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See how small ranked-choice voting shifts could reshape Maine's primaries
22+ min ago (618+ words) Many of Maine's Tuesday primaries hinge on subtle ranked-choice voting shifts that could dramatically alter the outcomes, particularly in the five-way Democratic gubernatorial race. That unique election system is set to add drama to the nominating races. Only the first-round…...
Margeson challenges Moss to debate in Chemung County Executive race
47+ min ago (219+ words) A candidate for Chemung County Executive is challenging incumbent candidate Chris Moss to a debate before this month's Republican primary. In a Facebook post on Monday, Mark Margeson challenged Moss to a debate on Thursday from 7 to 8 pm at the…...
COUNTY VOTERS RETURN WALTNER TO SHERIFF'S OFFICE
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (778+ words) Maurice Waltner will serve another four years as the sheriff of Hutchinson County. The 55-year-old lifelong resident of the Freeman community won re-election by an overwhelming majority in the June 2 primary held last Tuesday. Waltner received 1, 321 of the 1, 604 votes cast…...
Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in US Senate race
15+ hour, 57+ min ago (287+ words) Talarico on Monday drew attention to his campaign winning the endorsement of Houston attorney Dan Cogdell, who was part of Paxton's defense team during the Republican's historic impeachment trial in 2023 that ended in acquittal. The legal troubles that shadowed Paxton…...
Alaska investigates US Senate candidate who shares name with incumbent
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (314+ words) By Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters June 8 (Reuters) " Alaska's top elections official on Monday opened an investigation into a U. S. Senate candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan, citing allegations the challenger filed his candidacy to mislead voters....
How Monroe County's housing incentives undermine its climate policy
17+ hour, 14+ min ago (275+ words) If we don't change course on emissions, the number of days at 90 degrees or higher is predicted to exceed the number of below-freezing days by 2090. That date is well within the lifespans of this year's kindergarteners. The implications of this…...
Trump-Backed CA Gov. Candidate Steve Hilton Distances Himself from President's "Rigged' Election Claims
47+ min ago (344+ words) Steve Hilton, the Republican gubernatorial candidate backed by President Donald Trump, publicly distanced himself from the president's claims that California's election results were "rigged" as he argued his team had "seen nothing" to suggest this was the case. Speaking on…...
CNN: Trump Claimed "Iran Deal is Close" At Least 37 Times in Past Two Months
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (18+ words) ISNA News Agency...
Most Americans refuse to abandon party candidates despite scandals
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (531+ words) A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals voters often prioritize party victory over candidate controversies. The findings raise questions about accountability and campaign strategy ahead of crucial races. A new national Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that a majority of Americans do…...
US voters unlikely to ditch troubled candidates
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (738+ words) Published'Jun 09, 2026, 06: 07 PM Updated'Jun 09, 2026, 08: 13 PM WASHINGTON " Few Americans will abandon their party's candidate over controversies such as Democrat Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo in Maine or Republican Ken Paxton's fraud indictment in Texas, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, highlighting deep…...