US ELECTIONS 2026 | HISTORIC FIRST America Makes History: Deb Haaland Becomes the First Native American Woman Elected Governor The Democrat wins the New Mexico governor’s race, and the Associated Press called it on election night. Pakistan Chronicle Weekly News / DTVNN | November 4, 2026 Deb Haaland, elected governor of New Mexico, is the first Native American woman to win a governor’s race in the United States. Photo: Paul Ratje for The New York Times Democrat Deb Haaland has won the 2026 New Mexico governor’s race, defeating Republican Greggory…
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Dr. Suleman Lalani Wins Reelection in Texas House District 76
DR. SULEMAN LALANI WINS REELECTION TO TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT 76 Houston, Texas | November 3–4, 2026 | Election Night Report Reported By Tariq Nehal Khan Pakistan Chronicle Weekly News | South Asian Chronicle | The Pakistan Journal | DesiTVUSA | Desi Urdu TV | DTVNN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS — Dr. Suleman Lalani, the Democratic incumbent, has won reelection to the Texas House of Representatives, District 76, defeating Republican challenger Linda Howell in the November 3, 2026 general election. Unofficial returns showed Lalani winning by roughly two to one, with…
Read MoreJames Talarico Wins Texas Senate Race in Historic Democratic Upset
Texas Turns Blue: Schoolteacher James Talarico Claims Historic Senate Victory AUSTIN, November 4, 2026: A dramatic election-night result has placed Texas at the centre of the US political landscape, with Democrat James Talarico defeating Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched Senate contest, according to the supplied election report. The reported victory would mark the first Democratic win in a Texas US Senate race since 1988, ending a decades-long Republican hold on the state’s Senate representation and signalling a major political shift in one of America’s most traditionally conservative states.…
Read MoreAmerica Votes 2026: Control of Congress at Stake in US Midterm Elections
America Votes: Control of Congress Hangs in the Balance on Midterm Election Day WASHINGTON, November 3, 2026: Millions of Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday in a closely watched midterm election that could reshape the balance of power in Congress and influence the final two years of President Donald Trump’s second term. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate are being contested. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers, making the outcome of several competitive races crucial to determining which…
Read MoreNative American Voters in 2026: Sovereignty and Political Power
Profiling America’s Changing Electorate – The Native Vote in 2026: Sovereignty, Representation and Political Power Report 1: Who Said What American Community Media National News Briefing | Friday, October 9, 2026 Overview On October 9, 2026, American Community Media hosted a national news briefing on how Native voters are approaching this year’s midterm elections. Four speakers addressed tribal sovereignty, voting access, representation and youth engagement. The United States holds presidential elections every four years and midterms every two, and midterm turnout is usually lower. That makes the issues raised here,…
Read MoreUS Midterm Elections: Why Muslim and South Asian Voters Matter
This Midterm Isn’t Just Another Election. It’s a Test of Whether We Matter. With eight days left until November 3, the stakes for Muslim, Pakistani, and South Asian American communities have never been clearer. America is heading into one of the most consequential midterms in recent memory. Control of both the House and Senate is genuinely up for grabs. Forecasts currently give Democrats a strong chance of flipping the House and a solid shot at the Senate. President Trump’s approval sits deep underwater, and the cost of living remains the…
Read MoreU.S. Senate: James Talarico (D) vs. Ken Paxton (R)
Tariq Khan examines the latest polling, Senate contest, statewide campaigns and congressional battlegrounds shaping Texas politics ahead of the November 3 elections (By: Tariq Khan/ Pakistan Chronicle & South Asian Chronicle) Texas Republicans retain a longstanding advantage in statewide politics, but the 2026 election cycle has produced unusually competitive contests. The US Senate race, several statewide campaigns and key Harris County elections are drawing national attention as candidates compete for voters. Recent polling shows Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton running close in the race for the US Senate.…
Read MoreRepublicans Turn to Dallas Convention as Trump Party Seeks Midterm Momentum
DALLAS: US President Donald Trump’s Republican Party is increasingly looking to a major convention in Dallas next month as an opportunity to rebuild political momentum ahead of the November midterm elections. Party officials, donors and convention planners say the September 9-10 gathering could help Republicans rally supporters around Trump’s agenda at a time when polls show growing voter frustration over the economy, living costs and the war with Iran. The event will be the first major national Republican convention specifically held during the midterm cycle, making it an unusual political…
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