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Top 5 states where voters are most likely to decide the outcome of the Senate, according to a top analyst

Here's which states voters have the most say in shifting the balance of power in the Senate based on the "Voter Power Index," as of Friday, Oct. 30. more

Via KING5 | 10/30/26

AI workers pour campaign cash into Minnesota. Some want their industry reined in.

Anthropic staff who support more regulations gave to Flanagan, Klobuchar and Emmer. Local AI companies are also giving to candidates, as the implications of the technology grow as a political issue. more

Via Star Tribune | 10/30/26

Business secretary says UK needs to understand direction of EU before signing up to closer relationship – UK politics live

The prime minister has suggested that he wants a public debate on the UK’s partnership with the EU.Downing Street has paid tribute to Patrick Stewart following the actor’s death. At the daily … more

Andrew Sparrow (via Guardian) | 10/30/26

NC investigates 31 gas stations after complaints about gas tax savings

A complaint about a Citgo on East Independence Boulevard alleged it charged $4.19 per gallon for regular gas, compared with $3.53 at a nearby station. more

Via WCNC | 10/30/26

Up for reelection in MD, Moore hits the campaign trails in Virginia

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore campaigns in Virginia's swing districts while preparing for his reelection and potential 2028 presidential bid. The post Up for reelection in MD, Moore hits the campaign … more

The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate (via The Daily Record) | 10/30/26

Cambridge council narrowly passes Israel divestment order but rejects call for boycott

“We are asking our city to divest from the murder of Palestinians,” said Councillor Ayah Al-Zubi, who co-sponsored the initial divestment proposal. The post Cambridge council narrowly passes … more

Abby Patkin (via Boston.com - Local News) | 10/30/26

Amendment 87: Tax hike hits the gas on Colorado’s decline

Imposing higher income taxes won't fix Colorado. It will only accelerate its decline. The post Amendment 87: Tax hike hits the gas on Colorado’s decline appeared first on Complete Colorado. more

Alan Philp (via Complete Colorado) | 10/30/26

Governor Morrisey announces more than $17 million in Victims of Crime Act grant funding

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- Governor Patrick Morrisey announced more than $17 million in funding for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) through 81 grants awarded throughout the Mountain State. "No one … more

Brandi Blake (via Morgan Messanger - WV) | 10/30/26

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a U.S. general election

Leo, formerly Robert Prevost, “has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen” and has done so “whenever he was eligible to do so,” the Holy See press office said. The post … more

Associated Press (via Boston.com - National News) | 10/30/26

Texas judges on the state’s highest courts are on the midterm ballot. Here’s what to know

Texas' high court judges make rulings that change state law, shape crucial daily legal processes like child custody and, in the case of the Court of Criminal Appeals, decide matters of life and … more

Toluwani Osibamowo, The Texas Newsroom (via Houston Public Media) | 10/30/26

Billionaire tax, transgender rights, voter access among key midterm ballot measures

Voters will weigh in on several key ballot measures in the midterm elections. more

Via ABC News USA | 10/30/26

President Trump to rally in Salina on Sunday

The visit will happen at Salina Regional Airport, according to Kasey Windhorst, communications manager. more

Ryan Newton (via KSN-TV) | 10/30/26

As early voting surges, Trump reshuffles his schedule to add back rallies in Iowa and Kansas

WASHINGTON (AP) — As early voting surges across the country, President Donald Trump is reshuffling his weekend schedule to rally Republicans in two states with... more

James Kukstis (via WHDN 7News - US-World) | 10/30/26

City of Reno video surveilled ‘No Kings’ protesters, says doing so was consistent with new tech-based police policy

Reno approved a $22 million surveillance contract with Axon. Activists criticized the city for deploying surveillance equipment at an anti-Trump rally, while officials maintained the technology … more

Bob Conrad (via This Is Reno) | 10/30/26

Democrats ride THC ban backlash in race for lieutenant governor

Vikki Goodwin, the Democrat trying to unseat Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, is drawing support from hemp business owners who've become single-issue voters in the 2026 election. more

Nathan Bernier, KUT (via Houston Public Media) | 10/30/26

Dem wants to keep Trump from buying DC golf course after federally funded renovations

Rep. Huffman wants "guardrails" to keep the president from profiting from it. more

Via ABC News USA | 10/30/26

Amendment 3 would provide relief for homeowners, but could slash local government budgets

With Election Day just around the corner, Florida voters are weighing in on Amendment 3. Amara was proud of finishing her math homework. “I needed... more

Isabella Fernandez de Cueto (via WSVN 7News) | 10/30/26

DOJ issues grand jury subpoenas to election officials in California

DOJ issues grand jury subpoenas to local election officials in California as part of its investigation into the state’s voter rolls, multiple sources told ABC News. more

Via ABC News USA | 10/30/26

DOJ issues new wave of subpoenas in criminal probe of Alaska Senate race, sources say

The DOJ is issuing new subpoenas in a probe of Alaska's U.S. Senate race and alleged efforts by Democrats to recruit a candidate with the same name as the GOP incumbent. more

Via ABC News USA | 10/30/26

October 30 Playbook: Shapiro’s Midterm Gambit

Can He Get His Trifecta and Improve 2028 Odds? This is the PoliticsPA Playbook. ? Saying Goodbye to October. And […] more

Steve Ulrich (via PoliticsPA) | 10/30/26