Election News in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Michigan

May 13, 2026, 19:39
USPolitics

Introduction

Some leaders are winning or losing because Donald Trump likes them or does not like them. In Michigan, the Democratic party is getting stronger.

Main Body

In Kentucky, Ed Gallrein is winning because Donald Trump supports him. Thomas Massie is losing because he does not agree with Trump. This race costs a lot of money. Other leaders in Kentucky are fighting about religion and taxes. In Louisiana, Bill Cassidy is in a fight. Many people are angry because he voted against Donald Trump in the past. Now, Cassidy is losing in the polls. In Michigan, Jocelyn Benson is leading the race. She is a Democrat. John James is a Republican, but he is losing. Many people in Michigan do not like Donald Trump now.

Conclusion

Republican voters like leaders who are loyal to Donald Trump. In Michigan, more people want a Democratic leader.

Learning

The 'Reason' Word: Because

In this text, we see a pattern for explaining why something happens. To move to A2, you need to connect two ideas using because.

Pattern: [Result] →\rightarrow because →\rightarrow [Reason]

  • Winning →\rightarrow because →\rightarrow Trump supports him.
  • Losing →\rightarrow because →\rightarrow he does not agree.
  • Angry →\rightarrow because →\rightarrow he voted against Trump.

Opposite Feelings

Notice how the text uses simple pairs to show a fight or a difference:

LikeDo not like
WinningLosing
StrongerFighting

Quick Tip: To make a sentence negative in A2 English, we usually add do not or does not before the action word (verb).

  • Example: "Many people do not like Donald Trump."

Vocabulary Learning

winning
having success or victory
Example:He is winning the election.
losing
failing to succeed or get a win
Example:She is losing her seat.
support
to give help or approval
Example:Donald Trump supports him.
agree
to have the same opinion
Example:He does not agree with Trump.
race
a competition or contest
Example:The race costs a lot of money.
cost
to require money or effort
Example:It costs a lot.
fighting
to argue or struggle
Example:Leaders are fighting about religion.
religion
belief in a higher power
Example:Religion is a topic in the debate.
taxes
money paid to the government
Example:Taxes must be paid on income.
angry
feeling strong displeasure
Example:Many people are angry.
voted
to cast a ballot in an election
Example:He voted against Donald Trump.
polls
surveys that show public opinion
Example:The polls show he is losing.
leading
being in a higher position or ahead
Example:Jocelyn Benson is leading the race.
Democrat
a member of the Democratic party
Example:She is a Democrat.
Republican
a member of the Republican party
Example:John James is a Republican.
loyal
faithful and devoted
Example:Republican voters like loyal leaders.
voters
people who cast ballots
Example:Voters decide who wins.