Why nearly 1M Maryland voters are registered as unaffiliated
Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.
Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.
At-Large DC Councilmember Robert White to resign council seat to ensure eligibility for delegate
At-Large D.C. Councilmember Robert White will resign from his council seat on Monday, Nov. 2, to ensure he is eligible as the Democratic nominee for D.C. delegate in Tuesday's election.
At-Large D.C. Councilmember Robert White will resign from his council seat on Monday, Nov. 2, to ensure he is eligible as the Democratic nominee for D.C. delegate in Tuesday's election.
Virginia Senate candidate Bert Mizusawa on debates, defense and the economy
Virginia Republican Senate candidate retired Maj. Gen. Bert Mizusawa discusses his final campaign push across the Commonwealth in the closing days before the election. Mizusawa addresses the absence of a candidate debate and The Washington Post's decision not to endorse, highlights his military and national security background, and outlines his plans to tackle living costs through domestic energy production and eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales.
Virginia Republican Senate candidate retired Maj. Gen. Bert Mizusawa discusses his final campaign push across the Commonwealth in the closing days before the election. Mizusawa addresses the absence of a candidate debate and The Washington Post's decision not to endorse, highlights his military and national security background, and outlines his plans to tackle living costs through domestic energy production and eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales.
Early voting in Virginia surges past 2022 midterm turnout with over 1.2 million ballots cast
Virginians are turning out in record numbers ahead of Election Day, casting more early ballots than they did during the entire midterm election four years ago.
Virginians are turning out in record numbers ahead of Election Day, casting more early ballots than they did during the entire midterm election four years ago.
Lawsuit targets Virginia same-sex marriage ballot question
A church pastor filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking a Virginia ballot question that would enshrine same sex marriage in the commonwealth's constitution.
A church pastor filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking a Virginia ballot question that would enshrine same sex marriage in the commonwealth's constitution.
New Maryland Voting Guide
Joe Wicke joined Fox 5 DC.
Joe Wicke joined Fox 5 DC.
D.C. mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George on Home Rule, city audits and affordability
Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George discusses her vision for Washington, D.C., as early voting officially gets underway across the District. She explains how she plans to defend D.C. Home Rule and counter federal interference from Donald Trump, highlights her affordability agenda focused on housing and universal child care, and pledges a forensic audit of city agencies to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.
Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George discusses her vision for Washington, D.C., as early voting officially gets underway across the District. She explains how she plans to defend D.C. Home Rule and counter federal interference from Donald Trump, highlights her affordability agenda focused on housing and universal child care, and pledges a forensic audit of city agencies to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.
Green Party mayoral candidate Robert Gross on D.C. statehood, AI and economy
D.C. Statehood Green Party mayoral candidate Robert Gross outlines his campaign platform to foster District self-reliance through local commerce, green initiatives, and statehood. Gross details his six-pillar "Human Life Standard" plan to improve government efficiency and tackle poverty, explains how AI technology can modernize city services, and delivers his message to voters as early voting gets underway.
D.C. Statehood Green Party mayoral candidate Robert Gross outlines his campaign platform to foster District self-reliance through local commerce, green initiatives, and statehood. Gross details his six-pillar "Human Life Standard" plan to improve government efficiency and tackle poverty, explains how AI technology can modernize city services, and delivers his message to voters as early voting gets underway.
Independent D.C. mayoral candidate Rhonda Hamilton on housing, policing and crime
Independent D.C. mayoral candidate Rhonda Hamilton discusses her key campaign priorities, including addressing overpolicing, protecting Home Rule, and auditing troubled city agencies to expand affordable housing. She also explains her strategy to curb crime through job creation and small business incentives, addresses federal immigration enforcement concerns, and shares details on meeting voters across early voting locations.
Independent D.C. mayoral candidate Rhonda Hamilton discusses her key campaign priorities, including addressing overpolicing, protecting Home Rule, and auditing troubled city agencies to expand affordable housing. She also explains her strategy to curb crime through job creation and small business incentives, addresses federal immigration enforcement concerns, and shares details on meeting voters across early voting locations.
Obama compares Trump's White House renovations to 'Saddam Hussein opening a Cheesecake Factory' at Ohio rally
Former President Barack Obama mocked President Donald Trump's White House renovations Saturday, comparing the historic residence to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio.
Former President Barack Obama mocked President Donald Trump's White House renovations Saturday, comparing the historic residence to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio.
Trump talks midterm issues, praises first lady on securing ceasefire after casting early vote in Florida
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump spoke with reporters at his Florida polling place Saturday after casting early ballots in the midterm election.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump spoke with reporters at his Florida polling place Saturday after casting early ballots in the midterm election.
Transgender sports bans head to voters in Democratic states, potentially setting a national precedent
Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide whether to ban transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the first time such restrictions have been put directly on state ballots.
Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide whether to ban transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the first time such restrictions have been put directly on state ballots.
Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
Trump announces $275M nursing-home nurse initiative at Florida midterm rally
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
Dan Cox speaks with FOX 5 as Election Day approaches
Maryland Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox spoke with FOX 5 as Election Day approaches to discuss key campaign issues and his outlook on the race.
Maryland Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox spoke with FOX 5 as Election Day approaches to discuss key campaign issues and his outlook on the race.
How are rising costs shaping voters in the DC suburbs?
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
US Supreme Court says New Hampshire can reject student IDs as proper identification to vote
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Thursday that paves the way for New Hampshire to prohibit students from using student IDs to register to vote or obtain a ballot for the November election.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Thursday that paves the way for New Hampshire to prohibit students from using student IDs to register to vote or obtain a ballot for the November election.
Prediction markets vs. polls: What are they saying about the 2026 midterms?
Prediction markets and traditional polls offer different ways to assess the 2026 midterm elections. Polls measure voters’ current preferences, while prediction markets reflect traders’ expectations about which candidates or parties will win.
Prediction markets and traditional polls offer different ways to assess the 2026 midterm elections. Polls measure voters’ current preferences, while prediction markets reflect traders’ expectations about which candidates or parties will win.
2026 midterm elections: 21 key House races to follow
Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.
Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.
Election recounts: How they work in each state and who pays for the recount
When it comes to elections and recounts, each state sets their own statutes, recount triggers, deadlines to request a recount, and timeline for when the recount has to be completed.
When it comes to elections and recounts, each state sets their own statutes, recount triggers, deadlines to request a recount, and timeline for when the recount has to be completed.