Amy Acton edges out Vivek Ramaswamy in new Ohio governor race poll
The Ohio governor race has started to come into focus as voters look ahead to the 2026 election contests, and a recent poll has shown Democrat hopeful Amy Acton ahead of Republican frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy—if only by a slim margin. The poll, conducted on behalf of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, shows Acton with a […]
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Jay Jones’ Chances in Virginia AG Race Suddenly Surge—Polymarket
Democrat Jay Jones’ chances of winning the Virginia attorney general race suddenly surged just hours before polls closed on Tuesday, according to betting odds website Polymarket. Newsweek reached out to the campaigns of Jones and Republican incumbent Jason Miyares for comment via email. Why It Matters Jones trailed Miyares in polling and betting odds for […]
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NJ Democratic mayor suggests Ciattarelli could win governor’s race
A New Jersey Democratic, mayor Steven Fulop, has suggested that the Republican candidate for the state’s governor race Jack Ciattarelli could win in a post on social media. The mayor of Jersey City shared a poll from the data solutions company AtlasIntel, conducted between October 25 to 30, showing that Ciattarelli was forecast to get […]
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Democrats’ Chances of Defeating Burt Jones in Georgia Governor’s Race
President Donald Trump weighed in on the Georgia gubernatorial race this week, endorsing Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones over Attorney General Chris Carr in the Republican primary. A political science professor weighed in on the chances of the Democrats beating Jones. Newsweek reached out to the Jones and Carr campaigns for comment via email. Why It […]
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Phillies Enter Trade Deadline Race for All-Star Slugger Eugenio Suárez
By Drew VonScio is a Newsweek contributor based in Pittsburgh, PA. His focus is on MLB content. Drew has been with Newsweek since December 2024 and also works full-time at WTOV, a TV station in Steubenville, Ohio. He is a 2023 graduate of Bethany College (WV) and a 2024 graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School […]
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Gen Z Activist Loses Arizona Primary Race: What We Know
Adelita Grijalva won the primary race for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District—a seat her father, the late Democratic Congressman Raul Grijalva had previously held—beating out 25-year-old digital strategist Deja Foxx on Tuesday night. Newsweek reached out to Foxx via X, formerly Twitter. Why It Matters Observers considered the race an important signal of grassroots Democratic enthusiasm […]
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Zohran Mamdani’s Chances of Beating Cuomo, Adams in NYC Race: Poll
Democratic mayoral primary winner and state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is leading the pack of candidates to potentially govern New York City, a new poll this month shows. Newsweek reached out to several political analysts via email for comment after publication Thursday. Why It Matters The outcome of New York City’s mayoral race is nationally significant […]
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Cowboys Wideout Viewed as ‘Major Player’ in NFC East Race
Coming off a shaky tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers, George Pickens finds himself with a change of scenery. As he prepares for this next chapter of his career, one analyst thinks he can have a major impact on one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL right now. During the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys […]
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IndyCar Unveils the 2028 Race Car
IndyCar announced the new car for the 2028 season, which will be ready for testing in 2026. The American racing series revealed the new race car while at the Road America track ahead of the XPEL Grand Prix. Dallara is producing the new chassis for the car, continuing as the exclusive chassis for IndyCar as […]
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Meghan Markle Reveals Major Struggle: ‘Not a Lot of Mixed Race Parts’
Meghan Markle has spoken about getting repeatedly rejected for acting roles during her early career because there were “not a lot of mixed race parts.” The Duchess of Sussex said struggled to land “girl next door” roles that would often go to blonde actresses, and also suggested she did not have enough “edge” for characters […]
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