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Fund issuers are preparing exchange-traded funds tied to unconventional themes such as election outcomes and hockey statistics, expanding the range of speculative investment products available to retail investors. These offerings reflect the broader trend of ETF providers seeking niche angles to attract attention in an increasingly crowded market.
States United Action, a nonpartisan election-protection nonprofit, has identified 197 candidates who have denied or questioned the legitimacy of past election results running in congressional and statewide races across 43 states this November. The list includes a sitting member of Congress who voted against certifying the 2020 results, a former state legislator who blended QAnon theories into election denial, and local officials pushing unsubstantiated noncitizen-voting claims.
Lyft has revived its election-season program, first launched in 2014, giving riders across the U.S. access to free or discounted rides to voting locations. The initiative spans from major cities like Manhattan to remote areas such as Alaska.
A reporter's visit to an AI-run store in San Francisco found few customers and little of practical value on offer, while the operation appeared to be burning through money quickly. The store, positioned as a showcase for automated retail, reportedly failed to demonstrate a working business model during the visit.
IEEE's Tellers Committee announced it will reward the Section with the highest voter turnout in each Region during this year's annual election, once results are approved by the IEEE Board of Directors. Prizes range from $400 to $1,000 depending on section size, with winners determined by proportion of eligible voters who cast ballots.
A federal court rejected an effort by the Trump administration to force local election officials to add a new barcode to mail-in ballot envelopes ahead of the upcoming election. The ruling found that officials lacked sufficient time to implement the redesign without disrupting the voting process.
A Census Bureau report claiming to find 24,000 noncitizen voters in the 2020 election has been shown by a WIRED investigation to rely on faulty data and a rushed approval process. Several of the report's authors have ties to the Trump administration, including a former DOGE affiliate and researchers from the America First Policy Institute. Experts say the numbers likely stem from analytical errors rather than actual instances of illegal voting.
John Perkins was removed from the Independence City Council after 68.05% of voters backed his recall in a special election tied to his support for roughly $6 billion in tax incentives for a Nebius data center. He is the third official connected to the March council vote to lose his seat, following losses by a fellow councilman and a mayoral candidate. Only about 11.5% of Jackson County's registered voters cast ballots in the recall.
Wealthy donors including tech and finance figures like Elon Musk and George Soros have collectively contributed nearly $1.6 billion toward the 2026 midterm elections. This surge in spending traces back to the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision, which loosened restrictions on campaign finance contributions.
After the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down an FCC order that extended discounted 'lowest unit charge' TV ad rates to political parties and joint fundraising committees, the National Republican Congressional and Senatorial Committees said they will petition the Supreme Court. The 4th Circuit denied their request for an emergency stay but issued the mandate immediately, clearing the way for a Supreme Court appeal.