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News · US
Maher linked his criticism of Democratic politicians to remarks about the Sept. 11 attack that preceded the cancellation of his former show.
News · US
The vice president framed November’s midterms around the opportunities and country that today’s Americans will leave to their children.
News · US
The Trump adviser said Republicans could retain Congress despite low presidential approval and voter concerns about the economy and Iran.
News · NE
The Nebraska Supreme Court turned aside another challenge to the medical marijuana law approved by Nebraska voters.
News · AK
Alaska has approved the use of baby boxes through a bill expanding the state’s Safe Haven policy.
News · TX
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that Galveston County’s new district maps cannot be used for the November election.
News · US
The message casts Muslim Democrats as leading political adversaries without tying the appeal to a particular candidate, race or policy dispute.
Explainer · ID
A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, reviewing the ballot, registering and making a voting plan in Idaho.
Explainer · DE
Delaware voters can prepare for the 2026 primary by confirming key dates, registration details, ballot contests and voting instructions.
Explainer · DC
District voters should confirm their registration, ballot, voting method and deadlines before participating in the 2026 general election.
Candidate profile · CO
Barton is listed as a UN candidate in the contested 2026 general election for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.
News · US
Shannon says Republicans can appeal to Black voters without Trump on the ballot by emphasizing job creation and lower crime.
Race preview · CA
Edwin Alonzo, Paul Chakalian and Alexis L. Claiborne are contesting California’s 23rd District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Candidate profile · AZ
Independent Paul Burton is among nine candidates in Arizona’s 2026 race for the U.S. House in the 4th Congressional District.
Explainer · AR
A plain-language checklist for tracking the election calendar, reviewing your ballot and preparing to vote in Arkansas in 2026.
Explainer · AK
Alaska voters should confirm election dates, ballot contents, registration details and voting instructions before casting a ballot in 2026.
News · WI
The Wisconsin Republican governor candidate said he and the pilot entered the water after a Bonanza made an emergency landing Saturday night.
News · MI
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are criticizing each other’s records as the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches.
News · MI
The Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate said doctors, rather than government, should make decisions about transgender treatment for minors.
News · MO
Court decisions over Missouri’s political boundaries have left House candidates, voters and election officials facing an unsettled path.
Candidate profile · WA
Andrew Bartleson is an Independent running for U.S. House in Washington’s 5th District in the 2026 general election.
Candidate profile · SC
Democrat David Brown is among eight candidates in the 2026 general election for South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District.
Candidate profile · NC
Johnson is listed as an Other candidate in North Carolina’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, with no biography or policy positions on file.
Candidate profile · MN
Republican Mike Ruoho is among the candidates listed for Minnesota’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election.
Candidate profile · LA
Kathy W Seiden is a Republican candidate in Louisiana’s contested U.S. Senate election on Nov. 3, 2026.
Candidate profile · KY
Thompson is a Democrat in Kentucky’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, with the general election set for Nov. 3, 2026.
Candidate profile · IN
Republican Anthony D Hustedt-mai is one of 11 candidates running in Indiana's 4th Congressional District in 2026.
Candidate profile · IL
Democrat Philip Jerome Andrew is listed in the contested U.S. House race in Illinois’ 9th District on Nov. 3, 2026.
Explainer · ID
Idaho voters can prepare by confirming election dates, reviewing their ballot and checking official registration and voting instructions.
Candidate profile · FL
Republican Randy Fine is among 10 candidates listed in the contested 2026 race for Florida’s 6th Congressional District.