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Judge bars Trump administration from implementing order to limit mail voting
The president sought to create a federal voter list and involve the U.S. Postal Service in election operations in a way that would limit mail voting
Judge bars Trump administration from implementing order to limit mail voting
The president sought to create a federal voter list and involve the U.S. Postal Service in election operations in a way that would limit mail voting
Democrat Amy Acton breaks with party to support Issue 3
Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Amy Acton is breaking with her party to support Issue 3, an amendment enshrining the state's voter photo identification requirement in the state constitution.
Vulnerable Dem's campaign pitch clashes with 'radical' voting record on top culture war issue
Sarah Trone Garriott's Iowa legislature votes on bathroom policy and girls' sports clash with her new campaign video opposing men in women's locker rooms.
Will Andy Burnham’s everyday fixes be enough to get the public on his side?
The prime minister’s money-saving policies are popular but they are yet to convince voters he can take on the big things
South Carolina Senate Primary Special Election 2026 Live Results
View results from the 2026 South Carolina Senate Primary Special Election. Follow live outcomes as votes are added up on Election Day.
Wisconsin Governor Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Wisconsin Governor primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.
Healthcare matters to Georgians in governor's race, study finds. Bottoms and Jackson have different plans
A poll conducted by the Georgia Health Initiative in partnership with UGA's Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center finds that Georgia voters see healthcare as a top priority for the next governor.
Live Results: Alabama midterm U.S. House primaries after redistricting
Voters in four of Alabama’s seven congressional districts will select U.S. House nominees Tuesday under a new map that eliminates one of the state’s two majority-Black districts currently represented by Democrats.
Live Results: Wisconsin midterm primaries
Wisconsin voters will decide another high-profile clash between the party’s establishment and progressive wings in a gubernatorial primary on Tuesday.
College sports bill doesn’t get vote, but does get spot on the Senate’s September calendar
The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate that ended early Saturday, though the bill did gain a spot on next month’s calendar after the chamber comes back from its summer break.
ND Expert on democracy: Can better civics education restore voter dissatisfaction over political corruption?
This summer, America celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, widely recognized as the formal founding of our nation and one of the early stages of establishing a democratic government. Over the past two decades, however, democracies all over the world have struggled with a lack of clear support. Democracy scholars have referred to these challenges as evidence of backsliding, a phenomenon that has many political and social scientists concerned, including Notre Dame development economist Enrique Seira Bejarano.
Health education bill sent to Newsom’s desk after unanimous vote in Legislature
The Ready to Learn, Ready for Health Act proposes updated educational frameworks that include materials on preventive health measures.
‘Fiercely independent’ South Carolina votes on Lindsey Graham’s Senate successor
Republicans, including Graham’s sister Darline, expedite campaigns to replace late senator in special primary race
Darline Graham faces battle for her brother's seat in South Carolina senate primary
Republican voters in South Carolina return to the polls Tuesday for the second time in two months to decide who will take the place of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
This was just voted the best sports venue in Metro Detroit
What is the best sports venue in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner!
A ballot fight over corporate money in Michigan politics is coming to voters
Voters will decide whether to upend campaign finance in Michigan when they head to the polls in November as outrage over money in politics intensifies pressure for reform.
East Bay congressional race to replace Eric Swalwell heats up between Aisha Wahab, Melissa Hernandez
Voters in the East Bay have about a week to decide who will fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional term in a special election that has become an expensive and increasingly contentious contest between two Democrats. BART Board President Melissa Hernandez and state Sen. Aisha Wahab are facing off in the race.
Guide to Austin politics: The Daily Texan explains city government, local leaders’ roles
The city of Austin is currently developing their annual city budget and considering a bond issue, while several charter amendments (link once story is up) are up for a vote in November. With all this activity in City Hall, the Texan is providing a guide to new UT students on how Austin politics works and...
Homeland Security intensifies pursuit of noncitizens on voter rolls
Immigrants who said they inadvertently registered to vote while obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses are increasingly facing deportation under the Trump administration.
Oregon lawmakers condemn reported attack against Sen. Janeen Sollman
Sen. Janeen Sollman was reportedly verbally and physically accosted by a man on Aug. 8, prompting bipartisan condemnation of political violence.
NIL bill advocates see goal line in sight after recess
After 16 wild hours that ended with a bipartisan college sports bill being punted in the middle of the night, President Donald Trump’s involvement was not enough to trigger votes on legislation he would like to add to his midterms and legacy sales pitches. As senators and senior aides bickered and postured all day and […]
Lone Star Politics: Aug. 9, 2026
The Dallas City Council will vote on putting a $960 million public safety bond on the Nov. 3rd ballot. We spoke with the Dallas Police Chief about why Dallas needs the new Law Enforcement Training Center. Plus, an update on the Race for U.S. Senate.
VOTE: Do you think biological males should be allowed to play women’s sports?
KBOI-TV CBS 2 covers news, sports, traffic, and weather in the Treasure Valley and Boise, Idaho and nearby communities, including Meridian, Nampa, Garden City, Caldwell, Kuna, Middleton, Eagle, Mountain Home, Star, Melba, Payette, Weiser, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho City, Marsing, Homedale, Parma, New Plymouth, Murphy, Fruitland, Emmett, Wilder, Notus, McCall, Cascade, Donnelly, Council, and Vale, Oregon, and Nyssa, Oregon, Ontario, Oregon.
As Sky-High Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns, Families USA’s Stop the Bleed: Cut Costs, Not Care Campaign Gains Nationwide Momentum
SEIU, MomsRising, Community Change, Popular Democracy, Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority, and Others Join Effort to Rein in High Health Care Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Families USA announced today that its Stop the Bleed: Cut Costs, Not Care campaign is now officially active in all 50 states. Launched in January, Stop the Bleed is […]
The State of Politics: Questions for Wisconsin’s Next Governor
From a $2.36 billion surplus to child care, here are issues the nominees must answer for voters.
Politics needs less messaging and more meaning
Trust that voters are smart enough to understand
Vulnerable battleground Dem embraces 'no tax on tips' after voting against Trump bill
Gabriel Vasquez voted against the big beautiful bill's no tax on tips provision, then called for a permanent version through his TIPS Act weeks later.
If it’s socialism, show us
Michigan voters have barely finished choosing their candidates for November, and already one of the oldest labels in American politics is getting another workout.
Get ready to vote in NH: How to register, what documents to bring and more
The state primary is Sept. 8 and the general election is Nov. 3.
Voters are sick of the 2-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes
A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in rough proportion to a party's vote share.
Voters are sick of the two-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes
A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in rough proportion to a party's vote share.
In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders
The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.
Voters are sick of the two-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes
A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in rough proportion to a party's vote share.
Square Enix Reportedly Halted a Nearly Finished Final Fantasy IX Remake and Has Now Pivoted Away from Mining Its Past
Square Enix reportedly halted a nearly finished Final Fantasy IX remake and has now pivoted away from mining the franchise's back catalog.
Town Meeting votes necessary to formally dissolve Eastern Franklin County Health District
Voters in Erving, Northfield and Shutesbury will soon decide whether to formally dissolve the Eastern Franklin County Health District.
'Outsider' House primary winner sets sights on flipping longtime GOP seat back from Dems: 'Ready for a change'
Terri DeBoer says Rep. Hillary Scholten's voting record contradicts her moderate image, citing votes on girls sports and the SAVE America Act.
Farm Bill falls to advance in McConnell’s absence
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who has been away from the Senate since a fall in mid-June, has cast some votes "by proxy."
California Prop 44 would force health clinics to spend 90% on patient care
A measure aimed at changing how community health clinics spend taxpayer dollars is heading to the ballot box this November. Voters will decide the fate of Proposition 44. Supporters say it will increase accountability, but opponents warn it could threaten services patients rely on.
Rep. Ed Case defeats progressive primary challenger in Hawaii's 1st District
State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole had criticized Rep. Ed Case's votes to send military aid to Israel and for a previous version of the SAVE America Act.
Group urges Democrats to woo moderate voters with populist policies
A progressive group says messages that target the wealthy and large corporations appeal to a majority of Americans who see the economy as fundamentally rigged.
Poll: Voters See Political Parties as More Extreme Than Their Own Candidates
In a New York Times/Siena poll of battleground states, national parties were seen as too far to the right or the left, while nominees were viewed as more moderate.
What are your favourite new kits for the coming season?
BBC Sport have rounded up some of the best new kits released by clubs around the world over the summer - vote for your top 10
Organizations work to motivate voters ahead of primary election
Sunday was the final day for early in-person voting ahead of the August 11 primary.
Fauci Contempt Vote Reflects the Enduring Politics of COVID
Experts say the focus on COVID grievances shows that some wounds it opened were never closed
Here's why both of New Mexico's senators voted against Todd Blanche for Trump's Atty General
By a one vote margin, 50-49, the United States Senate voted early Saturday morning to approve President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and acting attorney general, to be the permanent Attorney General of the United States. Todd’s nomination was opposed by every Democrat and two Republicans, Susan Collins of Maine […]
Fringe review: Too-long ‘In the Moonlight’ falls short on murder-mystery entertainment
With no arguments at the trial — just dancing — and a confusing plot, an audience vote feels arbitrary and pointless.
Pins and Politics: Group talks voting importance at Westside Bowl
The League of Women Voters is celebrating the right to vote 61 years after the Voting Rights Act of 1965 became law.
Graham replacement hopefuls make final pitches before special election: Iran war, DSA, Flock cams and more
Nine Republican candidates clashed over the Iran war, flock cameras and the filibuster ahead of South Carolina's Aug. 11 Senate primary vote.
Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.
The Senate eked out a summer break. But bigger fights are coming
The Senate went out with a bang, ‒ passing a government funding bill, confirming Todd Blanche and bucking a voter ID measure.
Senate adjourns without vote on college sports bill
The U.S. Senate took no action on the Protect College Sports Act, adjourning for summer recess early Saturday with a promise the Senate will consider the bill next month.
Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote
The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House last year with a stated desire to use the law enforcement agency to investigate his political enemies.
Fauci contempt vote reflects the enduring politics of COVID
Republican lawmakers and Secretary of Health RFK Jr. continue to scrutinize the legacy of COVID-19, recently voting to hold retired immunologist Anthony Fauci in contempt after his refusal to testify before a Senate committee.
Senate vote on college sports bill slated for September
The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate, though the bill did gain a spot on next month's calendar after the chamber comes back from its summer break.
College sports bill doesn't get vote, but does get spot on the Senate's September calendar
The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate, though the bill did gain a spot on next month’s calendar after the chamber comes back...
See who voted ‘yes’ and who voted ‘no’ to confirm Blanche for attorney general
Here’s how each member of the Senate voted on the nomination of Todd Blanche to be attorney general.
Protect College Sports Act stalls in overnight Senate showdown, vote pushed to September after chaotic evening
The Protect College Sports Act stalled Friday as senators filed amendments targeting conference realignment, women's sports, and NCAA liability.
Blanche ‘honored’ after Senate confirms him as attorney general in narrow vote
Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morning, with senators deferring action on president’s voting bill until after recess
Democratic voters who used to back Susan Collins aren’t so sure anymore
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has counted on split-ticket voters to help her win office in a blue state. Some of those supporters are more reluctant to vote for her again.
Data centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidates
Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong called for a moratorium on data centers. So did Ohio Republican governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, as data centers begin to dominate campaigns.
Can Gluesenkamp Perez win over the Democrats who voted against her in Washington’s primary?
Unofficial results present a mixed picture heading toward the November general election.
They’re Battle-Tested Democrats. Do Voters Care?
Haley Stevens and Angie Craig were celebrated by Democrats in 2018. This year, they’ve faced tough primaries.
Ted Cruz’s college sports bill on brink of U.S. Senate vote
The Protect College Sports Act gained a burst of momentum with last week’s support from the SEC and Big Ten, but the clocking is ticking as the Senate prepares to leave town.
As an American Jew, my first political loyalty is to American democracy
I’m an American Jew, and my political loyalty is not to Democrats or to Republicans. It is to American democracy. Full stop. That shouldn’t be controversial, but for some people, a Jew saying that their first political loyalty is to American democracy will sound like a statement against Israel. They’ll assume I have rejected my […]
Loretta Carpio Carr: An Emerging Young Voice in Politics
With the upcoming Governor’s election in California, I watch with curiosity who will vote and who they will vote for. California’s population is comparatively young, with the median age range of 37.9 to 38.4 years. That’s younger than the overall United States, according to World Population Review. The Public Policy Institute of California shows that
Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seat
Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly reshaped congressional district — marking a rare rejection of a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman
Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in the Republican primary
Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman
Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in the Republican primary
Murkowski Will Oppose Blanche as Attorney General, Putting His Confirmation at Risk
The Alaska senator is the second Republican to announce plans to vote against Todd Blanche. He likely cannot afford any other G.O.P. defections and still win approval.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Todd Blanche’s AG nomination
She said she’s concerned he cannot lead an independent Justice Department under President Donald Trump
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Todd Blanche’s AG nomination
She said she’s concerned he cannot lead an independent Justice Department under President Donald Trump
Clearwater advances talks on $180 million sports complex
The council’s 3-0 vote on the proposal from Sunshine Recreational and Entertainment LLC is not a final approval for the project.
Clearwater moves $180M sports complex plan forward despite neighborhood concerns
A proposal to replace The Landings Golf Course with a massive sports and entertainment complex is moving forward after a unanimous vote from Clearwater City Council.
Is Misbehavior by Politicians Finally Having a Reckoning? | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Aug. 7
Plus, a Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress and U.S. intelligence assesses Putin could launch incursion into a NATO member state
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, also said she will vote against Blanche’s nomination.
Building a better politics after Wisconsin’s messy primary
Immigrant rights, labor and progressive groups are working to get out the vote and to organize people who feel overrun so they can lead
John Fetterman is losing support among his party's voters. High-profile Democrats are emerging as potential challengers
For John Fetterman and Chris Deluzio, it was a moment of unity in front of a large crowd of fired-up Democratic voters. On the eve of the 2022 election,...
Opinion | A political debate that was actually civil
Democratic candidates for the Sixth District offered a glimpse of what politics can be: civil, substantive, and focused on the problems voters actually care about.
Oregon universal health care board punts single-payer report over funding uncertainty
A state board in charge of developing a universal health plan for all Oregonians will delay the release of its final report to lawmakers, citing uncertainty over how to pay for it. The Universal Health Plan Governance Board voted unanimously Thursday morning to extend its deadline to Dec. 1 for its report that will describe […]
Republican-led Senate panel will ask Justice Department to charge Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress
A Senate committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, advancing an audacious effort by Republicans to prosecute the well-known scientist over his role in the US government response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
ADF urges Senate to clarify college sports bill won’t preempt state women’s sports laws
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom CEO, President, and Chief Counsel Kristen Waggoner regarding the Protect College Sports Act (S. 4668), a bill currently in the U.S. Senate that could be voted on this week: “For nearly a decade, Alliance Defending Freedom has worked with courageous female athletes, state and national […]
Fauci contempt vote shows lasting power of pandemic politics
Six years after the world was thrust into a global pandemic, Republicans in power aren’t leaving it in the past.
Fauci contempt vote reflects the enduring politics of COVID
Six years after the world was thrust into a global pandemic, Republicans in power aren’t leaving it in the past.
Fauci contempt vote reflects the enduring politics of COVID
Six years after the world was thrust into a global pandemic, Republicans in power aren’t leaving it in the past.
How Memphis voters feel now after Tennessee split up its majority-Black district
Memphis voters say they’re frustrated with what they felt was a bald move by the Republican-controlled Legislature to eliminate Tennessee’s only Democratic representative in Congress and dilute the will of the majority-Black city.
Live Results: Tennessee midterm primaries
Tennessee’s senior U.S. senator eyes a job change in a state primary on Thursday while Memphis voters will choose their first U.S. House nominees under a new Republican-drawn congressional map that forced their longtime Democratic representative into retirement.
Revised bill to overhaul college sports moves closer to full Senate vote
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s revised college sports bill is gaining momentum after getting support from the country’s biggest college conferences.
Revised bill to overhaul college sports moves closer to full Senate vote
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s revised college sports bill is gaining momentum after getting support from the country’s biggest college conferences.
AHF • ‘We the People’ Coalition Merges Faith & Politics to Engage Black Voters -- L.A. Gospel Concert & Panel, Sat., Aug. 8th
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, currently provides medical care and services to more than 1.75 million clients in 45 countries. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, AHF now has treatment clinics and other operations in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Europe. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth, and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare.
NCAA Division II votes to approve age-based eligibility model
NCAA Division II will move to the age-based eligibility model that has prompted athlete lawsuits across the country since it was adopted in Division I.
Senate panel votes on holding Fauci in contempt
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said he wasn't trying to entrap Fauci
The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions
A Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic
Todd Blanche’s Attorney General nomination faces uncertain Senate floor vote
Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
Hearing called after the former chief medical advisor invoked the fifth and refused to answer questions at a hearing on Covid-19