Why Complete Election Results in Maine Could Take More Than a Week Winners in the Republican and Democratic primary races for governor and in a Democratic congressional primary have not yet been determined. #Why #Complete #Election #Results #Maine

Why America’s clean energy industry is divided over its future While Democratic leaders are pledging to restore the federal wind and solar tax credits if they regain control of Congress and the White House, some clean energy developers are questioning whether continuing to pursue those subsidies is necessary or even politically wise. POLITICO's Nico Portuondo breaks down why Democrats and parts of the renewable energy industry are increasingly at odds over those credits and what the debate means for America's clean energy future. #Why #Americas #clean #energy #industry

Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination for Senate and quickly turned his booming, populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent in perhaps the top battleground in the country. #Takeaways #From #Tuesdays #Primary #Elections

Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination for Senate and quickly turned his booming, populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent in perhaps the top battleground in the country. #Takeaways #From #Tuesdays #Primary #Elections

Nevada Attorney General Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor Aaron Ford easily outpaced a Washoe County commissioner, Alexis Hill, for the nod to take on Gov. Joe Lombardo in November. #Nevada #Attorney #General #Wins #Democratic

Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in High-Stakes Maine Primary A mysterious group has spent $500,000 to elevate a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary race for a key House seat. #Democrats #Accuse #Republicans #Meddling #High

Democratic Group Kicks Off $50 Million Midterm Blitz in Conservative Strongholds American Bridge is hoping that Republicans are vulnerable in parts of the country that had been exceedingly tough terrain for Democrats in recent elections. #Democratic #Group #Kicks #Off #Million

'Democratic backsliding': Armenia's 'extreme polarisation, hate speech, stigmatization' mar election Charles Pellegrin is pleased to welcome Dr Narek Sukiasyan, Senior Policy Researcher at Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Armenia and Adjunct Lecturer at American University of Armenia. He argues that while Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's victory does signal a continued ouverture towards the West 'in the shape and form of the European Union" he must carefully manage Armenia's dependence on Russia. #Democratic #backsliding #Armenias #extreme #polarisation

Paxton’s Senate Bid Raises the Stakes in His War on Latino Voting Groups The Texas attorney general has mounted an all-out effort to prove Democratic Hispanic groups have been corrupting elections. Now he could be the beneficiary of his own attacks. #Paxtons #Senate #Bid #Raises #the

Amid Mounting Democratic Concern, Platner Says His Past Is Being ‘Weaponized’ The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Maine said the state would have his back in the face of accusations he has denied. #Amid #Mounting #Democratic #Concern #Platner

Graham Platner Controversy Deepens Democratic Unease Before Maine Senate Primary The party’s politicians, officials and strategists wrestled with how to respond to new reporting about Graham Platner, with worries rising about his vulnerabilities in a general election. #Graham #Platner #Controversy #Deepens #Democratic

Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming, women said in interviews, but some found his actions intimidating and disturbing. #Several #Women #Who #Dated #Graham

AI is primarily a blue state problem, and Democrats have the most to lose amid brewing voter ‘techlash’ AI-exposed workers are concentrated in Democratic strongholds and swing states. That's either the party's biggest opening in the midterms—or its biggest vulnerability. #primarily #blue #state #problem #and

EU Parliament vice president defects from center left to liberals – POLITICO Picierno did not respond to a request for comment by the time of publication. Picierno will join Italy’s European Democratic Party, which is part of the Parliament’s liberal Renew Europe group, home to lawmakers from French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten’s parties, according to a person familiar with the matter, granted anonymity to speak about internal moves.  “Pina Picierno deserves credit for stating a truth that many can see but few have the courage to say,” said Sandro Gozi, a Renew Europe MEP and secretary general of the European Democratic Party.  “One cannot be pro-European only on alternate days, Atlanticist when convenient, or reformist only in words. We have a duty to build a major European governing force, bringing together reformists, liberals, democrats and pragmatic ecologists, in order to respond credibly to the challenges of our time.” Another Italian MEP, Elisabetta Gualmini, defected from the Socialists & Democrats to Renew in February. ... #Parliament #vice #president #defects #from

The Narrow Path to a Democratic Senate Runs Through Very Red States Democrats cheer there is a way, even as new worries emerge over whether Graham Platner can flip a Maine seat. Republicans remain confident they will prevail in Texas, Iowa and Alaska. #The #Narrow #Path #Democratic #Senate

Ebola Outbreak: CNN Correspondent Reports From Inside Democratic Republic of Congo In an interview with Vanity Fair, the veteran journalist describes what the worst Ebola outbreak in years looks like at quarantine facilities—and funerals—in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. #Ebola #Outbreak #CNN #Correspondent #Reports

The surprising issue bringing Democrats closer to Trump As the Trump administration pushes to expand fossil fuel infrastructure, it may have found some unexpected allies: Democratic governors in New England. POLITICO's Ben Storrow breaks down what's driving that shift in a region long defined by its climate ambitions, how the White House and green groups are responding, and what it could mean for the future of Democratic energy policy. #The #surprising #issue #bringing #Democrats

Deb Haaland wins nomination in New Mexico governor’s race Ms. Haaland, a former Interior secretary, took a big step toward making history as the first Native American woman to be a governor when she won the primary in her Democratic state. #Deb #Haaland #wins #nomination #New

Democratic Voters Acted Strategically in a Turbulent California Election Without a dominant candidate in the governor’s race, Democratic voters ultimately wanted to ensure that their party wasn’t shut out of the general election. #Democratic #Voters #Acted #Strategically #Turbulent

La Festa della Repubblica e il futuro della memoria I diritti conquistati negli ultimi 80 anni siano una lezione per il futuro. La nostra storia ha visto battaglie democratiche e dato voce anche agli umili #Festa #della #Repubblica #futuro #della

Californians vote in fiercely contested gubernatorial and congressional primaries Californians have their final chance to vote Tuesday in a fiercely contested gubernatorial primary ahead of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s mandate coming to an end at the end of the year. The state's open-primary system, which allows the two best-performing candidates to advance regardless of party, has raised fears among Democrats that a split vote will pave the way for a Republican victory. #Californians #vote #fiercely #contested #gubernatorial

'Not Western version of democracy': 147 constituencies allegedly excluded from Ethiopia's election As Ethiopians head to the polls, François Picard is pleased to welcome Jervin Naidoo, Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa. While official narratives emphasise stability and democratic progress, significant portions of the country remain excluded from voting, raising concerns about representation, legitimacy, and the consolidation of power. #Not #Western #version #democracy #147

Brazil isolates two suspected Ebola cases as Congo outbreak exceeds 1,000 infections Brazilian health authorities isolated two patients who recently arrived from African countries after they showed symptoms consistent with Ebola, officials said on Friday, although one later tested negative. The move comes as the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles an outbreak that has surpassed 1,000 suspected cases and nearly 250 deaths since May. #Brazil #isolates #two #suspected #Ebola

WHO chief heads to Ebola epicentre - as Brazil investigates suspected case The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief has visited the province hardest hit by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging residents to seek treatment and practice safe burials. #WHO #chief #heads #Ebola #epicentre

Ebola in Eastern Congo: No Vaccine, No Cure – What Now? | DW News How do you stop a deadly, infectious virus when there’s no vaccine, no cure, and no quick fix? That’s the challenge in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo right now, where Ebola is spreading in what is already the third‑largest outbreak in history. #Ebola #Eastern #Congo #Vaccine #Cure

Platner’s Texts With Women Concerned Campaign as Senate Race Took Off The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women. #Platners #Texts #With #Women #Concerned

What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak Aid agencies are racing to help underequipped health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 245 people are now suspected to have died from the virus. #What #Know #About #the #Ebola

EU to unlock 16 billion euros for Hungary as Magyar pushes ahead with post-Orban reforms The European Union will unlock more than €16 billion in frozen funds for Hungary, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday, praising what she described as "long overdue reforms" by newly elected Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The EU had frozen the funds while the country was under the leadership of nationalist premier Viktor Orban, accusing Budapest of corruption and democratic backsliding. #unlock #billion #euros #for #Hungary

Italy pushes for tighter EU border controls amid Ebola outbreak Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has asked the EU for stricter border controls because of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, her office said on Friday. #Italy #pushes #for #tighter #border

Michigan Primary Signals, Economic Anxiety, and Pam Bondi's Epstein Testimony Adam Wren shares his reporting from Mackinac Island, where Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is emerging as an early preview of 2028 fault lines. Plus, new inflation data and fresh Politico polling show voters remain sour on the economy. #Michigan #Primary #Signals #Economic #Anxiety

WHO chief says deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be stopped Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, said Thursday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has killed more than 200 people, can still be contained despite conflict in the country's east. He also urged armed groups to declare a ceasefire as aid and medical support continue to arrive. #WHO #chief #says #deadly #Ebola

2026 Midterms: Races to Watch Featuring Jon Ossoff, Spencer Pratt, Abdul El-Sayed, James Talarico, Ken Paxton A British ex-Fox News host faces a billionaire class traitor in California, and there’s a proxy war for the future of the Democratic Party in Michigan. These are the 2026 midterm elections. #2026 #Midterms #Races #Watch #Featuring

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Will Not Run for President in 2028 Governor Whitmer of Michigan had been viewed as part of a field of possible Democratic candidates. She has been governor for two terms, and is barred from running again. #Michigan #Governor #Gretchen #Whitmer #Will

'Catastrophic collision' of Ebola and conflict, WHO head says as Uganda closes border The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) "faces a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" as the Ebola outbreak continues, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. #Catastrophic #collision #Ebola #and #conflict

DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns The ongoing conflict between armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has made it harder for health workers to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak, World Health Organization Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. #Congo #facing #catastrophic #collision #Ebola

Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat Mr. Allred beat the incumbent, Representative Julie Johnson, and is now favored to win the general election in a heavily Democratic Dallas-based district. #Colin #Allred #Former #Lawmaker #Wins

Christian Menefee Defeats Al Green in Texas Democratic House Runoff The showdown, manufactured by a Republican gerrymander, created one of many generational clashes consuming Democrats this cycle. #Christian #Menefee #Defeats #Green #Texas

As Republicans Battled in the Runoff, Talarico Sought to Unify Democrats James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. #Republicans #Battled #the #Runoff #Talarico

What to Watch in Texas Runoff Elections: Trump Endorsements, Democratic Incumbents and More All eyes will be on the Republican Senate runoff between the incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. But Tuesday’s runoffs in Texas will feature other important contests. #What #Watch #Texas #Runoff #Elections

Ebola outbreak is outpacing response in DR Congo — what's going wrong? | DW News A deadly Ebola outbreak is spreading in Central Africa pushing health workers to the limit. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, more than 200 suspected deaths have been reported, with new cases also confirmed in neighboring Uganda. #Ebola #outbreak #outpacing #response #Congo

Democratic Incumbents Run Against Each Other After Republican Redistricting in Texas A Republican-led redistricting effort forced Representative Al Green, who has served 11 terms, and Christian Menefee, one of the newest members of Congress, into a battle for the same seat. #Democratic #Incumbents #Run #Against #Each

Ebola outbreak comes with increasing economic toll for DR Congo The Ebola outbreak continues in Africa where cases are mounting and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo have been closing their borders in a bid to halt the spread. While people understand the danger the virus presents, moves like this have cut many off from their livelihoods, pointing to an increasing economic toll, beyond the victims themselves. #Ebola #outbreak #comes #with #increasing

Italy’s local elections puncture hopes of center-left revival – POLITICO The coalition was also on track to win in Reggio Calabria and was ahead in Arezzo, reinforcing the sense that conservative voters remain largely consolidated despite speculation that the referendum setback had weakened Meloni’s grip on power. The local elections had been closely watched as the first real political test since the failed March justice referendum, with opposition parties seeking to brandish the vote as evidence that cooperation between the Democratic Party, the Five Star Movement and smaller left-wing forces could generate national momentum. Around a tenth of Italian citizens were able to vote across more than 700 municipalities. ... #Italys #local #elections #puncture #hopes

WHO puts suspected Ebola deaths at 220, warns outbreak is outpacing rescue efforts The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus. #WHO #puts #suspected #Ebola #deaths

Ebola outbreak raises fears of wider spread in Central Africa An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is raising fears of wider spread, with over 900 suspected cases and more than 200 deaths reported in the DRC. Health workers warn the toll is likely higher due to limited testing, while conflict, mistrust, and lack of treatment for the rare strain are hampering containment efforts. #Ebola #outbreak #raises #fears #wider

Suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo outbreak jump to more than 900 The number of suspected Ebola cases has jumped to more than 900 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where authorities are struggling to contain an outbreak. #Suspected #Ebola #cases #Congo #outbreak

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: Violence and mistrust hamper response | DW News More than 200 people are believed to have died in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health workers face arson attacks, while some residents continue large gatherings despite restrictions. #Ebola #outbreak #Congo #Violence #and

Suspected Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo pass 900 as health workers struggle with aid cuts As the number of suspected Ebola cases in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo pass 900, health workers say that the chaos left by years of fighting and local government failures has been compounded by sweeping cuts to international aid budgets. #Suspected #Ebola #cases #eastern #Congo

The week in pictures: Ebola outbreak in Africa, Putin in China and Cannes Film Festival mermaids The Ebola outbreak spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, Japanese actress Arisa Sasaki dresses as a mermaid for the Cannes Film Festival and Gaza flotilla activists are humiliated by Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir. Here is a look back at some of the week’s most striking images. #The #week #pictures #Ebola #outbreak

Ebola spreads as new cases confirmed in Uganda | DW News Health authorities warn that up to 10 African countries could be at risk as Ebola cases are confirmed in Uganda, linked to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The WHO has classified the situation as "very high" risk. #Ebola #spreads #new #cases #confirmed

Uganda health authorities confirms new Ebola cases, linked to DR Congo Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said Saturday, after the World Health Organization raised the risk from the deadly outbreak to the highest level for neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. #Uganda #health #authorities #confirms #new

Ebola epidemic threatens ten African countries in addition to DRC and Uganda Ten African countries are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the African Union's health agency warned on Saturday. #Ebola #epidemic #threatens #ten #African