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politics8 days ago

Texas 2026 March Primary Ballot Details

Texas will hold its 2026 primary elections on March 3, featuring races for key statewide offices such as governor, attorney general, and lieutenant governor, with early voting starting February 17. Voters can choose candidates for both Democratic and Republican parties, with runoff elections scheduled if no candidate wins a majority. The ballot includes numerous other state and local races, and voters can only participate in one party’s primary and runoff.

politics18 days ago

Fairfax Democrats to Hold Sunday Primary for House District 17 Nominee

Four candidates—Russell Brooks, Garrett McGuire, Carla Bustillos, and Joy McManus—are competing in a firehouse primary to fill the vacant House District 17 seat in Fairfax County, Virginia, with voting scheduled for Sunday at three locations and online registration available until Saturday; the winner will face the Republican nominee in a January special election.

politics2 months ago

Ivory Coast's Election: Power Struggles Amid Economic and Youth Unrest

Ivory Coast's upcoming presidential election features incumbent Alassane Ouattara facing strong competition from candidates including Simone Gbagbo, Jean-Louis Billon, Henriette Lagou Adjoua, and Ahoua Don Mello, amid concerns over political stability, past violence, and regional loyalties, with issues of democracy, economic progress, and foreign relations also at the forefront.

business5 months ago

Trump narrows Fed chair candidates amid tensions and market predictions

President Trump announced that the list of candidates to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell has been narrowed to four, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to pursue the role. The potential candidates include Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett, with Warsh considered the favorite. Trump has been critical of Powell's cautious monetary policy and is considering a replacement, amid ongoing tensions over interest rate decisions.

politics5 months ago

California Governor's Race Opens Up as Kamala Harris Declines to Run

With Kamala Harris not running for California governor, a wide-open race has emerged with ten declared candidates including Katie Porter, Rick Caruso, and Xavier Becerra, among others, while the Republican side features less-known contenders like Steve Garvey and Chad Bianco. The race is highly competitive and diverse, with various political backgrounds and strategies shaping the contest.

sports6 months ago

2025 NFL MVP Race: Top Contenders and Darkhorses

The article discusses potential NFL MVP candidates for 2025, highlighting that quarterbacks dominate the award but non-QB contenders like defensive players and skill-position players are also considered. Key favorites include Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and others from various AFC teams, with a focus on their recent performances and prospects for the upcoming season.