Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week:
1. Conservative Political Activist Charlie Kirk Assassinated In Utah Campus Shooting
On September 10, Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The 31-year-old, known for his influential role in mobilizing young conservative voters and his close ties to President Donald Trump, was addressing students as part of Turning Point USA’s college campus tour when the attack occurred. Authorities have described the incident as a targeted political assassination, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for an end to political violence in the United States.
2. President Donald Trump Announces Midterm Convention to Rally Support for Republicans Ahead of 2026 Elections
On September 16, President Donald Trump took to TruthSocial to announce a Republican “Midterm Convention” aimed at energizing the party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The event, with its time and place yet to be determined, promises to be a significant and exciting gathering for the Republicans. President Trump wrote, “The Republicans are going to do a Midterm Convention in order to show the great things we have done since the Presidential Election of 2024. Stay tuned, it will be quite the Event, and very exciting!”
3. In A Major Defeat For Opponents of Gerrymandering, the Missouri State Legislature Approves Congressional Map To Give Republicans an Additional Congressional Seat Ahead Of 2026 Midterm Elections
Missouri lawmakers have approved a new congressional voting map for the 2026 midterm elections, responding to former President Donald Trump’s call to secure a Republican majority in Congress. The state Senate passed the redistricting plan with a 21-11 vote, aiming to flip a Democratic-held seat to Republican control. The map now awaits the signature of Republican Governor Mike Kehoe, who introduced the plan last month, describing it as a “Missouri First” map that aligns with the state’s conservative values.
4. Democratic Support Grows for Zohran Mamdani in NYC Mayoral Race
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, is gaining significant endorsements from party leaders as concerns mount over President Donald Trump’s attempts to influence the race. Mamdani, a state assemblyman and democratic socialist, secured the Democratic primary victory in June 2025, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is now running as an independent.
5. New Jersey Gubernatorial Race Heats Up as Jack Ciattarelli Closes Gap on Mikie Sherrill
The race for New Jersey’s next governor has tightened dramatically, with Republican Jack Ciattarelli now trailing Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill by a mere two points, according to a recent poll conducted by National Research Inc. from September 8 to 10, 2025. The survey, which included 600 likely voters and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percent, shows Sherrill leading Ciattarelli 47 to 45 percent, signaling a statistical dead heat as the November 4 election approaches. This development underscores the high stakes of the contest, as New Jersey, alongside Virginia, is one of only two states electing a governor this year, making it a critical barometer for national political trends.
