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Sand announces 100 Iowa Republicans backing his governor bid

Iowa Starting Line

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June 22, 2026

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I don't know Zach Lahn from a hill of beans, said one of the more than 100 Republicans now backing the Democratic nominee. The post Sand announces 100 Iowa Republicans backing his governor bid appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

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National Republican Senatorial Committee

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· Jun 30, 2026

New Poll: Kurt Alme leading in Montana

A new poll out today from GrayHouse has Kurt Alme leading in Montana’s Senate race, with Alme at 41 percent, Alani Bankhead at 25 percent, and Seth Bodnar in third place at just 17 percent. This is the second poll in a matter of weeks that shows Bodnar and Bankhead trailing behind. “Seth Bodnar and Alani Bankhead can squabble all []

Washington Free Beacon

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· Jul 6, 2026

Iowa's Josh Turek, Self-Described 'Common-Sense Moderate Democrat,' Voted To Protect Race-Based DEI Programs in Iowa Schools

Iowa Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek, who presents himself as a moderate Democrat running for Senate in a red state, voted to protect race-based diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in Iowa's universities and K-12 schools. The post Iowa's Josh Turek, Self-Described 'Common-Sense Moderate Democrat,' Voted To Protect Race-Based DEI Programs in Iowa Schools appeared first on .

Malaysiakini

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· Jul 11, 2026

LIVE | Early lead for MCA in Paloh, Johor Jaya

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Townhall

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· Jun 23, 2026

This New Poll Is Great News for Texas Republicans

This New Poll Is Great News for Texas Republicans

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 6, 2026

Micron: The 700% Rally Makes Me Nervous About Overvaluation And I'm Not Alone

Micron: The 700% Rally Makes Me Nervous About Overvaluation And I'm Not Alone

BERNAMA

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· Jul 4, 2026

Politics : Johor Polls: Onn Abu Bakar Outlines Six Pledges For Senggarang's Development

JOHOR BAHRU, July 4 (Bernama) -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Senggarang state seat, Onn Abu Bakar, today unveiled his ‘Six Pledges for a More Progressive and Prosperous Senggarang’ manifesto for the upcoming 16th Johor state election.

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