Election

• Arizona is conducting its 2026 Governor Primary elections to determine the nominees for the general election. • Republican candidates Andy Biggs and David Schweikert are competing for the GOP nomination to challenge the incumbent. • Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is seeking a second term in office and is running for re-election.

• Kalshi has launched a "Midterms Hub" providing live US midterm election forecasts, prediction market odds, and comprehensive race analysis. • The platform integrates polling averages from VoteHub, fundraising data from the Federal Election Commission, and historical election results for comparative study. • Designed for voters, journalists, policymakers, and researchers, the hub offers a centralized resource to track real-time political developments and campaign news.

• President Daniel Ortega announced that Nicaragua is moving toward canceling the presidential elections scheduled for next year. • This move signals Ortega's intention to maintain shared control of the country alongside his wife and co-president, Rosario Murillo. • The decision underscores a continuing trend of democratic erosion and the consolidation of power within the current administration.

• Arizona is conducting its 2026 House Primary Elections, with live vote counting currently underway for both Republican and Democratic candidates across various counties. • The 1st and 6th Districts have emerged as critical national battleground seats, playing a pivotal role in the struggle for House majority control in 2027. • A deep-red seat has become available for new Republican contenders following Representative Andy Biggs' decision to run for governor.

• House Republicans passed a continuing resolution to extend federal funding until December 4, effectively preventing a government shutdown before the upcoming midterm elections. • Speaker Mike Johnson cautioned that Democrats might still attempt to force a shutdown prior to the midterms despite this legislative move. • The measure is critical for maintaining government operations and avoiding a lapse in funding during a high-stakes election period.

• The House of Representatives passed a stopgap funding bill designed to keep the government operational until after the upcoming midterm elections. • While the House version has passed, Senate appropriators are currently drafting a separate version of the bill to better attract Democratic support. • This legislative move is critical to avoid a government shutdown, which would occur if a funding agreement is not reached before the current deadline.

• The House of Representatives voted to pass a stopgap funding measure intended to prevent a government shutdown during an election year. • This move aims to avoid the third potential shutdown since last September, though Speaker Mike Johnson criticized those attempting to use the process for political leverage. • The bill now moves to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future and will require Democratic support to reach the necessary 60-vote threshold for passage.