4M US Teens Turn 18 in 2026; Under 30% Likely Registered
About 4 million Americans turn 18 in 2026, but under 30% will be registered to vote. Automatic registration and high school-based efforts can fix this gap, says Laura W Brill.
Category : Elections
Colombia runoff: Far-right candidate vows military crackdown
Colombians vote in presidential runoff; far-right frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella vows to abandon 'total peace' plan and return to military confrontation with armed groups.
Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, eyes Labour leadership
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection with 55% of the vote, defeating Reform UK and positioning himself to challenge Keir Starmer for the UK prime ministership.
Kennedy, Nerd, Ex-Republican, Tech Target: NYC House Race
Four Democrats, including a Kennedy, vie for Jerry Nadler's seat in NY-12. The primary reflects national priorities: anti-Trump, AI regulation, and generational change.
Burnham's Win: Coalition of Left, Centre, and Right
Andy Burnham's landslide byelection victory in Makerfield was backed by voters across the political spectrum, including former Reform UK supporters, uniting against the right.
Burnham Wins Makerfield Byelection, Avoids Leadership Questions
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection with a majority of 9,231, sparking leadership speculation. He avoids press queries, but aides confirm a leadership campaign is ready if Starmer doesn't step aside.
Hillingdon Tories win by-election; Reform UK hits back
Hillingdon Conservatives retained two seats in the Hillingdon West by-election, but saw a 10% drop in vote share. Reform UK leader Andrew Retter described Tory comments as 'puerile'.
Polls close in Makerfield byelection; Burnham eyes No 10
Polls have closed in the Makerfield byelection, with Andy Burnham predicted to win. The result could shape UK politics and Burnham's bid for Labour leadership.
Burnham Wins Makerfield, Eyes National Leadership
Andy Burnham secured a landslide victory in the Makerfield byelection with over 50% of the vote, positioning himself for a potential leadership bid and calling for Labour unity.
Burnham Victory Speech: 'A Turning Point' in Makerfield
Andy Burnham delivers victory speech after winning Makerfield byelection, calling it a turning point for Labour and the North, urging unity and change.
Andy Burnham Wins Makerfield Byelection, Eyes Leadership
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection with 55% of the vote, defeating Reform UK's Robert Kenyon. The victory positions Burnham as a potential challenger to Keir Starmer's Labour leadership.
Burnham Wins Makerfield, Sets Up Starmer Leadership Challenge
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection with 55% of vote, setting up a potential Labour leadership challenge against Keir Starmer. He calls it Labour's 'final chance to change'.
Starmer Vows to Contest Any Labour Leadership Challenge
Keir Starmer says he will stand in a Labour leadership contest if triggered, following Andy Burnham's decisive Makerfield byelection victory, amid growing calls for him to step aside.
Andy Burnham: Next PM? Podcast Analyzes His Path
Andy Burnham returns to Westminster as MP after winning Makerfield byelection. Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot discuss his potential challenge to Keir Starmer and what 'change' might look like.
Count Binface interview hailed as 'greatest TV ever'
Viewers call a Sky News interview with comedian Count Binface the 'greatest 2 minutes of television,' as he pitches unicycle fines and kebab price caps.
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election with 54.8% vote
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 54.8% of the vote, securing a 23-point swing from Reform UK in six weeks and paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge against Keir Starmer.
Makerfield by-election: Votes counted as Andy Burnham arrives
Votes are being counted in the pivotal Makerfield by-election, with Labour's Andy Burnham predicted to launch a leadership bid if he wins. Reform UK and Restore Britain split the right-wing vote.
Makerfield byelection polls open; could decide Starmer's future
Voting begins in Makerfield byelection, a historic contest that may determine Keir Starmer's leadership. Labour faces Reform UK challenge.
Makerfield by-election: What to expect as results loom
Polls close at 10pm in the Makerfield by-election, with results expected around 3-4am. Three likely scenarios: Labour wins big, Labour wins narrowly, or Reform wins. Andy Burnham's future at stake.
Makerfield voters back Restore Britain but can't name candidate
Voters in Makerfield leaning toward Restore Britain were unsure who their candidate is, despite backing the party's hard-right stance, as by-election looms.
Mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha gets World Cup visa
Ana Candida Evora will attend Cape Verde's match against Uruguay after US House leader Hakeem Jeffries intervened to waive visa fees.
Makerfield byelection: how one area could decide UK's next PM
Andy Burnham seeks return to parliament in Makerfield byelection, potentially challenging Keir Starmer's leadership and shaping the UK's political future.
Georgia GOP Runoff: Collins to Face Ossoff, Jackson Wins
Georgia Republican primary runoff voters chose Mike Collins to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff and Rick Jackson as gubernatorial candidate, following a contentious campaign marked by lawsuits.
AP Projects Mike Collins Wins GOP Senate Nomination in Georgia
The Associated Press projects Rep. Mike Collins will win the Republican nomination for US Senate in Georgia, facing incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff in November.
Al-Othman Reflects on Voter Questions Ahead of Makerfield Count
Hannah Al-Othman thanks voters for their questions as she prepares for the Makerfield count, promising updates from the election night.
Aberdeen South Byelection: Oil and Gas Dominate Contest
The Aberdeen South byelection is a straight fight between SNP and Tories over North Sea oil and gas, with energy policy dominating the campaign in this key constituency.
Burnham should launch leadership bid 'really quickly', says Labour MP
Rachael Maskell says Burnham should challenge Keir Starmer immediately if he wins the Makerfield byelection, as polls suggest a comfortable victory.
Alessandro Casolari: ultra, hostage negotiator, cocaine smuggler
Tobias Jones meets Alessandro Casolari, a former ultra boss who became a hostage negotiator, cocaine smuggler, and self-proclaimed Marxist-Leninist revolutionary.
Bielsa defends bizarre World Cup portrait: 'I'm not a model'
Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa refused to cooperate during a Fifa photoshoot, staring at the floor. He defended his actions, saying he is not a model and the picture was taken as it was.
Messi's Final World Cup: A Gift for American Fans
Lionel Messi approaches his sixth World Cup in the US, offering fans a last chance to see his international magic. With 13 goals, he nears Klose's record.
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