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Politics · United StatesNicki Minaj posts AI ‘Vote Red’ Chucky image; creator Don Mancini reacts
Nicki Minaj shared an AI‑generated picture of a pink‑suited Chucky doll bearing a “Vote Red” badge. Filmmaker Don Mancini replied on X, noting the character has a trans child and is anti‑ICE. The post came as Democrats regained control of Congress and Minaj’s 2024 singles charted on Billboard.
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Politics · United StatesBrian Poindexter defeats Max Miller in Ohio's 7th District
Democrat Brian Poindexter has won the election for Ohio's 7th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Max Miller. Miller's campaign was overshadowed by domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife.
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Politics · United StatesKatie Hobbs wins Arizona governor's race against Andy Biggs
Democrat Katie Hobbs has won re-election as Arizona governor, defeating Republican Andy Biggs. Early returns showed Hobbs with a commanding lead, securing her second term in office.
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Politics · United StatesAmy Klobuchar Elected First Woman Governor of Minnesota
Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar has been elected governor of Minnesota, becoming the state's first female governor. She defeated Republican Lisa Demuth in a race significantly influenced by a large-scale fraud scandal in state-run social services programs.
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Politics · United StatesGina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott in Texas governor race
Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas governor's race. Her victory makes her the first Democrat elected governor in more than 30 years and the third woman to hold the office.
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Politics · United StatesJB Pritzker wins third term as Illinois governor
Democratic Governor JB Pritzker has secured a third term in Illinois, defeating Republican challenger Darren Bailey. The Associated Press called the race shortly after polls closed on election day.
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Politics · United StatesCory Booker wins third term in New Jersey Senate race
Cory Booker has won re-election to the U.S. Senate representing New Jersey, defeating Republican candidate Justin Murphy. This victory marks Booker's third full term in the Senate.
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Politics · United StatesDonald Trump calls Jessica Tarlov’s voice “dumb as a rock” on Truth Social
During election night, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he could not stand Jessica Tarlov’s voice, calling it “dumb as a rock.” He said he would change the channel from Fox News and later watch the results with allies in the East Room.
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Politics · United StatesHaley Stevens attends church with Mike Rogers amid Michigan Senate race friction
Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens appeared at a Detroit church with Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers. This occurred after internal party tensions escalated over an advertisement linking U.S. support for Israel to grocery prices.
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Politics · United StatesHaley Stevens' Fiancé Backs Republican Rogers Over El-Sayed
Jason Turkish, fiancé of former Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens, announced he will vote for Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Turkish cited El-Sayed's rhetoric and concerns about antisemitism as his reasons, stating the election is about "country before party."
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Politics · United StatesSullivan and Peltola seek Alaska Native voters' support
Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Representative Mary Peltola are campaigning for Alaska Native voters' support ahead of the U.S. Senate election. Both candidates spoke at the Alaska Federation of Natives conference.
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Politics · United StatesNY AG candidate vows antisemitism emergency on day one
Republican New York Attorney General candidate Saritha Komatireddy has vowed to declare a state of emergency on antisemitism on her first day in office if elected. The pledge follows a recent attack where a rabbi was stabbed with a syringe on a Manhattan street.
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Politics · United StatesShooting victim's parents endorse Klobuchar, accuse rival Demuth of lying
Jackie Flavin and Mike Moyski, whose daughter Harper was killed in the Annunciation shooting, endorsed Amy Klobuchar for governor. They accused Republican nominee Lisa Demuth of lying about allowing a vote on gun safety legislation.
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Politics · United StatesEarly Voting Surges in Key Senate States
Early voting turnout is up significantly in many states that could determine control of the U.S. Senate, according to an Associated Press analysis. This surge is particularly notable in battleground states where Democrats are seeking to flip Republican-held seats.
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PoliticsBC candidate Mike Hicks says First Nations 'conquered' comment was out of context
Conservative candidate Mike Hicks said First Nations 'have to be conquered' at a debate. He later stated the comment was taken out of context and he was advocating for treaty negotiations. Indigenous leaders and political rivals condemned his remarks.
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Politics · United StatesEric Flores campaign seeks removal of billboard funded by rival
Republican congressional candidate Eric Flores has demanded the removal of a billboard in Brownsville, Texas, that features his image with President Donald Trump. The billboard was funded by the campaign of Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Flores's opponent, who claims the sign could cause voter confusion.
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Politics · United StatesKen Paxton says Greg Abbott is 'struggling' in leaked audio
Leaked audio attributed to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suggests Governor Greg Abbott is struggling in his reelection bid. Paxton also reportedly conceded that Republicans could lose seats in the Texas Legislature. Polling data indicates tight races for governor and US Senate.
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Politics · United StatesMAGA Inc. and CLF pull funds from two Republican incumbents
Two major Republican super PACs, MAGA Inc. and the Congressional Leadership Fund, are halting planned spending in the districts of Representatives Tom Kean and Mariannette Miller-Meeks. This decision, attributed to recent polling indicating slim re-election chances for both incumbents, means funds will be redirected to other House races.
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Politics · United StatesRepublican PAC spent $25,000 on ads in wrong state
A Republican super PAC, Defending Main Street, spent between $20,000 and $25,000 on ads intended for Maine. The ads were mistakenly aired in Portland, Oregon, and the ad buyer has admitted the error and is issuing a full refund.
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Politics · United StatesTrump PAC ad mistakenly uses Republican's photo to attack Democrat
A Trump-aligned super PAC ran an attack ad in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District race that mistakenly used photos of Republican Myron Lizer instead of Democrat Jonathan Nez. The ad has since been pulled or corrected.
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