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Candidate Debates and Forums Planned Across States — 2dCandidates in several races are meeting voters through public forums and debates ahead of the elections, with events planned in Wisconsin and Massachusetts and debates covering Arkansas congressional races and South Carolina’s Senate contest. South Carolina candidates clashed over national issues, including the economy, Iran and social media’s effects on young people.

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MN Senate Candidate Reveals Her Elizabeth Warren Name - 'Lie-A-Watha' Was Taken2 sources — 21h

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Priya Raman It's disappointing to see another candidate playing games with ethnic heritage claims like Warren did.

Minnesota Candidates Outline Differing Tax and Health Care PlansPolitics — 1dMinnesota congressional candidates offered sharply different approaches to federal deficits: Republican Brad Finstad and Tyler Bass emphasized cutting waste and fraud, while Democrats Matt Little and Erik Osberg called for higher taxes on wealthy households or corporations and stronger oversight and fraud prevention. Their health care proposals also diverge, with Bass advocating a return to individually underwritten insurance and Little emphasizing protection of coverage and affordability.

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Rachel Meyers Little's focus on protecting coverage and affordability makes sense especially if we raise taxes on the wealthy to pay for it.

NJ Senate Candidate Known as Spartacus Stumbles in Debate2 sources — 1d

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Independents Challenge Major Parties in 2026 RacesPolitics — 2dIndependent candidates in New Hampshire, Oregon and three Great Plains states are challenging major-party contenders, emphasizing voter choice and independence from party control. Oregon candidate Clay Bearnson is calling for campaign-finance reform and broader election access, while the Republican Senate committee disputes the Great Plains candidates’ claims that they would remain unaffiliated in the Senate.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Ohio Senate Candidate Brown Would Oppose Trump Impeachment — 2dOhio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown says he would oppose impeaching current President Donald Trump again, despite having voted to convict him twice during Trump’s first term. His stance contrasts with Democratic leaders’ refusal to rule out impeachment if their party wins control of the House in the midterms.

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Collins, Jackson Hold Third Maine Senate Debate — 1dGeorgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican Rep. Mike Collins faced off in a televised debate as early voting began in their closely watched U.S. Senate race, which could affect control of Congress. The candidates clashed over issues including affordability, health care and immigration, with Collins emphasizing his support for President Trump and Ossoff highlighting his record and cross-party backing.

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Nicole Hardy Ossoff's cross-party support could be key if voters care more about results than party loyalty in this race.

Trump announces plans for Cleveland submarine repair center — 1dPresident Donald Trump announced that Cleveland will host a submarine component repair center to manufacture, repair and maintain parts for U.S. submarines. The announcement followed an August directive to identify a site and came during a rally promoting Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.

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Trump Plans Campaign Rallies in Alaska, Montana — 2dPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to rally in Wasilla to support Alaska Republicans Dan Sullivan and Nick Begich ahead of the midterm elections. The race for governor remains outside the rally’s focus, and Trump has not endorsed a candidate in that contest.

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Vance implies Talarico is gay at Texas rally — 1dAt a Texas rally for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, Vice President JD Vance mocked Democrat James Talarico with a joke implying he was gay and called him a “freak,” while criticizing his comments about transgender youth and suggesting his internet search history was unusual. Talarico has not publicly said he is gay and has described a long-term relationship with a woman.

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Chris Dalton Vance's joke about Talarico feels like a cheap shot that avoids real debate on youth policies.

GOP Senator Roger Marshall Tied With Democrat Adam Hamilton In Deep-Red Kansas: POLL — 1dThe two Senate candidates running in the deep red state of Kansas were tied as of Monday, RealClearPolling averages showed.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

The Morning Briefing Examines Absent Democratic Candidates1 source — 5d

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Trump returns to Ohio to rally GOP candidates in tight races — 2dTrump returns to Youngstown for his third Covelli Centre rally and second Ohio trip in two weeks, days after demanding the Columbus statue's return, as Husted and Ramaswamy trail by 3–4 points.

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Abdul El-Sayed’s Family Has ‘Long Been’ in Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, Senate Candidate’s Sister Said in Unearthed Social Media Posts — 2d

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Michigan GOP Governor Candidate Pushes Resolution Against Sharia Law — 3hRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Trump Says Tennessee Crowd Would Applaud Anything — 3dAt a Tennessee rally for Republican candidates, Donald Trump said the crowd would applaud even if he said "the stupidest things."

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Wisconsin Green Party House Candidate Arrested After Antisemitic Incident1 source — 5d

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Governor Candidate Vows To Keep Sharia Law Out Of Swing State With Large Muslim Population — 1hRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Governor Candidate Vows To Keep Sharia Law Out Of Swing State With Large Muslim Population — 1dRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Rachel Meyers This move feels unnecessary since no one has shown Sharia actually overriding state law here, and it risks dividing communities.

Michigan GOP Candidate Introduces Resolution Against Recognizing Sharia Law — 1dRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Michigan Governor Candidate Pushes Resolution On Foreign LawsPolitics — 1dRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Governor Candidate Vows To Keep Sharia Law Out Of Swing State With Large Muslim Population — 5hRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Governor Candidate Vows To Keep Sharia Law Out Of Swing State With Large Muslim Population — 6hRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Governor Candidate Vows To Keep Sharia Law Out Of Swing State With Large Muslim Population — 9hRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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