Ed Case wins Hawaii Dem primary, beats progressive
Ed Case, moderate Democrat, won Hawaii's 1st district primary with 60% of votes, defeating progressive Jarrett Keohokalole. He advances to face Republican Adriel Lam in the general election.
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Pilot draws giant bin in sky over Clacton before by-election
A pilot traced an 8-mile bin shape in the sky off Clacton, seemingly backing Count Binface, who polls at 20% in the by-election against Nigel Farage.
Count Binface vs Farage: What If He Wins Clacton?
If Count Binface beats Nigel Farage in Clacton, it would mark the first novelty candidate win in UK Parliament history, triggering major political fallout.
Lindell faces complaint over pillow giveaway in governor race
A Minnesota judge found probable cause that Mike Lindell violated campaign law by giving away free pillows at a July 4th event, advancing a complaint against the GOP governor candidate.
Murkowski Endorses Todd Blanche for Alaska AG
Sen. Murkowski endorses Todd Blanche for Alaska attorney general, citing his integrity and experience, in a race that could reshape state's legal landscape.
Aipac Super Pacs spend $5m against Aisha Wahab in California race
Aipac-tied Super Pacs have poured over $5m into California's East Bay congressional race, backing Melissa Hernandez and attacking progressive frontrunner Aisha Wahab ahead of the runoff.
Hollyoaks Spoiler Leak: Three Icons to Disappear
Stephanie Waring accidentally reveals Hollyoaks spoiler: missing posters for Ste, Leela, and Mercedes hint at major disappearances in Six Weeks of Summer.
Michigan elects first trans woman to state legislature
Joanna Whaley, ex-megachurch pastor and conversion therapy survivor, wins Democratic primary, becoming first trans woman elected to Michigan's state legislature.
Democrats rally behind El-Sayed after Michigan win
Democrats unite behind Abdul El-Sayed after his Michigan Senate primary win, aiming to defeat Republican Mike Rogers and retake the Senate.
El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary, defeating rivals in a key test for progressives.
Michigan Dems Eye El-Sayed for Governor
Michigan Democrats are considering Abdul El-Sayed, former Detroit health chief, as a potential 2026 gubernatorial candidate, citing his progressive record and appeal to young voters.
Michigan Dem Primary: Lawrence Wins House Race
William Lawrence won Michigan's Democratic House primary on Aug 5, 2026, defeating a crowded field. His victory sets up a competitive general election.
Midterm Primaries: Key Takeaways for 2026
The 2026 midterm primaries delivered decisive wins for establishment candidates, while progressive challengers faltered, signaling a pragmatic turn in both parties as the general election approaches.
BJP loses Bihar seat after cockroach protests
India's ruling BJP lost a three-decade-held Bihar seat to Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party after nationwide cockroach student protests over exam leaks and unemployment, signaling a dent in its support.
Weighted Voting by Age: A Fairer System for Australia's Young
Bernard Keane proposes age-weighted voting to counter older Australians' overrepresentation, suggesting under-30s get 1.3 votes, 30-60s 1.1, and seniors 1.0.
Euro redesign: ECB unveils 10 shortlisted designs
The ECB has shortlisted 10 designs for the first full euro banknote redesign since 2002, featuring cultural icons or birds, with public feedback shaping the final choice.
Michigan primary: El-Sayed vs Stevens in key Democratic test
Michigan's Democratic primary pits progressive Abdul El-Sayed against centrist Haley Stevens, with polls showing El-Sayed ahead by 15 points among likely voters, in a race that could shape the party's Senate majority.
Brooklyn Beckham holidays with Elton John amid family feud
Brooklyn Beckham, 27, vacations with godfather Elton John in France while parents David and Victoria holiday in Spain, 460 miles away, as feud continues.
Trump's Election Changes Threaten US Midterm Fairness
With Republicans' midterm chances shaky, Trump pushes new voting restrictions, raising concerns about election fairness and voter suppression.
Labour's Craig Wins Manchester Mayoral Byelection
Labour's Bev Craig wins Greater Manchester mayoral byelection with 66.3% of votes, defeating Reform UK's 33.7%, marking a major comeback after May losses.
Maine's Jackson faces 100-day sprint to unseat Collins
Troy Jackson won the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine, but with under 100 days to the election, he must consolidate support to challenge Susan Collins, who has held the seat for three decades.
Corrie's Vicky Myers, 50, announces engagement
Coronation Street star Vicky Myers, 50, has confirmed her engagement to her secret boyfriend, responding to a troll on X and sparking congratulations from fans.
Guardian Essential Poll: Labor's Midterm Health Check
Guardian Essential poll reveals One Nation's primary vote plateaus, but Labor faces risks. Peter Lewis and Josh Butler discuss the government's health at Albanese's midterm.
Greater Manchester mayoral byelection: Labour leads by 20
Labour's Bev Craig is expected to win the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, with a 20-point lead over Reform UK, as turnout concerns loom.
Farage's constituency: residents weigh byelection options
In Nigel Farage's Clacton constituency, residents from Jaywick to Frinton share mixed views on the Reform UK leader and his challenger Count Binface ahead of the snap byelection.
Burnham Bounce: Labour Overtakes Reform UK in Polls
Labour overtakes Reform UK in polls for first time since March, two weeks into Andy Burnham's premiership, driven by cost-of-living and education announcements.
Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March 2025
Labour has overtaken Reform UK in a voter intention poll for the first time since March 2025, with Andy Burnham's cost of living focus boosting support. Labour rose to 28%, while Reform fell to 24%.
Reform mayoral candidate: 'rubbish with money', bad at rules
Reform UK's Greater Manchester mayoral candidate Sian Astley admitted in social media posts and interviews she is 'rubbish with money' and 'not normally very good' at rules, shortly after winning her council seat.
Count Binface pledges fairer arcade games in Clacton manifesto
Count Binface unveils Clacton by-election manifesto, vowing fairer arcade grabber games, a referendum on Pluto, and rejecting £5M crypto gifts. A poll shows 33% want him to win vs 21% for Farage.
Abdul El-Sayed: progressive doctor aims for US Senate in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed, a doctor and progressive, is running for US Senate in Michigan, challenging establishment candidate Haley Stevens in a tight primary race.
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