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Democrat Scott Colom aims for deep-red Mississippi Senate seat

In a climate where polls show Trump's approval cratering, Dems are optimistic about Scott Colom's chances of flipping Republican senator's seat in deep-red Mississippi.

Moore: Key races in South 'in play,' Democrats 'made mistakes' not investing earlier

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined "This Week" Sunday for an interview about the midterm elections.

Introducing a New Way to Understand the Election: Times Voter Trends

NATE COHN

A timely demographic story we’ve never been able to tell before.

US Marine indicted in alleged Okinawa robbery homicide

A 20-year-old U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan, has been indicted on charges murder and robbery.

Thomas L. Friedman: We Just Set Off the Second Big Bang

THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN, HAVOVI COOPER AND MEHRON ABDI

Humanity is entering its most dangerous era yet.

Despicable Doesn’t Begin to Cover It

DAVID FRENCH

Trump’s culture of cruelty spreads.

María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela

JULIE TURKEWITZ

After nearly 10 months in exile, Ms. Machado, the Nobel laureate and leader of Venezuela’s opposition, returned to challenge leaders who have sidelined her and press for new elections.

Appeals court to hear arguments in Trump admin's voting suit against California

A federal appeals court has scheduled a rare hearing for Sunday in the Justice Department's voting lawsuit against California.

Open Senate seat up for grabs in Iowa as candidates tout populism, bipartisanship

The once-reliably red state has become competitive turf for Democrats – and the GOP has taken notice.

Could Lula Be on the Brink of Defeat in Brazil’s Election?

ANA IONOVA

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a leftist, faces an uphill battle for another term, in a high-stakes election that may reshape Latin America.

Israel’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know

EPHRAT LIVNI

Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country’s next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to form a new government.

He Helped Deport 200 People. Now He Has Misgivings.

FRANCESCA D’ANNUNZIO, MCKENZIE FUNK AND KIRSTEN LUCE

A deputy in small-town Texas became the local face of ICE’s national crackdown.

In Texas Senate Race, Talarico Leans Into Growing Rivalry With Elon Musk

BAYLISS WAGNER

On the trail, James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee, has increasingly gone after Mr. Musk, a critic of his who has given big to a group aligned with the Republican candidate, Ken Paxton.

Can’t Afford a Home. Can’t Afford a Baby. Can’t Afford Life. This Is 30.

TROY CLOSSON

They’re trying to build middle-class lives in New York. But many 30-year-olds in the city feel worse off than their parents. Is it average adult angst? Or something more enduring?

Aleksandar Vucic Concedes Defeat in Serbian Election

ANDREW HIGGINS AND ALISA DOGRAMADZIEVA

“It is clear that we have lost these elections,” Aleksandar Vucic said in a surprisingly early speech congratulating his opponents.