Maryland lawmakers approve state's new congressional map avoiding further primary election delays
The Democrat-controlled Maryland General Assembly approved a quickly redrawn congressional map on Wednesday, five days after a judge struck down the one lawmakers approved in December as unconstitutional for diluting the voice of Republican voters.
Virginia primary 2021: Everything you need to know
The 2021 Virginia primary will take place on June 8 and will determine the candidates representing both the Democrats and Republicans for multiple offices, including the governor, in the fall.
Trump's heir? Mike Pence re-emerges, lays groundwork for 2024 presidential run
Former Vice President Mike Pence is steadily reentering public life as he eyes a potential run for the White House in 2024 -- despite an apparent snub by former President Donald Trump.
Groups file lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Republican-backed election law
The Georgia NAACP and other civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law.
Biden says it's his 'expectation' to run for reelection in 2024
Biden made history last year as the oldest person ever elected president
Trump 2024? POTUS' campaign asks supporters if he should run again
President Donald Trump has hinted that he intends to run again. His campaign is now asking supporters whether he should.
Safe harbor deadline locks Congress into accepting Joe Biden's win
The “safe harbor” deadline in federal law frees a state from further challenges if it settles disputes and certifies its results at least six days before the Electoral College meets on Dec. 14.
Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox makes gubernatorial run official
Republican former Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox is making his gubernatorial run official.
2020 election was ‘most secure in American history,' according to CISA committees
“There is no evidence that any voting system deleted or lost votes, changed votes, or was in any way compromised,” the statement read.
Who pays for recounts in presidential elections?
The rules around paying for recounts are not the same across the board. Who puts up the money for a recount typically depends upon whether the recount is automatic or requested.
Joe Biden’s lead in popular vote now more than 5 million over Donald Trump
President-elect Joe Biden’s lead in the popular vote count over President Donald Trump has topped 5 million. Biden’s 290 electoral votes also leads Trump’s 217, with Alaska finally being called for the president.
State legislatures cannot override popular vote after Election Day, legal experts say
State legislatures cannot override the popular vote by directly appointing their preferred slate of presidential electors after Election Day, legal experts say.
After President Donald Trump’s 2020 loss, can he run again in 2024?
Donald Trump would not be the first president to run for reelection after losing.
More than 85M ballots already cast in 2020 election as states shatter records
States across the country are reporting record early voting turnout.
Haven't sent in your mail-in ballot yet? Drop it off in-person instead, election officials say
Whether you’re in Maryland, D.C., or Virginia, if you haven’t sent back your mail-in ballot yet, election officials say you’re going to want to drop it off in-person instead.
Days before 2020 election, millions of absentee ballots not yet returned
Millions of mail ballots have yet to be returned in key battleground states just days before the presidential election.
Record 74M early votes cast with less than a week until Election Day 2020
At least 74 million Americans have voted in the 2020 presidential election with less than a week to go until Election Day, according to data compiled Wednesday.
Fairfax County adds 2 extra hours to vote early on Thursday and Friday
Officials in Fairfax County say they have added two extra hours to vote early on Thursday and Friday.
Poll: Virginia voters say coronavirus, not economy, most important
Enacting restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is more important than removing them to get the economy going, according to a majority of Virginia voters polled this month.