GOP congressional redistricting backfires in many House districts
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
Mississippi Senate Race: Democrat Colom leads Hyde-Smith by 0.0007%
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Who is James Talarico? What to know about the lawmaker who turned Texas blue
On Tuesday, Texas elected its first Democrat to statewide office in more than 30 years when James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the next senator from Texas.
On Tuesday, Texas elected its first Democrat to statewide office in more than 30 years when James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the next senator from Texas.
Texas governor's race 2026: Hinojosa defeats Abbott to become state's first Democratic governor in decades
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is projected to become Texas’ next governor after defeating Greg Abbott in the 2026 midterm elections.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is projected to become Texas’ next governor after defeating Greg Abbott in the 2026 midterm elections.
James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton to become next US Senator from Texas
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.
Live election results: Senate & House balance of power, governor’s races
Live voting results tracker and maps for the 2026 midterm elections, determining the balance of power in Congress for the remainder of President Trump’s second term.
Live voting results tracker and maps for the 2026 midterm elections, determining the balance of power in Congress for the remainder of President Trump’s second term.
Is mail delivered on Election Day? What's open and closed on Nov. 3
Millions of Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, but the day is not recognized as an official federal holiday. Here is a breakdown of what is open and closed on Election Day 2026.
Millions of Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, but the day is not recognized as an official federal holiday. Here is a breakdown of what is open and closed on Election Day 2026.
DOJ announces agency's largest election monitoring effort in all 50 states
The U.S. Department of Justice said it plans to deploy approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers across all 50 states, making it the largest election monitoring operation in the agency’s history and the first time reaching every state in the nation.
The U.S. Department of Justice said it plans to deploy approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers across all 50 states, making it the largest election monitoring operation in the agency’s history and the first time reaching every state in the nation.
How some US news organizations will make midterm race calls
News organizations will use different data sources and methods to call winners in the closely contested 2026 midterm elections.
News organizations will use different data sources and methods to call winners in the closely contested 2026 midterm elections.
Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan
Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.
Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.
Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over controversial Alaska Senate race
The Justice Department plans to appeal after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that aimed to block the certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if the incumbent Republican candidate, Sen. Dan Sullivan, lost.
The Justice Department plans to appeal after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that aimed to block the certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if the incumbent Republican candidate, Sen. Dan Sullivan, lost.
Florida early voting: More than 4.2 million ballots cast ahead of Election Day
With Election Day just four days away, candidates across Florida are making their final appeals to voters as they try to turn out supporters in a closely watched midterm election.
With Election Day just four days away, candidates across Florida are making their final appeals to voters as they try to turn out supporters in a closely watched midterm election.
Alaska Democrat Senate candidate worked to recruit spoiler candidates in race: New York Times report
The New York Times reported that Mary Peltola aides allegedly explored recruiting a second Dan Sullivan as a potential spoiler, but her campaign denies the claim.
The New York Times reported that Mary Peltola aides allegedly explored recruiting a second Dan Sullivan as a potential spoiler, but her campaign denies the claim.
Trump offers $1 million reward for voter fraud tips that lead to convictions
President Donald Trump on Monday offered a $1 million reward to anyone who reports voter fraud that leads to an arrest and conviction.
President Donald Trump on Monday offered a $1 million reward to anyone who reports voter fraud that leads to an arrest and conviction.
Your ballot is secret, but your voter records probably aren't: What’s public
In many states, voter roll lists are widely available and can contain personal information about the people on them.
In many states, voter roll lists are widely available and can contain personal information about the people on them.
2 former FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop: DOJ
The Department of Justice announced charges against two former senior FBI officials who allegedly lied to Congress about their roles in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election.
The Department of Justice announced charges against two former senior FBI officials who allegedly lied to Congress about their roles in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election.
Florida election fraud: Noncitizens and felons charged in voting crackdown
Attorney General James Uthmeier and Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that 20 defendants face felony charges in a statewide voter fraud operation.
Attorney General James Uthmeier and Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that 20 defendants face felony charges in a statewide voter fraud operation.
Despite intensive crackdown, voter fraud remains rare, experts say
A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.
A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.
How to register to vote
National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions for now
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now.
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now.