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Triangle elections could tell us a lot about Republicans and Democrats in 2026

The field is now officially set for the 2026 midterm elections in North Carolina, and there were some surprises in the final days of filing. Why it matters: Voters will make picks in March primaries that shape the future of both major parties.

An Election ‘Off Year,’ but Not a Year Off

Polling in off-year election cycles is challenging because it’s hard to know who will turn out to vote. This year, the polls significantly overestimated the Republicans in the Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races, which both had particularly high turnout for an off year. In 2021, polls had the opposite problem, as they overestimated Democrats.

US demands that Honduras proceed immediately with stalled election count

The U.S. Department of State demanded that Honduras' National Electoral Council immediately begin a manual count of ballots from last month's presidential election, which has been stalled by protests and wrangling over alleged fraud.

Call for election reforms was ‘culmination’ of Trump’s January 6 speech, DOJ attorney argues in court

A top Justice Department attorney argued in court on Friday that President Donald Trump’s inflammatory rally speech before the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol was at least partially aimed at furthering the broader interests of the United States.

Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026

Martin’s decision, first reported by The New York Times, spares top Democrats from more scrutiny about their campaigns, including former President Joe Biden, who withdrew from the race after announcing his second-term run, and his vice president, Kamala Harris, who became the nominee and lost to Trump.

DNC won’t release 2024 election losses analysis

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has decided against releasing its postmortem of the party’s 2024 losses it looks to build on 2025 momentum and take back power in Congress during next
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Field is set for NC 2026 elections as filing closes

Window for candidates closes in NC. With everyone filed, primary and general election contests for federal, state, local offices take shape.
Stefanik exits NY governor race, will not run for re-election to US House
Elise Stefanik exits NY governor's race and will leave Congress, too
The 41-year-old was the youngest woman elected to the House and transformed from a moderate to MAGA brawler in her defense of Trump and his agenda.
Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won't seek reelection to House
Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will not seek reelection to Congress

US denies visas to Honduran electoral officials amid election chaos

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday the State Department has refused the visa application of Marlon Ochoa, a member of the Honduran National Electoral Council, and revoked

US Justice Department sues 3 states, District of Columbia for voter data

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department sued three states and the District of Columbia on Thursday for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration.

Could Ukraine really hold elections in the next 90 days?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this week his country could be ready to hold elections in the next 60 to 90 days if security could be guaranteed, seeking to push back on claims by US President Donald Trump that he is using the war with Russia to cling to power.