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#california-governor-race
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: A cheat sheet for the California governor debate: Here's what to watch for

Candidates in California's gubernatorial race need to inspire voters and differentiate themselves ahead of the primary election.
US Elections
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Statewide Gubernatorial Debate Canceled, Increasing Pressure on Mahan Campaign

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan criticized California gubernatorial candidates for canceling a debate, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in the election.
#scottish-labour
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This election is all to play for': Can the Scottish Labour leader defy political gravity in May?

Anas Sarwar believes Scottish Labour can defy polls and win the Holyrood election by appealing to undecided voters and addressing key issues.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Stop being so chill, Xavier Becerra. Fight for California's future

Xavier Becerra needed a strong debate performance to distinguish himself but failed to inspire confidence among voters.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Can fish hook voters in India's West Bengal elections?

BJP candidates in West Bengal elections use fish to connect with voters, highlighting cultural significance and aiming to sway election outcomes.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Texas Democrat Who Wants to "Make Quinceaneras Great Again"

At a recent quinceañera in Edinburg, Texas, Bobby Pulido performed two songs and delivered a campaign message, urging attendees to support his candidacy.
Music
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

A battle of step counts for votes in Merton

Labour and Liberal Democrats are intensifying efforts to secure votes in Merton ahead of the May local council elections.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: Chaos is the leader in California's hot mess of a governor's race

Eric Swalwell's exit from the California gubernatorial race leaves a muddled campaign with undecided voters dominating.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

GOP campaigns go all-in on AI, Dems not so much

Republicans are rapidly adopting AI tools for voter engagement, while Democrats remain cautious due to privacy concerns and skepticism about the technology.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Upstairs, downstairs: On the trail with Saikat Chakrabarti's posse of Chinese-language canvassers

The group practiced a conversation with faux voters, with some new members still getting comfortable reading from the script. They were soon dispatched in pairs to the Sunset District to find actual voters.
SF politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Pete Buttigieg is building a secret weapon to help Democrats win upcoming elections - LGBTQ Nation

I'm very focused on coalition right now, and that includes pillars of our Democratic coalition, like the building trades workers I was with in Toledo or in Nevada, and certainly Black voters who are so vital to the past, present, and future of the party.
Right-wing politics
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op Ed | The judges who shape New York long after the ballots are cast | amNewYork

New York City's elected trial judges—Civil Court and Surrogate's Court judges—wield significant influence over vulnerable citizens' lives, including eviction, custody, and bail decisions, making judicial races critical despite low voter attention.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Applications open for Cupertino's Community Funding Grants

Community grants Applications are now open for the City of Cupertino's 2026-27 Community Funding Grant Program, which provides funding to nonprofits in social services, fine arts and other public programs that benefit the Cupertino community. The program awards grants of up to $20,000. Applications are open through Sunday, Feb. 1, at cupertino.gov/communitygrants.
California
#labour-party
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago

Bay Area partisans are fired up over California's Prop 50 contest. Others? Not so much

Proposition 50 would redraw California congressional districts to help Democrats flip five Republican-held seats, while many Bay Area voters remain disengaged.
US politics
fromAxios
6 months ago

MLK III, Mi Familia Vota team up to unite Black and Latino voters across 10 states

Black and Latino organizations will form a coalition to coordinate meetings and campaigns defending voting rights and advancing economic and racial justice.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

This is 'a test,' Obama says of the U.S. under Trump. He gets candid with podcaster Marc Maron

Trump administration policies serve as a test of whether institutions and voters will defend the nation's founding principles, norms and protections for marginalized communities.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

How Campaign Strategies Are Changing in a Connected Britain

UK political campaigning has shifted to digital-first strategies prioritizing instant communication, online community engagement, creative outreach, and nimble responses amid stricter advertising and data rules.
fromIndependent
7 months ago

On the canvass with Catherine Connolly, the message is clear - she is the only alternative to government parties

In the pouring Tuesday evening rain, Catherine Connolly and a team of supporters - local Sinn Féin councillor Daithí Doolan among them - took to Dublin's Ballyfermot for a canvass.
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Letters: Was op-ed's intent to dissuade voters on Prop. 50?

Criticism centers on potentially discouraging redistricting messaging, opposition to fast-tracking oil drilling and industry bailouts, and concern over declining presidential decorum.
#democratic-party
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 months ago

Rahm Emanuel Tells WSJ Democrats Must Move to Center to Win: Party Brand Is Toxic' and Weak and Woke'

Democrats must pivot to the center and address broader issues to regain voter trust and electoral success.
US politics
fromDefector
1 year ago

The Era Of Meek Government Is Over | Defector

The Democratic Party faces significant challenges with voter connection and needs to reassess its strategies for future success.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 months ago

Rahm Emanuel Tells WSJ Democrats Must Move to Center to Win: Party Brand Is Toxic' and Weak and Woke'

Democrats must pivot to the center and address broader issues to regain voter trust and electoral success.
US politics
fromDefector
1 year ago

The Era Of Meek Government Is Over | Defector

The Democratic Party faces significant challenges with voter connection and needs to reassess its strategies for future success.
#zohran-mamdani
fromGQ
1 year ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Explains His 'Uniqlo Uncle' Style

fromGQ
1 year ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Explains His 'Uniqlo Uncle' Style

NYC politics
fromQNS
8 months ago

Photos: Mayor Adams opens new 2025 campaign office in St. Albans - QNS

Mayor Eric Adams opened a new campaign office in Queens for his 2025 mayoral bid.
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

Letters: Voters have the power to lift nation's veil of fear

Voters possess the power to select candidates, support campaigns, and engage with Congress, emphasizing the importance of active participation in democracy to counter the prevailing atmosphere of fear.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Are non-voters the key to Democrats winning in 2028? | Alex Bronzini-Vender

Many disenchanted Americans have withdrawn from politics, despite leaning Democratic, creating a challenge for mobilizing non-voters.
#politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 months ago

Trump Does It All The Time!' Bill Maher Challenges David Hogg On Dems Telling People Not To Believe Their Eyes'

Maher critiques Democrats' disconnection from voter concerns, emphasizing the need for honest communication.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 months ago

Trump Does It All The Time!' Bill Maher Challenges David Hogg On Dems Telling People Not To Believe Their Eyes'

Maher critiques Democrats' disconnection from voter concerns, emphasizing the need for honest communication.
US politics
fromMission Local
9 months ago

'Stand with Joel' campaign raises $536K. Still, it's an uphill battle.

The campaign to support Joel Engardio's position has raised significantly more money than the recall effort against him.
NYC politics
fromFast Company
9 months ago

Zohran Mamdani's video explaining his victory is a perfect example of the strategy that helped him win

A 33-year-old state assemblyman won the NYC mayoral primary by targeting infrequent voters and crafting inclusive messages.
fromThe American Prospect
10 months ago

Could Anyone Be More New York Than Zohran Mamdani?

Mamdani's volunteer army, inspired to work for their candidate, evokes the strengths of the historical Tammany Hall, a paradigm of grassroots mobilization in New York.
NYC politics
#new-york-city
fromTheWrap
10 months ago
NYC politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tucker Carlson Praise Zohran Mamdani's 'Right Answer' in NYC Mayor Debate | Video

fromPolitics NY
10 months ago
NYC politics

Meet the City Council Candidates for Manhattan's District 2

The Reel Talk series highlights City Council candidates to engage and inform voters ahead of the New York City Primary Election.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC politics

N.Y.C. Panel Eyes Ways to Ease Housing Crisis and Improve Voter Turnout

New York City voters may vote on proposals to tackle housing issues, climate change, and voter engagement through Charter revisions.
fromTheWrap
10 months ago
NYC politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tucker Carlson Praise Zohran Mamdani's 'Right Answer' in NYC Mayor Debate | Video

NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
10 months ago

Meet the City Council Candidates for Manhattan's District 2

The Reel Talk series highlights City Council candidates to engage and inform voters ahead of the New York City Primary Election.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago

N.Y.C. Panel Eyes Ways to Ease Housing Crisis and Improve Voter Turnout

New York City voters may vote on proposals to tackle housing issues, climate change, and voter engagement through Charter revisions.
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
10 months ago

Voting age, disengaged: NYC's youth and the mayoral ballot

Youth engagement in the NYC mayoral race is low, with education not prominently addressed by candidates.
NYC politics
fromTampa Free Press
10 months ago

New York City Dems Rush To Convince Voters They're 'Tough,' Defy Party's 'Weak' Reputation

Candidates in the NYC mayoral race are emphasizing toughness in their campaigns to resonate with voters.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
10 months ago

NYC early voting: first day doubles previous turnout

Over 30,000 New Yorkers participated in early voting on the first day, indicating increased voter engagement for the 2025 elections.
#ranked-choice-voting
NYC politics
fromThe New Republic
10 months ago

Ranked-Choice Voting in NYC Faces Its Make-or-Break Moment

Ranked-choice voting has led to increased voter engagement in New York City's elections, but there's still much to learn about its implications.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 year ago

Op-ed: Santa Clara County residents favor ranked choice voting - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County voters want ranked choice voting implemented, which has proven successful in other California cities.
#podcasts
Podcast
fromwww.dailynews.com
10 months ago

Why California Democrats' latest playbook includes podcasts

Democrats are embracing podcasts to connect with voters after falling behind Republicans in media strategy.
Podcast
fromwww.dailynews.com
10 months ago

Why California Democrats' latest playbook includes podcasts

Democrats are embracing podcasts to connect with voters after falling behind Republicans in media strategy.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Democrats don't need to spend $20 million to study why men abandoned the party - just stop trashing them

The Democratic Party is struggling to retain young male voters due to perceived hostility towards masculinity and an inability to connect with their concerns.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 months ago

Reform UK councillor sacked from police for calling in sick but travelling to Spain

Andrew Hamilton-Gray, a newly elected Reform UK councillor, faced dismissal from his job as a police officer for dishonesty after reporting illness before traveling abroad.
UK politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

AOC's district neglect: Letters to the Editor - May 14, 2025

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing criticism for prioritizing her national image over her responsibilities to her district.
#conservative-party
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

New Conservative ads aimed at older men show golfers, Harper but no Poilievre | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

New Conservative ads aimed at older men show golfers, Harper but no Poilievre | CBC News

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Local elections: voters head to the polls across England UK politics live

The 2025 local elections in England are a crucial test for Labour amidst a changing political landscape.
NYC politics
fromBklyner
1 year ago

Politics, Transit, Housing, and Spring Events

Brooklyn's mayoral race features diverse candidates, making the upcoming primaries more competitive than previous years.
NYC politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 year ago

Polls open in historic Oakland special election, which will name city's 4th mayor since December

Oakland's mayoral election is critical as the city faces urgent challenges, with only four days left for voters to choose between candidates Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor.
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