Two conference semifinal games were set for May 7 with Detroit and Oklahoma City holding the edge.
The Eastern Conference matchup pitted the Pistons against the Cavaliers at 7 p.m. ET. Detroit entered as 3.5-point favorites with a projected total of 215.5 points.
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Voters in Ohio and Indiana participated in primary elections on May 5, 2026, testing Republican loyalty to President Trump and Democratic enthusiasm. Trump's political operation targeted Indiana state senators who opposed redistricting, while economic concerns like high gas prices dominated discussions in Ohio. Key races for governor, U.S. Senate, and House seats saw several outcomes called by the Associated Press.
At Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network convention in New York, several prominent Democrats viewed as possible 2028 presidential contenders urged activists to focus on policy outcomes and voting rights, even as some attendees questioned whether the country is ready to elect candidates outside the traditional mold.
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The Democratic National Committee has decided not to move forward with a planned midterm convention, as party leaders argue resources are better spent on campaign work. The committee also set Aug. 7-10, 2028, for its next presidential nominating convention and identified five cities that could host.
The African People’s Convention (APC) has declared its openness to forming coalitions in hung municipalities for the upcoming local government elections. Party leader Themba Godi made the statement during the party's Election Summit in Johannesburg.
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President Trump successfully backed challengers who defeated most of his Republican opponents in Indiana state Senate primaries on Tuesday. The results highlighted his strong influence within the party despite low national approval ratings. In Ohio, higher Democratic turnout in early voting signaled potential midterm challenges for Republicans.
Virginia voters on April 21 approved a ballot measure that hands redistricting power to the Democratic-majority General Assembly, potentially giving Democrats a 10-1 edge in the state's 11 congressional seats. The 'yes' side led with 50.30% of the vote when 82% were counted, according to the Associated Press, which called the race at 8:49 p.m. local time. The outcome could flip four Republican-held seats ahead of November midterms.
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Building on late-2025 trends, Democratic candidates continued to outraise Republicans in several competitive 2026 Senate races during Q1 2026, per new campaign finance reports. However, national Republican committees and allied groups hold roughly double the cash on hand of Democrats, underscoring key dynamics in the battle for Congress.