Elections News — Every Side of the Story
Every elections story Aletheia has compiled, each one showing how left, center, and right outlets framed it differently.
Why Is Donald Trump Suddenly Obsessed With Men's Bodies, Especially Their Butts?
This collection of news items spans diverse political topics, headlined by an article examining Donald Trump's unconventional and humorous commentary regarding male physiques during recent public…
Polls Close in Maine as Democrats Make Final Push to Oust Sen. Susan Collins
Voters across the nation are casting ballots in pivotal congressional races and ballot initiatives, including high-stakes contests such as Maine's Senate race. Coverage highlights a range of Election…
Midterm elections live updates: SCOTUS denies Trump bid to segregate California votes
On the eve of the midterm elections, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an emergency request from the Trump administration ordering California to segregate approximately 20,000 ballots. The Justice…
A Democratic Betrayal and GOP Panic: The Wild Finale of the Midterms
As the midterm elections conclude, campaigns face last-minute disruptions including unexpected Democratic defections and reported internal tensions within the Republican party regarding Donald Trump.…
Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election workers before midterms
Days before the midterm elections, a federal judge issued an emergency order blocking the Department of Justice from threatening election workers with prosecution for counting ballots from voters the…
Severe weather expected on Election Day in several key states
Weather forecasts indicate severe thunderstorms could hit several key states on Election Day, potentially depressing in-person voter participation. At the same time, the broader electoral landscape…
Israel’s Arab voters hug their civic rights
Recent Israeli elections yielded record turnout among Arab voters, resulting in increased representation and an absence of a clear governing majority for any bloc. While Prime Minister Benjamin…
Alaska governor raises concern of ‘cover-up’ in Mary Peltola ballot scandal
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy accused Democratic Representative Mary Peltola's campaign of attempting a 'cover-up' related to an alleged scheme to boost a spoiler candidate. The Republican governor…
Republicans fear "red scream" could depress GOP voter turnout
Reports highlight a tightening battle for the Senate, with Republican operatives expressing concern over shifting state dynamics and the risk that alarmist messaging could depress turnout. At the…
Appeals court rejects DOJ’s expedited bid to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots
A federal appeals court rejected an expedited bid by the Justice Department seeking to force California to set aside approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots. In a 2-1 ruling, the 9th Circuit panel held…
Netanyahu faces Israeli voters in first election since Oct. 7 and Gaza war
Israel is preparing for its first parliamentary elections since the October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent war in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces intense political competition amid…
Lula’s Suprise Win Blocks Trump’s Push for a Far-Right Brazil
The headline and featured reporting focus on Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory in the Brazilian presidential election against conservative incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. The coverage frames the result…
El-Sayed: Trump has as much regard for Constitution as ‘a piece of toilet paper’
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sharply criticized Donald Trump during an interview, asserting that the former president treats the U.S. Constitution like 'a piece of toilet paper.' The…
Clean California’s voter rolls, and show the work
Federal prosecutors in California recently charged 28 green-card holders with unlawfully registering or voting, renewing national debate over voter roll maintenance and election integrity. While…
Justice Department charges 28 with alleged voter fraud
The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal charges against 28 individuals in California for allegedly registering to vote illegally. The indictments represent federal enforcement of voter…
Republicans’ SNAP changes land in crunch time for midterms
Republican-led revisions to the SNAP program, primarily centering on work requirements, are taking effect as candidates prepare for the midterm elections. The policy rollout coincides with heightened…
3 years later, Netanyahu faces reckoning over Oct. 7 in Israeli election
Three years after the October 7 Hamas attacks, Israel marks the anniversary as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces an upcoming election centered on his administration's security preparedness and…
Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round
Brazil's presidential election is heading to a second-round runoff after right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro led the first round against incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. With neither…
Trump quips Paxton is ‘pain in the ass,’ ‘a little controversial’
During campaign stops in Texas and Oklahoma, Donald Trump rallied support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton while candidly remarking that he is 'a little controversial' and can be difficult to…
Election forecasters don’t see polling ‘sugar-high’ Democrats fear — for now
Nonpartisan election handicappers report that favorable polling numbers for Democrats appear to be rooted in measurable political dynamics rather than a temporary 'sugar-high.' Meanwhile, broader…
Man shot during Trump assassination attempt at 2024 campaign rally dies
James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old Pennsylvania man who was critically injured during the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. He was one of two spectators…
German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described his center-right party's recent state election losses as a disaster after exit polls indicated substantial defeats alongside significant gains for the…
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ suddenly shuttered following DHS auditor’s report
A state-run immigrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades, nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' was closed following a Department of Homeland Security Inspector General report. The audit revealed…
Trump: Iran conflict won’t end until after midterms, gas prices will fall after that
Donald Trump stated that the conflict involving Iran will not conclude until after the November midterm elections, predicting that domestic gasoline prices will fall shortly thereafter. His remarks…
The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch
Labor Day marks the traditional kickoff for the final stretch of the midterm election season, bringing a surge in campaign activity and political spending. Outlets are framing the period through…
Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority
Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) has achieved a historic regional election victory, securing roughly 44% of the vote in an eastern state. Despite this commanding lead, the party fell just…
Mass. Sen. Ed Markey will defeat Rep. Seth Moulton in Democratic primary, AP projects
Incumbent Senator Ed Markey defeated Representative Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. The contest framed a battle between an 80-year-old progressive stalwart…
El Sayed has ‘no plans’ to campaign with Hasan Piker after antisemitism concerns
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed stated he has 'no plans' to campaign alongside progressive Twitch streamer Hasan Piker following scrutiny over Piker's controversial commentary…