ELECTIONS

Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Why missing Colorado’s June elections could shape your November choices

Colorado’s primary elections in June often get ignored despite how much they decide the November race. While November draws big crowds, June’s ballots go largely unopened—especially by unaffiliated voters who make up over half the state’s electorate. Many don’t realize they can vote in either party’

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Utah's Primary Battles: Who’s Really Calling the Shots?

Utah’s upcoming primary elections are shaping up to be a high-stakes showdown, with incumbents facing tough challenges and outside money flooding races. In one of the most watched contests, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams—a longtime political figure—now finds himself in an unexpectedly close race

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

The Pastor Running for Governor: Faith, Controversy, and a Rocky Path

Scott Bottoms calls himself a man on a mission, but not the kind most voters expect. The Colorado Springs pastor turned lawmaker insists he never wanted the political spotlight, yet he now leads the Republican race for governor. His reasoning? "God called me to this, " he says, blending faith and po

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Jun 14 2026POLITICS

The Senate Fight and Trump’s Influence in Maine

In Bar Harbor, a small town in Maine, voters are debating how much weight to give a Senate candidate’s past actions. The debate is fueled by the fact that Donald Trump, who has faced numerous accusations from women and was caught on video bragging about inappropriate behavior, is currently president

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Jun 13 2026POLITICS

Political Survival: What Really Happens in Senate Races

Midterm elections are always a huge deal. Everyone is talking about who will win, and how the political landscape might shift. There’s a lot of noise coming from both Democratic and Republican sides regarding their potential candidates. People are debating figures like Ossoff or Talarico. But what

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Jun 13 2026POLITICS

Kazakhstan's Big Political Switch-Up

So, there is a huge political shift happening in Kazakhstan right now. The country is making big changes under its current leadership. This is all part of preparing for future leaders. The long-time ruling party, Amanat, has made an unexpected decision. It is folding itself into a different organiz

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Jun 13 2026POLITICS

Peru’s Vote Count is Stuck in a Tangle

The presidential race in Peru has reached a crazy point. The initial vote tally finished super close. We are talking about less than a thousand votes separating the two main candidates. This tiny gap means everything hinges on reviewing challenged ballots. It is not just a simple count anymore. Ove

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Armenia’s Election Shake‑Up: A New Challenge to the Winning Party

A coalition that backs closer ties with Russia has asked Armenia’s election commission to overturn the results of last week’s parliamentary vote. The request came after the alliance pointed out alleged irregularities that could have affected the outcome. The group, which earned just over 23 perce

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Jun 12 2026SPORTS

Softball Stars Shine as Alabama Sports Writers Pick All‑State Teams

The Alabama Sports Writers Association has chosen the top softball players for its 2026 All‑State squads. Each class will receive honors, naming standout athletes as player of the year, hitter of the year, pitcher of the year, and coach of the year. The baseball selections will follow on Saturday

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

How Florida’s Congressional Map Stayed Redrawn – And What It Means for Elections

Florida voters will face a new set of congressional districts this November after the state Supreme Court chose not to block Republican-drawn changes. The court decided it couldn’t interfere while a legal challenge is still moving through a lower court. That means candidates still have time to file

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