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News · US
Democratic lawmakers say federal support is urgently needed to help state and local election officials address digital threats before the midterms.
Candidate profile · AZ
Republican Thomas James Feely is running for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
News · US
Vice President JD Vance will take part in the first White House press briefing in more than 40 days.
News · US
Protect Our Care is directing an initiative at 29 Republican House members, without linking the effort to a specific election.
News · AK
The Petersburg candidate kept his ballot place after finishing third in Alaska’s U.S. Senate primary.
News · KS
The secretary of state has selected a new election commissioner for Johnson County in an administrative appointment unrelated to a candidate race.
News · US
The House approved a short-term measure intended to keep the federal government funded and avoid a shutdown before the election.
News · US
Republicans in competitive contests are still waiting for Donald Trump to direct campaign money their way as elections approach.
News · US
Trump will host a group of Republican lawmakers described as politically vulnerable at the White House.
News · US
Unexpected defections have created an internal challenge for House Democrats, separate from any candidate race or election result.
News · US
A whistleblower’s lawyer says a new verification rule and rushed online system could slow delivery of mail ballots to eligible voters.
News · MA
A Google News listing identifies 2026 Massachusetts primary contests for Senate, governor and other offices but includes no results.
News · US
The House voted to condemn socialism, with eight Democrats joining Republicans on the measure.
News · AK
Primary results have focused attention on whether coalitions will organize both chambers of the Alaska Legislature in 2027.
News · US
Markey won the Democratic primary contest against Moulton for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
News · US
Voters’ views of election safety and security could become a defining issue in Arizona’s contest for secretary of state.
News · US
Whether the ballroom can be stopped depends on its formal status, funding, legal requirements and who has authority over each step.
News · MA
A WBUR roundup collects Massachusetts primary results across congressional and State House races in one place.
News · US
Neither candidate has a documented LGBTQ-rights platform that can be fairly characterized in the 2026 Pennsylvania governor contest.
News · US
The House approved continued government funding covering the period through the midterm elections.
News · US
The Democratic senator from Massachusetts declared victory in a U.S. Senate primary, with C-SPAN carrying the announcement.
Candidate profile · WV
Capito is the Republican incumbent in West Virginia’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, which has 13 listed candidates.
Explainer · VT
A plain-language checklist for tracking election dates, reviewing the ballot, registering and making a voting plan in Vermont.
Candidate profile · UT
Independent Bryan Lamont Sgt. Arrington is running in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Explainer · RI
Rhode Island voters should confirm the primary calendar, registration rules, ballot and voting instructions before taking part.
Candidate profile · PA
Democrat Aiden Alexander Gonzalez is among 10 candidates listed in Pennsylvania’s contested 2026 race for U.S. House District 7.
Candidate profile · NY
Liam Elkind is one of 12 candidates listed in the contested 2026 race for New York’s 12th Congressional District.
Candidate profile · NM
Republican Ben R Jr. L is among 10 candidates in New Mexico’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
Candidate profile · NH
Democratic incumbent Maggie Goodlander is one of nine candidates in the NH-2 race, with the general election set for Nov. 3, 2026.
Explainer · ND
North Dakota voters should confirm election dates, ballot contents and voting requirements with state election officials before casting a ballot.