Elections

A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
The governor's race is integral to Democrats’ hopes of earning full control of Wisconsin state government for the first time since 2010.

Labour leadership contest takes Burnham closer to UK PM's office
If no one else steps forward, the former Greater Manchester mayor will take the party reins July 17.

Sex assault scandal prompts Maine's Graham Platner to exit US Senate race
Claims of sexual assault added to the pile of scandals dogging the oyster farmer and Marine Corps veteran.

Far-right Farage resigns from Parliament, forcing special election as scrutiny over finances ramps up
The popular U.K. firebrand said local voters should decide his political future, setting up a snap election with consequences far beyond his home district.

Kazakhstan's top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term
The opposition in Kazakhstan is not represented in government structures and has been unable to significantly influence public sentiment.

French court lifts restrictions on Le Pen candidacy
An embezzlement conviction had rendered extreme-right leader Marine Le Pen ineligible to run for president of France.

Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?
Even though the president is constitutionally barred from running again, he began raising money shortly after winning a second term, and he's regularly held fundraisers at his resort properties where tickets cost $1 million per person.

Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm elections
The messaging effort comes as Republicans scramble to hold onto threadbare congressional majorities in the November midterms.




