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.

Spanberger, Vega congressional debate canceled

Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger pulled out of her debate Friday night with Republican opponent Yesli Vega, citing security concerns, poor planning and disagreements over proposed moderators. 

US Supreme Court rejects appeal to give American Samoans citizenship

American Samoa is the only unincorporated territory of the United States where the inhabitants are not American citizens at birth.

Ex-DC deputy mayor's next court date pushed to December

DC’s former deputy mayor of public safety and justice did not appear for an arraignment at the Arlington County Courthouse at 2 pm Monday. 

Residents protest cell towers in Montgomery County

Tuesday afternoon, several Montgomery County residents stood on the county council steps voicing their concerns with the ordinance ZTA 2201.

Obama headed to battleground states to boost Dems before midterms

Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.

How many Americans vote? Map shows voter turnout by state

With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.

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's Moore-Cox debate: 5 things we learned

Maryland gubernatorial candidates Wes Moore and Dan Cox went head-to-head Wednesday in the only televised debate scheduled for the 2022 midterm election.

Virginia’s Luria, Kiggans clash in 2nd District debate

Democratic U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria and her GOP challenger, Jen Kiggans, tangled over federal spending, the economy and abortion restrictions during a combative debate Wednesday.

Wes Moore, Dan Cox spar in Maryland debate

Both Maryland gubernatorial candidates, Wes Moore and Dan Cox, went head-to-head Wednesday afternoon in the only televised debate scheduled for the 2022 midterm election. 

Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search

The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.

Tulsi Gabbard announces departure from Democratic Party

Tulsi Gabbard’s announcement served as the inaugural episode of "The Tulsi Gabbard Show," a podcast the former congresswoman is now running.

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

The midterms are coming up, and Virginians can cast their ballots for a combination of candidates for U.S. Congress, as well as local races for county, city and town-level candidates. 

Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of bacon, other pork products

The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.

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.