Five closest US elections: When California, New York were swing states This US election is too close to call, say experts, but it’s not the first time. Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2024
House, Senate and governor elections map 2024: Republicans secure House majority - results from all 50 US states As well as electing the president, the US has been voting for senators, members of the House of Representatives and state governors. Here are the results in full The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024
From Abortion To Bobcat Hunting: US Vote Not Just For President It's not just the Harris-Trump show: US voters this November 5 will cast ballots for members of Congress, tens of thousands of state and local officials, and in multiple referendums on topics including hot-button issues like abortion. International Business Times · Nov 4, 2024
Republicans Optimistic About Retaining House Majority In Key States Republicans are strategically focusing on key states to maintain House majority. Early voting and competitive races are crucial factors. Top News · Nov 4, 2024
Childcare workers' pay bump to boost ailing workforce Early childhood educators could soon receive a wage rise after laws aimed at shoring up workforce shortfalls passed the House of Representatives. AAP · Nov 4, 2024
House Republicans Bacon And D’Esposito Face Tough Re-Election Battles House Republican lawmakers in Nebraska and New York face tough re-election battles as ratings shift to 'lean Democrat'. Top News · Nov 1, 2024
Explainer: a short history of the Electoral College and how it subverts the will of voters For a fleeting moment in early October, it looked like the US presidential electoral system might become an issue in this year’s election. The Democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz, told two audiences that the Electoral College should be abolished and replaced by a direct national popular vote. The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024
US election: how control of Congress will matter for the new president Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are promising big initiatives if elected: tax cuts (and hikes), lots of giveaways, and major pieces of legislation bearing on issues such as abortion, healthcare, the environment and foreign military assistance. Regardless of who wins the presidency, the one thing all these items have in… The Conversation · Oct 30, 2024
US election 2024: Everything you need to know in maps and charts Understanding the Electoral College, battleground states and key races in the US for the November 5 vote. Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2024
Big bucks and a porn site scandal: These are 9 key races to watch in the 2024 election Voters will decide the balance of power in Congress in tight races across the country The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024
Could the Republicans lose the House? Five US congressional races to watch Republicans hold a small majority in the House of Representatives, but crucial races could flip control to Democrats. Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2024
US election 2024: What is the Electoral College? Magic number of 270 votes is needed to win the White House Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024
Dems at disadvantage over "wasted votes" Big cities and inefficient geographic distribution of votes makes it more difficult for Democrats to win majorities Salon · Oct 23, 2024
How Republican-linked ads stir Israel tensions to undermine Kamala Harris Ad campaign focused on Gaza in key swing states invokes ‘anti-Semitic and anti-Arab’ bigotry, advocate says. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2024
The Conversation · Oct 22, 2024 Don’t panic reading ‘electoral process porn’: There are plenty of safeguards to make sure voters’ wishes are respected You’ve probably seen them: alarming columns or stories with alarming headlines about how somebody is going to exploit an obscure provision in election law to undo the 2024 presidential election and toss it to the House of Representatives. Your vote won’t count, and democracy will go to hell.
The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024 This course explores the history of contested presidential elections Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.
Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2024 Why are only some US Senate seats up for grabs? What to know in 500 words Thirty-four of the 100 total Senate seats are being contested in November, the result of a staggered election system.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024 Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 “Miracle on Ice" Olympic hockey team
Al Jazeera · Oct 8, 2024 Rodrigo Duterte to run for mayor in southern Philippines stronghold The 79-year-old former president bids to return as mayor of Davao City, which he previously led for two decades.
Bored Panda · Sep 30, 2024 Childless Politician Borrows Friend’s Wife And Children To Pose For Campaign Video It would make the perfect holiday card—except they aren’t his children. The post Childless Politician Borrows Friend’s Wife And Children To Pose For Campaign Video first appeared on Bored Panda.
Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2024 In the Philippines, costly marriage annulments spur calls to allow divorce Bill to legalise divorce offers hope to Filipino women currently relying on expensive and lengthy annulment process.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024 Republican ex-senator Jeff Flake endorses Kamala Harris as anti-Trump right coalesces Former Arizona senator, who endorsed Biden in 2020, joins #NeverTrump coalition forming behind Harris
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024 A double dissolution could create a Hunger Games contest – and Albanese knows it The PM likely hopes the possibility of an existential threat to some in the Senate generates more cooperation
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024 What is a double dissolution and how does it work? Australia’s had seven double-dissolution elections, including under Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Turnbull. Here’s what happens
AAP · Sep 10, 2024 Labor toasts vote that reshaped parliament for 30 years Three decades ago women welcomed a historic vote at the Labor National Conference, which Anthony Albanese and his federal caucus team celebrate to this day.