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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Could Harris Return in 2028? Democrats Face Tough Choices

Harris dropped out of the 2024 race after losing to Trump, yet she hasn’t ruled out another try in 2028. Speaking at a civil rights gathering in New York, she gave a cautious but open response when asked whether she’d run again. “I might, I might, ” she said, drawing cheers from the crowd. Her reaso

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

City Fines Spark Lawsuit From Former Mayoral Candidate

A former mayoral contender in Portland is suing the city after a series of fines hit his campaign. The auditor’s office levied $2, 400 in October for allegedly using city money to boost a Wikipedia page. Later, after the November election, a $9, 000 penalty was imposed for not returning donations th

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Wisconsin Judges and Georgia Rep Race Set the Stage for Fall Elections

In Wisconsin, voters will choose a new justice for the state Supreme Court while Georgia’s 14th District holds a runoff to replace former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. The outcomes could signal how the political climate is shifting ahead of the midterms. The Wisconsin contest pits Democrat

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

National Money, Local Vote: A New Twist in Eau Claire Politics

The latest buzz in Eau Claire’s city council race shows that two big national groups have poured money into a local, nonpartisan election. One is the State & Local Election Alliance, and the other is the Working Families Party PAC. Together they have spent about $64, 545 on mailers, phone calls and

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

New move to tighten mail-in voting faces big legal hurdles

A recent order tries to limit mail-in ballots by creating a federal list of verified voters. But this idea quickly ran into trouble because many legal experts say it goes against the Constitution. The order lets the Department of Homeland Security work with the Social Security Administration to chec

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Serbia’s President Opens Talks While Protesters Demand Early Election

The president of Serbia plans to start talks with various political groups this Friday, claiming it will help the country escape a growing crisis. Critics say these meetings are empty and that real change can only come through an early election. The unrest began after a tragic incident in December

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Bulgaria's upcoming vote could be a test for trust in democracy

Bulgaria is preparing for another election on April 19, its eighth in five years. The caretaker government insists this vote will be cleaner than past ones, citing recent crackdowns on vote buying where police found cash and suspect lists. Criticism of the process has been constant, with groups like

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Flavio Bolsonaro’s Rising Popularity Gives Him More Time to Build His Economic Team

Flavio Bolsonaro’s name is climbing the polls, giving him extra room to decide who will guide his economic plans. The 44‑year‑old senator has spent much of his time abroad, meeting conservative allies and visiting his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is jailed in Brasilia for an attempte

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

The Busy Life of Indiana’s Secretary of State

In Indiana, a man named Diego Morales is known for being in almost every event that matters to the Republican Party. He rarely talks to the press, but he shows up at dinners, conferences, and local celebrations with a camera ready for his next photo op. His calendar is full: he attends county din

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

US Leader’s Travel Plans Raise Eyebrows Before Big Vote in Hungary

A top American official is set to land in Budapest just days before Hungarians head to the polls. The trip by the US vice president follows a pattern: Washington has lately backed Hungary’s longtime leader ahead of tight elections. Polls show the prime minister slipping behind a rival who argues for

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