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Ballotpedia · 17m ago

Don't Leave the Line: Your Complete Guide to ICE at the Polls, Federal Law, and the 2026 Midterms

Federal law bans armed agents at polling places, but Trump administration ambiguity is fueling Latino voter fears ahead of November.

Latin Times · 27m ago

'Our Children Will Ask What We Did During Those Years of Persecution': Why Jorge Ramos and María Elena Salinas Refused to Stay Silent – EXCLUSIVE

Nine years after Jorge Ramos and María Elena Salinas last regularly worked together, the former Noticiero Univision co-anchors are reuniting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections with a goal that goes far beyond nostalgia. In this interview they explain why they want to inform Latino voters, put the news in…

Latin Times · 2h ago

Trump plan to send 1,000 DOJ monitors to the polls could ‘jeopardize the election,’ NAACP lawsuit warns

DOJ is planning to deploy 1,000 federal agents to observe the polls on Election Day, drawing fears of voter intimidation

The Independent UK · 4h ago

Living abroad? How Americans overseas can still vote in the US midterm elections 2026

Americans living or traveling abroad can participate in the 2026 midterm elections through absentee voting. To begin, voters should visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website for guidance and forms. Registration and ballot requests must be completed early to meet the deadlines set by individual states.

The Economic Times · 5h ago

How to track your mail ballot in California online from mailbox to final count, step by step, if you're wondering where it is right now

Voters in California can utilize the Secretary of State's 'Where’s My Ballot?' service for tracking their mail ballots. This tool provides updates on the ballot's status, including when it is received and counted. Registered voters will automatically receive their ballots by mail ahead of the November 3 election. If ballots…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Texas was expected to be a Republican stronghold. A new poll shows Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa gaining ground in two major 2026 races

Polls indicate Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton by six points in the U.S. Senate race. Meanwhile, Democrat Gina Hinojosa has a narrow lead over Governor Greg Abbott, with a three-point margin. Talarico's support is strong among women and younger voters, while Hinojosa performs well with similar demographic groups.…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

Protests erupt across India demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter list manipulation

Protests have emerged across India as citizens demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Demonstrators claim that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process threatens voter rights and favors the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Critics say this process requires complex documentation that may disenfranchise vulnerable communities and lead to…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

Telangana: Owaisi alleges bid to delete 122 Muslim voters in Goshamahal; demands ECI action over fraudulent 'Form 7' filings

Asaduddin Owaisi, the AIMIM chief, has raised concerns regarding attempts to disenfranchise Muslim voters in Goshamahal. He cited evidence of fraudulent Form 7 submissions aiming to delete eligible voters from the rolls. A specific example highlighted involves 122 Muslim voters' names targeted for removal, despite their long-standing presence on electoral…

The Economic Times · 9h ago

Law enforcement Democrat, GOP Air Force vet upend partisan script in race for new San Antonio U.S. House district

The 35th Congressional District was redrawn to elect a Republican, but Latino voters’ brewing leftward shift has put the seat in play for Democrat Johnny Garcia, who faces Trump-backed Carlos De La Cruz.

The Texas Tribune · 10h ago