Live Election

• Voters in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Virginia, and Washington state participated in primary elections to determine candidates for upcoming congressional races. • Polls have officially closed in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, and Virginia, marking the conclusion of the voting process in those specific states. • These contests are critical as they shape the party nominations and the overall battle for control of Congress in the next general election.

• Missouri voters overwhelmingly rejected Amendment 4, a proposal backed by the Republican-led legislature that would have restricted the process for passing citizen-led ballot initiatives. • The defeated measure would have required citizen-initiated constitutional amendments to win in each of Missouri's eight congressional districts instead of a simple statewide majority. • This outcome preserves the current, more accessible path for citizens to propose constitutional changes, marking a significant legislative defeat for Missouri Republicans.

• Michigan Democrats will hold primary elections on August 4 to select a candidate for a key US Senate seat. • The contest features a clash between progressive former public health official Abdul El-Sayed and centrist representative Haley Stevens, who is backed by party leadership. • The race highlights a strategic divide within the Democratic party between progressive policy goals, such as Medicare for All, and centrist political approaches.

• CBS News Detroit is providing live coverage of Michigan's primary elections scheduled for August 2026. • The reporting focuses on critical local, state, and federal contests, specifically highlighting races for the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and the governorship. • These elections are significant as Michigan will be selecting a new governor to lead the state.

• Primary voting is currently underway in five states, including Michigan, Virginia, and Kansas. • The Senate Judiciary Committee has begun hearings on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. • Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis expressed concerns regarding Donald Trump's IRS settlement and the creation of an "anti-weaponization" fund for victims of political prosecutions.

• Primary elections are taking place across five states, including Missouri, Kansas, Virginia, Washington, and Michigan. • In Michigan, the Democratic Senate primary features a key contest between Representative Haley Stevens and public health official Abdul El-Sayed. • Kansas voters are deciding on a conservative-led proposal to elect state Supreme Court justices instead of having them appointed by the governor.

• 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.

• 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.

• Arizona is holding primary elections today to determine candidates for governor, secretary of state, and several competitive House battleground districts. • Separately, President Trump is meeting with the Lebanese president to discuss military aid and the ongoing conflict involving Israel. • Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, has criticized the Trump administration for removing senior generals and admirals from the Defense Department since January 2025.

• DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced plans to pursue voter fraud following a speech by President Donald Trump, who continued to dispute the results of the 2020 election. • Separately, a federal judge in Boston ruled that the Trump administration cannot use an obscure agency priorities clause to implement funding cuts. • The ruling follows a legal challenge by 23 states alleging that the administration used the clause to cut billions of dollars from scientific research, food security, and crime prevention.

• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new rule eliminating the "duration of status" system for certain non-immigrants. • This policy change specifically targets foreign journalists, students, and exchange visitors who previously could remain in the U.S. indefinitely provided they met eligibility requirements. • The government justifies the move by claiming the previous system allowed individuals to stay without sufficient routine government oversight.

• DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin held a news conference on Friday to address the Trump administration's claims regarding U.S. election vulnerabilities following a prime-time speech by the President. • The administration also announced a new policy on Thursday that restores the ability to deny green cards to immigrants who have used certain noncash government benefits. • This move effectively reverses a 2021 Biden administration rule that protected immigrants from being excluded based on their use of most public assistance categories.

• President Donald Trump delivered a primetime national address advocating for free and fair elections and the passage of the SAVE America Act. • The proposed legislation focuses on implementing strict voter ID requirements and mandatory citizenship verification to secure the electoral process. • The push comes as the SAVE America Act faces a critical deadline and a "ticking clock" for a vote in the Senate.

Democrats also criticize speech as ‘lies and long-debunked conspiracies’Sign up for US News Breaking emailTrump makes unverified claims of China ‘election meddling’Donald Trump repeated calls in his Thursday speech for the passage of the Save America Act – a rebranded and expanded version of last year’s Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (Save) act, which passed in the US House but didn’t get a vote in the Senate.This year’s version includes a very strict voter ID requirement for casting a ballot and a provision that requires states to regularly turn their voter rolls over to the Department of Homeland Security, in addition to criminal liability for election officials who register a voter without proper documentary proof of citizenship. Continue reading...

• President Trump delivered a speech using selectively cited documents to claim that U.S. elections have been compromised for years and that officials suppressed evidence. • The President specifically referenced claims regarding Smartmatic, a company frequently targeted by conspiracy theories following his loss in the 2020 election. • The claims suggest that digital methods exist to alter vote totals in ways that would remain undetected by election authorities.

• President Donald Trump delivered a national address on Thursday night focusing on election security and the role of voting machines. • The speech specifically addressed concerns regarding foreign influence and the integrity of the voting process. • This address matters as it highlights the administration's stance on electoral vulnerabilities and the perceived threats from external actors.

Speculation surrounding tonight’s address has mounted since Trump promised big announcement without being specificTrump to deliver TV speech amid speculation over elections announcementSign up for the Breaking News US emailTrump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, returned from maternity leave Thursday and teased the president’s upcoming address from the White House briefing room.Fielding questions about the substance of the president’s televised address tonight – specifically reports that Trump plans to unveil new claims of interference in the 2020 election, despite the lack of evidence of widespread fraud – Leavitt argued that the president remains focused on the results because “the media has refused to acknowledge that tens of millions of Americans share his concerns about the sanctity of our elections.” Continue reading...

Expectations grow that US president – who promised ‘really big news’ – to focus on election security and war with IranDonald Trump will address the nation on Thursday in a live primetime televised address that has become the subject of fevered guesswork amid speculation he will make headline-grabbing announcements on election security and the war with Iran.Expectations surrounding the address have been raised by Trump himself, who promised “really big news” without being specific. Continue reading...

• President Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime address tonight focusing on the integrity of the 2020 election and a commitment to transparency. • Simultaneously, the U.S. is intensifying military strikes on Iran, while the Senate Judiciary Committee continues hearings regarding Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General. • During the proceedings, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche informed reporters on Wednesday that a planned meeting with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein did not occur as expected.

• President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the nation this Thursday at 9 p.m. ET, with a primary focus on election issues. • The address is expected to potentially revisit debunked conspiracy theories regarding his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. • Separately, the Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who utilize public benefits.

• President Trump is scheduled to deliver a prime-time address on Thursday evening focusing on election security and voting machines. • The speech is expected to further his unsubstantiated claims regarding widespread manipulation and rigging of U.S. elections. • Separately, Senator Tillis has introduced a new condition regarding the Epstein case that could impact the nomination of Mr. Blanche.

• Barisan Nasional achieved a landslide victory in the Johor state elections, securing a strong mandate to maintain political continuity in the region. • The win is expected to bolster investor confidence and accelerate the development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ). • This political stability raises public expectations that the projected investment boom will translate into higher-quality jobs and broader economic gains for locals.

Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step asideGood evening, and welcome to the Guardian’s Makerfield byelection live blog. The polls have just closed and we may have to wait until around dawn (quite early in the summer, of course) until we get a result. But, as the votes are counted, it should become clear well before then who is going to win. Andy Burnham, the Labour former cabinet minister, current mayor of Greater Manchester, and potential future prime minister, is widely expected to be the new MP, but at this point no one knows for sure.Here is our latest story about what has been happening today, and what may unfold in the hours to come.At the time of going to print, Op Makerfield is not a totally done deal. Two of Burnham’s top team parrot the same line: ‘It’s closer than you think.’ But those advising the Manchester mayor think the scale of any win will determine the speed of events. ‘If he wins by low single digits, Keir Starmer digs in and says: “You can’t come for me until after the Manchester mayoral election on 30 July,” and it’s bloody trench warfare,’ one says. ‘If it’s a comfortable, single-digits win, the soft left will try to take power through a conversation, but they will probably discover that power has to be taken by force. If Andy gets more than Reform plus Restore combined, start the clock. There will be an avalanche.’ Continue reading...

Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime ministerReform UK’s candidate Robert Kenyon has visited St Aidan’s Parish Centre in Wigan, accompanied by party leader Nigel Farage, to cast his vote in today’s byelection.Kenyon was pictured wearing a replica England shirt (looks like Italia 90 to me, most closely associated with Gazza blubbing at the end of a hard-fought contest…), following last night’s World Cup win for Thomas Tuchel’s men. Continue reading...

• Representative Barry Moore, endorsed by President Trump, won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Oklahoma. • Moore defeated Jared Hudson, a political newcomer who ran a conservative grassroots campaign to challenge the incumbent. • The election was triggered by Senator Tommy Tuberville vacating his seat to run for governor of Oklahoma.

• Representative Barry Moore, endorsed by President Trump, has won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Oklahoma. • Moore successfully defeated Jared Hudson, a political newcomer who ran a conservative grassroots campaign to challenge the incumbent. • The seat became available following Senator Tommy Tuberville's decision to run for governor of Oklahoma.

• Representative Barry Moore has won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Oklahoma, securing the nomination with the backing of President Trump. • Moore successfully defeated Jared Hudson, a political newcomer who attempted to win the seat through a conservative grassroots campaign. • The election was triggered by Senator Tommy Tuberville vacating his seat to run for governor of Oklahoma.