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Campaigns, candidates, voting, political strategy and the issues defining elections across the United States.
Pete Buttigieg supports choosing presidents by nationwide popular vote, while Donald Trump defended the Electoral College in 2019. Their statements, historical polling and different reform proposals require clear dates and context.
Elon Musk’s reported $474 million in political giving included approximately $224 million tied to Texas. Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa nevertheless defeated Republican candidates Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott.
Voters in five states approved measures making citizenship restrictions explicit. Arizona rejected a broader election proposal, while federal restrictions already apply.
Republican Joe Mitchell lost Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race to Democrat Lindsay James after presenting Trump with a homemade award. The seat changed parties, while state certification remains pending.
Nevada voters approved Question 6 for a second time, clearing the electoral requirement for constitutional abortion protections. The amendment formally takes effect after the state Supreme Court completes the vote canvass.
California voters rejected Proposition 39, a Republican-backed measure requiring additional identification for in-person and mail voting. AP called its defeat while counting continued, leaving the proposed constitutional changes unapproved.
Democrats have secured a projected Senate majority after flipping seven Republican-held seats. Trackers show a 54–44 balance, while Alaska and Mississippi remain unresolved and could change the final margin.
Democrats are set to control a majority of governorships after winning five Republican-held offices. However, the circulating 392–146 graphic uses Electoral College numbers and should not be presented as governor results.
