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US News Outlets Detail Midterm Election Race Call Methods
US news outlets will announce midterm election winners before all votes are tallied, using data from the Associated Press or Decision Desk HQ. These providers use vote counts, statistical analysis, and modeling to project outcomes, though past race calls have been retracted.
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Politics · IndiaElon Musk warns of democracy's end if Democrats win 2028
Elon Musk has expressed alarm over a potential Democratic victory in the 2028 US elections, warning it could lead to a permanent one-party state and the "end of democracy." He urged voters to support Republican Senate candidates in the upcoming midterms.
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Politics · United StatesCook Political Report shifts twelve House races toward Democrats and forecasts up to 240 seats
The Cook Political Report moved twelve House contests closer to Democrats, projecting a possible 240‑seat majority, the strongest since 2009. It also gave Democrats a slight Senate advantage and reported that President Trump reinstated two rallies in red states that had been cancelled.
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Politics · United StatesAI disinformation videos target US Senate candidates
Social media videos believed to be AI-generated and linked to Russia are targeting two Democratic US Senate candidates. The videos misuse real people's names and photographs to spread disinformation as midterm elections approach.
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Politics · United StatesAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigns for Democrats
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is campaigning for progressive Democrats ahead of the November 3 election. She has drawn large crowds and supporter chants during appearances in Michigan, Ohio, and Maine, with the midterms testing her political influence.
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Politics · United StatesFBI warns of AI-driven election scams ahead of midterms
The FBI and CISA have issued a joint alert warning of AI-powered cyber threats targeting the upcoming US midterm elections. Hackers may use sophisticated fake communications and cloned candidate voices to steal data and solicit fraudulent donations.
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PoliticsAbortion ballot measures in Idaho and Missouri target Gen Z voters
Two states, Idaho and Missouri, will feature abortion-related ballot measures in the upcoming election. Campaigns are focusing on reaching Gen Z voters, a demographic that polling suggests may prioritize other issues.
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Politics · United StatesRepublican Super PAC Cuts Spending in Four House Races
The Republican Congressional Leadership Fund has canceled advertising spending in four U.S. House races and increased investment in 16 others. Meanwhile, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is seeking to raise millions to support candidates in districts previously considered out of reach.
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Politics · United StatesFox News rankings suggest Democrats could win House majority
Fox News Power Rankings suggest Democrats are positioned to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming midterms. Projections indicate a shift of at least 20 races towards Democrats, with one scenario showing them winning up to 237 seats.
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Politics · United StatesTrump warns Iran may increase attacks before US midterms, cites quick end
President Donald Trump told a rally in Tennessee that Iran could step up attacks before the November 3 midterm elections, but the United States could end the conflict quickly. He added Washington might join Saudi Arabia in strikes after a Riyadh airport attack that killed 12 and injured 309.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats use Epstein victim's family in ad against Rep. Jeff Crank
The campaign arm for House Democrats released a political advertisement featuring the family of Virginia Giuffre, an Epstein victim. The ad supports Democratic candidate Jessica Killin against Republican Rep. Jeff Crank in Colorado's 5th Congressional District.
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Politics · United StatesMike Hayden Endorses Democrat Adam Hamilton for Kansas Senate
Former Kansas governor Mike Hayden announced on Friday that he endorses Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton, becoming the second ex‑GOP governor to do so after Bill Graves. Reports agree he published an op‑ed, but differ on whether it appeared in the Kansas City Star or the Wichita Eagle.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats' 'blue wave' faces challenges in New Hampshire, reports show
Five weeks before Election Day, Democratic enthusiasm is high, but reports highlight concerns about campaign advertising spending and party brand perception. New Hampshire is presented as a key battleground where these challenges are evident, potentially impacting the party's broader electoral goals.
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Politics · United StatesKansas Senate candidate Adam Hamilton urged repentance for eating beef
Democratic Senate nominee Adam Hamilton, running in Kansas, previously told his congregation to repent for their carbon footprints, including for eating beef. The remarks from a January 2020 sermon are resurfacing in the state, which has more cattle than people.
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Politics · United StatesRussian deepfake campaign targets US midterms with celebrity videos
A Russian disinformation campaign is using doctored celebrity videos with AI-cloned voices to target US midterm elections, aiming to discredit Democratic candidates. Researchers attribute the operation to a Kremlin-backed group known as Matryoshka, or Storm-1679.
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