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Experts say recent elections in blue areas bode well for Democrats but Trump coalition holding firm

Political experts say voter enthusiasm on display in races earlier this month in New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere could point to a Democratic edge. Read More

Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries

The federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states ... Read More

AI Is Transforming Politics, Much Like Social Media Did

The last decade taught us painful lessons about how social media can reshape democracy: misinformation spreads faster than truth, online communities harden into echo chambers, and political divisions ... Read More

Elites wield huge influence over deepening polarization—now we can tell exactly how much

Political systems become polarized when internal unity within groups strengthens and the divide between them deepens. As polarization intensifies, societal tensions can grow, making it difficult to ... Read More

Economic forecasts point to a Democrat win in the 2026 US midterm elections

Available data suggests the Democratic Party will win ten seats and gain control of the House of Representatives in the midterms. Read More

US election results show Americans ‘rejecting divisive politics’

If the results of this week’s elections in the US have proved anything, it’s that Americans are getting tired of anti-trans politicians. A slew of historical state and city-wide elections across the ... Read More

Republican lawmakers grow alarmed over signs of 2026 election wipeout

GOP lawmakers are growing increasingly concerned over signs the 2026 midterm elections could be a wipeout for Republicans that could cost them control of the House and shave down ... Read More