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Poll: Majority of Maine Voters Would Want Platner to Drop Out After Another Scandal
Wedgewood Polls survey finds 75 percent of Maine voters say the Democratic Senate candidate should exit the race if additional scandal emerges.
Charlie Kirk's Family Attends Preliminary Hearing for Suspect Charged With His Murder
Turning Point USA founder was shot and killed in February; suspect appeared via video link at Tuesday hearing, according to court records.
Sexual Assault Allegation Rocks Platner Campaign Ahead of Maine Ballot Deadline
Democratic Senate candidate denies accusation as he faces July 13 deadline to withdraw from race against Susan Collins
Rumors About Platner's Future Swirl as Maine Senate Candidate Cancels Multiple Events Ahead of Deadline
The Democratic nominee faces a 5 p.m. Monday deadline to withdraw and allow the party to replace him on the general election ballot.
Texas Senate Hopeful James Talarico Defends Resurfaced Praise of State's Drag Queens
The Democrat, in a dead heat with Republican Ken Paxton according to recent polling, made the comments while opposing legislation restricting drag performances.
Socialist House Hopeful Under Fire for Pro-Palestinian July 4 Message
Claire Valdez, who won a Democratic primary in Brooklyn and Queens with socialist backing, posted about fighting for liberation from Palestine to Puerto Rico on Independence Day.
Erika Kirk Attends Preliminary Hearing for Husband's Alleged Killer as Conspiracy Theories Swirl
Tyler Robinson faces charges in the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, while online communities spread baseless claims about his widow and new Turning Point USA CEO.
Colorado House Candidate Faces Scrutiny Over Past Vote on Pronoun-Related Custody Bill
Manny Rutinel, who won the Democratic nomination for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, supported legislation that would have allowed courts to consider misgendering in custody decisions.
Some Voters in Louisville, Kentucky, Received Incorrect Ballots for Multiple Election Cycles
Election officials in Jefferson County are reviewing the scope of a ballot error that may have affected local races and referendums over several years.
Ex-Marine Says Military Veterans Running for Office Advance Bipartisan Politics
Former service members argue their shared experience creates natural bridges across party lines.