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Primary election results will determine final candidates for governor
Voters had until 7 p.m. on June 9 to cast their ballots in the South Carolina gubernatorial primaries.
Following primary election, new Proposition 50 congressional races take shape
Seven months after California voters overwhelmingly approved new congressional district lines mid-decade, the races for November are taking shape
Why the GOP’s voter fraud theories in California don’t make sense
The last week has brought the largest resurgence of election denialism since the aftermath of the 2020 election. Many on the right have cried foul over late shifts toward Democrats in results from California’s June 2 primary.
What voters need to know about BREC’s millage renewal
The millage funding BREC's maintenance and operation of parks, facilities and recreation services throughout East Baton Rouge Parish is heading to the ballot for renewal, with early voting set to begi… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in
Live Results: South Carolina midterm primaries
South Carolina voters will choose nominees for governor and other offices in a state primary on Tuesday, the latest test of President Donald Trump’s sway over Republican voters.
Scheffler campaign: Voters win: WEC unanimously rejects challenge to Scheffler's ballot access
APPLETON, WI — Mark Scheffler for Congress campaign calls a press conference for 3:00 p.m. this afternoon at Houdini Plaza in Appleton to issue the following statement and to take questions from the media: “Last week, the Secretary of the Brown County...
Politics: The State Of LGBTQ+ Rights In 2026
Across the U.S., cities and communities are celebrating Pride during the month of June.At the same time, a new poll from Gallup suggests attitudes around LGBTQ issues are shifting. After two decades, support for the community has now dropped. The swing is being largely driven by republicans. Just four years ago, polling data suggested a majority of Republicans supported same sex marriage at 55 percent. That number is now at 37 percent.Trans issues, specifically, is another story. Only 5 percent of Republicans say changing one’s gender is morally acceptable. That number was at 22 percent five years ago.Trans rights in the U.S. are a hot button issue among conservative politicians and voters. President Donald Trump campaigned on it, spending millions of dollars on anti-trans ads. Since then, the administration has rolled back protections for and access to gender-affirming care.What is the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S. today? And what does this reported dip in acceptance mean for the community?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Inside Iowa Politics: Potential 2028 presidential candidate’s advice to Democrats
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear offered advice to Democrats on how to talk with voters.
Inside Iowa Politics: Potential 2028 presidential candidate’s advice to Democrats
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear offered advice to Democrats on how to talk with voters.
‘Do your civic duty’: Election day begins in Clark County
Clark County polling places open to steady stream of voters.
A majority of voters who changed their political party switched to Republican
Twelve of 23 counties shared data on voter party registration after this year's deadline.
Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
The election will test whether voters in the heavily Democratic city want to move further to the political left to address long-running problems of homelessness, buckled streets and sidewalks and climbing rent and home prices.
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Platner seeks Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls Tuesday for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest.
Sen Collins slams Bernie-backed Graham Platner as too far-left for Maine voters
Sen. Susan Collins calls Democratic challenger Graham Platner too extreme for Maine voters, while Platner charges Collins is the "radical" candidate.
Texas Republicans won by going all-in on MAGA. Now they have to sell it to everyone else
Some political scientists in the state believe going all-in on MAGA may have drawn a line in the sand, potentially hampering how well GOP nominees attract swing voters.
Party over purity: US voters unlikely to turn backs on troubled candidates, poll finds
The poll gathered responses from 4,531 U.S. adults nationwide.
Voters take to polls in primary races
With ranked-choice voting, some results may take more than a week to tabulate.
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest
Using Trump-Hitler and Weimar analogies is bad politics
Warning voters of Germany’s past is not what will change minds.
Only half of U.S. adults trust the CDC’s public health recommendations, poll finds
The only group for whom trust in the CDC has increased over the past year are Republican voters — 67% this year, slightly up from 63% when the poll was conducted in April 2025
Only half of U.S. adults trust the CDC’s public health recommendations, poll finds
The only group for whom trust in the CDC has increased over the past year are Republican voters — 67% this year, slightly up from 63% when the poll was conducted in April 2025
Can Democrats take the Senate? Maine voters may provide a clue
Democrat Graham Platner appears likely to become the party's nominee against Sen. Susan Collins. Platner has been accused of engaging in volatile behavior with women, among other controversies.
A first test for Platner and other key races to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Maine and beyond
Primaries in four states on Tuesday will offer clues about how much tolerance voters have for candidates embroiled in controversies, while testing President Donald Trump’s sway in a crowded Republican primary and setting up a key race for governor in one of the country’s premier presidential battleground states.
South Carolina Republicans try to extend winning streak as Sen. Lindsey Graham seeks fifth term
South Carolina voters are narrowing down candidates in key races for governor and U.S. Senate
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America.
Big spending by Super PACs in congressional primaries
Millions of dollars have already been spent by outside groups known as Super PACs to try to sway voters in the upcoming congressional primaries
Happening June 13: People Over Politics
Mississippi for a Just World is hosting a People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition training in Biloxi, focused on redistricting changes and how to check your voter registration.
Primary ballots hit mailboxes in high-stakes election year in Colorado
County clerks began mailing primary ballots to voters on Monday, as Colorado wades deeper into a crowded election year. Voters will face a long list of choices in both the June 30 primary and the November general election. Every major state‑level office — the governor’s seat, notably — is on the ballot, while Colorado’s 8th […]
Decoding AI: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on regulating AI in political ads: ‘We want to make sure voters aren’t confused’
California, and the dangerous sudden resurgence of GOP voter fraud fever
Even Republicans who previously kept such voter-fraud claims at arm’s length are embracing theories that something is off in California, despite zero evidence.
SEE IT: Maine voters sound off on Platner's divisive campaign as crucial primary nears: 'He's a disgrace'
Maine voters are split on whether Democrat Graham Platner's controversies, including a Nazi-linked tattoo and allegations, disqualify him from the Senate.
'A lot of love out there': Byron Donalds sees Black voters going Republican in Governor's race if he is nominated
'People are respecting more and more that I haven't watered down conservatism.'
SGV communities react to Monterey Park AI data center vote
Monterey Park voters approved Measure NDC
Graham Platner takes questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is holding a town hall-style event where he is taking questions from voters in Maine
Graham Platner to take questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is set to take questions from voters at a town hall-style event in Maine.
Authenticity is what American voters want
Results in US Democratic primary races are showing that old establishment politics no longer work.
Inside California Politics: Hilton continues his pitch to voters
Editor’s Note: This episode of Inside California Politics was recorded Friday afternoon before the Associated Press projected former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra would b…
Bennet wants to be Colorado’s next governor
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is considered the front-runner in the Colorado Democratic Party primary contest for governor. His major opponent is current Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser. The Democratic primary election is June 30. Registered Democrats and unaffiliated voters who choose to can vote in this election. Ballots are being mailed out starting Monday. Michael F. Bennet, 61, was born in New Delhi, India, where his father […]
Political dynasties carry new baggage as voters vilify the elite
Family names have long given candidates a boost. In the era of No Kings, they can also make for an easy attack.
The data center backlash coming to key midterm battlegrounds
Voters are furious about the energy-guzzling behemoths that drive artificial intelligence, but politicians in both parties are cautious about backing all-out bans.
Kosovo votes again amid political deadlock, seeking EU and NATO progress
Deadlock hampers Kosovo’s EU ambitions as voters head to polls amid economic struggles and political discord.
'Talk of the Town': Voters asked about Democratic politicians’ controversial pasts
‘The Big Weekend Show’ hits the streets of New York City to gauge public sentiment toward politicians with controversial pasts.
Argentina’s ‘Madman’: Inside the world of Javier Milei
Argentina’s self-styled anarcho-capitalist president impressed – and later alienated – many voters.
Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals
“The state of Maine raised me. And the state of Maine saved me.”
WATCH: Maine voters divided on Platner as scandals shadow Democratic primary
Maine voters are split on whether explosive allegations against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner will affect their vote in Tuesday's primary.
Kosovo to hold third election in 18 months as frustration grows over political impasse
Voters in Kosovo are heading to the polls this weekend for the third time in 18 months
‘What else do we have?’ Maine Democrats signal they’ll stick with Graham Platner, some with regret
Graham Platner is still likely to win Maine’s Democratic Senate nomination in Tuesday’s primary — but some voters in the state who once were excited by his campaign now say they’ll hold their noses while casting their ballots after a series of negative reports about his personal behavior.
Baldacci makes final pitch to voters
A poll released Friday shows Baldacci leading on election night with 27% of the vote, followed by State Auditor Matt Dunlap at 22%, former congressional aide Jordan Wood at 21% and social worker Paige Loud at 11%.
Jon Maples has big lead over Jonathan Rubin in HD 87 GOP Primary, and he’s got room to grow
Even with more than 1/3 of voters undecided, Maples already has majority support.
Why CA’s top-two primary isn’t working the way voters intended
Most California elections still have a Democrat facing a Republican despite the state's shift to an open primary in 2010. We're just as partisan as ever.
Democrats’ midterm ‘blue wave’ dreams face an icy challenge
Negative partisanship rules as voters mildly like their own party but detest the opposition.
Four Senate Republicans again unite with Dems to block Trump's SAVE America Act
Four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to kill the SAVE Act voter ID amendment for a second time, blocking it from the budget reconciliation package.
California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged
Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor.
You are witnessing an independent movement in Idaho politics
Because primary elections often nominate candidates who are either too extreme or unlikely to win, many voters are looking for a better option.
Casper Politics in the Park series launches June 10 with US House candidates
CASPER, Wyo. — Six Republican candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives will answer voter questions at the Washington Park bandshell on
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Dems face major defeat after party ‘missed the cue’ in top targeted district: candidate
Republican Eric Flores says Democrats have missed the cue with Hispanic voters in Texas District 34, citing faith, family values, and cost of living.
Lehigh Valley Political Pulse: Gridlock, budgets and midterm politics shape summer outlook
With Memorial Day behind them, lawmakers are heading toward summer recess amid questions about what, if anything, they will be able to accomplish before voters return their attention to the fall elections.
British politics has passed peak Palestine
The war in Gaza has turned a cohort of voters leftwards
Ohio Senate passes resolution to put voter photo ID amendment on Nov. ballot
The Ohio Senate has passed a resolution that would put an amendment on the November ballot, one to require voters to show photo ID at the polls.
Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress
Republicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress. The GOP could gain about 10 U.S. House seats in the upcoming November elections if the new voting districts perform as intended.
Former primary rival resurfaces to challenge scandal-plagued Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
Maine Gov. Janet Mills reminds voters she remains on the ballot after suspending her Senate campaign, as rival Graham Platner faces mounting scandals.
California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change
California’s crowded primary for governor remained unresolved early Wednesday after three leading candidates tested voters’ appetites for an experienced politician or promises of sweeping change.
Secretary of State: Idaho’s rapid growth is reshaping state politics
Phil McGrane highlighted how voter participation will impact Idaho’s future
Two-thirds of Floridians back James Uthmeier lawsuit against ChatGPT, poll finds
Voters across party lines support the Attorney General's lawsuit, with parents' rights and child safety driving the strongest numbers.
Takeaways from the California gubernatorial primary election
Money can't buy love. The gubernatorial glass ceiling remains intact. California voters show — again — that boring can be beautiful. Five takeaways from the gubernatorial primary.
California voters feel increasingly disillusioned with political system
“Many residents feel abandoned by a political system that asks for their vote but rarely their voice.”
The great reverse migration is reshaping the political South
Republicans in Southern states are gerrymandering the return of Black voters.
California primary unresolved as voters choose midterm candidates
Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the air
Robinson to face incumbent Smith for Iowa House seat
Matt Robinson defeated Eli Licht for the Democratic nomination in Iowa House District 72 on Tuesday, gaining 56% of the voters’ favor.
Breaking down New York's proposed redistricting amendment
A constitutional amendment poised for first passage in the New York state Legislature this week could help Democrats gain up to four congressional seats in 2028 if ultimately approved by voters, experts say.
What about California’s other statewide races? Here’s a look at the offices on the ballot today
California voters today are determining the general election candidates for 8 statewide offices, including insurance commissioner, superintendent and lieutenant governor.
Voices of the Voters: National Politics Drives 48th Race
At stake is a congressional seat that could determine if the House of Representatives enters the next two years with a Republican or Democratic majority.
Voices of the Voters: Supervisor Race Will Come Down to Politics
Here's how voters felt about the District 5 County Supervisor race.
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt tests LA voters' appetite for political outsider
Voters across Los Angeles share their thoughts on reality TV star Spencer Pratt entering the mayoral race and reveal the issues and leadership traits driving their decisions at the ballot box.
Lone Star Politics: May 31, 2026
This week, Sen. Middleton and Sen. Johnson face off in November for TXAG, plus the state of Texas voter turnout.
Libertarian Ted Brown courts disaffected conservative voters in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
Brown received more than 267,000 votes in the 2024 Senate race, a record for a Libertarian candidate. He sees an opening this year with Republican voters who are reluctant to support the party’s nominee for the November election, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Candidates make final push in Maine governor’s race
As candidates in both parties enter the final stretch, they are encouraging voters to embrace ranked choice voting and, in some instances, creating alliances.
Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them
The party won voter approval last year to redraw the state's congressional map to create five more winnable U.S. House seats. But some Democrats now worry that they could be locked out of the November ballot in one of those districts, near San Diego.
Any Charlotte Democratic voter could be interim mayor. But politics matter
Applications just opened, and the City Council plans to make an appointment before the end of June.
Live Results: California midterm primaries
Two candidates for California governor will emerge from a massive field of 61 hopefuls in a state primary on Tuesday, when voters will also select U.S. House nominees using a new map they approved in a 2025 ballot measure.
Live Results: New Jersey midterm primaries
New Jersey voters will nominate candidates for both chambers of Congress in a state primary on Tuesday, including in one key battleground district that could decide control of the U.S. House.
What to watch in primaries as Dems try to defend California
Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota are casting ballots Tuesday
What to watch in primaries as Dems try to defend California
Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota are casting ballots Tuesday
Iowa voters head to the polls to decide the candidates for a soon-to-be open U.S. Senate seat
Live updates: Polls open for the New Jersey Primary Election
Get live updates throughout the day for the New Jersey Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Democrats use profanity to go viral. It won't persuade voters.
The rise of profanity in politics is both a symptom of declining civic culture and a poor political strategy.
Graham Platner And The New Politics Of Character
Washington’s political and media class keeps trying to make Platner’s personal controversies the story. Voters may be focused on a bigger scandal.
Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race
The deep-blue state’s primary elections will show how angry voters are at the status quo.
Mills Reminds Maine Voters She’s ‘Still on the Ballot’ for Senate Amid Platner Controversy
A month after withdrawing from the state’s Senate race, Gov. Janet Mills suggested she remained an option after the likely Democratic nominee, Graham Platner, faced a new scandal.
Candidates for California governor and LA mayor make their final pitches to voters
The many candidates running for California governor rushed to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race’s final days before the June 2 primary.
Many more US voters support gay candidates, but only if they look and act ‘straight,’ study finds
A first-of-its-kind study separates sexuality and gender expression to explore voter attitudes
Fox News Poll: 'Resilient discontent' defines the US mood at 250th anniversary
Two-thirds of American voters describe the U.S. in negative terms, yet 81% still prefer living here as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
Inside Valley Politics: Complete breakdown of runoff elections, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez interview
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The matchups are set for the November general election. On May 26, Valley voters went to the polls to settle the runoff contests after the March primaries…
New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s prolonged absence from Congress
The pressure is ratcheting up in the 7th Congressional District as Democrats are hoping to unseat Kean in their bid to regain control of Congress.
2026 L.A. County voter guide: Judges, healthcare tax, sheriff
Here are obscure but very important L.A. County races in the 2026 election. What you need to know about Superior Court judges, the County Sheriff race and healthcare tax measure.
Rising costs and affordability top concerns for voters this primary election
Across party lines, Ventura County voters say the cost of living is influencing their decision when voting for California governor this election
Poll: Fentrice Driskell, Michele Rayner locked in tight race for SD 16, but voters are still largely on the fence
The message-testing poll finds Driskell's support increasing as biographical information and negatives about her opponent are given.