An account by Garland Favorito says a $100 million Republican primary ad war against Trump-endorsed Burt Jones helped keep Georgia Republicans home.
James Talarico Posts Texas Democrats’ Highest Vote Total Since 2016
James Talarico’s statewide Texas victory produced a sharp shift from 2024, while Ken Paxton’s vote total lagged behind earlier Republican candidates. The numbers are striking, but they do not explain voters’ motives by themselves.
DeSantis Says GOP May Have to Wait Until 2032 to Retake Senate Majority
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned that Republicans could face a long road back to Senate control after projected Democratic gains across Congress.
Democrats Projected to Reclaim House Majority After Four Years of GOP Control
Democrats are projected to take the House, putting President Trump’s agenda under pressure as investigations loom.
Voters Face Reported Midterm Voting Issues in Multiple States and Counties
Reports from several counties describe scanner failures, technical delays, and emergency ballot procedures during midterm voting. Officials said ballots would be counted or rescanned, while local authorities reviewed the problems.
Hennepin Poll Worker’s Blood-Splatter “Problem Solved” Shirt Raises Election-Day Concerns
A Rogers poll worker’s red-splattered “Problem Solved” shirt is under review after online critics objected and Jack Posobiec called it a violent threat.
Power Issues Close 2 Maricopa County Vote Centers; Resident Reports a Third Shutdown
Maricopa County temporarily closed two vote centers over reported power issues, while a resident said three locations were unavailable and officials urged voters to keep looking.
Former Spurs Player’s Ex-Wife, a Former Texas Prosecutor, Dies by Suicide
Erin Benavides, a former Uvalde assistant district attorney and Brent Barry’s former wife, was found dead in Port Aransas at 54. Authorities believe her death was suicide, while the investigation remained pending.
He Earned His Wings Before His Driver’s License—Then Co-Piloted a Doomed Learjet
Family members identified 20-year-old Nathalia Gadelha as the co-pilot heard calling for help before a Learjet crashed in a deadly fireball in Florida.
A Learjet’s Final Warning Came Just Before a Massive Fireball Near West Palm Beach
A Learjet crashed into a fireball near West Palm Beach after alarming cockpit audio captured a rapid descent, while the cause remains unknown.