Elections
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ElectionsDemocratic Senate Candidates Split on Filibuster as Control Hangs in Balance
Oct 3, 2026
Democratic Senate hopefuls are divided on eliminating the filibuster, a key issue as both parties vie for control of the chamber in a closely contested race.
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ElectionsSenate GOP Super PAC Halts North Carolina Ads, Redirects Funds to Kansas
Oct 2, 2026
The Senate Leadership Fund has paused ad spending in North Carolina's Senate race, shifting resources to Kansas as Republicans defend seats in competitive states.
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ElectionsPoll Finds Bipartisan Support for Excluding Noncitizens from House Apportionment
Sep 30, 2026
A new poll shows most Americans, including a majority of Democrats, back limiting House seat apportionment to U.S. citizens as the Commerce Department weighs a rule change.
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ElectionsTexas GOP Eyes Open 35th District After Redistricting Shifts
Sep 29, 2026
Republicans target Texas’ redrawn 35th Congressional District, now more competitive after redistricting, with both parties fielding candidates focused on border security.
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ElectionsVirginia Voters to Decide on Constitutional Amendment Establishing Right to Abortion
Sep 29, 2026
Virginia voters will decide whether to enshrine a fundamental right to abortion in the state constitution, raising questions about parental rights and late-term restrictions.
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ElectionsMassachusetts Ballot Measure Would Replace Party Primaries With Top-Two System
Sep 28, 2026
Massachusetts voters will decide whether to eliminate party primaries in favor of a top-two system, raising concerns about conservative representation.
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ElectionsIowa House Race Sees Both Sides Face Scrutiny Over China-Linked Donations
Sep 25, 2026
Iowa Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott and Republican Rep. Zach Nunn trade accusations over China-related campaign contributions and policy stances in a closely watched House race.
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ElectionsCoalition of Advocacy Groups Lobbied Against SAVE America Act
Sep 24, 2026
Over two dozen left-leaning organizations spent hundreds of thousands lobbying to block the SAVE America Act, intensifying debate over voter ID and citizenship proof.
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ElectionsTexas’ 34th District Race Tightens as Flores Challenges Incumbent Gonzalez
Sep 23, 2026
Democrat Vicente Gonzalez faces a strong challenge from Republican Eric Flores in Texas’ 34th District, with polls showing a narrow lead ahead of November’s election.
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ElectionsProgressive Groups Expand Influence in Local Judicial Elections
Sep 23, 2026
Progressive organizations, including DSA and Soros-backed groups, are intensifying efforts to elect judges and prosecutors, raising concerns about judicial impartiality.
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ElectionsHeritage Foundation Ranks Washington State Low on Election Integrity
Sep 22, 2026
The Heritage Foundation's 2026 scorecard ranks Washington 46th for election integrity, fueling debate over voter registration and mail-in ballot security.
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ElectionsGeorgia Lawmakers Weigh Hand-Marked Ballots Amid Election Security Concerns
Sep 21, 2026
Georgia's election committee reviewed expert testimony on voting system risks and hand-marked ballots as lawmakers consider changes to strengthen election security.
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ElectionsConservative States Advance SAVE Laws Amid Federal Stalemate
Sep 21, 2026
Conservative-led states are passing SAVE laws requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship as federal efforts stall, raising stakes for election integrity debates.
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ElectionsAnalysis Finds Nearly 90% of 2026 Midterm Races Uncompetitive
Sep 20, 2026
A new analysis shows almost 90% of House and 75% of Senate races in 2026 are uncompetitive, raising concerns about voter influence and redistricting.
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ElectionsEarly Voting Begins in Virginia as Senate, House Races Draw Focus
Sep 20, 2026
Virginia voters began casting early ballots for a high-stakes Senate race and all 11 House seats, with party enthusiasm and turnout patterns in focus.
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ElectionsValadao Faces Tough Reelection Fight in Redrawn California District
Sep 18, 2026
Rep. David Valadao confronts a competitive race against Democrat Randy Villegas after California’s district maps were redrawn, shifting the political landscape.
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ElectionsStates Prepare to Counter Possible ICE Presence at Polls
Sep 18, 2026
Several states are training officials to respond if ICE agents appear at polling places, amid Trump administration suggestions of federal enforcement at the ballot box.
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ElectionsHouse Committees Accuse ActBlue of Lax Controls on Foreign Donations
Sep 18, 2026
Congressional investigators allege ActBlue failed to prevent foreign donations to U.S. campaigns, raising concerns about election integrity and platform oversight.
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ElectionsMissouri Faces Election Turmoil After Conflicting Court Orders on Congressional Map
Sep 17, 2026
Missouri's 2026 elections are in disarray after state and federal courts issued opposing orders on which congressional map to use, leaving candidates and voters uncertain.
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ElectionsVirginia Bishop Urges Catholics to Oppose Abortion, Marriage Amendments
Sep 14, 2026
Bishop Michael Burbidge directed priests to read a letter at Mass urging Catholics to vote against Virginia constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage.
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ElectionsTreasury Secretary Bessent Warns of Economic Reversal if Democrats Win Congress
Sep 10, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned at the RNC Midterm Convention that Democratic control of Congress could reverse Trump-era economic policies and raise taxes.
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ElectionsDemocratic Sen. Fetterman Endorses GOP Colleague at RNC Convention
Sep 10, 2026
Sen. John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, surprised the RNC midterm convention by endorsing Republican Sen.
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ElectionsPaxton Unveils Tax Relief Plan, Targets Talarico at GOP Convention
Sep 10, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton introduced a tax relief plan at the Republican National Midterm Convention, promising major deductions and criticizing Democratic.
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ElectionsNew Hampshire Primary Draws Crowded Fields for Open Senate and House Seats
Sep 8, 2026
New Hampshire voters are selecting nominees for open Senate and House seats after key incumbents declined to run, setting up competitive races this fall.
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ElectionsGeorgia Lawmakers Weigh Ballot-on-Demand, Accessibility in Voting System Overhaul
Sep 5, 2026
Georgia's election committee hears testimony on ballot-on-demand technology, cybersecurity, and accessibility as it considers new statewide voting system standards.
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ElectionsTrump DOJ Charges Far More Noncitizens in Election Fraud Than Biden DOJ
Sep 5, 2026
Federal prosecutors under Trump have charged nearly four times as many noncitizens with election fraud as the Biden DOJ, fueling debate over voting safeguards.
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ElectionsFairfax County Ends Noncitizen Voter Referral Policy Amid Zero Prosecutions
Sep 4, 2026
Fairfax County, Virginia, halted its policy of referring potential noncitizen voters to prosecutors after no cases led to charges, raising questions about how.
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ElectionsHouse Republicans Introduce Bill to Require All Federal Ballots Be Received by Election Day
Sep 4, 2026
Rep. Laurel Lee has introduced legislation to require all federal election ballots be received by Election Day, aiming to address delayed results and voter.
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ElectionsTrump Commits $400 Million to Boost Republicans in Battleground Races
Sep 3, 2026
President Trump will deploy over $400 million from MAGA Inc. to support 35 key Republican candidates in competitive congressional races this November.
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ElectionsVirginia Voters to Decide on Local 1% Sales Tax Hike for School Projects
Sep 3, 2026
Virginia voters in 35% of municipalities will decide on a 1% sales tax increase for school capital projects, raising questions about transparency and economic impact.
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ElectionsDOJ to Deploy 1,000 Election Monitors Nationwide Amid Scrutiny of Local Practices
Sep 3, 2026
The Justice Department will send 1,000 federal monitors to polling sites across the country for the November elections, escalating oversight amid ongoing disputes.
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ElectionsDHS Launches Election Fraud Investigations in Nine States Ahead of Federal Vote
Sep 2, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security has initiated a coordinated voter fraud probe in nine states, citing concerns over noncitizen voting and voter roll integrity.
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ElectionsWisconsin Elections Commission to Investigate Milwaukee Ballot Reporting Delay
Aug 31, 2026
The Wisconsin Elections Commission will review a delayed ballot count in Milwaukee’s primary, raising concerns about election transparency and oversight.
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ElectionsPoll Finds Most Independents, Women Say U.S. on Wrong Track Ahead of Midterms
Aug 30, 2026
A new national poll shows 60% of voters, including majorities of independents and women, believe the U.S.
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ElectionsVirginia Catholic Bishops Mobilize Against Abortion, Marriage Amendments
Aug 29, 2026
Virginia's Catholic bishops are urging parishioners to oppose two constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage, citing moral concerns as the measures head.
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ElectionsDHS Ties Election Security Grants to Audits Amid Concerns Over China-Made Voting Machine Parts
Aug 27, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security will require states to conduct post-election audits to receive full security grants, citing risks from China-made voting machine.
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ElectionsTrump-Backed Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff
Aug 26, 2026
Darline Graham, appointed to fill her late brother's Senate seat, won South Carolina's GOP runoff with Trump's endorsement, setting up a November contest.
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ElectionsAlaska Senate Race Draws Scrutiny Over Ranked-Choice Voting and 'Decoy' Candidate
Aug 24, 2026
Alaska's U.S. Senate race faces criticism as ranked-choice voting and a similarly named candidate raise concerns about election integrity and voter confusion.
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ElectionsTexas Democrats Warn Talarico Faces Black Voter Enthusiasm Gap in Senate Race
Aug 23, 2026
Democratic leaders in Texas express concern that Senate nominee James Talarico lacks sufficient support from black voters, raising doubts about his chances to flip.
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ElectionsGreen Energy PAC Targets Republicans With Pro-Trump Messaging
Aug 21, 2026
A green energy PAC funded mainly by Democrat donors is attacking Republicans as insufficiently pro-Trump, raising questions about political strategy and donor intent.
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ElectionsOssoff Faces Bipartisan Criticism Over Remarks About Trump Aide as Collins Gains in Polls
Aug 21, 2026
Sen. Jon Ossoff faces bipartisan backlash for comments about Trump aide Natalie Harp, while challenger Rep. Mike Collins gains ground in recent polling.
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ElectionsPro-Life Groups Split Over South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff
Aug 20, 2026
Major pro-life organizations have endorsed Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff, sparking backlash from activists who back Rep. Ralph Norman.
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ElectionsFlorida Primaries Deliver Upsets and Set November Matchups
Aug 19, 2026
Florida's primary elections saw a Democratic Socialist win a key Senate nomination, a heated GOP governor's race, and contentious congressional battles.
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ElectionsMilwaukee Election Commission Reviews Absentee Ballot Delay After Human Error in Primary
Aug 17, 2026
Milwaukee officials are reviewing a human error that delayed counting 28,000 absentee ballots in the primary, renewing scrutiny of city election procedures.
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ElectionsCalifornia Says It Does Not Track Noncitizens Removed From Voter Rolls
Aug 17, 2026
California officials say they do not track removals of noncitizens from voter rolls, raising questions about compliance with federal recordkeeping law.
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ElectionsBallot Language Disputes Intensify Ahead of Major State Referendums
Aug 16, 2026
7 in favor of Attorney General Rob Bonta, upholding his revised ballot title for Proposition 39, a voter ID initiative.
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ElectionsObama Expected to Campaign for El-Sayed After Michigan Senate Primary Win
Aug 16, 2026
El-Sayed, a former Detroit health director, secured the nomination with strong backing from younger, college-educated, and progressive voters.
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ElectionsGeorgia Secretary of State Launches Bipartisan Election Integrity Task Force
Aug 14, 2026
The move is part of a broader effort to restore and maintain public trust in the state’s electoral system.
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ElectionsOssoff Faces Criticism Over Israel Votes Ahead of November Election
Aug 14, 2026
Sen. Jon Ossoff is under fire from Jewish leaders and his Republican challenger for his voting record on Israel, raising stakes in a close race.
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ElectionsMichigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed Faces Scrutiny Over Health Care Stance and Family Practice Policies
Aug 14, 2026
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed's support for single-payer health care is under scrutiny after reports that his wife's practice does not accept.