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<p>The year 2024 has begun and as people across the world crack jokes about how they didn't work on their&nbsp;resolutions in the first two weeks, political pundits have begun focusing their gaze on the election season. This is no ordinary year for democracy worldwide as national elections are slated to take place in a record number of countries including India, UK, Indonesia, Russia and of course the United States. That means almost half the world is going to participate in an election. The United States, the most powerful country in the world, has its election day in the latter half of the year but the process (and the fever) will start on January 15 with Iowa caucuses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US presidential election usually starts hitting headlines when there are two candidates in the ring, one from the Democratic Party and one from the Republican Party. The one-on-one contest has a certain simplicity to it in public perception and media coverage. But parties do not elect their candidates randomly. There are intra-party processes that kick in in the month of January each election year. And the fierce battle starts with Iowa caucuses.</p>

<h2><strong>What is a caucus?</strong></h2>

<p>Literally speaking, a caucus is "a group of people with similar interests, often within a larger organisation or political party" as defined by Oxford Dictionary. For someone who knows US election process inside out, the definition fairly encapsulates the process that kicks off in the election year.</p>

<p>But even if you don't know. We've got you covered.</p>

<p>Caucus in US political context indeed means a gathering. But it's not just any gathering. In caucuses, people actually indicate which presidential hopeful (among several from a party) they support. And result of these caucuses, big or small, has an impact on the hopeful's prospects of eventually getting officially nominated from that party.</p>

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<p>A caucus is organised by the political parties and not by state officials. Each party organises its own caucus. Voters, generally registered with the party,, attend respective caucuses which are held in hundreds of places in the state.</p>

<p>Caucuses are like small community meetings where representatives of the candidates (or sometimes candidates themselves) address the gathering and make a short speech about why party voters should vote for them. A discussion among those present may or may not take place. But ultimately the attendees write name of the party candidate they want to have the ultimate nomination and cast their 'vote'. The votes from the state are then tallied and sent to that party's state unit.</p>

<h2><strong>What are Primaries?</strong></h2>

<p>Unlike caucuses, which are organised by the political parties, primaries are organised by state authorities. The similarity between caucuses and primaries is that they ultimately indicate which candidate within a party its&nbsp;voters prefer.</p>

<h2><strong>What happens after these votes are cast?</strong></h2>

<p>Both&nbsp;Republican and Democratic parties have 'delegates' assigned for US states. These delegates ultimately 'endorse' a candidate in respective party conventions which take place after all primaries and caucuses.</p>

<p>And the delegates are assigned to each candidate in proportion with votes the candidates got from party supporters in caucuses and primaries.</p>

<h2><strong>Republican Iowa Caucus 2024</strong></h2>

<p>The&nbsp;Iowa&nbsp;caucuses kick off&nbsp;the election season. The Republican Party is holding its caucus on January 15.</p>

<p>At 7 pm CST (0100 GMT on Tuesday), Republican voters will gather in&nbsp;thousands of places of Republican caucus and indicate their choice for their favoured candidate.</p>

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<p>The voting will be carried out by secret ballot. They will be sent to party unit in the state to be tallied and it is expected that result will be known within a few hours.</p>

<p>The Republican Party has assigned 40 delegates for the state.</p>

<h2><strong>Who can vote in the Iowa Caucuses 2024?</strong></h2>

<p>Residents of Iowa who are over 18 years of age and who have registered as Republican will be able to vote. Remote participation is not allowed. The voters should be present at the caucus if they want to vote.</p>

<h2><strong>What's so important about Iowa caucuses?</strong></h2>

<p>Iowa is a relatively small state in US with a population of just over 3 million. Iowa may not have the political might to decisively swing the result of the US Presidential Election but Iowa caucuses are important.</p>

<p>Firstly, It is the very first round of an actual intra-party fight between the presidential hopefuls. It kickstarts the election season and any candidate who wins the Iowa caucus may have wind in his/her sails as it boosts their profile.</p>

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<p>The winner often commands the limelight just when the election fever is starting. This has the potential of swinging party voters in their favour in upcoming caucuses and primaries in other states.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Victory in Iowa may have a practical benefit as well as the winner might possibly be able to fill the&nbsp;war chest with influential donors turning to them. To have such a momentum right at the start is definitely not a bad thing.</p>

<h2><strong>How is the Republican field looking?</strong></h2>

<p>Despite his controversies and legal troubles, former US president Donald Trump is a clear frontrunner at least now. Republicans with&nbsp;some semblance of being able to challenge him are Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy. But they are too far behind him right now in terms of approval ratings.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the Democratic Party doing?</strong></h2>

<p>President Joe Biden is standing for a re-election. The Democratic Party will hold caucuses in Iowa but the voters will be able to indicate their preference by mail-in voting process which will begin on January 12 and will go on until&nbsp;March 5.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The year 2024 has begun and as people across the world crack jokes about how they didn't work on their resolutions in the first two weeks, political pundits have begun focusing their gaze on the election season.

The year 2024 has begun and as people across the world crack jokes about how they didn't work on their resolutions in the first two weeks, political pundits have begun focusing their gaze on the election season. This is no ordinary year for democracy worldwide as national elections are slated to take place in a record number of countries including India, UK, Indonesia, Russia and of course the United States. That means almost half the world is going to participate in an election. The United States, the most powerful country in the world, has its election day in the latter half of the year but the process (and the fever) will start on January 15 with Iowa caucuses. US presidential election usually starts hitting headlines when there are two candidates in the ring, one from the Democratic Party and one from the Republican Party. The one-on-one contest has a certain simplicity to it in public perception and media coverage. But parties do not elect their candidates randomly. There are intra-party processes that kick in in the month of January each election year. And the fierce battle starts with Iowa caucuses. What is a caucus? Literally speaking, a caucus is "a group of people with similar interests, often within a larger organisation or political party" as defined by Oxford Dictionary. For someone who knows US election process inside out, the definition fairly encapsulates the process that kicks off in the election year. But even if you don't know. We've got you covered. Caucus in US political context indeed means a gathering. But it's not just any gathering. In caucuses, people actually indicate which presidential hopeful (among several from a party) they support. And result of these caucuses, big or small, has an impact on the hopeful's prospects of eventually getting officially nominated from that party. Watch | Hunter Biden's surprise visit to Capitol Hill causes frenzy in US Congress × A caucus is organised by the political parties and not by state officials. Each party organises its own caucus. Voters, generally registered with the party,, attend respective caucuses which are held in hundreds of places in the state. Caucuses are like small community meetings where representatives of the candidates (or sometimes candidates themselves) address the gathering and make a short speech about why party voters should vote for them. A discussion among those present may or may not take place. But ultimately the attendees write name of the party candidate they want to have the ultimate nomination and cast their 'vote'. The votes from the state are then tallied and sent to that party's state unit. What are Primaries? Unlike caucuses, which are organised by the political parties, primaries are organised by state authorities. The similarity between caucuses and primaries is that they ultimately indicate which candidate within a party its voters prefer. What happens after these votes are cast? Both Republican and Democratic parties have 'delegates' assigned for US states. These delegates ultimately 'endorse' a candidate in respective party conventions which take place after all primaries and caucuses. And the delegates are assigned to each candidate in proportion with votes the candidates got from party supporters in caucuses and primaries. Republican Iowa Caucus 2024 The Iowa caucuses kick off the election season. The Republican Party is holding its caucus on January 15. At 7 pm CST (0100 GMT on Tuesday), Republican voters will gather in thousands of places of Republican caucus and indicate their choice for their favoured candidate. Also Read | 'Mealy-mouth politician', 'lies' and more: DeSantis and Haley engage in verbal battle at pre-Iowa debate The voting will be carried out by secret ballot. They will be sent to party unit in the state to be tallied and it is expected that result will be known within a few hours. The Republican Party has assigned 40 delegates for the state. Who can vote in the Iowa Caucuses 2024? Residents of Iowa who are over 18 years of age and who have registered as Republican will be able to vote. Remote participation is not allowed. The voters should be present at the caucus if they want to vote. What's so important about Iowa caucuses? Iowa is a relatively small state in US with a population of just over 3 million. Iowa may not have the political might to decisively swing the result of the US Presidential Election but Iowa caucuses are important. Firstly, It is the very first round of an actual intra-party fight between the presidential hopefuls. It kickstarts the election season and any candidate who wins the Iowa caucus may have wind in his/her sails as it boosts their profile. Also Read | US: Brooklyn's school houses asylum seekers, forces students to learn remotely The winner often commands the limelight just when the election fever is starting. This has the potential of swinging party voters in their favour in upcoming caucuses and primaries in other states. Also Read | Alabama state accused of 'grave robbery' after jail returns inmate's body with his heart missing Victory in Iowa may have a practical benefit as well as the winner might possibly be able to fill the war chest with influential donors turning to them. To have such a momentum right at the start is definitely not a bad thing. How is the Republican field looking? Despite his controversies and legal troubles, former US president Donald Trump is a clear frontrunner at least now. Republicans with some semblance of being able to challenge him are Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy. But they are too far behind him right now in terms of approval ratings. What is the Democratic Party doing? President Joe Biden is standing for a re-election. The Democratic Party will hold caucuses in Iowa but the voters will be able to indicate their preference by mail-in voting process which will begin on January 12 and will go on until March 5. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The influential political network backed by billionaire Charles Koch has decided to back Nikki Haley in the Republican primary, thus boosting her chances to take on the frontrunner and former US President Donald Trump to win the Republican Party nomination for the 2024 polls. The development makes things a bit difficult for Ron DeSantis who for long considered to be the only candidate in the Republican field capable of challenging Trump. In spite of all his legal troubles, Trump remains the frontrunner to win the nomination.</p>

<p>“When we announced our decision to engage in our first ever Republican presidential primary, we made it clear that we’d be looking for a candidate who can turn the page on our political dysfunction — and win. It’s clear that candidate is Nikki Haley,” Emily Seidel, senior advisor to AFP Action, said in a statement. “Nikki Haley represents a new generation of leadership and offers a bold, positive vision for our future. AFP Action is proud to be endorsing her and we will be doing everything we can to help make her the next President of the United States.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>US media has reported that the announcement will be followed by a multimillion-dollar ad campaign this week in those states which hold early primary contests.</p>

<p>Koch network's support to Haley comes at a crucial time for DeSantis when he is struggling to propel his own campaign ahead.</p>

<p>“This was not an easy decision for AFP. Governor DeSantis has been a good ally and a champion of many policy positions of AFP and the state of Florida,” NBC News quoted a source as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“But Nikki Haley also was an early ally, going back to the Tea Party movement when she ran for governor of South Carolina and is also aligned on the issues.”</p>

<p>The Koch network was pressed by Donors to Americans for Prosperity, which is part of its political arm to make a decision about the&nbsp;preferred candidate.</p>

<h2><strong>I am honoured, says Haley</strong></h2>

<p>The Republican field of presidential hopefuls is shrinking. Former Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Tim Scott have exited the race.</p>

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<p>“I’m honoured to have the support of Americans for Prosperity Action, including its millions of grassroots members all across the country,” Haley said in a statement after the announcement. “AFP Action’s members know that there is too much at stake in this election to sit on the sidelines. This is a choice between freedom and socialism, individual liberty and big government, fiscal responsibility and spiralling debt. We have a country to save, and I’m grateful to have AFP Action by our side.”</p>

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<p>There was speculation for weeks as to whom the Koch network would support, Haley or DeSantis.</p>

<p>NBC News reported that when things started moving in Haley's direction, DeSantis's camp made frantic attempts to prevent the group from backing her. But DeSantis's campaign denies this.</p>

<p>“The reporting is entirely false. There’s a lot of ‘wish-casting’ going on out there, but the truth continues to be that there is only one candidate that can stop Donald Trump in the primary and Joe Biden in the General Election — that candidate is Ron DeSantis,” Communications Director Andrew Romeo said as quoted by NBC.</p>

<p>“All Nikki Haley can do is try to accelerate Trump’s efforts. We won’t let that happen.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The influential political network backed by billionaire Charles Koch has decided to back Nikki Haley in the Republican primary, thus boosting her chances to take on the frontrunner and former US President Donald Trump to win the Republican Party nomination for the 2024 polls.

The influential political network backed by billionaire Charles Koch has decided to back Nikki Haley in the Republican primary, thus boosting her chances to take on the frontrunner and former US President Donald Trump to win the Republican Party nomination for the 2024 polls. The development makes things a bit difficult for Ron DeSantis who for long considered to be the only candidate in the Republican field capable of challenging Trump. In spite of all his legal troubles, Trump remains the frontrunner to win the nomination. “When we announced our decision to engage in our first ever Republican presidential primary, we made it clear that we’d be looking for a candidate who can turn the page on our political dysfunction — and win. It’s clear that candidate is Nikki Haley,” Emily Seidel, senior advisor to AFP Action, said in a statement. “Nikki Haley represents a new generation of leadership and offers a bold, positive vision for our future. AFP Action is proud to be endorsing her and we will be doing everything we can to help make her the next President of the United States.” Watch | The return of Donald Trump: Trade, immigration, war policy in spotlight × US media has reported that the announcement will be followed by a multimillion-dollar ad campaign this week in those states which hold early primary contests. Koch network's support to Haley comes at a crucial time for DeSantis when he is struggling to propel his own campaign ahead. “This was not an easy decision for AFP. Governor DeSantis has been a good ally and a champion of many policy positions of AFP and the state of Florida,” NBC News quoted a source as saying. “But Nikki Haley also was an early ally, going back to the Tea Party movement when she ran for governor of South Carolina and is also aligned on the issues.” The Koch network was pressed by Donors to Americans for Prosperity, which is part of its political arm to make a decision about the preferred candidate. I am honoured, says Haley The Republican field of presidential hopefuls is shrinking. Former Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Tim Scott have exited the race. Also Read | Pence tells prosecutors that 'crank' attorneys advised Trump after 2020 polls: Report “I’m honoured to have the support of Americans for Prosperity Action, including its millions of grassroots members all across the country,” Haley said in a statement after the announcement. “AFP Action’s members know that there is too much at stake in this election to sit on the sidelines. This is a choice between freedom and socialism, individual liberty and big government, fiscal responsibility and spiralling debt. We have a country to save, and I’m grateful to have AFP Action by our side.” Also Read | US: Donald Trump pledges to scrap Biden's Asia trade initiative if elected There was speculation for weeks as to whom the Koch network would support, Haley or DeSantis. NBC News reported that when things started moving in Haley's direction, DeSantis's camp made frantic attempts to prevent the group from backing her. But DeSantis's campaign denies this. “The reporting is entirely false. There’s a lot of ‘wish-casting’ going on out there, but the truth continues to be that there is only one candidate that can stop Donald Trump in the primary and Joe Biden in the General Election — that candidate is Ron DeSantis,” Communications Director Andrew Romeo said as quoted by NBC. “All Nikki Haley can do is try to accelerate Trump’s efforts. We won’t let that happen.” (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Voters in US states including Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and New Jersey are heading to elections on Tuesday (Nov 7) that could offer an interim verdict on the 2024 presidential election. According to a report by The Guardian, voters in Kentucky and Mississippi would be electing governors, voters in Virginia and New Jersey will decide legislative control while those in Ohio will determine whether the state's constitution should protect abortion rights.</p>

<p>Ohio is the only state which is seeing voting on protecting abortion rights. The Guardian report said that a ballot question in Ohio will ask voters whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. The voters will also answer a ballot question about whether marijuana should be legalised for recreational purposes. If approved, marijuana would be legalised, regulated and taxed.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a report by CNN said that elections in Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Kentucky could offer a roadmap for next year for both Democrats and Republicans. Voters in Kentucky said a wide range of issues including abortion, schools and border security motivated them to vote on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Biden trails Trump in 2024 election's key states</strong></h2>

<p>Polls released last Sunday showed that President Joe Biden is trailing Republican frontrunner and former president Donald Trump in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania. As per New York Times and Siena College Polls, Biden was ahead in Wisconsin. Biden defeated Trump in all six states in 2020, but Trump now leads by an average of 48% to 44% in those states, the polls also showed.</p>

<p>They further revealed that Biden's multiracial and multigenerational coalition appeared to be fraying. Voters under the age of 30 favoured Biden by only a single percentage. His lead among voters is down to single digits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump meanwhile, saw a rise in support by Black voters by 22 per cent, a level New York Times reported was unseen in presidential politics for a Republican in modern times.</p>


Voters in US states including Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and New Jersey are heading to elections on Tuesday (Nov 7) that could offer an interim verdict on the 2024 presidential election.

Voters in US states including Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and New Jersey are heading to elections on Tuesday (Nov 7) that could offer an interim verdict on the 2024 presidential election. According to a report by The Guardian, voters in Kentucky and Mississippi would be electing governors, voters in Virginia and New Jersey will decide legislative control while those in Ohio will determine whether the state's constitution should protect abortion rights. Ohio is the only state which is seeing voting on protecting abortion rights. The Guardian report said that a ballot question in Ohio will ask voters whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. The voters will also answer a ballot question about whether marijuana should be legalised for recreational purposes. If approved, marijuana would be legalised, regulated and taxed. Meanwhile, a report by CNN said that elections in Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Kentucky could offer a roadmap for next year for both Democrats and Republicans. Voters in Kentucky said a wide range of issues including abortion, schools and border security motivated them to vote on Tuesday. Biden trails Trump in 2024 election's key states Polls released last Sunday showed that President Joe Biden is trailing Republican frontrunner and former president Donald Trump in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania. As per New York Times and Siena College Polls, Biden was ahead in Wisconsin. Biden defeated Trump in all six states in 2020, but Trump now leads by an average of 48% to 44% in those states, the polls also showed. They further revealed that Biden's multiracial and multigenerational coalition appeared to be fraying. Voters under the age of 30 favoured Biden by only a single percentage. His lead among voters is down to single digits. Trump meanwhile, saw a rise in support by Black voters by 22 per cent, a level New York Times reported was unseen in presidential politics for a Republican in modern times.

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<p>It was a Tuesday worth remembering for the Democrats as the party&nbsp;reaped significant gains in the off-year elections in some states, offering them a glimmer of hope ahead of the 2024 US presidential polls.</p>

<p>In two states, Democrats-backed candidates were handed victory, while in Ohio, the abortion rights activists prevailed over the naysayers, which experts believe would set the tone for national debates in the upcoming presidential polls.</p>

<p>The off-year elections are considered to be the bellwether of the 2024 presidential elections, and it is believed that Tuesday’s win would have major implications in US politics.</p>

<h2><strong>Democrats win in Trump’s county</strong></h2>

<p>Kentucky has historically elected the Republicans in the national elections. Donald Trump’s victory by a wide margin in 2020 is a testament to that.</p>

<p>But incumbent Democrat Governor Andy Beshear won a second term against Republican rival Daniel Cameron.</p>

<p>While Beshear’s first term was focused on his response to a series of natural disasters and the pandemic, his re-election campaign harped on abortion rights.</p>

<p>He portrayed Republican Cameron as too extreme on the issue, pointing to his support for the state’s abortion ban, which lacks exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.</p>

<h2><strong>Once wrongfully jailed, now a member of New York City Council</strong></h2>

<p>Yusef Salaam was wrongfully jailed in an infamous rape case. He was one of five black and Hispanic boys who were wrongfully accused of raping a jogger in Central Park in 1989.</p>

<p>The case gripped New York City and the group became known as the Central Park Five.</p>

<p>Salaam, who was 15 at the time, was jailed for several years before a serial rapist confessed to the crime and the group's convictions were vacated.</p>

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<p>On Tuesday (Nov 7), Salaam, a Democrat, was elected unopposed to a central Harlem district in one of many local elections held across New York state.</p>

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<p>He had won the Democratic primary in July that assured his election.</p>

<p>"For me, this means that we can really become our ancestors' wildest dreams," Salaam said in an interview before the polls.</p>

<h2><strong>Abortion remains a top issue in Ohio</strong></h2>

<p>In Ohio, voters backed an amendment to the state's constitution that will guarantee abortion rights, marking a major victory for pro-choice campaigners in the state.</p>

<p>According to CBS News, about 57 per cent of voters in the conservative-leaning state backed the measure.</p>

<p>The amendment will change the state's constitution to include protections for abortion access. It will establish "an individual right to one's own reproductive medical treatment", including abortion, contraception and miscarriage care. It will take effect on December 7, 30 days after the election.</p>

<p>The success in Kentucky and Ohio has significantly bolstered the Democrats' hopes that abortion rights remain a winning issue ahead of elections in 2024.</p>

<p>(<em>With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


It was a Tuesday worth remembering for the Democrats as the party reaped significant gains in the off-year elections in some states, offering them a glimmer of hope ahead of the 2024 US presidential polls.

It was a Tuesday worth remembering for the Democrats as the party reaped significant gains in the off-year elections in some states, offering them a glimmer of hope ahead of the 2024 US presidential polls. In two states, Democrats-backed candidates were handed victory, while in Ohio, the abortion rights activists prevailed over the naysayers, which experts believe would set the tone for national debates in the upcoming presidential polls. The off-year elections are considered to be the bellwether of the 2024 presidential elections, and it is believed that Tuesday’s win would have major implications in US politics. Democrats win in Trump’s county Kentucky has historically elected the Republicans in the national elections. Donald Trump’s victory by a wide margin in 2020 is a testament to that. But incumbent Democrat Governor Andy Beshear won a second term against Republican rival Daniel Cameron. While Beshear’s first term was focused on his response to a series of natural disasters and the pandemic, his re-election campaign harped on abortion rights. He portrayed Republican Cameron as too extreme on the issue, pointing to his support for the state’s abortion ban, which lacks exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest. Once wrongfully jailed, now a member of New York City Council Yusef Salaam was wrongfully jailed in an infamous rape case. He was one of five black and Hispanic boys who were wrongfully accused of raping a jogger in Central Park in 1989. The case gripped New York City and the group became known as the Central Park Five. Salaam, who was 15 at the time, was jailed for several years before a serial rapist confessed to the crime and the group's convictions were vacated. Also read | Ohio votes to legalise recreational marijuana but opponents say ‘fight not over’ On Tuesday (Nov 7), Salaam, a Democrat, was elected unopposed to a central Harlem district in one of many local elections held across New York state. Also read | Ohio voters add abortion rights to state’s constitution, Biden says 'MAGA lost' He had won the Democratic primary in July that assured his election. "For me, this means that we can really become our ancestors' wildest dreams," Salaam said in an interview before the polls. Abortion remains a top issue in Ohio In Ohio, voters backed an amendment to the state's constitution that will guarantee abortion rights, marking a major victory for pro-choice campaigners in the state. According to CBS News, about 57 per cent of voters in the conservative-leaning state backed the measure. The amendment will change the state's constitution to include protections for abortion access. It will establish "an individual right to one's own reproductive medical treatment", including abortion, contraception and miscarriage care. It will take effect on December 7, 30 days after the election. The success in Kentucky and Ohio has significantly bolstered the Democrats' hopes that abortion rights remain a winning issue ahead of elections in 2024. (With inputs from agencies)

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US presidential elections are exactly 1 year away. As Republican poster boy Donald Trump faces off with Incumbent Joe Biden, here's a look at what the latest polls say about who America will pick as its next president.

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<p>A recent poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College has brought to light a significant shift in political sentiment, with former president Donald Trump taking the lead over incumbent President Joe Biden in five critical states.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump's stronghold in Nevada</strong></h2>

<p>In the Silver State, Trump dominates with 52 per cent&nbsp;support, while Biden lags behind at 41 per cent.</p>

<h2><strong>Georgia's tilt toward Trump</strong></h2>

<p>Across the peach state, Trump boasts 49 per cent support compared to Biden's 43 per cent, indicating a noteworthy preference among Georgia voters for the former president.</p>

<h2>Arizona swings Trump's way</h2>

<p>In Arizona, Trump leads with 49 per cent&nbsp;of the vote, whereas Biden trails at 44 per cent, signifying a notable advantage for Trump in this southwestern state.</p>

<h2><strong>Michigan's Trump-backed majority</strong></h2>

<p>Trump maintains a substantial lead in Michigan with 48 per cent&nbsp;support, leaving Biden trailing at 43 per cent, underscoring his appeal to Michigan voters.</p>

<h2><strong>Pennsylvania favours Trump</strong></h2>

<p>Pennsylvania follows suit with Trump securing 48% support, while Biden falls behind at 44%, signifying another victory for the former president.</p>

<h2><strong>Wisconsin breaks the trend</strong></h2>

<p>The Badger State appears to be an outlier, with Biden leading by a slim margin of 47 per cent&nbsp;to Trump's 45 per cent.</p>

<p>These polls were conducted via telephone from October 22 to November 3, with a reported margin of sampling error ranging between 4.4 and 4.8 points. It is crucial to note that these results represent a theoretical head-to-head matchup, as the primary voting is scheduled for the coming year.</p>

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<h2>Biden campaign's response</h2>

<p>Biden's campaign spokesman, Kevin Munoz, has downplayed the significance of these early predictions, asserting that political landscapes tend to evolve significantly over the course of a year.</p>

<p>The campaign is focusing on reaching and mobilising their diverse voter base and promoting their popular agenda while contrasting it with what they perceive as the "unpopular extremism" of MAGA Republicans.</p>

<h2><strong>Demographic insights</strong></h2>

<p>The polls also shed light on demographic preferences. Among voters under 30, Biden holds a slim one-percentage-point lead in these states, while his advantage among Hispanic voters has dwindled into the single digits. Trump exhibits a notable advantage in rural areas, doubling Biden's lead among male voters, whereas women still prefer Biden.</p>

<p>Summing up the poll results, Trump holds commanding leads in Nevada, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, with margins ranging from four to ten points. Wisconsin remains the exception, with Biden leading by a mere two points.</p>

<p>A similar CBS poll has predicted that If Trump wins, more voters expect&nbsp;better finances and staying out of war.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With&nbsp;inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A recent poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College has brought to light a significant shift in political sentiment, with former president Donald Trump taking the lead over incumbent President Joe Biden in five critical states.

A recent poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College has brought to light a significant shift in political sentiment, with former president Donald Trump taking the lead over incumbent President Joe Biden in five critical states. Trump's stronghold in Nevada In the Silver State, Trump dominates with 52 per cent support, while Biden lags behind at 41 per cent. Georgia's tilt toward Trump Across the peach state, Trump boasts 49 per cent support compared to Biden's 43 per cent, indicating a noteworthy preference among Georgia voters for the former president. Arizona swings Trump's way In Arizona, Trump leads with 49 per cent of the vote, whereas Biden trails at 44 per cent, signifying a notable advantage for Trump in this southwestern state. Michigan's Trump-backed majority Trump maintains a substantial lead in Michigan with 48 per cent support, leaving Biden trailing at 43 per cent, underscoring his appeal to Michigan voters. Pennsylvania favours Trump Pennsylvania follows suit with Trump securing 48% support, while Biden falls behind at 44%, signifying another victory for the former president. Wisconsin breaks the trend The Badger State appears to be an outlier, with Biden leading by a slim margin of 47 per cent to Trump's 45 per cent. These polls were conducted via telephone from October 22 to November 3, with a reported margin of sampling error ranging between 4.4 and 4.8 points. It is crucial to note that these results represent a theoretical head-to-head matchup, as the primary voting is scheduled for the coming year. Also read | Blinken makes surprise West Bank visit, meets Palestinian president Abbas Biden campaign's response Biden's campaign spokesman, Kevin Munoz, has downplayed the significance of these early predictions, asserting that political landscapes tend to evolve significantly over the course of a year. The campaign is focusing on reaching and mobilising their diverse voter base and promoting their popular agenda while contrasting it with what they perceive as the "unpopular extremism" of MAGA Republicans. Demographic insights The polls also shed light on demographic preferences. Among voters under 30, Biden holds a slim one-percentage-point lead in these states, while his advantage among Hispanic voters has dwindled into the single digits. Trump exhibits a notable advantage in rural areas, doubling Biden's lead among male voters, whereas women still prefer Biden. Summing up the poll results, Trump holds commanding leads in Nevada, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, with margins ranging from four to ten points. Wisconsin remains the exception, with Biden leading by a mere two points. A similar CBS poll has predicted that If Trump wins, more voters expect better finances and staying out of war. (With inputs from agencies)

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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears to pull more support from former President Trump than President Biden in a hypothetical general election matchup, according to a new poll. A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday showed Biden narrowly ahead of Trump by 1 point — 47 percent to 46 percent, within the margin of error — in a head-to-head matchup. But with Kennedy in a three-way race, Biden is ahead with 39 percent to Trump’s 36 percent and Kennedy’s 22 percent.

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<p>The Indian American community in the United States is particularly excited for the election day on November 7 as many people from the community are in the race for offices across state legislatures and local polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While some states witness the gubernatorial and state legislative elections, many will see mayoral and other local elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian American Impact, an organisation focused on engaging the Indian American diaspora in elections for offices at the local, state, and federal levels, has expressed its support for many candidates.</p>

<p>Here's a glimpse of some high-profile Indian Americans participating in the key races next week:</p>

<h2>Puja Khanna</h2>

<p>Puja Khanna is a mental health advocate and a small business owner. The Democrat is running for the Loudon county supervisor seat in Dulles district, Virginia. If she wins the elections, Puja will become the first Asian American and Indian American woman to serve as a supervisor in the United States. A mother of three, Khanna is against the Republican supervisor Matthew Letourneau, who has held the seat since 2011.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Neil Makhija</strong></h2>

<p>Neil Makhija, a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, is running for Montgomery County Commissioner. He has a 20-year-old career in advocacy and politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris invited him and 13 other civil rights to the White House to advise on civil and voting rights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has also worked under Barack Obama in the White House and the US Senate. A Democrat and Harvard Graduate, Makhija is running against three other candidates.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Suhas Subramanyam</strong></h2>

<p>Suhas Subramanyam is running for State Senate, District 32. He is a delegate serving in the 87th district of Virginia, a small business owner, and a former tech advisor at the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Other Indian American Leaders Running In US Elections</strong></h2>

<ul>
	<li>Ashwini Udgaonkar, a Democrat candidate and a licensed attorney, is running for Marple township commissioner in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. After immigrating from India, Udgaonkar has lived in Marple for 30 years.</li>
	<li>Saji Mathew is running for Lower Moreland School Board. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mathew has been a certified accountant and fraud examiner for 22 years.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Priya Tamilarasan is running for Gahanna city attorney.</li>
	<li>Kannan Srinivasan, the chairman of the Virginia Medicaid Board, is a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, District 26.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Seema Dixit is a non-partisan candidate running for a public school board position in Sully district.</li>
	<li>Nalini Krishnankutty from Kerala is running for re-election for a new two-year term as a state college council member on her borough's governing body.</li>
	<li>Minita Sanghvi, an associate professor at Skidmore College and a Narsee Munji graduate from Mumbai, is running for re-election as the commissioner of finance in Saratoga Springs, New York.</li>
	<li>Vin Gopal, a Democrat, is a candidate for the New Jersey state senate in District 11.</li>
	<li>Rishi Bagga, a Democrat, is running for the Florida House elections. He owns a motel business and is a licensed state attorney.</li>
	<li>Balvir Singh is running for county commissioner. He is the first Sikh elected to countywide office in New Jersey in 2017.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Indian American community in the United States is particularly excited for the election day on November 7 as many people from the community are in the race for offices across state legislatures and local polls.

The Indian American community in the United States is particularly excited for the election day on November 7 as many people from the community are in the race for offices across state legislatures and local polls. While some states witness the gubernatorial and state legislative elections, many will see mayoral and other local elections. The Indian American Impact, an organisation focused on engaging the Indian American diaspora in elections for offices at the local, state, and federal levels, has expressed its support for many candidates. Here's a glimpse of some high-profile Indian Americans participating in the key races next week: Puja Khanna Puja Khanna is a mental health advocate and a small business owner. The Democrat is running for the Loudon county supervisor seat in Dulles district, Virginia. If she wins the elections, Puja will become the first Asian American and Indian American woman to serve as a supervisor in the United States. A mother of three, Khanna is against the Republican supervisor Matthew Letourneau, who has held the seat since 2011. Neil Makhija Neil Makhija, a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, is running for Montgomery County Commissioner. He has a 20-year-old career in advocacy and politics. President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris invited him and 13 other civil rights to the White House to advise on civil and voting rights. He has also worked under Barack Obama in the White House and the US Senate. A Democrat and Harvard Graduate, Makhija is running against three other candidates. Suhas Subramanyam Suhas Subramanyam is running for State Senate, District 32. He is a delegate serving in the 87th district of Virginia, a small business owner, and a former tech advisor at the White House. Other Indian American Leaders Running In US Elections Ashwini Udgaonkar, a Democrat candidate and a licensed attorney, is running for Marple township commissioner in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. After immigrating from India, Udgaonkar has lived in Marple for 30 years. Saji Mathew is running for Lower Moreland School Board. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mathew has been a certified accountant and fraud examiner for 22 years. Priya Tamilarasan is running for Gahanna city attorney. Kannan Srinivasan, the chairman of the Virginia Medicaid Board, is a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, District 26. Seema Dixit is a non-partisan candidate running for a public school board position in Sully district. Nalini Krishnankutty from Kerala is running for re-election for a new two-year term as a state college council member on her borough's governing body. Minita Sanghvi, an associate professor at Skidmore College and a Narsee Munji graduate from Mumbai, is running for re-election as the commissioner of finance in Saratoga Springs, New York. Vin Gopal, a Democrat, is a candidate for the New Jersey state senate in District 11. Rishi Bagga, a Democrat, is running for the Florida House elections. He owns a motel business and is a licensed state attorney. Balvir Singh is running for county commissioner. He is the first Sikh elected to countywide office in New Jersey in 2017. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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