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August 4 Elections
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Live coverage of the August 4, 2026, primaries in Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Washington and Virginia — from the local reporters and newsrooms covering the races, national election analysts, and the candidates themselves.
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John James is expected to choose a legislator from St. Clair County as his running mate, according to three sources with knowledge of the decision.
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John James expected to name GOP lawmaker as his running mate
John James is expected to choose a legislator from St. Clair County as his running mate, according to three sources with knowledge of the decision.
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A message to the voters out there who might not have supported us in the primary...let us come together, build a movement to take money out of politics, put money in your pocket, pass Medicare for All.
Let us go to work and beat MAGA Mike Rogers.
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Critics questioned putting a private group in charge of taxpayer money and worried it could encourage wealthy neighborhoods to follow suit.
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Push for Midtown St. Louis taxing district advances despite qualms over 'bad deal'
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#ELB: The States Respond to DOJ Regarding the Still-Pending SCOTUS Mail-In Ballot Applicaton electionlawblog.org/2026/…
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Suspicion that El-Sayed is antisemitic and a socialist to boot are the major undercurrent of this campaign.
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Finley: It's right to judge Abdul El-Sayed by the company he keeps
Suspicion that El-Sayed is antisemitic and a socialist to boot are the major undercurrent of this campaign.
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A new analysis from the state Department of Revenue shows Washington’s high-earner income tax will be paid by thousands of additional households and produce hundreds of millions of dollars more than previously assumed — if voters don’t ditch it this fall. washingtonstatestandard.c….
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WA revenue officials: Income tax will bring in more money than first expected • Washington State Standard
A new analysis predicts Washington’s millionaires tax will be paid by more households and bring in much more money than previously assumed.
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@yakimaherald.bsky.social
about 3 hours ago New estimates show $3.1 billion in the next budget would be lost if voters pass Initiative 645 and eliminate the new levy on higher earners.
www.yakimaherald.com
Income tax will bring in more money than expected, state revenue officials say
New estimates show $3.1 billion in the next budget would be lost if voters pass Initiative 645 and eliminate the new levy on higher earners.
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Motorists should allow additional travel time.
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Resurfacing work to impact traffic on Silver Lake Road in Argentine Township
Motorists should allow additional travel time.
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Two Missouri ballot measures blocked by Secretary of State Denny Hoskins will go to trial Tuesday as a Sept. 8 ballot deadline approaches.
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Judge sets trial for Missouri redistricting, initiative ballot measures
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Both of the cases are moving quickly because Missouri law sets a Sept. 8 deadline for court orders adding questions to the November ballot. (@missouriindependent.com)
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Trial over Missouri redistricting referendum and ballot measure protections set for next week
Both of the cases are moving quickly because Missouri law sets a Sept. 8 deadline for court orders adding questions to t
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The announcement was made toward the end of Tuesday’s work session.
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Nic Dunning will step down from Lacey council seat this month, he says
The announcement was made toward the end of Tuesday’s work session.
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Missouri lawmakers have disproportionately restricted Black political power in the state, including with a new GOP gerrymander. A law signed last month that rolls back felony disenfranchisement in the state is a rare exception.
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GOP-Run Missouri Becomes Latest State to Roll Back Felony Disenfranchisement - Bolts
A new law will restore voting rights for tens of thousands of people on probation and parole. It’s a departure from other GOP bills this session to restrict democracy.
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The site is about two miles from Lake Michigan.
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Plans for new homeless shelter approved 2 miles from Lake Michigan
The site is about two miles from Lake Michigan.
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Our Electoral Board has certified the results from the August 4th Republican Primary Election. #LoudounVotes
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NEW OP-ED// Op-Ed: Progressives Are Winning the Future of Washington's Legislature
By Kamau Chege via @theurbanist.org
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Op-Ed: Progressives Are Winning the Future of Washington's Legislature
While Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat claims progressives “fizzled” in Washington state because a few primary challengers trailed, Kamau Chege argues that analysis is flawed, ignoring other wins that show the left is wresting control of the party.
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I’m proud to have the support of Muskegon County Commissioner Jessica Cook!
Jessica is a strong voice for Muskegon County and a dedicated advocate for the families and communities she represents. I’m grateful for her confidence in our campaign and her commitment to building a stronger West Michigan.
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Blue Valley, De Soto, Olathe and Shawnee Mission school districts say the state of Kansas has failed to meet its legal obligation for funding special education for 15 years, forcing them to fill the gap. (@johnsoncountypost.bsky.social)
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4 Johnson County school districts take step toward suing Kansas over special education funding
Blue Valley, De Soto, Olathe and Shawnee Mission school districts say the state of Kansas has failed to meet its legal o
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The fate of two proposed ballot measures —- a referendum on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map and a constitutional amendment limiting legislative power to alter laws passed by initiative — will go on trial next next week. #moleg #mogov
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Judge sets trial date for Missouri redistricting referendum, initiative petition amendment • Missouri Independent
The fate of two proposed ballot measures including a referendum on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map will go on trial next week.
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“The numbers this year are staggering,” writes Ethan Chen, a political numbers cruncher for an election site called DeCalibrate. “The 2026 primary is portending a cobalt blue year in Washington.”
www.seattletimes.com/seat….
www.seattletimes.com
What would it take to get you to vote for a Republican?
The primary's results are more sweeping than first thought, suggesting the bluest voting environment in Washington in more than 30 years. Could Republicans change course?
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🏛️ New Ballot Question Committee 🏛️
Name: 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗬 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗡𝗢 𝗢𝗡 𝟯
It's registered in WATERFORD, MI.
Committee ID: 521040
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We’re exploring whether the Rev. Adam Hamilton gives Kansas Democrats a rare chance to snap their 94-year U.S. Senate losing streak in 2026.
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Star Politics: Can Hamilton beat Marshall in Kansas? Here’s the latest on Senate race
We’re exploring whether the Rev. Adam Hamilton gives Kansas Democrats a rare chance to snap their 94-year U.S. Senate losing streak in 2026.
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Virginia's 2nd Congressional District is grappling with flooding, offshore wind projects and plans for sea-based mining. Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans will face off against former U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria in one of the most competitive midterm races nationwide. virginiamercury.com/2026/….
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What candidates have planned for Virginia’s coast could decide a key congressional race • Virginia Mercury
Flooding, offshore wind projects, and plans for sea-based mining are just a few of the issues facing the state’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Childcare costs in Missouri and Kansas can now rival a mortgage for working families, but two Midwestern lawmakers are fighting to change that.
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Childcare costs an arm and a leg in the Midwest
Childcare costs in Missouri and Kansas can now rival a mortgage for working families, but two Midwestern lawmakers are f
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