Politics
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- Written by: Munaf Ali
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Jamie Ager helps run his family's farm and food business outside Asheville. On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, voters in western North Carolina sent him to Congress.
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- Written by: Preeti Bhatta
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Dr. Sarah Jukaku, an American psychiatrist of Indian origin, has attracted attention following her husband Abdul El-Sayed's historic victory in Michigan's 2026 U.S. Senate election. Her professional achievements and Indian heritage have brought her into the spotlight following her husband's political success.
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- Written by: Preeti Bhatta
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Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., made headlines twice this week. TIME named the 44-year-old senator to its 2026 TIME100. Next is a list of rising figures.
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- Written by: Preeti Bhatta
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Melat Kiros just became one of the most talked-about names in American politics. At 29, the Ethiopian-born lawyer and longtime activist did something few thought possible: she beat Diana DeGette, a congresswoman who'd held her Colorado seat for nearly three decades.
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- Written by: Preeti Bhatta
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"Nobody saw it coming. On June 23, 2026, Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old community organizer, defeated five-term incumbent Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District Democratic primary, and the political establishment is still catching its breath.
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Democratic candidate Cait Conley won the high-stakes primary in New York’s 17th Congressional District on June 23, 2026, securing roughly 51% of the vote to clear a crowded field. A West Point graduate, decorated U.S. Army veteran, and former White House national security official, Conley will now advance to the November general election to face Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler.