Maine conservatives’ anti-trans ballot measure push unraveling after signature controversy

A ballot measure that would restrict access to bathrooms and sports teams for trans youth in Maine may be thrown out due to errors in the signature collection process.

A staffer at the Maine secretary of state’s office said more than 12,000 signatures supporting the measure’s inclusion should be invalidated, because signature gatherers did not adhere to collection procedures, according to…

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France’s youngest PM Attal to run for president

France’s former prime minister Gabriel Attal said Friday he would run for president next year when Emmanuel Macron steps down, becoming the second prominent centrist to challenge the far right. “I can’t take this kind of French politics anymore, where it’s just 50 shades of managing decline,” said the 37-year-old, who was France’s youngest prime […]

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‘Ready for violence’: Serbian hooligans target protesters

When Voja was beaten and dragged from a Belgrade street into a waiting car, the young activist thought he would die. After an hours-long ordeal, his assailants freed him, bruised and bloodied. “I feared for my life. I had no idea what they were planning to do with me,” Voja, who asked to be identified […]

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The Mercury’s 2026 Primary Election Night Live Updates!

Calling all political junkies! Let’s saddle up for what’s sure to be an exciting May primary election night—with important decisions being made (by YOU) regarding local circuit court judges, Metro Council seats, a controversial transportation measure, and who will be going head to head in November to claim seats in the senate and congress, as […]

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انڈین فلم سٹار وجے تمل ناڈو کے وزیراعلیٰ بن گئے

انڈین میدیا کے مطابق فلمی ستارے سے سیاست دان بننے والے سی جوزف وجے نے انڈین ریاست تمل ناڈو کے نئے وزیرِ اعلیٰ کے طور پر حلف اٹھا لیا ہے، جس کے ساتھ ہی کئی دنوں سے جاری سیاسی غیر یقینی صورت حال کا خاتمہ ہو گیا ہے۔

ہندوستان ٹائمز کے مطابق 51سالہ وجے کی نئی قائم کردہ جماعت تملگا ویٹری کژگم (TVK) نے گذشتہ ہفتے ہونے والی ووٹوں کی گنتی میں 108 نشستیں حاصل کیں۔

جس کے نتیجے میں وہ 234 رکنی اسمبلی…

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Two NYC Democrats running for a U.S. House seat battle to prove who’s more pro-LGBTQ+

As the race to represent New York City’s 10th congressional district approaches, both Democratic candidates say that their track records on LGBTQ+ rights make them the best fit for office.

In the June 23 primary election, Democrats in the district will vote to advance either incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman or progressive challenger Brad Lander — a former New York City comptroller and city…

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The Mercury’s May 2026 Election Endorsements

This year’s primary election on May 19, 2026 will see voters choose Democratic and Republican nominees for governor, state legislative seats, and Congress. Ballots will also include several Multnomah County judicial races, a few Metro Council seats, a labor commissioner, and local revenue measures. Helpful hint: If your ballot is missing any of the above […]

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Your Mercury May Election Cheat Sheet!

The Mercury does not endorse in uncontested races. See our full endorsements here. Election day is May 19, and mailed ballots must be postmarked no later than May 19 in order to be counted. (Ballot box drop off locations here.) Oregon Governor No endorsement Oregon State Senate District 17: Lisa Reynolds Oregon House of Representatives Oregon […]

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Gay candidate beats Mamdani’s choice in race to represent Stonewall district in NYC Council

Carl Wilson, the former chief of staff for New York Sen. Erik Bottcher, has declared victory over a New York City Council seat in a district seen as the birthplace of the gay rights movement, local news outlets have reported.

Wilson will serve as the fifth consecutive gay representative for Manhattan’s 3rd District in the New York City Council. The district, which includes Stonewall Inn, as…

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Trump alleges Democratic-backed Virginia referendum was ‘rigged’

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday alleged a vote in which Virginia backed a new electoral map that could favor Democrats was “rigged” — echoing his false claims over the 2020 election. “A RIGGED ELECTION TOOK PLACE LAST NIGHT,” Trump said on social media. “All day long Republicans were winning, the Spirit was unbelievable, until […]

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Virginia Democrats’ Redistricting Gamble Succeeds in Special Election

Virginians voted in favor of Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Democrats’ effort to completely overhaul the commonwealth’s congressional map to favor Democrats, the Associated Press... Read More

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Virginia GOP on the Front Lines to ‘Keep Fairness’ in House District Maps

Today, Virginians are flocking to the polls to vote on whether to amend the Virginia Constitution and let the state Legislature redraw the state’s congressional... Read More

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Little enthusiasm as Palestinians gear up for local polls

With local elections due next week, West Bank Palestinians are struggling to muster enthusiasm for their first ballot since the Gaza war, discouraged by limited political choice and the difficulty of voting under Israeli occupation. On April 25, voters will choose representatives in cities, towns and villages across the West Bank, with the ballot happening […]

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