Elections
Our coverage of major elections around the world this year, in countries including America, India and Britain
United States
Tim Walz is the most popular candidate on either ticket
And J.D. Vance is the least. Can their debate change that?
United States
Harris’s and Trump’s economic plans both promise utopia
High spending, low taxes—and don’t worry about the deficit
United States
What J.D. Vance is learning from Donald Trump
The vice-presidential candidate is devising his own tactics for bending the truth
United States
Kamalamania and the drive for abortion rights are a potent mix
Referendums in ten states will determine the future of abortion access—and may tilt the presidential election
United States
Kamala Harris is outspending Donald Trump. Will it matter?
The Democratic nominee is raising many millions more than her opponent
Europe
Austria’s xenophobic right edges towards victory
The Freedom Party is favoured to win the election on September 29th
United States
Recent special elections bode well for Democrats
They can help in predicting general elections
United States
Mark Robinson has hijacked his own campaign in North Carolina
Who will go down with the would-be Republican governor?
Europe
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting?
He has strong odds of thrashing Olaf Scholz next year
United States
Pennsylvania, the crucial battleground in America’s election
Buckets of money, vicious advertising and consultants galore have left the race for the state a virtual tie
United States
Kamala Harris’s post-debate bounce is now visible in the polls
But it comes with two big caveats
United States
Who is Ryan Routh, Donald Trump’s would-be assassin?
His 291-page screed on Ukraine’s “unwinnable war” offers some clues
United States
Another attempt to kill Trump raises fears of political violence
Republicans and Democrats must again try to avoid politicising a failed assassination
United States
The never-Trump movement has leaders. What about followers?
For some dissident Republicans, backing Kamala Harris seems a step too far
United States
Democratic control of the Senate depends on a seven-fingered farmer
Can Jon Tester win again in Montana?
The Economist explains
Will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris matter?
Celebrity endorsements are unlikely to change voters’ minds. But they may boost turnout