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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 7m

Kentucky opens candidate filing period for 2026 elections

Kentucky opens candidate filing period for 2026 elections • Kentucky Lantern

Candidates vying for Kentucky offices in 2026 — including open U.S. Senate and U.S. House seats — can now formally file to run in the state.

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 1h

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection

A shrewd political strategist, California Rep. Nancy Pelosi has had an unprecedented career in Congress. First elected in a special election in 1987, Pelosi went on to become one of the most…

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 22h

California voters OK new congressional lines, boosting Democrats ahead of midterms

California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats, marking the party's biggest victory to date in a national battle over redistricting ahead…

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 1d

The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion

The vast majority of people want their governments to take climate action—but most wrongly think they’re in the minority. The media is partly to blame.

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 1d

A big blue wave for Democrats, and two paths forward

"The Democratic Party is back," declared House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 1d

6 Takeaways From Elections in Virginia, New Jersey, New York and Beyond

In Virginia, New Jersey and beyond, Democratic voters powered their candidates to victory and sent a warning sign to President Trump and his Republican Party.

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 2d

Democrats call for FCC probe of Trump's '60 Minutes' edit

Dems want FCC probe of "60 Minutes" omission of Trump's Binance pardon exchange

A note said the extended version of the interview had been "condensed for clarity."

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 2d

The timing of elections is crucial to voter turnout. This year, NYC could vote to change it

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 2d

2026 House Ratings (October 31, 2025)

House Ratings

Inside Elections is a non-partisan newsletter covering U.S. House, Senate, and gubernatorial campaigns, Presidential politics, and political developments.

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 2d

Dems outpace GOP ad spending for Tuesday's elections

The party's spending is among the reasons Democrats are favored to win most of the key races.

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 3d

In the Midst of a Health Care and Affordability Crisis in Alaska, Peltola and Begich Lead Their Races

With the races for governor, Senate, and House of Representatives potentially up for grabs, Republican control over Alaska’s statewide positions could be in jeopardy next year.

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Measles Outbreaks Abound Under RFK Jr.’s Inaction buff.ly/NrqTYEb

Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 14d

Meta removes an AI video designed to look like RTÉ news bulletin that falsely showed Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly withdrawing from the race (Órla Ryan/The Irish Times)

Deepfake AI video depicting Catherine Connolly quitting presidential race removed by Meta

Independent candidate in race for Áras condemns video, calling it ‘a disgraceful attempt to mislead voters’

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 14d

Most Americans say U.S. on wrong track: poll

Even a significant share of Republicans — nearly 30% — give Trump low marks on the economy and how the government is functioning.

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 15d

Kenny Loggins demands removal of Trump's AI-generated video using 'Danger Zone'

Kenny Loggins objects to the use of his song "Danger Zone" in an AI-generated video posted on Donald Trump's Truth Social, calling for its removal due to divisive content.

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 15d

Democratic senator protests Trump's 'grave threats' in marathon overnight floor speech

Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon has been speaking on the Senate floor for more than 12 hours

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 15d

Comey's lawyers say case against him is driven by Trump's 'personal animus' and must be thrown out

The attack on the indictment, which accuses Comey of lying to Congress five years ago, represents the opening salvo in what is expected to be a protracted court fight ahead of a trial currently set…

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 15d

The real Appalachia doesn’t need elegies. It needs investment, infrastructure and respect.

The real Appalachia doesn't need elegies. It needs investment, infrastructure and respect. • Kentucky Lantern

The real Appalachia isn’t dying; it’s rebuilding itself, one act of stubborn love at a time.

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Leo Haggerty @thecampaignhq.bsky.social · 15d

Urgent Action Needed To End US Marijuana Arrests

Minor possession arrests largely continue unabated in prohibition states

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