Blue Jays GM calls on Anthony Santander to apologize for reported Islamophobic posts about Abdul El-Sayed: ‘Extremely disappointing’ Santander has not apologized or commented publicly. We Got This Covered · 6h ago
Jack Schlossberg sparks furious backlash after attacking first Muslim senator IN FULL The Independent UK · 7h ago
After Democratic sweep, Texas looms as “big kahuna” in the 2028 presidential race Presidential nominees have long skipped Texas. But Democrats, fresh off defeating Gov. Greg Abbott and winning the U.S. Senate race, are taking a second look. The Texas Tribune · 10h ago
79 candidates that the Democratic Socialists of America endorsed won elections on Nov. 3 Welcome to the Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · 10h ago
Kennedy family members ask a judge to block Trump's Arlington memorial arch Nine Kennedy family members have asked a judge to block President Trump's plan to build a 250-foot memorial arch The Independent UK · 20h ago
Can Ted Cruz Help Republicans Retake Texas? Senator Announces 'Saving Texas' HQ The Republican senator says Saving Texas will work from Austin as Democrats capitalize on gains among Latino voters and threaten the GOP's long-standing dominance in the state. International Business Times · Nov 10
Texas Sen. John Cornyn refused to campaign for his fellow Republican. After Talarico wins the seat by 12 points, Cornyn gives the Democrat a gift He says it’s time to work together and deliver for Texas. We Got This Covered · Nov 10
Troy Jackson defeated incumbent Sen. Susan Collins and six other candidates in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Maine Troy Jackson (D) defeated incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R) and six other candidates in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Maine on November 3, 2026. Click here for detailed results. Collins' defeat made her the first U.S. Senator to lose a bid for a sixth term since William… Ballotpedia · Nov 10
Ballotpedia releases federal judicial vacancy count for November 2026 In this month’s federal judicial vacancy count, Ballotpedia tracked nominations, confirmations, and vacancies from Oct. 2 to Nov. 1. Ballotpedia publishes the federal judicial vacancy count at the start of each month. Ballotpedia · Nov 10
A Bill to Make Data Centers Pay for Grid Upgrades is Dividing Democrats as They Gear to Control Congress The bipartisan measure would speed energy project approvals while requiring new data centers with demand of at least 20 megawatts to cover additional grid costs. International Business Times · Nov 9
Voters rejected data centers in dozens of communities, fueling the narrative that opposition to the AI infrastructure contributed to the 2026 blue wave Data centers were on the ballot, both directly and indirectly, in the 2026 midterm elections. The Conversation · Nov 9
Abdul El-Sayed calls Donald Trump an ‘unserious fool.’ So why is he offering to work with the President? Michigan Sen-elect Abdul El-Sayed says he would work with Donald Trump on policies that help Americans. The Democrat said that he could even back universal health coverage with Trump’s name on it. The Economic Times · Nov 9
How state party-backed ballot measures fared, and where they outperformed the party's candidates Welcome to the Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Nov 9
Sherrod Brown (D) defeated incumbent Jon Husted (R), Bill Redpath (L), and Gregory Levy (I) in the special election for U.S. Senate in Ohio Sherrod Brown (D) defeated incumbent Jon Husted (R), Bill Redpath (L), and Gregory Levy (I) in the special election for U.S. Senate in Ohio on November 3, 2026. Click here for detailed results. Brown and Husted led in media attention, campaign fundraising, and endorsements. Ballotpedia · Nov 9
The Texas Tribune · Nov 8 Feds plan to take over Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood As the state attorney general’s office transitions from Republican to Democratic hands, the Justice Department moves to intervene in the state’s legal battle over Medicaid payments.
Ballotpedia · Nov 8 Adam Hamilton (D) defeated incumbent Roger Marshall (R) and David Graham (L) to win the general election for U.S. Senate in Kansas Adam Hamilton (D) defeated incumbent Roger Marshall (R) and David Graham (L) to win the general election for U.S. Senate in Kansas on November 3, 2026. Click here for detailed results.
Ballotpedia · Nov 8 Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Mike Rogers (R), Douglas P. Marsh (G), Lydia Christensen (L), Walter Kristy (Natural Law Party in Michigan), and Timothy Long (U.S. Taxpayers Party) in the general election for U.S. Senate in Michigan Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Mike Rogers (R), Douglas P. Marsh (G), Lydia Christensen (L), Walter Kristy (Natural Law Party in Michigan), and Timothy Long (U.S. Taxpayers Party) in the general election for U.S. Senate in Michigan on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Gary Peters (D) did not seek re-election.
Ballotpedia · Nov 8 Chris Pappas (D) defeated John Sununu (R) and Edmond Laplante (Constitution Party) to win the general election for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire Chris Pappas (D) defeated John Sununu (R) and Edmond Laplante (Constitution Party) to win the general election for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D), who first assumed office in 2009, did not seek re-election.
Fortune · Nov 8 Republicans saw Indian Americans as ‘natural conservative voters.’ But Trump's second term undid the gains as their support for Democrats shot up Trump gained ground with Indian Americans in 2024, but his immigration politics and MAGA racism reversed that.
The Independent UK · Nov 8 Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections Native American women earned historic wins in Tuesday's elections
Ballotpedia · Nov 6 Weekly Brew: November 6, 2026 Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Weekly Brew. This week, we're bringing you our latest election coverage.
Ballotpedia · Nov 6 Sen. Pete Ricketts defeated Dan Osborn and three other candidates in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska Incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts (R) defeated Dan Osborn (Nonpartisan) and three other candidates in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska on Nov. 3, 2026. Click here for detailed results.
The Independent UK · Nov 6 Jay Rockefeller last of political dynasty and West Virginia champion dies at 89 ‘I could not imagine a more rewarding career,’ Rockefeller said upon his retirement in 2015
Reason · Nov 6 Mary Peltola Appears Likely To Defeat Both Dan Sullivans in Alaska's Senate Race Meanwhile, President Donald Trump impotently called for the state to just give Sullivan all the other votes and declare him the winner.
Ballotpedia · Nov 6 James Talarico (D) defeated Ken Paxton (R) and five other candidates to win the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas James Talarico (D) defeated Ken Paxton (R) and five other candidates to win the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026.