presidential election indicate conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is ahead of incumbent socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as both prepare for the October 25 runoff. The post Brazil: Flávio Bolsonaro Ahead of Socialist Lula in First Pre-Runoff Polls appeared first…Breitbart News Network2d agoWhole story →Governmentbrazil presidential runoff
Bolsonaro Lead Over Lula Shrinks as Trump Stays on Brazil Election SidelineTrump has stayed out of Brazil’s runoff as Bolsonaro’s lead over Lula shrinks, a silence experts say is helping his ally.Newsweek1d agoWhole story →Government
Brazil heads to a runoff election after Bolsonaro and Lula fail to garner a majority of votesSen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff for the top job of Latin America’s powerhouse economy. The country’s electoral court in Brasilia said neither the 80-year-old incumbent, seeking his fourth non-consecutive term, nor the 45-year-old son of…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution20d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumpbrazil runoff election
Photos show elections in Brazil where Lula faces Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro for presidentBrazilians vote Sunday as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeks a fourth term against Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. An Oct. 25 runoff follows if no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes.ABC News21d agoWhole story →Governmentbrazilian presidential election