DC Primary Election 2026: What voters need to know before Election Day
Early voting is underway in the District ahead of the June 16 primary election and At-Large Council special election.
Early voting is underway in the District ahead of the June 16 primary election and At-Large Council special election.
Sen. Mitch McConnell taken to the hospital
Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.
Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.
Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton advance in race for California governor; Both will face off in Nov. election
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
LA mayor's race: Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in runoff, AP projects
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Early voting begins in DC primary election
Early voting is now underway in Washington, D.C., giving residents their first opportunity to cast ballots in the city’s primary and special elections. The election marks a historic first for the District, as voters will use ranked-choice voting for the first time.
Early voting is now underway in Washington, D.C., giving residents their first opportunity to cast ballots in the city’s primary and special elections. The election marks a historic first for the District, as voters will use ranked-choice voting for the first time.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that favors Republicans
The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.
The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.
USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
Trump, GOP congressional map plans dealt big blows in Alabama and South Carolina
Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.
Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.
New poll shows tight race in DC mayoral primary with Lewis George leading McDuffie
A new poll measuring the 2026 Democratic mayoral primary in the District shows a competitive race taking shape, with no candidate approaching a majority and a large share of voters still undecided.
A new poll measuring the 2026 Democratic mayoral primary in the District shows a competitive race taking shape, with no candidate approaching a majority and a large share of voters still undecided.
WATCH: DC Democratic mayoral debate
FOX 5 D.C. and Georgetown University are hosting a televised debate tonight ahead of Washington, D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary election.
FOX 5 D.C. and Georgetown University are hosting a televised debate tonight ahead of Washington, D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary election.
Maryland resending primary ballots after some voters receive ballots for wrong party
After some voters received mail-in ballots for the incorrect party, the Maryland State Board of Elections is sending out new mail-in ballots to everyone who requested one ahead of June's gubernatorial primary election.
After some voters received mail-in ballots for the incorrect party, the Maryland State Board of Elections is sending out new mail-in ballots to everyone who requested one ahead of June's gubernatorial primary election.
Live results: West Virginia primary election 2026
Polls across West Virginia close at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 as voters head to the ballot box for the state’s primary election, setting the stage for key match ups in November.
Polls across West Virginia close at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 as voters head to the ballot box for the state’s primary election, setting the stage for key match ups in November.
Supreme Court opens door for Alabama to potentially redraw congressional map
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
DC begins mailing primary ballots ahead of first ranked choice election
The D.C. Board of Elections began mailing ballots Monday for the District’s mayoral primary, the first election in city history to use ranked choice voting.
The D.C. Board of Elections began mailing ballots Monday for the District’s mayoral primary, the first election in city history to use ranked choice voting.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Sherrod Brown win big in Ohio primary as Trump-backed challengers do well in Indiana
A former Democratic senator from Ohio cleared his first hurdle Tuesday in a bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in what could be one of the most expensive races in the country this fall.
A former Democratic senator from Ohio cleared his first hurdle Tuesday in a bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in what could be one of the most expensive races in the country this fall.
Redistricting battle latest: Alabama, Tennessee act to redraw after Supreme Court ruling
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
Virginia circuit court invalidates redistricting amendment, blocks certification
A Virginia circuit court has invalidated Tuesday’s special election on a constitutional amendment and redistricting plan, halting certification and blocking immediate changes to congressional maps.
A Virginia circuit court has invalidated Tuesday’s special election on a constitutional amendment and redistricting plan, halting certification and blocking immediate changes to congressional maps.
Map: These states have approved redistricting plans to influence midterm elections
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.