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The article discusses the prevalence of negative, false, and misleading political ads in the U.S. election process, noting that billions are spent on such ads during national elections. It highlights Missouri's midterm election as an example, where campaigns have raised nearly $40 million for ads on contested ballot amendments and state-level races.

The voter registration deadline for August elections is July 7. The newly seated Metro Nashville Airport Authority board seeks to withdraw from a lawsuit initiated by its previous incarnation over control of the airport, following a state law change altering board appointments.

Early voting begins Saturday in New York's primary elections, running through June 21, with the primary election scheduled for Tuesday, June 23. Congressional and state chamber seats are among the races highlighted in the election.

California's population growth has slowed significantly due to declining immigration and birth rates. A 2023 study by the Public Policy Institute of California found the total fertility rate dropped to 1.48, below the replacement level of 2.1, contributing to population stagnation and a loss of congressional seats.

Tom Sell and John Bonck won open GOP primary runoffs for solidly red congressional seats. The victory secures their positions as Republican candidates in the upcoming general election.

Virginia voters will vote on Tuesday to decide whether to approve redistricting efforts, which could result in Democrats securing every congressional seat in the state except one. This follows President Trump's push for redistricting in states like Texas and North Carolina.