Election Day

Ukraine launched a record drone attack on Moscow, leaving parts of the Russian capital ablaze on the final day of Russia's presidential election. The strike, one of the largest on the city since the war began, coincided with voting in which President Vladimir Putin sought a new term. Ukrainian officials described the operation as a demonstration that Russia's rear areas are no longer safe.

ABC7 Chicago has published a guide for the 2026 US midterm elections covering Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, explaining when Election Day falls, how to register to vote, and where to find early voting and polling place information. The guide is aimed at helping residents across the three states prepare to cast ballots in next year's midterms.

Ukraine carried out drone strikes targeting Moscow on the first day of Russia's presidential election, in which Vladimir Putin is seeking another term. The attacks on the Russian capital on election day are being widely discussed as a symbolic show of force, undermining the Kremlin's narrative of normalcy and control while voting takes place during the ongoing war.

Fresh warnings received ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack have put Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's responsibility for the failures of that day back at the center of Israel's election campaign. Commentators argue the new material reignites debate over whether the government ignored advance intelligence, turning security accountability into a central election issue.

Crowds of thousands lined the streets of Kragujevac, Serbia, to welcome a group of students arriving by bicycle, days before the country's October 25 election. The cycling students have become a focal point of public attention in the final stretch of the campaign, with the warm reception in the city drawing wide coverage in local and international media.

Voters are being reminded of the important deadlines in the run-up to the November 3 election, including dates for voter registration, early voting, and mail-in ballot requests. With election day approaching, local outlets are laying out the calendar so people do not miss cutoffs that could affect their ability to cast a ballot.

Voters in Colorado are weighing Proposition 132, a ballot measure that would reduce the state income tax rate from 4.4 percent to 3.5 percent. Supporters say the cut would save households money, while opponents warn it could leave a large hole in the state budget, affecting funding for schools and other public services. Local media are breaking down the proposal ahead of Election Day.

New York City voters will decide on five ballot proposals when they head to the polls on Election Day. The measures, covered in a guide by The Haitian Times, are drawing attention as residents seek to understand what each proposal would change before casting their votes. Details on the specific content of the five proposals were not provided in the available coverage.

Several US states are weighing temporary suspensions of their gasoline taxes, so-called gas tax holidays, as a way to ease fuel costs for drivers ahead of Election Day. The proposals come as pump prices remain a top economic concern for voters, and governors and lawmakers are weighing tax relief against the revenue those taxes fund for road and infrastructure projects.