RNS Morning Report - On Election night, the religious left is back

Top Stories On Election night, the religious left is back (RNS) — From Texas to Kansas, Democratic candidates drew on their religious values, securing wins and signaling a shift in the relationship between faith and politics. Midterm election live updates (RNS) — Religion is playing an unusually prominent role in several races across the country. Is Brad Lander, a pro-Palestinian liberal Zionist heading to Congress, the future of Jewish Democrats? NEW YORK (RNS) — Lander’s victory in one of the country’s most Jewish congressional districts has raised questions about whether his approach could offer a new path for Jewish political leadership.  Adam Hamilton takes a pastoral approach in his final days on campaign trail (RNS) — Considered a long shot when he first jumped into the U.S. Senate race in Kansas, the Rev. Adam Hamilton, a United Methodist megachurch pastor, narrowly led in the polls as Election Day approached. Washington interfaith group counters anti-LGBTQ+ protests at churches with dance parties WENATCHEE, Wash. (FāVS News) — An interfaith ‘rainbow response team’ counters anti-LGBTQ+ protesters at churches and Pride events with music and dancing, aiming to defuse tension through nonviolence. Leo’s Latin America homecoming will also honor Francis’ legacy VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Weeks after cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV will return to the continent that shaped his ministry, injecting hope in secularized Uruguay, honoring Francis’ legacy in Argentina and reconnecting with his adopted homeland of Peru.   Opinion Israel’s future depends on bringing Jews and Arabs together in its next government (RNS) — Israel’s election has put the Jewish state’s founding promise to the test. Will it pass? The Middle East is losing its Christians: We can’t look away (RNS) — Christianity’s historic presence in the region where our faith was born has reached a critical breaking point — and Christian leaders around the world are increasingly alarmed.     ICYMI Religion on the ballot: A look at the latest polls (RNS) — The latest polling in key midterm races where faith is shaping the political conversation. Faith leaders prepare to serve as poll chaplains on a tense Election Day (RNS) — A tradition that originated in the Black Church, poll chaplains are faith leaders who commit to offering a peaceful presence at polling locations through prayers and conflict de-escalation.     Support Our Work As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com. Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend. Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here. We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205

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