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Max Miller stays in Ohio House race as GOP ballot deadline passes
HeadlineFlip summary: Rep. Max Miller will remain the Republican nominee for Ohio's 7th District as the deadline for the GOP to replace him on the November ballot has passed.

Ocasio-Cortez hasn't 'ruled out' running for president or Senate in 2028
HeadlineFlip summary: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has not ruled out presidential or Senate runs in 2028, emerging as a potential Democratic nominee according to polls.

What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?
HeadlineFlip summary: Clacton residents voice their concerns and priorities as the constituency gears up for an upcoming election, sharing the issues that matter most to them.
Women in Maine may choose the victor in this year's Senate race
HeadlineFlip summary: Maine's high-profile Senate race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson could be decided by women voters, a key demographic in this year's contest.
El-Sayed wins Michigan's primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote
HeadlineFlip summary: Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a midterm race against Republican Mike Rogers. Separately, Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a contempt of Congress vote.
Taxes are on the ballot this fall as Republicans and Democrats grow further apart on whether to raise them
HeadlineFlip summary: Missouri voters rejected ditching the state income tax. Major tax-related votes are scheduled for Florida and California this fall, reflecting growing partisan divides on taxation.
Pakistan's ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group
HeadlineFlip summary: Candidates backed by Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-N party are leading in Kashmir elections, winning 24 of 34 seats despite a boycott call from a banned group.

El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
HeadlineFlip summary: A left-wing candidate's victory in Michigan signals a significant challenge for the Democratic Party, potentially impacting the upcoming November elections in a key swing state.

Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
HeadlineFlip summary: Abdul El-Sayed, son of Egyptian immigrants, won the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan. He could become the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic primary for Senate
HeadlineFlip summary: Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist, won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. He supports Medicare for All and opposes corporate influence in politics, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens.

The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election
HeadlineFlip summary: BBC Verify examines the "serial candidates" running against Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, detailing their past electoral performance and deposit return status.
Progressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOP
HeadlineFlip summary: Tuesday's primary elections saw wins for the Democratic establishment, progressives, and Trump-endorsed Republican candidates, indicating a mixed outcome for various factions within both parties.

Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens square off Tuesday in Michigan Democratic primary
HeadlineFlip summary: Michigan's Democratic Senate primary features a closely watched contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens in the midterm elections.
5 states hold primaries today. And, Spokane police arrest man connected to wildfire
HeadlineFlip summary: Five states are holding primaries today, with Michigan being a key focus for Democrats. Additionally, Spokane police have arrested a man in connection with a wildfire.
Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives
HeadlineFlip summary: Midwest Democratic primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are testing progressive candidates' viability in competitive states and redefining electability.
Five states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know.
HeadlineFlip summary: Five states are holding primaries on Tuesday: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington. These elections could impact control of Congress, with redistricting also playing a role.

Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history
HeadlineFlip summary: The ballot paper for the Clacton by-election is the longest in British electoral history, featuring 34 candidates and stretching nearly a meter.

Greater Manchester mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives
HeadlineFlip summary: Bev Craig has become the new mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Andy Burnham after winning Thursday's by-election. Her new powers are expected to significantly impact residents' lives.

Sir John Curtice: The "Burnham bounce" is real but it's not massive
HeadlineFlip summary: Sir John Curtice confirms a "Burnham bounce" in governing party poll ratings, noting a slight improvement. However, the lead over Reform is marginal, indicating a limited impact.
In the race for Senate in Michigan, multiple party fights are colliding for Democrats
HeadlineFlip summary: Two Democrats, Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, are competing for the Senate nomination in Michigan, highlighting internal party debates on ideology and strategy.

Labour's Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham
HeadlineFlip summary: Bev Craig of the Labour party has been elected mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Andy Burnham. Craig won significantly more votes than her closest competitor, Sian Astley of Reform UK.

EU now fears US interference in European elections
HeadlineFlip summary: The European Union is reportedly concerned about potential interference from the United States in upcoming European elections, according to an article on eunews.it.

Polling stations open for mayoral election
HeadlineFlip summary: Voters in Greater Manchester are heading to polling stations today to cast their ballots in the election for the region's next mayor.
Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory
HeadlineFlip summary: Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, has been inaugurated as Peru's new conservative president after a close election. She has vowed to combat crime.
Netanyahu to meet Trump in a first encounter since the Iran war began
HeadlineFlip summary: Netanyahu will meet Trump amid domestic pressures. Netanyahu faces reelection, strained by his relationship with Trump. Trump seeks to end an unpopular war.
Platner energized Maine's Democrats. Jackson's challenge will be to keep them engaged
HeadlineFlip summary: Troy Jackson is the new Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine. He faces a challenge to engage voters in a closely watched race with less than 100 days to campaign.
Inside Joe Manchin's new quest to elect more Independents to Congress
HeadlineFlip summary: Former Senator Joe Manchin, now an independent, is working to help more politicians from both parties register as independents and run for Congress.

Left-wing Democrats are on a winning run in the US - but can they defeat Republicans?
HeadlineFlip summary: Left-wing Democrats have achieved recent successes, but their ability to regain working-class voters in key states like Michigan will be crucial in their challenge against Republicans.
Democrats in Maine gather to replace Graham Platner in the race against Susan Collins
HeadlineFlip summary: Maine Democrats are selecting a new candidate to challenge Susan Collins, aiming to overcome past campaign issues. Troy Jackson is a leading contender.
Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
HeadlineFlip summary: Democrats selected South Carolina to host the first 2028 presidential primary, followed by Nevada, aiming to elevate Black and Latino voter influence. Other early states include New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia.