No Kings protests and Vote Early events debut in Boston
Hundreds of No Kings‑organized protests and Vote Early events took place in Boston on October 17, 2026, to boost participation as Massachusetts starts early voting.
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Alexandria Police Lead Election Security Training with Neighboring Counties
Alexandria Police and three neighboring county forces held a safety and security training on Oct. 17, 2026 to prepare for potential election‑day security needs as the November 2026 general election approaches.
Massachusetts Early Voting Begins Today Statewide
Early voting opens statewide today with weekend hours, allowing voters to cast ballots before the Nov. 3 election under state law.
Eight Candidates Compete for Scarborough North Council Seat
Eight candidates, including the incumbent councillor and two former Liberal MPs, are running for the Scarborough North council seat in the upcoming municipal election.
Final Week Guide to Toronto's 2026 Municipal Election
A guide published on October 17 provides Toronto voters with essential voting instructions and candidate details ahead of the 2026 municipal election, noting that the mayoral contest appears unusually tight.
LA Metro to Offer Free Rides, Add 12 Ballot Boxes for Election
LA Metro will offer free rides on all services and place 12 ballot drop‑off boxes at stations for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election to improve voting accessibility.
LAPD Chief Central to Los Angeles Mayoral Contest
Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman are debating LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell's leadership in the November 2026 election, making the chief a central issue.
Federal investigation of two letters targeting officials in Seattle, Olympia
Federal investigators are examining two letters found in Seattle and Olympia that seem to target congressional and election officials, as part of a broader mail threat probe.
Campaign Cash Gaps Emerge Among Chicago Mayoral Candidates
Finance reports show significant differences in cash on hand among Chicago mayoral hopefuls, with Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias holding the most. The race is gearing up for an early 2027 election.
League Urges Chicago Voters to Mail‑In Ballots for Midterms
The League of Women Voters encourages Chicago voters to use mail‑in ballots for the November 3 midterms, citing that 25% of voters mailed in ballots in the March primary.
‘No Kings’ protests to urge early voting Saturday
Organizers will hold ‘No Kings’ protests across Houston on Saturday, encouraging early voting in the 2026 midterms. The events are part of the 50501 group's wider voter mobilization effort.
Four challengers contest incumbent Russ Wyatt amid assault charges
Four challengers are seeking to defeat incumbent Russ Wyatt in Transcona, where he remains under investigation for two sexual assault charges.
Two Councillors Challenge Incumbent Mayor in Thompson Election
Thompson voters will decide whether to retain Mayor Colleen Smook or replace her with councillors Oswald Sawh or Duncan Wong in the upcoming election.
Debate Over Question 3 Stages Election Reform vs Voter Rights
A Boston debate on Oct. 14 pitted election reform advocate Danielle Allen against Voter Rights MA’s Jordan Berg Powers over Question 3, a proposed all‑party primary measure among nine ballot questions for November 2026.
Georgia Governor Race: Candidates' Stances Overview
Two candidates are running for Georgia governor in 2026, and their major issue positions have been summarized as part of the midterm elections.
Jeffries Joins Rodriguez in Pinecrest Campaign Stop
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigned with Democrat Elliott Rodriguez in Pinecrest, Florida, underscoring the contest against Republican incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar.
Stop the Datacentre seeks signatures ahead of Toronto election
Stop the Datacentre is gathering more petition signatures on AI data centre concerns ahead of Toronto's October 2026 municipal election. The effort reflects broader provincial debate over AI data centres before the vote.
Prediction Sites Take Illegal Bets on Ontario Municipal Elections
Polymarket and Kalshi are taking illegal bets on Ontario municipal elections, amassing hundreds of thousands of dollars despite a Canadian ban on election wagering.
Poll Finds L.A. Voters Fear Outside Influence in 2026 Midterms
A poll shows Los Angeles County voters trust local election management but fear that online misinformation and political interference could affect the November 2026 midterm elections.
Trump Administration Sues to Block California Mail‑In Ballots
The Trump administration has sued to block California from counting certain mail‑in ballots alleged to be from noncitizens, filing the case before the November 2026 midterms.
