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In Good Health: Why Strokes Are Becoming More Common
The weekend before election day, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy was hospitalized after a stroke. He is 53. He has since left the hospital and is continuing his recovery at a rehabilitation center.A stroke at 53 may sound surprising. Of course, the risk of stroke rises with age. But researchers say strokes in younger adults are becoming more common.A study published in September in the journal Neurology tracked stroke cases in the Cincinnati area for nearly three decades. Among adults ages 20 to 54, the rate nearly doubled. Nationwide, nearly 800,000 people have strokes each year. That’s about one every 40 seconds.In this edition in our series, “In Good Health,” we talk about strokes and put your questions to the experts.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
In Good Health: Why strokes are becoming more common
The weekend before election day, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy was hospitalized.
More than a dozen key races remain too early to call one week after Election Day
The size of Democrats’ majorities in the House and Senate remained undetermined one week after Election Day as more than a dozen races were still too early to call Tuesday.
Scarlett Johansson is on the hunt for something deeper
LOS ANGELES — It's Election Day morning and, with voters poised to reshape the country's political landscape, Scarlett Johansson is still trying to figure out when she'll have time to
Governor-elect Weiser makes first cabinet picks, including Republican for agriculture commissioner
Phil Weiser won in decisive fashion on Election Day. Now he is reaching across the aisle, nominating GOP State Sen. and Minority Leader Cleave Simpson to be Colorado’s next Agriculture Commissioner.
It's been a week since Election Day. How will the results influence Coachella politics?
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Coachella is hosting a special meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. It marks the first meeting held in the city since Election Day one week ago. Election results have not yet been made official, but early indications showed some big implications for who will lead the
Ensuring accuracy post-Election Day
On Monday, Ventura County began the process of an election audit to help ensure the accuracy of the tabulation
Democrats conquered the statehouses, too. Just look at New England
Some of the biggest Democratic wins on Election Day happened far from Washington.
Mississippi voter ‘refused to give up’ at voting precinct
With the Mississippi Senate race still too close to call between Democratic candidate Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, thousands of voters had to fill out an affidavit ballot that is still yet to be processed. CNN’s Annie Grayer speaks to one Mississippi voter about her “discouraging” experience on Election Day and the challenges that she encountered trying to cast her vote at the polls.
Labor Unions Won Big on Election Day, With Ballot Initiatives and Friendly Politicians
From the East Coast to the Midwest to the West, unions are celebrating.
The final day of voting begins in New Zealand’s election as an unusual law bans any talk of politics
Political advertising must be removed by midnight before election day.
FBI agents served an Alaska Senate candidate with a subpoena just days before election day
Gerald Heikes, a longshot candidate, was issued a subpoena as part of a DOJ probe into whether Democrats boosted spoiler candidates.
A Blue Wave Swept Congress. It Also Upended State Politics
The big headlines from Election Day 2026 had to do with the Democratic takeovers of the U.S. House and Senate. Those wins were noteworthy – but a development at least as striking was the Democratic gains in the state legislatures. Democrats flipped both chambers in New Hampshire and Wisconsin, and ...
Fairfield Democrats credit election wins to national politics and New York transplants
Democrats in Fairfield had a very good Election Day, having completely flipped a former Republican stronghold, into a town fully represented by Democrats at the federal and state level.
Some Democratic Senate candidates would have won even if nobody voted for them on Election Day
How dominant were Democrats in the 2026 election? They could have won some marquee races even if literally none of their voters showed up on Election Day.
Can you date someone who identifies with a different political party?
Forget who is paying for dinner and whose turn it is to drive. Apparently, the real deal-breaker is which box you check on Election Day. Are politics not worth jeopardizing our relationships over, …
Rhode Island voters approve higher education bond, providing funds for new URI integrated health building
KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 5, 2026 – Rhode Island voters overwhelmingly approved Question 1 on Election Day, Nov. 3, authorizing a $275 million bond investment in the state’s public colleges and universities, including $165 million for a new integrated health building at the University of Rhode Island’s Kingston Campus. The bond approval represents a significant […]
Vance Breaks With Trump and Steps Into Political Abyss | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Nov. 5
Plus, Democrats’ disciplined messaging on the economy paid off on Election Day, and how midterm results threaten America’s AI boom.
Interview: SU political science professor Grant Reeher talks Election Day aftermath
SYRACUSE., N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — After speaking with NewsChannel 9 just before the 2026 election, Syracuse University political science professor Grant Reeher talked about the impact of the results. Watch ...
Historic midterm leaves UMD political professor shocked at results
Across the nation on Election Day, democrats flipped several traditionally republican states. UMD Political Science Associate Professor Cindy Rugeley said voters made big waves this midterm.
Political science expert breaks down Tuesday's election results
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Election Day, Tuesday, brought both a large and small scale blue wave, along with some very close local races here in south-central Kentucky. On a national scale, the republican lead house has lost at least 29 seats with 64 seats still yet to be officially confirmed. The United States Senate Democratic Party has gained seven seats, while...
How to correctly recycle your political yard signs in Omaha
Don’t just throw your political yard signs away now that election day has come and gone: make sure you recycle them correctly.
Peter Schrager attempts best Steve Kornacki impression
News coverage in America now looks a lot like sports coverage with its focus on horse races, battlegrounds, numbers, and analytics. So it was only appropriate that Peter Schrager paid tribute to America’s leading elections expert, Steve Kornacki, on Election Day. Kornacki has become a cultural phenomenon on NBC’s election coverage, thanks to his touchscreen…
Elon Musk's 'vote red' post vanished after Election Day
Elon Musk's pre-election X post is no longer on his timeline after Democrats dominated Tuesday's midterms.
NBA sits out Election Day yet again while other sports leagues go about business as usual
The NBA's "Get In The Game. VOTE." campaign saw all 30 teams sit out Tuesday's midterm election as players wore vote shirts at Monday's games.
Tight race between LA Mayor Karen Bass and democratic socialist Nithya Raman
The first returns were a tally of mail ballots received before Election Day. Others, including results from in-person voting, were to follow.
Tight race between LA Mayor Karen Bass and democratic socialist Nithya Raman
The first returns were a tally of mail ballots received before Election Day. Others, including results from in-person voting, were to follow.
In Affluent San Francisco Suburb, Food Security and Health Care Topped Voters’ Concerns on Election Day
In affluent Fremont, California, hundreds of people each week get food support at the Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank.
Takeaways from election night: Young voters, Hispanics shift away from the GOP as voters show unhappiness with Trump
President Donald Trump repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. They appear to be taking his advice — and that's not a good thing for the Republican president or his party.
False accusations and unverified claims quickly spread about Election Day voting
Election Day was barely underway before misinformation about voting irregularities surfaced online. Election officials reported voting problems in parts of the United States but there were no verified examples of malfeasance in the hours before polls closed across the country.
Sports media world reacts to polarizing first College Football Playoff ranking
It’s Election Day, but it’s also College Football Playoff ranking reveal day, and strong reactions to the ranking would have you believe those are the results determining the future of democracy. On Tuesday night, Rece Davis hosted ESPN’s College Football Playoff rankings show alongside Booger McFarland, Greg McElroy, and Joey Galloway. As the show wore…
Black voter turnout appears high on Election Day, according to voter coalition
LaTosha Brown, co-founder of the voting rights group Black Voters Matter, said turnout in some states seemed to rival that of 2008, when Democrat Barack Obama was running for president for the first time. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News She and others said turnout appeared particularly high in Michigan and Mississippi. Brown, speaking during a media briefing organized by the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, said her
What brought people to the polls? Northeast Ohio voters cite economy, national politics
Voters from across the region took to the polls to cast their ballots. We caught up with a few to find out what was on their mind this Election Day.
New Mexico midterm election turnout continues to surge
By Kevin Hendricks, Jesse Jones, Rodd Cayton and Pat Davis, The Paper & The New Mexico News — 2026’s midterm elections may be among the biggest in recent memory, both nationally and here in New Mexico, if early voting and midday Election Day turnout trends continue until polls close at 7 p.m. tonight. Election Day […]
Live 2026 midterm election coverage in Washington
Election Day is here in Washington and the nation. Numerous pivotal races will be decided. There are three conservative-backed initiatives, on the state’s new income tax for high earners, the participation of transgender girls in girls’ school sports and parental rights of public school students. There’s a momentous election for the state Supreme Court, with […]
Trump’s Election Day bombshell on Israel points to historic shift in US politics
President Donald Trump is arguably the most pro-Israel president of modern times. So his Election Dayannouncement that the United States would end nearly $4 billion in annual aid to Israel was stunning.
El-Sayed’s message to voters on Election Day: ‘Two very, very different visions’ between him, Rogers
USPS investigators found hundreds of Republican political mailers in Kansas postal worker’s garage
A Kansas postal worker was indicted on Election Day for stealing thousands of pieces of mail, including hundreds of Republican political mailers.
Election Day National Politics
Jonathan Lemire, co-host of "Morning Joe" on MSNOW; writer for MSNOW and contributing writer to The Atlantic, talks about what the Democrats are planning if the blue wave in Congress materializes, plus what the Trump administration has in store for the post-election time.
'I can't get away from it.' Columbus voters decry campaign ads, polarization
The Dispatch took to the polls on Election Day to ask voters how they've felt about the tone of this election cycle.
Coal mining politics could sway Navajos this Election Day when voters pick next president
Sitting Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren was an Arizona delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention. But when it comes to coal, he closely aligns with President Donald Trump, who is reversing his Democratic predecessors’ efforts to phase out use of the fossil fuel.
Live Updates: Midterm voters go to the polls on Election Day
The battle for control is playing out mostly in states and districts President Donald Trump previously won by wide margins.
What to look for on Election Day as questions loom over Trump
History, polling and vibes suggest it could be an ugly night for President Trump’s Republican Party. But the political map, not to mention Republican gerrymandering, could limit Democratic gains.
Trump Says U.S. to End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel at End of Year
The president’s announcement on Election Day, which he said was part of an agreement reached months ago, was a sign of how quickly the politics surrounding Israel have shifted.
3 things to watch on election night (and beyond)
Not a drill, nor a dream, we have at last arrived at Election Day.
Election Day underway after a surge in early voting, as Trump sows doubt on results
Trump has spent months trying to use the power of the presidency to put his thumb on the scale of this year’s elections, which will determine whether his party keeps control of Congress.
Live Results: Ohio Senate midterm election
Voters in Ohio are deciding between Republican Sen. Jon Husted and former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, who have been locked in a tight race in the days leading up to Election Day.
Politics & Power: Has President Trump changed democracy forever? A moment of reckoning for US institutions
Nick Allard, dean of the Jacksonville University College of Law, joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this Election Day episode of Politics & Power to discuss "Democracy in the Balance: The Trump Effect."
In pictures: The 2026 midterm elections
It’s Election Day in America, and the outcome of these midterms could profoundly change the direction of the country.
Democracy Doesn’t End on Election Day: Stand Up for Science Hosting Election Debrief Rally on Thursday
Virtual event explores next steps for continued civic engagement and SUFS' strategies for accountability and protecting science
ELECTION DAY 2026: Live updates
Follow along for live updates of Election Day in Tippecanoe County.
Today is Election Day; polls are open until 8 p.m.
Election Day is today, Nov. 3. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voters must visit the polling location listed on their registration. To check your registration status and polling location, visit the Iowa Secretary of State (SOS) website. Absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. today to your county’s election…
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Texas Election Day Updates: Latest on key races in Houston, Texas
Texas voters head to the polls today in a historic election featuring the Talarico-Paxton Senate race and Greg Abbott’s bid for a record fourth term. Follow along for live updates.
Election Day Could Be a Rainy One in Some Areas
Researchers have found that bad weather can deter certain voters.
Illinois voters hit the polls with congressional power in the air on Election Day
Voters in Illinois will weigh in on the first general election since Operation Midway Blitz targeted minority communities on the streets of Chicago and surrounding communities.
Live fact check: Election Day 2026
Our partners at PolitiFact are fact-checking multiple competitive 2026 midterm races across the United States on Election Day.
Midterms 2026 live updates: Election Day voters head to the polls as Democrats look to flip GOP control of the House and Senate
Democrats need a net gain of four seats in each chamber to take control of Congress as Republicans fight to hold on to their majorities and President Trump looks to help the GOP avert a so-called blue...
Election Day 2026 live updates: Midterm polls open as Democrats push to check Trump
Get live updates and the latest news on Election Day 2026 as midterm polls open and Democrats push to check Trump.
It’s Election Day. Here are three things we’re watching as the votes are counted.
Ohio has a lot on the 2026 midterm ballot. Here are the biggest things we're following.
It’s Election Day. Here are three things we’re watching as the votes are counted.
Ohio has a lot on the 2026 midterm ballot. Here are the biggest things we're following.
'Messy,' 'divided' and 'scary': swing voters rate the country ahead of Election Day
One last check in with the Swing Shift voters before Election Day. All of them voted for President Trump. Now, they're rating his presidency and deciding who to support when he's not on the ballot.
Tracking the House: See which races are still counting votes
Vote counting will continue well beyond Election Day, with several key House races still too close for CNN to project a winner. Counting procedures vary by state, meaning some races could be decided quickly while others may take days.
Brandon McGinley: There's more to life than politics
Today is Election Day and you should vote if you haven’t already. But you should also do something in the real world not related to politics. Because...
Syracuse University political science professor Grant Reeher talks Election Day
SYRACUSE, N.Y. WSYR-TV) — Syracuse University political science professor Grant Reeher spoke with NewsChannel 9 Anchor Jeff Kuliokowsky on Central New York and the North Country’s possible roles in th...
A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is rea
El-Sayed and Rogers hold dueling rallies before election
The two candidates for Michigan’s open Senate seat, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican candidate Mike Rogers, made last minute pitches to voters on the eve of Election Day.
N.Y. Democrats rally in Brooklyn night before Election Day
New York Democrats looked to keep the energy up before Election Day at a rally in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Monday.
Political text messages: Campaigns blast record mobile volume
Campaigns are blasting record volumes of political text messages directly to mobile screens across the nation as Election Day approaches.
NC political campaigns make final push before Election Day
Attention turns to Tuesday, as parties work to mobilize their bases and reach unaffiliated voters in several closely watched races.
Democrats Head Into Election Day Feeling Hopeful About the Midterms
Chuck Schumer thinks his party has expanded the map.
Mental Health Minute: Handling stress during election season
Election Day is Tuesday, and for many Americans, political beliefs feel like part of their identity.
With ACA open enrollment starting, healthcare is top of mind for many voters
Open enrollment for the Affordable Card Act marketplace opens Nov. 1, just two days before Election Day, putting healthcare in sharp focus the same year millions have lost coverage.
Brown Health ensures hospitalized patients can still vote
Unexpected hospital stays can upend all kinds of plans. But what happens when someone suddenly can’t get to the ballot box on Election Day?
As Michigan Moves to Lean Democrat, Here Are Our Final Senate Ratings — and What Else We're Watching
Election Day is finally upon us — and while Senate control could still swing either way, Democrats have the momentum in the final stretch.They are in a strong position to take back the upper chamber, and we are making one final ratings change in their favor: the open Democratic-held Michigan seat moves from Toss Up to Lean Democrat.
Democratic doctors on the ballot amid health policy changes
Presented by AstraZeneca{beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Doctors command the stage ahead of Election Day Dozens of Democratic medical professionals are on the ballot for Congress a…
The Rundown: Health code violations at Chicago festivals
Plus, last-minute Election Day reminders. Here’s what you need to know today.
Before You Head to the Polls, Read This
There are a few things you should know before you head to the polls this Election Day. Read our coverage of the important candidates and races to watch.
Politics: The Final Weekend Before The Midterms
The final weekend of campaigning before Election Day has passed. President Donald Trump attended rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Sunday — despite initially announcing those rallies were cancelled. The president said they were back on the schedule on Friday.In more than two dozen campaign stops in October, the president’s influence among Republican voters has been tested — in a midterm election that is a referendum on his presidency so far.And while GOP campaigning continues to hinge on Trump — among Democrats, a fractured party in Michigan is becoming a problem of its own. In Michigan’s Senate Race, former Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens issued a late and shocking endorsement for the Republican candidate, Mike Rogers. Michigan’s Senate seat is a key piece to retaking control of the chamber for Democrats.More than 50 million votes have already been cast. What insight did this weekend’s campaigning give us to the state of the midterms?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Here's when polls are closing in your state this midterm election
While tens of millions of Americans have already cast their early votes in the 2026 midterm elections, millions more are expected to vote in person on Election Day.
Dems outperform GOP in Sandoval County early voting, nonpartisans mostly on the sidelines
By Pat Davis, The New Mexico News — As Sandoval County voters turn their attention to Tuesday’s final Election Day, early voting data shows that partisan voters in both major parties were eager to vote this cycle, though Democrats outperformed Republicans in early turnout, while unaffiliated voters are still mostly on the sidelines. Voter turnout […]
Four tips from political science professor Sara Morell on how to manage the midterm madness.
Sara Morell, assistant professor of political science, is quick to admit she doesn’t have a crystal ball to predict what will happen on election day. “I don’t have any more information than what you see in the polls,” she says. “But I understand a lot about how our political system works. So I may be […]
HOMETOWN HEALTH: Counselor shares ways to lower midterm election stress
Humphreys said stress increases on election day as results start coming in.
Counties' Election Day rules may block news coverage of voting, civil rights groups warn
These restrictions potentially stem from recent notices and poll worker training standards from the California secretary of state.
The most important Texas races not on your radar
From the Texas Attorney General to the Railroad Commission, these positions are powerful. Republicans and Democrats are in hard-fought elections to win them over. NBC DFW’s Phil Prazan speaks with Gromer Jeffers, political writer at the Dallas Morning News about the election day to come.
“Historic” November election finds Republicans trailing in early vote
More than seven million Texans have already voted. Democratic primary voters have the advantage over Republicans according to early vote data. Lone Star Politics speaks with Ross Hunt from Hunt Research about the all-important election day turnout which will decide all statewide races.
Letters: Voters should have more power than donors
On the eve of Election Day, other writers also discuss politics-themed issues as well as an array of local and state topics
How officials are preparing for Election Day disruptions
Election officials have spent months preparing to run the 2026 vote — and bracing for what could disrupt it. They’re training workers, tightening security and readying legal challenges for threats that could stretch well beyond Election Day.
'All INdiana Politics': Indiana party leaders, analysts weigh key races ahead of Election Day
INDIANAPOLIS — With Election Day two days away, Indiana party leaders and political analysts are watching a closely contested secretary of state race, legislative contests that could affect the Republican supermajority in the state House, school referendums and voter turnout. There is no U.S. Senate or gubernatorial race in Indiana this year. Voters will decide […]
Some defense politics is local
The direction of defense policy and corresponding federal spending within many states hinges on the outcome of Election Day.
Lawsuits say rural Alaska voting sites failed to open before Election Day
A hearing in the Midnight Sun case is scheduled for Monday.
Some Americans Are Fearful of Federal Interference on Election Day
Most voters say they trust that the results of the election will be accurate. But some worry that President Trump will try to sow doubt.
Some Georgia Republicans try to distance themselves from national politics as Election Day nears
They say all politics is local, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp seems to hope that holds true this week.