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Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Faces TurmoilPolitics — 2dAcross the US and Nigeria, campaigning is defined by ongoing disputes over elections, governance, and opposition strategy. In the US, President Trump and GOP candidates persist with false election-fraud claims even as voters want to move on; in Nigeria, analysis centers on the APC's campaign council, oil politics, and the opposition's tactics ahead of 2027 elections.

Morocco Parties Woo Youth Ahead of Election — 1dMorocco’s parties are courting young voters ahead of the September 23 election with promises of jobs, affordable housing, and large-scale infrastructure investments tied to the 2030 World Cup, as persistent youth unemployment and disillusionment persist despite economic gains. Analysts note Ceuta’s mass migration as a form of social protest reflecting political frustration, while campaigns stress employment and housing as antidotes, even as youth voter participation remains relatively low and turnout concerns linger.

Anthropic delays IPO to mid-October amid $2 trillion valuation test — Sep 5, 2026Anthropic is delaying its IPO marketing to mid-October and expects to list just before the U.S. midterm elections, with a late-September prospectus filing and plans to secure a substantial revolving credit facility as banks prepare the offering; investors are eyeing a potential valuation near $2 trillion, well above its private round, making it one of the most closely watched AI IPOs.

Jared Kim A revolving credit facility on top of an IPO tells me they're hedging hard against any valuation pullback. Smart or a red flag, not sure yet.

UEFA Vice President Says Challenger to Infantino Need Not Be European — 2dUEFA is actively seeking a credible challenger to FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 election, even as Infantino confirms he will seek re-election in March 2027. The campaign centers on governance reforms and opposition to Infantino's plan to sell a stake in FIFA to a private investment group led by Joshua Kushner, with UEFA and its member associations united in driving change.

Marcus Bell A non-European challenger makes sense if the goal is real reform instead of more of the same leadership.

House Passes AI Data Center Cost Bill — 3dThe Ratepayer Protection Act, backed by Rep. Gabe Evans and a broad bipartisan coalition, would require large data centers (100 MW+ peak demand) to cover the full costs of new electricity generation and grid upgrades, shielding households from subsidizing AI infrastructure. The measure has cleared committee and is headed toward a House floor vote under fast-track rules, reflecting bipartisan concern about AI-driven electricity demand ahead of the 2026 elections.

Delaware begins 2026 primary early voting across sites — Sep 1, 2026Voters in Delaware and North Carolina will kick off key voting phases for the 2026 elections, with Delaware opening primary early voting on September 2 and North Carolina beginning mail ballots as the first state to do so this cycle, ahead of Election Day on November 3. Across counties, early voting sites and extended hours are highlighted, including live accounts of voters casting ballots in Delaware and details on same-day registration opportunities during the early voting window.

Supreme Court Rejects Emergency Bid to Enforce New Mail Ballot Requirements — 3dThe Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s request to put new U.S. Postal Service restrictions on mail-in ballots into effect before the 2026 midterm elections… — by Andrew Powell

Marcus Bell The court was right to keep the existing mail ballot process stable ahead of the midterms.

BuzzFeed Touts ‘Historic Firsts’ From Elections, Completely Omits 2 RepublicansOpinion — Nov 4, 2021This week, two minority Republicans were elected to statewide offices in Virginia. But you would not know that from looking at BuzzFeed’s list of “People Of Color Made History In The 2021 Elections.” On Wednesday…

Law Enforcement Announces 2 Additional Arrests for Voter Fraud in 2020, 2022 ElectionsReporting — Mar 16, 2023Florida authorities have made two arrests in connection with alleged voter fraud. The suspects are being charged with violation of state election law stemming from the 2020 and 2022 elections, according to Florida’s…

AZ Audit Exclusive: Election Systems Password Hasn't Been Changed in 2 Years and Is Shared All the TimeOpinion — Jul 24, 2021How secure was the voting apparatus in Maricopa County, Arizona? So secure that, according to Arizona state Senate President Karen Fann, the election audit there found the password to the elections system hadn’t been…

Wayne Allyn Root: The Roe Leak Isn’t an Accident, It’s a Distraction — Look What Else Just HappenedOpinion — May 4, 2022Do you believe the 2020 election was stolen? Do you need more evidence? Then watch the “2,000 Mules” movie coming out this week. How powerful is “ 2,000 Mules ”? Why do you think the Supreme Court decision on Roe v…

Red Wave Rising: Republican Wallops Dem 2:1 in NY District With 20% More Dems Than RepublicansOpinion — Apr 11, 2022In another election that may signal a red wave coming in November, a Republican defeated a Democrat in a special election in a normally deep blue New York district. During last week’s election, Republican Eric “Ari”…

Informant Appearing In D’Souza’s Doc Film ‘2,000 Mules’ Details How Alleged Ballot Harvesting Operation WorkedReporting — May 3, 2022An informant from Arizona detailed in Dinesh D’Souza’s new documentary film “2,000 Mules” how she participated in an alleged illegal ballot harvesting operation during the 2020 general election. Further, according to…

Pennsylvania to Join Over 10 States in Postponing Primary ElectionReporting — Mar 26, 2020Lawmakers are taking special precautions as coronavirus cases continue to rise, even if it means postponing primary elections. Pennsylvania lawmakers voted to move the state’s primary from April 28 to June 2. Gov. Tom…

MIKE DUNLEAVY: Why I Support Returning To Traditional Elections — Aug 17, 2025In recent years, we’ve seen several changes to our state’s election system, including the adoption of ranked-choice voting (RCV) following the passage of Ballot Measure 2 in 2020. I want to speak plainly with you today…

Woman Charged for Illegally Registering Her Dog to Vote in 2 Elections: DOJ — Sep 9, 2025Maya Jean Yourex of Orange County, California, cast her vote in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election. The problem? Maya’s a dog. Now, Maya’s owner, Laura Lee Yourex, 62, of Costa Mesa has been charged with five…

NYT Editorial Board Claims Dem Election Losses Show Party Needs to ‘Return’ to ‘Moderate Policies’Reporting — Nov 5, 2021The New York Times’ editorial board is warning Democrats that their losses in the Nov. 2 elections should prompt a “conversation” about a “return” to more moderate policies. In an op-ed published on Thursday, the…

Rubio Implores Biden to ‘Rise Above the Rhetoric’ and Send Americans $2,000 Direct PaymentsReporting — Jan 13, 2021Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is calling on President-elect Joe Biden to deliver a message of unity to Americans by sending them $2,000 direct payments. In a letter obtained by Axios, Rubio called last week’s riots at the…

Ethics complaints filed against candidates in India and three U.S. states — Sep 9, 2026Across a trio of state and federal election ethics and campaign-finance cases, New Hampshire lawmakers face a complaint over an Israel trip funded by donors, South Carolina sees an ethics filing against a Democratic candidate for superintendent, and Alaska’s U.S. Senate race is hit with a Federal Election Commission complaint alleging coordinated activity with a dark-money group. Meanwhile, a new documentary report highlights Elon Musk’s past claims about using so-called “lasers from space” to influence the 2024 presidential race, underscoring ongoing debates about tech magnates’ impact on American elections.

DOJ Investigates Utah, Nevada Election Chiefs — Sep 9, 2026The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson for refusing to provide unredacted voter-registration records and for alleged failures to preserve relevant documents, with ongoing litigation and potential civil or criminal sanctions. Separately, the DOJ ordered Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar to preserve 2024 election records during an appeal and indicated he is under investigation over compliance with federal record requests as part of a dispute over access to voter data.

Priya Raman Preserving documents during an appeal is the least they can do to keep elections above board.

Netanyahu Reportedly Warned Before October 7 Attack — 4dIsrael signs a €3.035 billion Achilles Shield deal with Greece to integrate David’s Sling, SPYDER, BARAK MX, and Israeli-made command-and-control systems, reinforcing Netanyahu’s strategy of expanding alliances and tech leadership to counter isolation. Across opinion pieces, commentators question his durability and judgment ahead of the Oct. 27 elections, citing alleged warnings from regional partners and the influence of media narratives on perceptions of Israel’s leadership.

Biden Warns Dems Could Face a ‘Sad, Sad’ 2 Years After the MidtermsReporting — Mar 11, 2022President Joe Biden is confident Democrats have a chance of maintaining control of the House and Senate in the 2022 midterm elections if they show the same enthusiasm they did in 2020. Speaking at the Democratic…

US bars French groups from Europe grants over 2027 election concerns — Sep 10, 2026The United States is excluding French organizations from a DRL grant program intended to fund groups promoting democratic resilience and free speech in Europe, citing fears of MAGA-aligned influence and potential foreign interference ahead of France's presidential election. French officials and media report this move risks straining US-France ties and drew sharp responses from French Foreign Minister Barrot, who warned against foreign interference.

Tom Gallagher This exclusion looks like unnecessary meddling that will only strain ties with France without solving real election security issues.

Tennessee Democrat Under Fire for 2020 Tweets on Police Dissolution — Nov 25, 2025Aftyn Behn, the Democratic candidate in Tennessee’s Dec. 2 special congressional election, is facing criticism over resurfaced tweets calling to dissolve the Nashville Police Department. According to Fox News , the…

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2026 midterm primary elections and early voting begin across states