Democrat Jennifer Wexton wins reelection to US House in Virginia's 10th Congressional District

Democrat Jennifer Wexton won her reelection bid to the U.S. House in Virginia's 10th Congressional District by defeating political newcomer Hung Cao in a race in which she was favored.

Mayor Muriel Bowser wins reelection

Incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has won a third term in office, defeating Republican opponent Stacia Hall. 

Maryland’s Chris Van Hollen wins second US Senate term

Democratic candidate Chris Van Hollen has won the election for one of Maryland’s U.S. Senate seats, according to the Associated Press.

President Biden rallies with Wes Moore at Bowie State University

First lady Jill Biden appeared with the president in Maryland but also campaigned earlier Monday for Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton in northern Virginia.

What's at stake on Election Day for D.C., Maryland and Virginia

The balance of power in Congress will be decided on Election Day and Virginia looks to be a major player in which party controls the House and Senate. Meanwhile, a vote on who will lead both Maryland and D.C. is on the table.

Spanberger, Vega in tight race for Virginia’s 7th District

The contest that could help determine party control of the House is among the country’s most expensive and competitive, with each campaign asserting it has the momentum heading into Election Day.

Midterm Election 2022: Where DMV candidates stand on education

The recently released Nation's Report Card provided a glimpse of the significant learning loss American students are facing since the pandemic. Voters across the DMV are interested to know how their local officials plan to help their children recover. 

Video shows Maryland candidate for governor Dan Cox accepting gift from Proud Boy

A video shows Maryland Republican Dan Cox, who is running for governor, accepting a gift from a young man wearing a shirt with a Proud Boys insignia during the candidate’s primary victory party this summer.

Incorrect voter notices sent out in Virginia towns, officials say

Election officials in Virginia are working to fix an issue where voter notices with incorrect information were sent out to voters.

Maryland's candidates for governor face off in FOX 5 forum

Election day is a couple weeks away and in Maryland, all eyes are on the governor's race. The Democratic nominee Wes Moore and the Republican nominee Dan Cox both agreed to participate in a special forum with FOX 5 in a separated format. 

FOX 5's 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial Forum hosted by Tom Fitzgerald - FULL EPISODE
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For many in Maryland, eyes are on the gubernatorial race between Dan Cox (R) and Wes Moore (D). In this unique forum, you'll hear from each candidate as they get one minute to answer questions from FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald and viewers across Maryland.

Here are the dates you need to know as Election Day 2022 approaches

Election Day is November 8th across the country, but there are different dates for early voting, registration deadlines and more. 

Many remain critical of state of US democracy, new poll reveals

Only about half of Americans have high confidence that votes in the upcoming midterm elections will be counted accurately, according to a new poll.

DC 2022 Election Guide: Where to vote and how to register

The midterms are coming up, and D.C. residents have the opportunity to vote for mayor, city council — and whether the city should do away with the tipped wage. 

Maryland 2022 Election Guide: Where to vote and how to register

Marylanders will be able to elect a new governor, attorney general and comptroller this November — along with dozens of local mayoral races. 

US Supreme Court takes up key voting rights case from Alabama

The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday in an Alabama redistricting case that could have far-reaching effects on minority voting power across the United States.