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7 november 2018

08:54
The votes are in, and the American voters have come back with a split decision ? Democrats won back the House of Representatives while the Republicans maintain control of the Senate. There's no question that the results will change the course of...

03:56
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown, celebrated a win for the gun safety movement tonight as voters elected gun sense champions up and down the ballot. In races across the country,...


6 november 2018

13:45
Election Protection, the nation's largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, has launched a new phase in its continued efforts to safeguard voting rights across the country. Election Protection, led by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights...


5 november 2018

20:09
The following is a statement from Michael Maloney, independent candidate for Suffolk County District Attorney: As this election season draws to a close, it's encouraging to see voter turnout across the US is up by record...


4 november 2018

17:50
In a new national television ad released today, Mike Bloomberg speaks directly to voters "as an American who is deeply concerned with the direction of our nation" and urges them to vote Democratic in Tuesday's midterm elections. View the Ad Here...


3 november 2018

09:07
The following is a statement from Michael Maloney, independent candidate for Suffolk County District Attorney: As a criminal defense attorney I believe cannabis legalization epitomizes the very essence of criminal justice...


2 november 2018

12:00
TrackOFF, a data privacy company that develops software to stop online tracking, announces today the results of their study which found that 95% of surveyed candidates running in November battleground elections are using Google, Facebook, or another...

08:38
Author Paul Orwell predicts that after losing the House in the midterm elections, Big Trump will?using the language of 1984?make a flurry of decrees to confuse opponents and implement his manifesto. "As we saw in 2016, when confronted with facts, Big...


1 november 2018

14:40
With the midterms just days away, Americans are showing increased strain against the backdrop of a contentious political climate ? and it's clearly impacting our personal lives and habits. According to a poll conducted by YouGov and commissioned by...

12:41
For the by-election now underway in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes (Ontario), electors can choose the voting option that best suits their schedule. They can vote in one of the following ways: on election day on Monday, December 3,...

11:03
With gun violence and murder, rape and manslaughter rates increasing across Massachusetts and Suffolk County, the role of the district attorney becomes one of even greater importance. If filled by a genuine progressive, the newly elected DA has an...

01:30
In a recent press conference, Bentonville City Council Member and Candidate for Bentonville Mayor, Stephanie Orman, calls on local government officials, community leaders, and residents to join her in denouncing major out of state PAC (Political...


31 october 2018

12:09
The Chief Electoral Officer has released the preliminary election expenses limits for political parties and candidates and the election advertising expenses limit for third parties for the federal by-election in the electoral district of...

10:16
Elections Canada has started revising the preliminary lists of electors for all polling divisions in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes (Ontario). Preliminary lists of electors are produced using information contained in the National...

06:49
Guest-Rm, the world's first lodging social network, today announced that it is waiving all booking fees for November 2 - 7, 2018, to support volunteers travelling to "get out the vote."  The company is also looking for hosts across the country who...


30 october 2018

13:13
In an emotional call-to-action, President & CEO Larry Levine, Blythedale Children's Hospital, speaks about crucial impact midterm elections will have on children's healthcare. "There is a lot at stake for children in the...

12:59
Family Research Council Action PAC launched a social media blitz today in response to congressional candidate Sean Casten's praise of Dan Savage, an X-rated sex columnist who once said he wished Republicans "were all [expletive] dead." In what looks...


29 october 2018

15:15
As voters head to the polls, candidates for U.S. Senate and governor, as well as local candidates in New York City and Los Angeles, have outlined their views on ensuring equal employment opportunities for the one-in-five Americans with a disability...

14:05
Sydne Michel for Judge 2018 today issued the following statement: The Metropolitan News-Enterprise, a leading daily newspaper for the Los Angeles County legal community, has condemned judicial candidate Patricia "Patti" Hunter for poor ethical...

12:07
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today announced that the Voter Contact Registry is now accepting registrations for the federal by-election in the riding of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes,...

08:05
Mark Lipton, an attorney specializing in employee benefits, debated his Republican opponent October 18 at The Shell Factory in North Fort Myers. "When Lipton answered, he provided thoughtful background and explanations...

06:01
Days before the 2018 midterm elections, a new survey from PRRI finds that partisans see two entirely different American futures. The survey shows Republicans' vision for the country's future is increasingly distant from the vision shared by Democrats...


28 october 2018

15:29
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that a by-election will be held on December 3, 2018, in the electoral district of Leeds?Grenville?Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca/   SOURCE...

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It is with great pride that the leader of Ensemble Montréal, Mr. Lionel Perez, introduced Mr. Theo Vecera to the press as his party's candidate for the position of Rivière-des-Prairies?Pointe-aux-Trembles borough mayor in the December 16th...


25 october 2018

15:05
Today, the American Federation of Government Employees announced its endorsement of Ilhan Omar for election to the U.S. House representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. "Next week is perhaps the most important...

10:00
Cyberlitica, Inc, a provider of Dark Web monitoring and cyber awareness services, announced today that its research team has discovered that at least 25 states' confidential voter registration databases (including those from Florida, Georgia, Texas,...

09:30
Clear Ballot announced today that the Board of Elections in Clinton County, Ohio has selected ClearVote as its next voting system. The ClearVote suite is the first modern paper-based voting system, built with transparent software and...

08:45
SRW, an independent, full-service marketing agency with a penchant for growing natural health and wellness brands, today announced its initiative to close agency doors on Election Day -- Tuesday, November 6 -- in an effort to encourage youth voter...


24 october 2018

17:18
Vivaris Capital announced today its endorsement for Famela Ramos for the position of Chula Vista School Board for the November 6th Election and its declaration of Famela Ramos as the winner of the October 22nd PTA Debate at the Chula Vista Elementary...

15:09
"Every Beat Matters" is a new creative project from PEMCO Insurance, which recently debuted to inspire residents of all parties and backgrounds to vote in the 2018 midterm elections. Its message is simple: democracy, much like music, works best when...

13:35
From town hall meetings, PTA gatherings, yard signs and social media posts, the parents of Hillsborough County School students and residents alike are doing their part by educating others about the positive impact Referendum No. 3 would have on our...

07:00
As U.S. voters prepare to go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6, the News Literacy Project is urging them to double-check their facts before they vote. The News Literacy Project is a nonpartisan national education nonprofit that works with educators and...

05:00
With two weeks left before Election Day, Republican Florida Gov. Rick Scott leads incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson by less than two points in Florida's critical U.S. Senate race, while Democratic nominee Andrew Gillum maintains a narrow lead...


23 october 2018

17:01
In recognition of her leadership in supporting efforts to fight tobacco use, the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund is proud to endorse Gretchen Whitmer for governor of Michigan. The election is Nov. 6. Whitmer has demonstrated a strong commitment to...

13:54
Unifor is calling on all New Brunswick MLAs to support today's Throne Speech. The results of the provincial election dictate that collaboration and consensus-building are expected by New Brunswickers, and this Throne Speech is evidence the Liberals...

07:11
Oregonians are environmental, technological and cultural leaders. Lake Oswego civil engineer David Poulson is deeply concerned about our nation's false perception that Oregon is an epicenter for aggressive and volatile politics."Nothing could be...


22 october 2018

09:00
WHAT:  Entravision Communications Corporation , a diversified global media and advertising technology company serving Latino consumers, will broadcast the U.S. Congressional debate between Republican incumbent Mike Coffman and Democrat opponent Jason...

05:00
This year, the hardest thing about voting in Ward 18 is that there are 18 people to choose from. The incumbent John Filion has held the seat for 28 years and local city elections are generally about name recognition....


19 october 2018

13:15
WBNS-10TV will air a prime time Face The State special with the candidates of the 12th District, Troy Balderson (R) and Danny O'Connor (D) Saturday, October 20 at 8pm. WBNS-10TV anchor and political expert, Scott Light will host the hour-long...


18 october 2018

17:05
Strengthen Our Schools (SOS) is reminding early voters that the best is saved for last on this year's ballot. Hillsborough's Referendum No. 3 will appear at the bottom of ballot after Florida Amendments. The referendum is a 10-year investment for...

17:00
Art and politics will mix on Saturday, October 20th, at the TAG Gallery when Fund Her and its supporters gather to advance their goal of gender equity in California politics. The event will feature the works of artist Elyse Wyman, who will donate 25...

12:35
Neal Simon, unaffiliated candidate for Maryland's U.S. Senate seat, today announced his endorsement of Gov. Larry Hogan for a second term as Maryland's 62nd governor. Simon issued the following statement: "I'm happy to announce my endorsement of Gov....


17 october 2018

15:43
Today, the American Federation of Government Employees announced its endorsement of Phil Bredesen for election to the U.S. Senate this November representing Tennessee. "With federal workers under unprecedented attacks...

14:00
Neal Simon, unaffiliated candidate for Maryland's U.S. Senate seat, today released a letter he sent to Sen. Ben Cardin that asks Cardin to honor his agreement to participate in an additional live, televised debate as well as a series of town halls...

13:30
The Los Angeles Times recently renewed its endorsement of judicial candidate Sydne Jane Michel for election as a Judge in Los Angeles County in the November general election. The Times previously endorsed Michel for the June primary election as well....

12:00
In advance of the 2018 midterm elections, American University has launched a new online guide that features resources for members of the media who seek to interview experts and attend events to inform their reporting. ...

10:45
Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres today encouraged Pennsylvanians to submit requests for absentee ballots before the October 30 deadline. Under the state election code, applications for absentee ballots must be submitted no later than one week...

05:05
Modern Family Executive Producer, 5-time Emmy Winner, Comedy Writer and Celebrity Tweeter Danny Zuker announces the launch of a 2018 Rock The Vote Campaign. With only 3 weeks to go until the Midterm election on November 6, Zuker is cranking up the...


16 october 2018

21:00
A year ago, the US federal government informed 21 states that their election systems had been targeted by criminal hackers before the 2016 presidential elections. Refusing to accept the undermining of American democracy, Under Secretary for the...

10:13
A poll released today by 1st Tuesday Campaigns, a new bi-partisan firm focused on state and international ballot referendums and initiatives, showed incumbent U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein with a significant lead heading into Wednesday's debate with...