Elections

Washington Examiner Oct 30

Ramaswamy Withdraws Controversial Ad Featuring Opponent's Mother

Vivek Ramaswamy has removed a controversial ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother, which drew bipartisan criticism. The ad was taken down five days before the election, with polls showing Acton leading Ramaswamy by 8 points.

Bias: 33 Sentiment: -0.20

The Hill Oct 30

Alaska Governor Raises Concerns Over Election Certification Amid Peltola Investigation

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy indicated that the certification of the state's midterm elections could be affected by an investigation into Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola for alleged ballot stacking. This announcement was made during an interview on October 30, 2026.

Bias: 18 Sentiment: +0.00

Al Jazeera English Oct 30

Trump cancels final midterm rallies in Iowa and Kansas, shifts to tele-rallies

Former President Donald Trump has canceled his final midterm campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas, opting instead for virtual events. The Republican National Committee plans broadcasts in nearly 20 states as part of this shift.

Bias: 30 Sentiment: +0.00

washingtonsun.com Oct 30

Alaska Governor Uncertain on Certifying Senate Race if Peltola Wins

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has not committed to certifying the Senate race if Democrat Mary Peltola wins. He announced an investigation into allegations of a Democratic scheme involving candidates named Dan Sullivan. The Justice Department is also investigating Peltola's campaign for potential voter confusion.

Bias: 25 Sentiment: +0.00

Fox News — Latest Oct 30

Nancy Pelosi Critiques Mamdani and El-Sayed's Views on Israel

Nancy Pelosi criticized the views of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Israel, calling them 'wrong' and not reflective of congressional Democrats. During an interview, she emphasized that denying Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state is antisemitic. Despite her concerns, she stated that their views do not affect the Democratic Party's consensus.

Bias: 33 Sentiment: +0.00

Fox News — Latest Oct 30

Minnesota Election Official's Comments on Somali TV Spark Controversy

Minnesota's election system faces criticism after state official Melanie Hazelip's comments on Somali TV about voting procedures. Critics argue her remarks could mislead non-citizens regarding voting eligibility. The Minnesota Secretary of State's office defended the comments as accurate but acknowledged the backlash, emphasizing the importance of understanding citizenship requirements.

Bias: 30 Sentiment: -0.20

PBS NewsHour Oct 29

Trump responds to reporter's question about canceling Kansas rally

President Trump canceled his planned attendance at a rally in Kansas for Republican Senator Roger Marshall. A Reuters reporter questioned him about this decision.

Bias: 30 Sentiment: -0.50

The Hill Oct 29

Rep. Garcia urges Alaska to investigate Peltola campaign allegations

Rep. Robert Garcia has called for an investigation into allegations against Mary Peltola's campaign in Alaska. Reports indicate her campaign may have recruited her opponent to challenge incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00

Axios Oct 29

Democrats Identify Texas as Key Target for Senate Seat Flip

Senate Majority PAC has identified Texas as a key state for Democrats to potentially flip a Senate seat, followed by Ohio, Iowa, and Alaska. JB Poersch, the PAC president, expressed confidence during a donor briefing, emphasizing the need to win two of these states for Senate control. Texas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988, with state Rep. James Talarico currently leading in polls against Republican Ken Paxton.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.10

The Hill Oct 29

Ramaswamy campaign stops airing ad featuring opponent's mother

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign has stopped airing an ad featuring the mother of his opponent, Amy Acton. The ad faced backlash from both parties and had significant funding behind it.

Bias: 30 Sentiment: +0.00

The Hill Oct 29

Severe weather forecasted for Election Day in key U.S. states

Severe weather is forecasted for Election Day in several U.S. states, potentially affecting voter turnout. AccuWeather indicates that the Northeast has had dry, warm weather recently, but thunderstorms are expected.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00

Washington Examiner Oct 29

DOJ Subpoenas California Election Officials in Voter Rolls Investigation

The Department of Justice has subpoenaed California election officials regarding mail-in ballots from about 20,000 suspected noncitizens. This follows a federal judge's denial of the DOJ's request to stop counting these ballots. The subpoenas demand internal communications and a meeting is set for November 4, after the midterm elections.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00

PBS NewsHour Oct 29

Federal judge denies request to halt processing of California ballots

On October 29, 2026, a federal judge denied a request from the Trump administration to stop California from processing ballots for approximately 20,000 individuals suspected of being noncitizens. The judge stated that this action would significantly disrupt the upcoming midterm elections.

Bias: 30 Sentiment: +0.00

PBS NewsHour Oct 29

AP to Tabulate Results for 2026 Midterm Elections

The Associated Press will oversee the counting of results for approximately 7,000 races in the 2026 midterm elections, covering various levels of government.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00

PBS NewsHour Oct 29

Alaska Governor Orders Investigation into Senate Campaign Controversy

Alaska's Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola's Senate campaign regarding claims of recruiting a spoiler candidate. Former President Donald Trump has also called for Peltola's prosecution during a recent visit to a Republican state.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00

New York Times — US Oct 29

Democratic super PAC to invest in South Carolina Senate race

A recent poll indicates that Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic candidate for the South Carolina Senate, is nearly tied with incumbent Republican Darline Graham. This has prompted a Democratic super PAC to allocate funds for the race.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00

NPR — Politics Oct 29

Trump visits South Carolina amid competitive Senate race

President Trump made a second visit to South Carolina within eight days, coinciding with a competitive U.S. Senate race. The heightened focus and funding for the race have led to questions regarding the state's political alignment.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00

PBS NewsHour Oct 29

Pennsylvania Congressional Races May Depend on Voter Sentiment Regarding Prices

Democrats are expected to gain House control in November, with key races in Pennsylvania potentially influenced by voter sentiment on high prices and President Trump's approval ratings. The outcome may determine the size of their majority.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00

democracydocket.com Oct 29

DOJ Appeals Ruling Against Blocking California Votes Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

The DOJ is appealing a ruling that blocks its effort to prevent California from counting 20,000 votes it claims are from noncitizens. U.S. District Judge David Carter criticized the DOJ's demand as unconstitutional and potentially harmful to democracy. The case is set to return to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, where judges have previously raised doubts about the DOJ's arguments.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: -0.10

NPR — Top Stories Oct 29

Alaska Senate race affected by report on potential spoiler candidate

Recent reports indicate that there are allegations of Democratic efforts to support a spoiler candidate in Alaska's Senate race. This development has raised concerns about its potential impact on the election.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00