These are the key 2025 races to watch in November

The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

DOJ suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states

The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.

Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection

Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.

Virginia special election: How to view live results when poll close

Voters in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington will choose a replacement Tuesday for the late Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, who died in May after battling cancer.

Trump says he will require voter ID with executive order

President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.

Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat, break GOP's supermajority

Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.

Democrats preparing for 2028 presidential race in early voting states

The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.

2025 Virginia primary election results

Virginia’s 2025 race for governor is already shaping up to be historic—but the primary election on June 17 focused on other key statewide and local contests. 

Virginia Election Results: Hashmi clinches Democratic nomination for Virginia lieutenant gov

State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi has secured the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, becoming the first Muslim and first Indian American nominated for a statewide office in Virginia.

Virginia Primary: Who's on the ballot, how to vote

Virginia voters will head to the polls on June 17 to cast their ballots in the state’s primary election, a key milestone in a race that’s already making history. 

SAVE Act passes House: What to know

The SAVE Act requires states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof" of U.S. citizenship.

SAVE Act: How voter registration would change under proposed bill

The SAVE Act is set to get a vote this week. Here’s what to know about the bill that aims to require proof of citizenship to vote.