Election 2026

Early results from Morocco's 2026 elections are being released, with initial counts indicating which parties and candidates are leading and which are falling behind. Moroccan media, including Hespress, are following the tallies closely as more preliminary figures come in, prompting wide public attention to the emerging standings and surprises.

The latest episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver examined the Texas midterms and Brazil's 2026 elections. The episode drew strong engagement, with nearly a million likes, as viewers reacted to the show's takes on the two high-stakes votes. Discussion is centered on Oliver's commentary about the political stakes in both the US state race and Brazil's presidential contest.

The Department of Defense has released a September 22 memo from Secretary Pete Hegseth directing U.S. Cyber Command to combat foreign interference ahead of the November election. The disclosure, highlighted in American Democracy Minute's October 1 news report, is drawing attention to the military's role in protecting the 2026 midterms from overseas meddling.

NBC News is following a panel of 16 undecided voters as they consider how they will vote in the 2026 United States midterm elections. The project examines what issues matter most to voters who have not yet picked a side, and how they are responding to the political debate ahead of the midterms.

Attention is turning to the 2026 race for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District, with new coverage laying out the candidates, district boundaries and key issues voters should know ahead of the midterm election. The district is expected to be one to watch as both parties position themselves for control of Congress.

An AI policy scholar at the University of Denver examines how US lawmakers are responding to viral AI-generated political deepfakes ahead of the 2026 elections. Writing in The Conversation, he argues that two states' existing laws illustrate the limits of what state-level regulation can achieve as synthetic political content spreads faster than legislation can keep up.

The Los Angeles Times has published a voter guide for California's 2026 general election, laying out the races, candidates and measures on the ballot for state voters. The guide is intended to help Californians navigate the upcoming election cycle and understand what will appear on their ballots.

The Los Angeles Times has published a guide explaining how to vote in California's November 2026 general election. The article outlines the voting process for Californians ahead of the statewide contest, covering registration and ballot procedures. Interest in the state's election logistics is building as the 2026 midterm cycle approaches.

Ohio's voter registration deadline for the 2026 election is approaching, and residents are being urged to check their status and sign up in time. Outlets are publishing guides on how to register or update details, which key dates apply, and what identification voters will need at the polls for the state's upcoming contests.

Attention is turning to Brazil's 2026 general elections, which could see a repeat of the 2022 runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and former president Jair Bolsonaro. Both figures remain dominant in Brazilian politics, and discussion is focusing on whether they will face each other again and what the outcome would mean for the country.

Analysts are digesting the latest debate in the race for California governor, laying out five main takeaways from how the candidates performed. With the state's 2026 contest drawing national attention, observers are weighing the exchanges and what they signal for the leading contenders ahead of the election.

CNN has launched coverage tracking early voting in the 2026 United States midterm elections, following turnout, mail-in and in-person ballots across states as votes are cast ahead of Election Day. The tracker is part of broader preparations by US media to monitor a midterm cycle expected to shape control of Congress.

The Texas Tribune has published an overview of the candidates running for the Texas Supreme Court in the 2026 elections. The race will determine the composition of the state's highest civil court, and voters are being introduced to the contenders ahead of the primaries. Details on the candidates' backgrounds and platforms are being laid out as the campaign season begins.