Progressive Brandon Johnson elected Chicago’s next mayor
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Progressive Brandon Johnson elected Chicago’s next mayor

Progressive Democrat and Cook County commissioner Brandon Johnson was elected Chicago mayor on Tuesday night after defeating moderate Paul Vallas in a runoff election. The Associated Press called the tight race for Johnson as the leftist held a narrow lead of just under 16,000 votes with all precincts reporting in…

Arizona’s top election official demands probe into Kari Lake over published voter signatures
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Arizona’s top election official demands probe into Kari Lake over published voter signatures

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is calling for an investigation into Kari Lake’s release of voter signatures on social media, accusing her of potentially violating state law.  “I am writing today to ask you to investigate and take appropriate enforcement action against Kari Lake for potential violations of Arizona…

Who is Rishi Sunak? New UK prime minister succeeding Liz Truss
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Who is Rishi Sunak? New UK prime minister succeeding Liz Truss

New UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is a former hedge-fund boss who previously helmed the nation’s Treasury and has promised to restore “integrity, professionalism and accountability” to Britain after months of political upheaval.  Sunak is the third prime minister to lead the United Kingdom since July, after Boris Johnson was…

Supreme Court hears arguments in key case on Alabama redistricting map
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Supreme Court hears arguments in key case on Alabama redistricting map

​The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday over whether Alabama’s new congressional map disenfranchises black voters — a case that could have repercussions across the country.​ At issue is a map of the state’s seven House districts based on the 2020 Census, which civil rights and other liberal groups contend…

NY governor candidates Hochul, Zeldin agree to debate — but not yet on number
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NY governor candidates Hochul, Zeldin agree to debate — but not yet on number

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin have found something they agree on – New Yorkers ought to hear them debate ahead of the Nov. 8 election for governor. “New Yorkers deserve the opportunity to witness first hand where the two candidates for Governor stand on the issues…