Section

Elections

Campaigns, primaries, voting, polls

Guardian — US

Graham Platner Faces Challenges in Maine Senate Campaign

Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine is under scrutiny due to allegations of sexting infidelity and past controversial online posts. He met with Democratic leaders in Washington, D.C., as his candidacy is seen as important for the party's congressional goals.

Bias: 30 Sentiment: -0.50
New York Times — Politics

Voting Eligibility for Los Angeles Mayor Primary

Los Angeles voters will cast their ballots in a primary election on Tuesday to select candidates for the mayoral race. Eligibility to vote requires residency within the city.

Bias: 10 Sentiment: +0.00
New York Times — US

Voter Eligibility for Los Angeles Mayor Primary

Los Angeles voters will cast their ballots in a primary election on June 6, 2026, to select candidates for the mayoral position. Only residents of the city are eligible to vote in this election.

Bias: 10 Sentiment: +0.00
Fox News — Latest

Chuck Schumer Affirms Support for Senate Candidate Graham Platner Amid Controversies

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reaffirmed his support for Senate candidate Graham Platner during a press conference, despite ongoing controversies surrounding Platner, including a Nazi-linked tattoo and inappropriate comments made online. Schumer did not directly address questions about the scandals but emphasized the goal of defeating Senator Susan Collins.

Bias: 35 Sentiment: -0.20
Guardian — US

California's Vote-Counting System May Delay Election Results

California's primary elections could face delays in announcing results due to a slow vote-counting system. Experts predict an influx of last-minute absentee ballots, which may prolong the verification process for several days or weeks.

Bias: 42 Sentiment: +0.00
New York Times — US

Cedar Rapids Activist Supports Candidate in Democratic Senate Primary

Sophia Joseph, a progressive activist from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has announced her support for Zach Wahls in the upcoming Democratic Senate primary. This reflects the active participation of local activists in the electoral process.

Bias: 15 Sentiment: +0.10
Fox News — Latest

Graham Platner Faces Questions Amid Allegations Before Meeting with Democratic Senators

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faced reporters but did not answer questions regarding allegations of a sexting scandal and past controversies as he arrived for a meeting with Democratic senators. His campaign confirmed the existence of explicit messages found by his wife shortly after their marriage. Platner is leading in polls and will appear on the ballot in the upcoming Democratic primary.

Bias: 35 Sentiment: -0.20
Washington Examiner

Schumer Avoids Questions on Graham Platner After Meeting

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer held a meeting with Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who is facing backlash over inappropriate messages. Schumer avoided questions about Platner's controversies, expressing confidence in his campaign against incumbent Senator Susan Collins. Other Democrats have raised concerns about Platner's ability to address these issues as the primary approaches on June 9.

Bias: 25 Sentiment: +0.00
Daily Wire

Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Use New Congressional Redistricting Map

The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to use a new congressional redistricting map that eliminates one majority-minority district, impacting the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. The 6-3 ruling reverses a lower court decision and has implications for the political landscape in Alabama and potentially other Southern states.

Bias: 45 Sentiment: +0.00
Washington Examiner

Hakeem Jeffries Criticizes Andy Ogles Over Social Media Post

Hakeem Jeffries criticized Rep. Andy Ogles for a deleted social media post stating that "Homosexuality has no place in America." The post, which coincided with Pride Month, drew bipartisan condemnation. Jeffries expressed confidence in Ogles's defeat in the upcoming election, while the redrawn district is projected to favor Republicans.

Bias: 65 Sentiment: -0.20
The Hill

California House Primaries: Live Results

California voters are selecting candidates in the House primaries, with the top two from each of the 52 districts advancing to the November elections. Notably, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's district is among those contested, as she retires after three decades.

Bias: 10 Sentiment: +0.00
The Hill

New Jersey Senate Primaries: Results and Candidates

New Jersey's primary elections are underway, with Senator Cory Booker awaiting the results to identify his Republican opponent for the November ballot. Booker is unopposed in the Democratic primary and is anticipated to be the nominee.

Bias: 39 Sentiment: +0.00
The Hill

Iowa Senate Primaries: Live Results

Iowa voters are casting their ballots in the Senate primaries on Tuesday to determine the Democratic and Republican candidates to replace outgoing Senator Joni Ernst. Rep. Ashley Hinson is currently leading in the Republican primary against Jim Carlin, while the Democratic primary features state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach.

Bias: 5 Sentiment: +0.00