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“…rcept Briefing, politics reporter Jessica Washington and managing editor Maia Hibbett break down Tuesday night’s election and hear from voters in Maine, Michigan, and Texas about what drove them to the polls in the midterms that saw a so-called “blue…”

“The shift comes amid widespread anger at immigration enforcement, with a majority (56%) of Americans saying they have an unfavourable opinion of ICE, according to the Pew Research Center.”

“Take a look at how key demographics voted.”

“And the campaigner in chief is making one final trip to the heartland to get his party to the polls.”

“But look, I never pay much attention to these polls.”

“Cost of living concerns The story of the district fits a larger one playing out across the country as votes come in on election night: angry about surging prices that were driven partly by the Trump administration’s decision to launch a war on Iran, and…”

“He says the writing was on the wall as voters went to the polls with the president’s approval ratings at a “historically low” level.”

“On Election Day 2026, President Donald Trump‘s approval rating was a low 39.1%, with 59.1% disapproval, according to the RealClearPolitics average of polls.”

“Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha attributed the discontent largely to rising prices, fuel costs and affordability, with immigration enforcement adding to concerns in South Texas.”

“We’re monitoring voter suppression and interference, election observers and poll watchers, extremism tied to the election, and ICE activity at the polls.”

“The MAGA Republican party is given to vituperation all the time, but in 2024, they at least had issues they could plausibly hit Democrats on, inflation and the border chief among them.”

““I’ve spoken to local business owners who have told me how their businesses are now struggling as a result of these ICE raids, and many of them have now pivoted to delivering things like groceries,””

“Before signing off, David and Garrison examine key races to watch on election night, including a bellwether House contest in Kentucky’s 6th congressional district, where polls will close at 6:00 p.m.”

“… a Spanish-language newspaper in October supporting an immigration reform bill with a pathway to legal status and writing a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last year expressing concerns about the arrests of migrants with no criminal…”

“While it is still possible that in-person voter suppression will occur—for instance, by sending ICE to the polls to intimidate voters—election denial and suppression efforts have not panned out as Trump and his allies hoped.”

“Immigration remains another defining issue, with polls suggesting that many voters feel Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) hardline approach has gone too far.”

“An incident in Florida’s Leon County last month heightened concerns over federal law enforcement at polling sites.”

“We’re monitoring voter suppression and interference, election observers and poll watchers, extremism tied to the election, and ICE activity at the polls.”

“Anxiety over ICE at the polls is a double-edged sword for the Trump administration: There’s the fear that federal immigration agents will illegally descend on voters, and there’s the threat that by boosting awareness of that fear, activists and journalists…”

“Facing voter frustration over rising prices, particularly fuel, Trump sought to tamp down such concerns and shift focus on attacking Democrats, saying they would "bankrupt" families if elected.”

“Risk of ICE agents confronting voters at polling booths The president's Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has flagged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers could be deployed if there was a threat to a polling place or if they were…”

“Sending a free ice-cream truck to a local high school that got the most votes in a social media contest was another attention ploy.”

“But with polls pointing to a tight race, and Donald Trump’s declining approval ratings piling pressure on Republicans nationwide, Lawler is not banking on re-election.”

“With just two days until Americans head to the polls, voters from across the country revealed that their midterm decisions may be driven more by frustration with what they oppose than by support for what they believe in.”

“In the US state of Colorado, Denver chief election official Paul López said voters were concerned by the threat of federal agents showing up at the polls, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.”

“Asked about the possibility of ICE agents at the polls, Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the justice department’s civil rights division, told 60 Minutes recently that “there is no plan to do that.””

““I am apprehensive about the possible presence of ICE, which has been active in my state recently … [and] armed government agents or self-appointed ‘poll watchers’ who may be intimidating at best.”

“…place isn’t wheelchair accessible or doesn’t open on time, or political activists show up with signs—volunteers are prepping for scenarios that would have seemed unfathomable under past administrations: What if ICE shows up at the polls, or the National…”

“Days before Tuesday’s midterm elections, Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter sent formal letters nationwide telling state officials they must preserve election records for at least 22 months — or else risk criminal prosecution for failure to comply…”

“Democrats need a net gain of at least four seats in November’s midterm elections to take control of the United States Senate from Republicans, as voter discontent with President Donald Trump, the Iran war, and rising prices heighten the races in once-safe…”

““I want to be crystal clear, first of all: Immigration at the border under Biden was a disaster.”

“At a polling station in the South Texas city of Edinburg, first-time voter Laysha Chavez said the key factor driving her decision was the way ICE deportations have separated families who've lived in the U.S. for many years.”

“"What we were seeing in early October and what we've seen continue, at least anecdotally throughout this month, is that ICE activity has really picked up in Portland."”

“We’re monitoring voter suppression and interference, election observers and poll watchers, extremism tied to the election, and ICE activity at the polls.”

“Facing a barrage of extreme attacks from Donald Trump and his allies, the Democratic establishment is finally rallying around progressive Abdul El-Sayed, the party’s candidate in the closely watched US Senate election in Michigan.”

““The atmosphere here in the Rio Grande Valley when it comes to ICE detentions and the ICE raids, there’s just the overall feeling amongst folks that there’s no real due process to this,” said Mark Anthony Vasquez, a 52-year-old community organiser.”

“But could ICE still show up at the polls?”

“Election monitors deployed by the federal government will be drawn from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).”

“Thousands of observers expected at polling places to monitor the vote on US election day A sprawling election protection effort involves training observers to look out for any interference or ICE presence during the midterms Democrats and outside watchdogs…”

“…crats and outside watchdogs are planning a massive presence at the polls on Election Day NEW YORK -- Democrats and outside watchdogs are planning a massive presence at the polls on Election Day driven by concerns that President Donald Trump will further…”

“Trump admin says it has no plans for ICE at polls.”

“He thinks even the narrow scenarios Mullin laid out, such as ICE officers pursuing an individual warrant at the polls, are legally dubious.”

“A White House official pointed to the administration’s past remarks denying any plan to deploy ICE agents to polls in November.”

“"We have a plan put together just in case if that happens and it's not going to be a good day for any ICE agent or any other federal agent or anybody trying to intimidate anybody at the polls,"”

“In New York, state Attorney General Letitia James issued a reminder to voters that federal officials may not “police the polls,” and the Arkansas chapter of the NAACP called out the assignment of federal election monitors to two counties in the state as…”

“The blueprint noted that ELECT — the Virginia elections agency — received multiple inquiries about how to respond to federal representatives showing up at polls.”

“But recent polls suggest many Americans, including those who backed Trump in that election, are uncomfortable with some of the tactics used by ICE in American cities so far this year.”

“Yet Trump has declined to rule out measures such as declaring a federal emergency on Election Day or sending ICE agents to the polls, telling TIME in an interview in September that he didn’t “rule anything out” at this point.”

“Yet polls suggest Trump himself has put the seat at risk by rejecting incumbent Sen.”

“Immigration remains another defining issue, with polls suggesting that many voters feel Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) hardline approach has gone too far.”

“Diaz tells TIME, referring to Trump’s mass deportation agenda and the expansive influence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).”

“Immigration agents, under the authority of ICE and other agencies, have been responsible for at least 25 shootings since the start of Trump’s second term, six of which have been fatal.”

“First obtained by Fox News Digital, the website critiques 12 Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) proposals, including universal healthcare, public ownership of major industries, abolishing the Senate and ICE and ending aid to Israel.”

“The Trump administration has also refused to rule out sending ICE agents to the polls.”

“With an ad aimed at Trump, this Republican exposed GOP angst about Latino voters MIAMI – At the heart of Little Havana neighborhood here, is Máximo Gómez Park, also known as Domino Park.”

“The palace intrigue threatens to distract the White House at an already fraught moment, with just over two weeks until a midterm election that could reshape the balance of power in Washington.”

“This attitude towards voters' concerns has been forcing Republicans onto the defensive when faced with angry constituents on the campaign trail.”

“… Steinberg, business & economy producer Read All About It - At least 27 students, most younger than 13, were killed in northwest Pakistan today, along with a teacher, when a school roof collapsed during classes, authorities said. - Prince Harry and Meghan,…”

“(The voters participated under the condition their last names would not be used.) "I just don't feel like there's any positive to this administration at all," he continued.”

“Abigail Spanberger previously restricted ICE’s use of public property, including through guidance involving encounters at polls.”

“Abdul El-Sayed has an impressive résumé: Rhodes scholar, professor of epidemiology at Columbia University, executive director of the Detroit health department.”

“I'm not sure what you're going to find, but continue to do your intimidation attempts.””

“Here at Silver Bulletin, we’ve been predicting that AI would become one of the most salient political issues for quite some time.”

“Journalist Nick Sortor was attacked for trying to rescue an American flag from being burned at a ICE protest in Portland last October and was also targeted by protestors in Minneapolis.”

“In 2024, 55% of Texas Latinos supported Trump, according to exit polls, but recent surveys show statewide Democrats garnering at least 55% of the Latino vote.”

“In the poll, 31% of Latino voters say they or someone close to them started carrying identification over concerns about ICE enforcement, while 27% say they know someone who has been deported or detained by ICE in the last two years.”

“At his stop in Denton, north-west of Dallas, Texas, earlier on Thursday, he insisted that inflation was entirely the fault of Joe Biden as he dismissed concerns about everyday living costs.”

“Now, a surprising cross-section of candidates—local, national, liberal, conservative—are putting Flock at the heart of their campaigns.”

“…ing my ID to vote? - What’s the best time to vote to avoid long lines? - Can I bring my kids or dog to the polls? - What should I do if someone tries to stop me from voting? - What do I do if I see ICE or federal agents at the polls? - How late are polls…”

“Trump administration says it has no plans for ICE officers at polls.”

“So what could the decision mean for the midterms, and what other steps could Trump take before voters head to the polls?”

“It also underscores the challenge Democrats face as they look to condemn what they see as humanitarian concerns in Israel’s war in Gaza while, at the same time, expressing sensitivity to the antisemitism Jewish communities still face elsewhere in the world.”

“The most recent polls show a virtually tied race: An Emerson College/Nexstar poll released in mid-September showed Hamilton slightly ahead of Marshall at 45% to 43%, a statistical tie for a poll with a 3.6-point margin of error.”

“Additionally, the Senate Leadership Fund — a political action committee aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune — is putting $100 million behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with plans to keep buying airtime through Election Day.”

“The AfD has survived numerous scandals in recent years to now top the polls nationwide, at around 28%.”

““Could be ICE at the polls, could be Trump getting every Republican to swear to sabotage the results … Could be something after the fact, seizing ballot boxes or refusing to acknowledge the results.”

“Peggy Flanagan, over alleged welfare fraud in the state under her watch — as new polls predict an incredibly close match-up.”

“Fears about the Trump administration's election plans have led civil rights coalitions to sue to stop DHS from deploying federal officers to the polls, which administration officials have at times suggested could happen.”

“Australia has banned foreign students from bringing their families along under stricter rules aimed at curbing immigration.”

“… Trump Administration has dispatched federal officials—such as those from the Justice Department, the National Guard, and ICE—to various places, which could be sparking concerns among local elections officials and voters about potential conflicts at the…”

“…ng on their political affiliation — with 63% of Democrats, 58% of Republicans and 49% of independent voters saying they are either “somewhat” or “very” confident in an accurate count, the Center for Transparent and Trusted Elections at UC San Diego poll…”

“…aigning ahead of the November election, Kung is turning his attention to related issues, such as protecting immigrants from ICE and terminating the city’s contract with Flock cameras, the AI-powered license plate readers that have sparked privacy concerns and…”

“Trump may try to interfere in the midterms through actions like sending ICE to the polls, seizing ballots, or declaring a fake national emergency.”

“White House border czar Tom Homan clarified on Sunday that ICE will not be present at voting sites for the purpose of finding and detaining people who are in the country illegally.”

“ICE and troops will not be at the polls, period.”

“Back in 2024-25, a number of pundits I respect argued that voters in the U.S. and Europe were backing rightist leaders out of anger at incumbents over Covid.”

“Abdul El-Sayed is leading in the polls, but will his fellow Democrats let him keep that lead, especially the fellow Democrat he beat in the primary?”

“While that speech is often excerpted to make it sound like King’s concerns were simply about the way individuals thought about race, in fact, the march’s organizers, Black labor leader A.”

“Tom Homan, Trump’s deportation czar, to ask for ICE presence at the polls.”