Graham Platner’s Nazi Tattoo Is Back in the Headlines, and Democrats Still Cannot Agree on What to Do About It
The most uncomfortable conversation in Democratic politics right now is not about policy, strategy, or fundraising. It […]
Elections
Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Senate Primary: 2026 Runoff Results and What Comes Next
Ken Paxton, the indicted, impeached, and Trump-endorsed attorney general of Texas, routed four-term Senator John Cornyn in
67 Million Voter Records Checked: Inside the Trump Administration’s Controversial Midterm Eligibility Purge
The Trump administration has run 67 million voter registrations through DHS databases ahead of the 2026 midterms, flagging 24,000 as potential noncitizens and 350,000 as deceased. Six federal lawsuits have been filed. Critics call it the largest voter purge in American history. The administration calls it election integrity.
SCOTUS Lets Alabama Erase a Black-Majority District Eight Days Before the Primary
A 6-3 Supreme Court on May 11 cleared Alabama to scrap a Black-majority district held by Rep. Shomari Figures, eight days before the May 19 primary.
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SUPREME COURT GUTS VOTING RIGHTS ACT IN 6-3 LOUISIANA RULING, RESHAPING THE 2028 MAP
In a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court rewrote Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, raising the bar for racial gerrymandering challenges and clearing the way for Republican map gains across the South.
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Virginia Redistricting Results 2026: Voters Approve New Map That Could Hand Democrats Control of the House
Virginia voters narrowly approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map, giving Democrats a structural advantage in 10 of 11 House districts. The vote could reshape the 2026 midterms, but a pending state Supreme Court challenge may erase the results entirely.
Viktor Orbán Defeated: Hungary Election Results 2026 Show Péter Magyar’s Pro-Democracy Movement Ends 16 Years of Authoritarian Rule
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on Hungary has been shattered by Péter Magyar’s center-right Tisza party, proving that even rigged electoral systems can be overcome by unified opposition. The upset is a watershed moment for democratic resilience and a symbolic defeat for global populism.
Eric Swalwell Drops Out of California Governor Race After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Upend Democratic Primary
Eric Swalwell’s abrupt withdrawal from California’s gubernatorial race after sexual misconduct allegations surfaced reveals how post-#MeToo accountability continues to reshape Democratic politics differently than Republican politics, throwing the state’s most consequential electoral contest into disarray.
Georgia Runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Old Seat Could Tighten the House to a Razor’s Edge
Georgia’s 14th Congressional District votes today in a special runoff between Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. The outcome could tighten the House majority to its thinnest margin yet.
Supreme Court Poised to End Mail-In Ballot Grace Periods Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority signaled it will strike down state laws allowing mail-in ballots to arrive after Election Day. With 14 states and D.C. affected, the ruling could reshape how millions vote in the November midterms.
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Primary Day 2026: Every Race to Watch Tonight as Rachel Maddow Hosts MS NOW Coverage
The 2026 midterm elections are officially underway. Voters in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas are heading to
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Nationalize the Voting Trump Tells Republicans Igniting Constitutional Firestorm
Trump called on Republicans to “take over” and “nationalize” elections across the country in an interview that
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Democrats Win Texas Races in Deep Red Territory: More Warning Signs for GOP Ahead of Midterms
Democrats delivered another blow to Republicans this weekend in the reddest of red states, flipping a Texas
FBI Raid on Fulton County Election Hub Raises Serious Questions About Political Weaponization
Federal agents descended on Fulton County’s election operations center Wednesday, hauling away 700 boxes of ballots and
7 Biggest Political Stories to Watch in 2026
Politics in 2026 will be dominated by the collision between ambitious policy agendas and electoral accountability. The
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Can Election Cycles Really Move Global Currency Markets? Here’s the Data
Elections have a significant impact on global financial markets, including foreign exchange rates. When significant political events
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Democrats Romp Through Off-Year Elections: What Last Night’s Sweep Really Means
Democrats didn’t just win. They routed. In a tri-coastal rebuke of Trump-era politics, Democrats swept marquee races
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Election Night, One Year Out: What Actually Matters And What’s Just Noise
Watch Rachel and the team LIVE HERE As voters head to the polls in a slate of
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