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Rick Jackson Ignites Supporters at Georgia Rally as Early Voting Kicks Off
On Monday evening, Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson spoke to supporters at a campaign rally in Grovetown, Georgia, just west of Augusta. Jackson was joined by Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp as he made jabs against the record of his Democrat challenger, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Kemp was first to… -
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Collins vs. Ossoff Debate: Biggest Takeaways
On Thursday night, Sen. Jon Ossoff and Rep. Mike Collins took the stage in Doraville, Georgia, to face off against each other in a heated debate. The event comes at a crucial time leading up to the midterm elections, with Election Day just weeks away, and early voting starting next Tuesday. The three main topics… -
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Jon Husted, AFP Action Make Final Push Weeks Before Special Election
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Weeks before the election, Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is making the final push against former Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown, and he’s doing so with continued help from Americans for Prosperity Action. After endorsing Husted in March and releasing a series of ad campaigns since then, AFP Action is continuing to support… -
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Leading Hispanic Advocacy Group Backs Republicans in 4 Key States
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The nation’s largest center-right Hispanic advocacy organization is backing several key Republicans running for major congressional and statewide offices in toss-up districts across the country in hopes that their efforts in Hispanic communities will mobilize Latino voters behind conservatives in the midterm elections. The LIBRE Initiative, which focuses on championing free… -
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Donald Trump, Ohio Republicans Rile Up Crowd One Month Before Election Day
President Donald Trump rallied a crowd on Saturday in Vandalia, Ohio, a month from the midterms, with the aim of keeping Ohio a red state. Among Republican speakers were gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Sen. Jon Husted, who is running in a special election against former Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown. “With your vote, just 31… -
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Here’s How Ohio Republicans Fare Ahead of Election, According to Top Pollster
The flurry of polls has increased as Election Day approaches, with Ohio having many “toss-up” races. Despite concerns about how accurate the forecasts are, polls coming out of the Buckeye State are showing that the election could produce many nail-biter contests. On Saturday, The New York Times/Siena College poll on battlegrounds was released, showing a… -
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2030 Census Shake-Up: Which States Win and Lose Under Trump’s Plan?
The Trump administration’s proposed changes to the 2030 U.S. census, to cease counting illegal immigrants, could boost congressional seats and electoral votes for battleground states such as Pennsylvania and Wisconsin at the expense of large states such as California and Texas, research suggests. A 2024 study projected immigration trends under the Biden administration for the… -
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How Wrong Will the Midterms Forecast for Ohio Turn Out to Be?
It’s a midterm year with a Republican in the White House, and so, if history holds, Republicans face an uphill battle this November. A bad night for Republicans, including in Ohio, is possible, but is it likely? If you believe the polls, forecasts, and betting markets, Ohio Republicans could see losses ahead on Nov. 3…. -
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Thune, Collins Discuss Polarized Senate Race, GOP Chairman Speaks on State of the Race
ATLANTA—On Friday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined Rep. Mike Collins for a press conference in Atlanta to discuss the “No Tax on Tips” measure that previously passed Congress and to explain how Collins’ opponent for U.S. Senate represents the “[Democratic Socialists of America] wing” of the Democratic Party. Discussing the prior presidential administration under… -
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Ben Shapiro Comes Armed With Advice and Warnings for ‘Least Popular Midterms in History’
Thursday’s episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast” featured a discussion with Ben Shapiro centered around the upcoming midterms, including as they pertain to a recent film by The Daily Wire. Shapiro described “Run Hide Fight: Infidels” as a film that “makes clear the threat of political Islam and the most radical manifestation” of that. It… -
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Collins’ Support Increasing in New Poll, Quantus Insights Says
A new poll conducted from Sept. 14-16 by Quantus Insights shows the Georgia Senate race tightening, with Rep. Mike Collins gaining ground on incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff. The poll shows Ossoff leading Collins 48.2% to 44.4%, putting Collins within the margin of error. “Jon Ossoff’s toxic far-left record is being exposed, and this race is… -
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Georgia Election Committee Holds Meeting Weighing Risks and Recommendations
ATLANTA—The Joint Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee recently held its third meeting at Georgia’s General Assembly to discuss recommendations for the state’s next voting system. The committee was created through Senate Resolution 3 EX during this year’s special legislative session and has been “tasked with evaluating specifications and requirements for election equipment utilizing hand-marked… -
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Secret Ballot at Risk: Unpacking Technology’s Hidden Dangers
Researchers are warning that rapid growth in artificial intelligence is making it essential to properly respond to a flaw in the state of Georgia’s voting equipment that makes it possible for voters to be tied to their ballots after voting. This vulnerability is especially important as ballot privacy is a right under the state’s constitution…. -
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Kemp Endorses Collins in Georgia Senate Race
In one of the most scrutinized midterm races across the country, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed Rep. Mike Collins, the Republican candidate running for Senate against Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff. According to a Collins campaign press release, Kemp commended Collins for his sound leadership, good results, and pledge to put the state above all… -
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Mike Collins’ RNC Speech: Honoring Laken Riley’s Legacy Amidst Ossoff’s Woke Agenda
Rep. Mike Collins, the Republican U.S. Senate candidate, centered his speech last night at the Republican National Committee’s Midterm Convention on the Laken Riley Act and described Sen. Jon Ossoff’s “far-left agenda.” Joining Collins was Laken Riley’s family. Riley, an Augusta University nursing student, was murdered in 2024 by an illegal immigrant who had been… -
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Georgia Election Committee Discusses Ballot-on-Demand, Needs of Latinos and Disabled
ATLANTA—The Joint Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee on Thursday held its second meeting at the Georgia Statehouse, and lawmakers heard testimony about ballot-on-demand technology, cybersecurity, and ensuring that the state’s new voting system considers the needs of Latinos and individuals with disabilities. The meeting featured state Sens. Max Burns, Rick Williams, and Bo Hatchett… -
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Georgia Voters’ Opinions on Health Care Revealed in Poll
As Georgia voters consider whom they want to be their next governor, a recent poll reveals that many are concerned about the rising cost of health care. The University of Georgia recently conducted a poll of nearly 1,000 likely voters to gather their opinions on which election issues matter most to them. The poll, sponsored… -
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How Will Data Centers Affect Ohio’s Elections?
It’s a critical election year, and candidates running for Senate and governor in Ohio are becoming increasingly aware that the issue of data centers could play a key role in the outcome of the election. On Wednesday, Axios reported on a private memo from the National Republican Senatorial Committee to artificial intelligence companies—it was titled… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Grassroots Support for Jon Husted Continues
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Grassroots support for Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, has continued to grow ahead of his special election, as Americans for Prosperity Action and its sister group, LIBRE Initiative Action, released new ads aimed at helping the senator win in November. Two new ads from AFP Action focus on Husted “Putting Ohio First,”… -
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Jon Ossoff’s $3,000 Makeup—What Do Georgians Think?
What a candidate spends on makeup might seem to be a trivial matter, but in the case of Sen. Jon Ossoff, some Georgians think it matters a lot. Two weeks ago, The Washington Free Beacon published a review of Ossoff’s campaign spending. It found that he spent nearly $3,000 on a makeup artist, outspending even…