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Elena Moore

Elena Moore

Reporter, Washington Desk

Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape
By Elena Moore

Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape

Barbara Sprunt, Elena Moore | Jul 9, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC
Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top Democrats to withdraw their support.
Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy
Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and his handling of the economy heading into the summer before a key midterm election.
Stephen Fowler, Elena Moore | Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Do internet super stars matter in elections?
Do internet super stars matter in elections?
It's becoming common for campaigns to seek out viral moments and the support of internet stars to reach new voters. But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this year.
Elena Moore | Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
As voters prioritize cost of living, focus on abortion evolves in midterm elections
As voters prioritize cost of living, focus on abortion evolves in midterm elections
There's been a shift in attention in the party ahead of the midterms as voters rank affordability the top issue. That raises questions about what an evolving message on reproductive rights looks like.
Elena Moore | May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
New poll finds a majority of Americans unsure if attempts on Trump's life were real
New poll finds a majority of Americans unsure if attempts on Trump's life were real
When given the options of "true," "false" or "not sure," and asked whether each of the incidents "was staged," a majority of respondents said they thought each event was either staged or were unsure.
Elena Moore | May 11, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC
In a new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress
In a new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress
The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
Elena Moore | May 7, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC