2026 election cycle
Coverage of 2026 election cycle in the Nexus archive.
- Nithya Raman advances to L.A. mayor runoff, Spencer Pratt out, AP projects
Nithya Raman advanced to the Los Angeles mayor runoff, surpassing Spencer Pratt in the vote tally. Pratt was eliminated from the 2026 election race as Raman extended her lead by tens of thousands of votes.
- In deeply red Oklahoma, minimum wage’s biggest 2026 election cycle fight is about to be decided
Oklahomans will vote on a measure to double the minimum wage in the 2026 election, reflecting the state's economic mood and inflation outlook across political parties.
- Voters want a candidate who can restore Hollywood
Voters in Los Angeles prioritize the struggling entertainment industry as a key issue for the 2026 election. Productions are moving away from Hollywood to cheaper states and countries.
- ‘Where is the money going?’ Voters decry fraud in LA
Los Angeles voters express growing distrust in elected leaders' ability to manage taxpayer money due to concerns over government waste and spending, ahead of the 2026 election cycle.