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What to Expect Now That Polls Are Closed in Israel

28 October 2026 at 05:00
Polls have closed across the country. Exit polls may offer clues about the direction of the voting but not necessarily a clear winner.

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A voter casting a ballot in Jerusalem.

Michigan Senate Race Drives Anxiety Among Jewish and Muslim Voters

27 October 2026 at 19:38
More than elsewhere in the country, U.S. policy toward Israel is at the forefront of the race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed.

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The Department of Justice’s Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism held an event at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, Mich., this month. Synagogues and mosques alike have security concerns.

Nithya Raman Is Not L.A.’s Mamdani. But She Might Become Mayor, Too.

27 October 2026 at 20:09
Little known a year ago, she is a Democratic Socialist drawing comparisons to New York’s Zohran Mamdani. She has mounted a strong challenge to the incumbent, Karen Bass.

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The Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman at a campaign event in North Hollywood Park this month.

Key things to know about Israel's election

After polls close late Tuesday, the jostling for power is likely to begin — between parties small and big — to achieve a governing coalition and name the next prime minister.

Israelis are voting on whether to oust Netanyahu in first election since Oct. 7 attack

Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it.

Israel’s Election: When Will We Know Who Will Be Prime Minister?

28 October 2026 at 14:15
Most votes were expected to be counted by Wednesday, but forming a government could take weeks of negotiations — or require another election.

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Election Officials Fear Trump Administration’s Interference in Midterms Voting

State and local plans for Election Day include how to react to potential ICE raids, misbehavior by federal election monitors and attempts to seize votes or machines.

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State and local election officials across the country have been redoubling training efforts to prepare for the potential for federal interference.

In Israel’s Election, It’s Nationalism vs. Founding Ideals

27 October 2026 at 17:10
As Israel votes, ever more strident hard-right views compete with hopes for a diverse land. The outcome could shape the country’s identity for years.

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A banner for the Likud party and its leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, with the slogan, “The Right or Palestine.” Other candidates in the elections are to the left of it.

Netanyahu faces Israeli voters in first election since Oct. 7 and Gaza war

Israelis will go to the polls on Tuesday in what many describe as the most consequential election in years. It's the first vote since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Israel's war in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu has been campaigning that he'll keep Israel safe. But the opposition says Netanyahu failed to prevent the 2023 attack and is blocking an investigation into it. Nick Schifrin reports.

Student-led movement ousts Serbia's right-wing ruler in historic election

Brazil is not the only country to have had dramatic election results this weekend. In Serbia, longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic lost a historic election that brought down his government. William Brangham discussed the results with Heather Conley.

Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say

Israel’s military chief resisted the prime minister, who then pressed in recent days for a separate action, short of an overt strike, according to an official and a person briefed on the matter.

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A campaign billboard in Tel Aviv depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump on Monday, the eve of Israel’s national election.

Brazil’s Vote Is a Victory for the Amazon, Environmentalists Say

27 October 2026 at 01:13
The re-election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to lead to continued rainforest protections. His opponent wanted to make it easier to clear land.

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A deforested area of the Amazon burned by wildfire in Brazil earlier this month. As president, Mr. Lula has pledged to protect the region.

How Lula’s Social Media Campaign Helped Him Win Brazil’s Election

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won another term on Sunday, with the help of a seismic social media campaign that convinced Brazilians to reject his rival.

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s army of supporters, mobilized over a WhatsApp chat group, delivered an unexpected victory over Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger.
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