November 4 Election Day 2025: What you need to know

Voters head to polls Tuesday in America’s first major election with key races in several states, including New Jersey and Virginia.

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he will decide 'soonish' on run for governor

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he is heavily considering a run for governor. He would be joining a primary fight that has already attracted two Republicans.

Naya Young claims District 5 seat on Tampa City Council after runoff election

Political newcomer Naya Young claimed nearly 61% of the vote in the runoff election for the Tampa City Council District 5 seat Tuesday evening.

These are the key 2025 races to watch in November

The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

Trump says he will require voter ID with executive order

President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.

Hillsborough elections office runs successful test ahead of Tampa special election

The race for the District 5 seat on Tampa's City Council is entering its final weeks. The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board tested its voting equipment on Thursday to ensure it's ready for the special election coming up on September 9.

Democrats preparing for 2028 presidential race in early voting states

The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.

SAVE Act passes House: What to know

The SAVE Act requires states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof" of U.S. citizenship.

SAVE Act: How voter registration would change under proposed bill

The SAVE Act is set to get a vote this week. Here’s what to know about the bill that aims to require proof of citizenship to vote.

Florida girl, 13, one of hundreds nationwide to receive racist mass-text

A seventh-grader at Howard Middle School is one of many people across the country who received a racial text message the day after Election Day.

Republican Laurel Lee wins re-election for second term

U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee won re-election Tuesday night, defeating her Democratic opponent, Pat Kemp 56% to 44%.  

Luna fends off political attacks to win reelection in District 13

Anna Paulina Luna fended off political attacks and a last-minute fundraising surge by her Democratic challenger to win a second term in Congress Tuesday night, defeating Whitney Fox, who hoped to flip the Republican-leaning seat for the Democrats.

How many electoral votes does each state have?

In the race for the White House, a candidate will have to win 270 of the 538 total electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.