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Election News Digest: April 29 [1]

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Date: 2026-04-29  

Talarico leads Cornyn, Paxton in Texas Senate race, new poll shows

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, is leading both of his potential Republican opponents in hypothetical head-to-head match-ups ahead of the general election, according to a new poll.

In the Texas Public Opinion Research survey, conducted in mid-April, likely general election voters in the Lone Star State say they would back Talarico over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R), 44 percent to 41 percent — just outside the poll’s margin of error. Another 11 percent of respondents say they’re undecided.

In a hypothetical match-up against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), the Democratic candidate’s advantage widens to 5 points, 46 percent to 41 percent, with just 9 percent of respondents undecided.

Ruling keeps Wisconsin congressional map for now; appeal timeline may miss November

MADISON (WLUK) — A panel of judges Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional districts, which claimed they are illegally gerrymandered.

It’s the second time the courts have dismissed such suits, saying a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling means the courts can’t consider the lawsuits.

“The Wisconsin Supreme Court explored the topic in significant detail when it imposed the existing congressional map in 2022. At that time, the Court held that the partisan composition of electoral districts raises a non-justiciable political question, and that the state constitutional provisions at issue in this case say nothing about redistricting,” the ruling states.

https://fox11online.com/news/state/ruling-keeps-wisconsin-congressional-map-for-now-appeal-timeline-may-miss-november-democrats-redraw-midterm-election-supreme-court-republican-battleground-state-gerrymandered-redistricting

Staten Island ballot drama ends with Congress candidate’s ouster, Dem Party says

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Congressional candidate Michael DeCillis has been removed from the June Democratic primary ballot, according to the Richmond County Democratic Party.

In addition, Allison Ziogas’ name will remain on the ballot despite ending her campaign due to health reasons. The Board of Elections ruled that her withdrawal came past the deadline.

The candidates were seeking to challenge incumbent Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, who represents Staten Island and South Brooklyn.

https://www.silive.com/politics/2026/04/staten-island-ballot-drama-ends-with-congress-candidate-ousted-dem-party-says.html

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