Election run offs: What states have them and how they work
When it comes to runoff elections, laws and systems vary across the country, with each state having its own laws governing recounts in both primary and general elections.
When it comes to runoff elections, laws and systems vary across the country, with each state having its own laws governing recounts in both primary and general elections.
Controversial ad featuring Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s mother made by GOP opponent
The controversial new political advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton calling her daughter “a liar" was produced by her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign team, the GOP nominee’s camp confirmed Tuesday night.
The controversial new political advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton calling her daughter “a liar" was produced by her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign team, the GOP nominee’s camp confirmed Tuesday night.
Congressional redistricting ballot question shares spotlight with Maryland gubernatorial race
Maryland voters will soon head to the polls to decide who will serve in Annapolis for the next four years in a race that will be a do-over between Republican Dan Cox and incumbent Democratic Governor Wes Moore.
Maryland voters will soon head to the polls to decide who will serve in Annapolis for the next four years in a race that will be a do-over between Republican Dan Cox and incumbent Democratic Governor Wes Moore.
Congressional redistricting question shares spotlight with Maryland gubernatorial race
Maryland voters will soon head to the polls to decide who will serve in Annapolis for the next four years in a race that will be a do-over between Republican Dan Cox and incumbent Democratic Governor Wes Moore.
Maryland voters will soon head to the polls to decide who will serve in Annapolis for the next four years in a race that will be a do-over between Republican Dan Cox and incumbent Democratic Governor Wes Moore.
Alexandria hosts 'Party at the Polls' ahead of midterms
As midterm elections approach, democracy was on the ballot today in Virginia. Voters turned out in big numbers in Alexandria for a celebration of civic engagement.
As midterm elections approach, democracy was on the ballot today in Virginia. Voters turned out in big numbers in Alexandria for a celebration of civic engagement.
Trump approval hits record low as midterms near: poll
Presidential approval ratings are among the most important factors in midterm elections.
Presidential approval ratings are among the most important factors in midterm elections.
‘No Kings' rallies across US push voting early; here's how many voters already have
Hundreds of rallies planned across the U.S. by the No Kings network took place Saturday to urge people to vote early in the midterm elections, and the latest numbers show that millions have cast ballots ahead of Election Day.
Hundreds of rallies planned across the U.S. by the No Kings network took place Saturday to urge people to vote early in the midterm elections, and the latest numbers show that millions have cast ballots ahead of Election Day.
Inside Donald Trump's high-stakes Dalton rally with Collins, Jackson
President Donald Trump returned to Georgia on Friday afternoon to headline a campaign rally in Dalton.
President Donald Trump returned to Georgia on Friday afternoon to headline a campaign rally in Dalton.
Voters on both sides of the aisle want change, new poll on eve of 2026 midterm finds
When it comes to the issues voters say matter most, a new poll from the Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago concluded that voters are "deeply frustrated" with President Donald Trump’s leadership, the AP reported.
When it comes to the issues voters say matter most, a new poll from the Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago concluded that voters are "deeply frustrated" with President Donald Trump’s leadership, the AP reported.
White House responds after Virginia attorney general creates voter protection unit
Virginia's attorney general launched a new voter protection unit, in part because of the actions of President Donald Trump.
Virginia's attorney general launched a new voter protection unit, in part because of the actions of President Donald Trump.
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris clashes with journalist after debate
Maryland Republican Congressman Andy Harris sparked backlash after a heated exchange with a reporter during a post-debate press conference.
Maryland Republican Congressman Andy Harris sparked backlash after a heated exchange with a reporter during a post-debate press conference.
Rep. Mike Collins doubts Sen. Jon Ossoff's 2028 presidential denial
Sen. Jon Ossoff shut down 2028 presidential race rumors during a Georgia debate, pledging to serve a full six-year term if reelected.
Sen. Jon Ossoff shut down 2028 presidential race rumors during a Georgia debate, pledging to serve a full six-year term if reelected.
Texas midterms: Talarico rumor debunked as questions grow over candidate debates
With just three weeks until Election Day, Texas' biggest political races are drawing renewed attention as candidates make their final push for votes.
With just three weeks until Election Day, Texas' biggest political races are drawing renewed attention as candidates make their final push for votes.
$16,000 fine against DC mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George tossed out by Board of Elections
The D.C. Board of Elections dismissed a $16,000 fine against the campaign for the leading mayoral candidate, Janeese Lewis George.
The D.C. Board of Elections dismissed a $16,000 fine against the campaign for the leading mayoral candidate, Janeese Lewis George.
53% of likely Maryland voters oppose congressional redistricting amendment
A new poll released on Wednesday, Oct. 7 shows that 53% of likely Maryland voters plan to vote "no" on Question 3 in the upcoming general election.
A new poll released on Wednesday, Oct. 7 shows that 53% of likely Maryland voters plan to vote "no" on Question 3 in the upcoming general election.
Transit costs drive NoVa, Maryland voter priorities for 2026 midterms
Rising gas prices and high commuter costs across the Mid-Atlantic are hitting suburban and rural drivers hard, making transportation affordability a key issue for voters in the 2026 midterms.
Rising gas prices and high commuter costs across the Mid-Atlantic are hitting suburban and rural drivers hard, making transportation affordability a key issue for voters in the 2026 midterms.
Trump says he's sending $90 checks to 20 million seniors: What to know
President Trump says more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will get $90 checks to help cover their premiums.
President Trump says more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will get $90 checks to help cover their premiums.
How NoVa and Hampton Roads suburbs could shape Virginia’s 2026 races
The suburbs were long a Republican advantage in presidential elections, but they are now a battleground, and their voters help decide close races across the Mid-Atlantic.
The suburbs were long a Republican advantage in presidential elections, but they are now a battleground, and their voters help decide close races across the Mid-Atlantic.
Tiffany campaign blocks Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from event
The campaign for Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany blocked a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from covering a campaign event.
The campaign for Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany blocked a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from covering a campaign event.
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.