The Spruce Woods by-election in Manitoba concluded with the Progressive Conservative (PC) candidate Colleen Robbins securing a hold for the party, winning with 46.9% of the vote. The New Democratic Party (NDP) showed a strong performance, increasing their share by 21.7 percentage points to 45.7%, while the Liberal Party decreased to 7.4%. The by-election results indicated a narrowing margin between the PC and NDP compared to the 2023 election, where the PC previously held a more comfortable lead. Concurrently, provincial polling in Ontario showed the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (PCPO) leading with 53%, followed by the Ontario Liberal Party (OLP) at 27%, and the Ontario New Democratic Party (ONDP) at 12%. On the U.S. political front, recent generic ballot polls for the 2026 elections reveal a competitive landscape with Democrats polling between 38% and 44.5% and Republicans between 34% and 42%, depending on the source. Notably, a significant portion of independent voters, 39%, reportedly do not plan to vote in the 2026 elections. Favorability ratings for key figures such as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris show negative net approval scores, with Trump at -10 to -16 points and Harris at -13 points in various polls.