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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Detroit's Voting Problem: Simple Fixes, Big Impact

Detroit's city elections have seen a big drop in voter turnout over the past 20 years. In 2005, 41% of eligible voters showed up, but by 2021, that number had fallen to just 24%. This is much lower than the national average of 31% for big cities. Even though turnout inched up a bit in the latest ele

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Albuquerque's Mayor Wins Big: What It Says About the City's Future

Albuquerque made history recently. Mayor Tim Keller won a third term. This is a big deal. It's not easy for a mayor to win three times in a row. Especially not now. Many people thought he wouldn't win. They said the city was tired of him. But voters had other ideas. Over 129, 000 people voted. That

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Tennessee's 7th District: A Clash of Political Forces

Tennessee's 7th Congressional District is buzzing with political energy. Two candidates, Van Epps and Behn, are fighting for a seat in Congress. Van Epps, a former Army helicopter pilot and head of the Tennessee Department of General Services, has strong backing. He won his primary with ease, thanks

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Tennessee's Unexpected Political Showdown

Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, known for its deep red roots, is now the center of a heated political battle. This district, which stretches from the northern to the southern border of Tennessee, is seeing an unusual surge of interest from both sides of the aisle. The special election to re

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Lafayette's Big Vote: Health and Safety Win Big

In a significant move, Lafayette Parish voters made a choice that will impact their community's well-being. They decided to keep a property tax that supports essential services. This tax, known as a millage, brings in about $10. 8 million every year. It helps with things like fixing drainage, suppor

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Lewiston and Clarkston: A Tale of Two Elections

Lewiston's recent local elections were a mix of surprises and predictability. Despite dull campaigns with minimal advertising and door-to-door activity, voter turnout was surprisingly high at 34%. This was a significant jump from the 18. 93% turnout in 2023, though still below the 42. 9% seen in 202

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Virginia's Big Blue Shift: What Happened and Why?

Virginia's political landscape turned a deeper shade of blue this election. Democrats not only kept their majority in the House of Delegates but also expanded it. They now hold over 60 seats, up from 51. This change shows a clear shift in voter preferences. Experts say this shift is partly due to p

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Big Races and Bomb Threats: What's Happening in NYC and NJ Elections?

In 2025, the spotlight is on New York City and New Jersey as they pick new leaders. The NYC mayoral race is heating up with Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa all in the running. Meanwhile, Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli are locked in a tight battle for New Jersey's governor spot.

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

Early Voting Trends: Who's Ahead in NYC, New Jersey, and Virginia?

Early voting numbers are starting to give us a peek into how things might go in the upcoming elections in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia. Let's break it down. In New Jersey, Democrats are showing up more than Republicans for early voting. This is good news for the Democratic candidate for

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Sep 28 2025POLITICS

Seychelles Election Heads for Second Round

In a surprising turn of events, the Seychelles presidential race is headed for a runoff. The electoral commission announced that neither of the top candidates secured the required majority in the first round. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie and current President Wavel Ramkalawan will now face eac

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