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America's Housing Crisis Is on the Ballot This Election Day
With the cost of housing a top concern among Americans ahead of next Tuesday’s midterm elections, voters in four states will decide how their governments should address the problem. There are six statewide housing policy measures on the ballots – the largest number of housing ballot measures in a ...
Broward County's Supervisor of Elections warns about political flyer showing his face
With Election Day just days away, Broward County’s Supervisor of Elections is warning voters about a flyer featuring his own face.
What to expect in Iowa on Election Day
Control of both chambers of Congress hangs in the balance Tuesday as Iowa voters decide competitive House and Senate races. Voters in the Hawkeye State are electing a new governor as well, giving Democrats hopes of ending a 16-year drought for the state's highest office.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oregon on Election Day
Oregon voters will elect leaders for federal, state and other offices on Tuesday. The AP Decision Team will use the following key facts and monitor data points as the votes
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Montana on Election Day
Montana voters will elect leaders for federal, state and other offices on Tuesday. The AP Decision Team will use the following key facts and monitor data points as the votes
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore seeks a second term on Tuesday as he stakes his political capital on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow his party to enter the mi...
Democracy Doesn’t End on Election Day: Stand Up for Science Hosting Election Debrief Rally
Virtual event celebrates democracy and explores next steps for continued civic engagement
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Oct. 30, 2026: Election Day preview, new Bears stadium proposal revealed, and more
As Election Day nears, Gov. Pritzker invests millions of dollars in out-of-state candidates. Here in Illinois, U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros sets up a hotline so voters can report possible fraud and voter intimidation.
Political analysts shift Spartz-Ford race to the left ahead of Election Day
The change is the latest sign that U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, who won reelection by 18 points last cycle, may not have as swift a route to victory.
Millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day as early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds
Early voting is continuing to significantly outpace the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days before Election Day.
How Election Day can affect your heart
Political campaigns can do more than raise your blood pressure. Studies link election stress to irregular heartbeats and an increase in heart attacks.
TN Politics: Election Day nears and nude photos enter the chat
State Sen. Brent Taylor says telling the truth about sending unsolicited nude selfies to multiple people makes him honest. Otis Sanford says it should make him disqualified.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day
In Pennsylvania, three races for U.S. House seats currently held by Republicans are being closely watched for their potential to turn blue. In those three key races, President Donald Trump
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day
Minnesota voters will elect a new governor and new senator Tuesday after retirement announcements by two prominent Democrats caused a reshuffling throughout the ballot. Voters will also decide races for
Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day
Early voting is surging ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, particularly in states with competitive Senate races.
Voters weigh in as early turnout builds in WA’s tight swing district
As Election Day approaches, voters in Washington's 3rd Congressional District discuss their hopes, concerns and choices in a closely watched tight race.
America's Enduring Strength is Bigger Than Politics
On Election Day on Tuesday, Americans will cast their final ballots in the 2026 midterm elections. Regardless of who wins, free enterprise is what will keep America moving forward.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Kansas on Election Day
Kansas Democrats are looking to Methodist megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton to pull off what no one from their party has done since 1932: win one of the state’s U.S. Senate
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Texas on Election Day
The 2026 midterm election is one of the biggest tests of Republican dominance in Texas in decades. Voters in the Lone Star state will cast ballots in a hotly contested
Slimantics: Medicare for All could bridge gap between mental health breakthroughs and accessibility
Tuesday is Election Day across the country, and although it is not always the leading headline in this year’s midterms, health care remains an issue that is fiercely debated on the campaign trail.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan on Election Day
Michigan voters are deciding a long list of contests that could swing the balance of power in Washington as well as in the state capitol in Lansing. Michigan is a
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona on Election Day
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona is seeking a second term on Election Day, but faces a challenge from Republican Rep. Andy Biggs. Voters in Arizona will also be deciding
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska on Election Day
Republicans in the ruby-red state of Nebraska have found themselves on the back foot this midterm season as their opponents have made surprising gains in key races. Losing a Nebraska
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin on Election Day
Democrats in midterm races nationwide are seeking to capitalize on President Donald Trump's declining approval ratings to gain seats and win control of Congress. One of the most competitive House
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California on Election Day
California voters are set to elect a new governor and decide a handful of House races that could swing the balance of power in Congress. Also on the ballot Tuesday
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa on Election Day
Control of Congress hangs in the balance Tuesday as Iowa voters decide competitive races for the Senate and House. Voters in the Hawkeye State are also electing a new governor,
Election '26: Local officials discuss early voting, federal monitors
The Department of Justice is gearing up to send 1,000 election monitors to sites around the country on Election Day. Champaign County is expected to be among them, said County
Opinion | What he thinks about when he mutes political ads
Election Day cannot come soon enough.
Vote Republican, or else: how Trump is dangling government help on the campaign trail
President Donald Trump is signaling to states that his administration may be far less likely to help if their voters put Democrats in power on Election Day.
Political analyst weighs in on Secretary of State Ohio governor races
Election Day is only five days away, and the race many people are talking about is the Indiana Secretary of State race.
2026 midterms set new record for political ad spending
With less than a week until Election Day, midterm political ad spending and ad reservations have topped a record $11.21 billion.
5 expert takeaways on 2026 midterm election security
With Election Day around the corner, states have been working hard to prepare, with some adopting new congressional maps and voting rules on top of normal election security measures. PBS News' Liz Landers and Votebeat editorial director Jessica Huseman hosted a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" Q&A on Wednesday to address people's questions.
What to do if you need help when voting
Nov. 3 is Election Day. Here’s what to do if you encounter problems.
Dem divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will Trump frustrations outweigh them?
With less than a week until Election Day, Democrats remain divided over their nominee in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race. The question now is whether those divisions will outweigh voter frustration with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
My Political Opponent Is Lying About Me Being the Mud Monster from Mulholland Drive
“As Election Day approaches, political mudslinging has taken an ugly, slanderous, and, in some ways, literal turn.”
Booker: Moment is here for KY to put common sense over corruption, people over politics
Charles Booker makes his case to voters before Election Day.
OPINION: Politics won’t ignore you, so don’t ignore politics
As we near closer to Election Day, columnist Meghan Essner explains how vital it is to get involved in politics in any way possible.
Some Georgia Republicans try to distance themselves from national politics as Election Day nears
Kemp has been traveling the state singing the praises of the man he hopes will take over his job after this year, Republican businessman Rick Jackson. Kemp is set to complete his second and final term in January, and Jackson is locked in a tight race with Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms to succeed him.
Political texts and calls flood Michigan voters' phones as Election Day approaches
Are California elections safe? Here's what the experts say.
With Election Day less than a week away, California’s elections have already attracted controversy. They’ve drawn scrutiny from the federal government over slow ballot counts, mail-in voting and
DOJ fires back at Dem AG over Election Day guidance telling officials when to call cops on federal agents
The Justice Department slammed Jay Jones' Election Day guidance as "bluster" after Virginia advised poll workers to call police on DOJ monitors.
Barack Obama to campaign in Atlanta as political heavyweights make final push ahead of Election Day
Ballot initiatives drive a flood of political mail
With six days to go until Election Day, the tally hasn’t been fully tolled, but it sure seems like we’re receiving more political mail this year than in previous campaigns. According to the Postal Regulatory Commission, an independent federal agency of the U.S. government, the country delivered more than 2.3 billion pieces of political mail […]
Ahead of Election Day, control of Daviess County Public Library stays at forefront of politics
In 2024, challenges to books in Kentucky public libraries jumped by 1,061%. The majority of those challenges took place in Daviess County, where the Daviess County Public Library has withstood a firestorm.
Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin share latest on campaigns, political analyst weighs in on tight race
Election day is soon, and the race for Colorado's Fifth Congressional District is tight.
Estill County students host political candidate forum ahead of election day
Students asked questions of U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker and congressional candidates Zach Dembo and Ralph Alvarado.
Judge says Trump could disenfranchise voters in purge of noncitizens from election rolls
A judge is unlikely to issue a final ruling on the Trump administration's claim that noncitizens are registered to vote in California until after Election Day.
Trump, Talarico make final push to win over Texans
With Election Day next week, President Donald Trump rallied in Lubbock for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, while state Rep. James Talarico held a campaign event just a few miles away on the same night. CNN’s Arlette Saenz reports.
Jesse Watters: Trump is part show business, part promoter
‘The Five’ discusses President Donald Trump’s Texas rally, his remarks about James Talarico and the high-stakes facing voters one week before Election Day.
Clerk says ‘business as usual’ as election monitors visit Fayette County
Federal election monitors to observe Election Day in Fayette County
From 'socialist' to 'pedophile,' 2026 political ads are betting on fear, anger
A week from Election Day, TV screens across Arizona are filled with campaign ads. But one expert wonders why they’re not talking about the economy, and the role Republicans have played in it.
Trump visits Lubbock and Corpus Christi as Republicans fight to hold Texas’ U.S. Senate seat
With just a week until Election Day, President Donald Trump is making his fourth trip to Texas this campaign season. At rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, the president aims to boost Republican voter turnout and shore up support for U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
Trump visits Lubbock and Corpus Christi as Republicans fight to hold Texas’ U.S. Senate seat
With just a week until Election Day, President Donald Trump is making his fourth trip to Texas this campaign season. At rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, the president aims to boost Republican voter turnout and shore up support for U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
Cooper stresses affordability, 'people ... before politics' in Charlotte campaign stop
With Election Day just one week away, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper is making his final push to reach voters.
Brent Taylor addresses sexting allegations, calls report a political distraction days before election
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With Election Day just a week away, Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor is responding to allegations first reported by the Nashville Scene that he sent unsolicited nude photos to wo…
Tom Tiffany making final push ahead of Election Day
The Republican from Minocqua says he has a vision for Wisconsin that starts with lowering costs for working families.
Israeli police arrest man with knife near left-wing politician on election day
Poll: Likely voters favor Democrats as Trump disapproval drives early turnout
Democrats hold an 8-point lead among likely voters in the fight for control of Congress with one week until Election Day, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
Election Day: A complete guide to Israel’s political parties and what they stand for
The Jerusalem Post has prepared a series of explainers breaking down the platforms, leaders, and main positions of the main parties running in the election.
Political ads are evolving as campaigns embrace AI and digital technology
With less than a week until Election Day in the 2026 midterm elections, political campaigns are ramping up their advertising efforts, using digital technology a
Miller-Meeks focuses on health care, economy as Election Day nears
The Republican is emphasizing her medical background, conservative priorities and efforts to bring federal investment to southeast Iowa
Have you been checked out of politics? This 2026 midterms guide is for you.
Everything you need to know to get caught up before Election Day, all in one place.
A guide to the key ballot measures voters will decide on Election Day
When Americans cast their ballots in this year’s midterm elections, they’ll not only be picking who represents them in Congress, but also weighing in on a range of topics that could change their state laws and constitutions.
Thousands of observers from the right and left will descend on polling places to monitor the vote on Election Day
The effort among Democratic and nonprofit groups includes training volunteers to stand watch outside polling places and report activities they consider concerning.
As Election Day Nears, Anti-Transgender Attacks Are Still a Political Loser
New polls underscore Americans’ everyday concerns: affordability and rampant corruption Transgender equality not a top issue driving voters, data shows voters trust Democrats more on “transgender issues” despite yearslong anti-trans fear mongering campaigns ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Data continues to make the undercurrents of the midterms elections clear: voters are worried about corruption, inflation, […]
Minnesota’s political shuffle might not end on Election Day
Plus: Big money heads to southern Minnesota.
Georgia’s Audi megadeal comes with political flashbacks
With Election Day nearing, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a $4.2 billion Audi plant in Middle Georgia, reviving a familiar GOP election-year playbook.
At Keene State, politics remains a touchy subject for students ahead of Election Day
Students say, while they care about politics, they don’t always feel comfortable discussing the subject with peers on campus.
Shapiro Brings Campaign Tour to State College
Gov. Josh Shapiro brought his campaign bus tour to State College on Sunday evening, speaking alongside local Democrats nine days before Election Day.
How to talk politics with family: Minnesota debate coach shares tips
A University of Minnesota debate coach is sharing advice on navigating political disagreements ahead of Election Day. He explains winning the argument isn't necessarily the goal of a political debate.
How to talk politics with family: Minnesota debate coach shares tips
A University of Minnesota debate coach is sharing advice on navigating political disagreements ahead of Election Day. He explains winning the argument isn't necessarily the goal of a political debate.
MAPPED: The states Trump and top Democrats are targeting before Election Day
With Election Day less than two weeks away, Trump rallied in Florida, Georgia and Michigan as both parties deploy top surrogates to battlegrounds.
Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate race
President Donald Trump's busy midterm campaign schedule is bringing him to Michigan, where Republicans hope to claim an open Senate seat on Election Day | Newsradio 1140 WRVA
Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate race
President Donald Trump's busy midterm campaign schedule is bringing him to Michigan, where Republicans hope to claim an open Senate seat on Election Day.
Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate race
President Donald Trump's busy midterm campaign schedule is bringing him to Michigan, where Republicans hope to claim an open Senate seat on Election Day.
Early voting underway in upstate New York
Early voting continues through Nov. 1 and Election Day is Nov. 3.
Politics: Trump's prioritization of Iowa not unusual
The big news in Dubuque late last week was that President Donald Trump will hold a rally here just two days before Election Day.
Politics Unplugged Podcast: Election countdown with Laura Gersony
With Election Day nearing, Arizona’s congressional races are drawing national attention. Arizona Republic reporter Laura Gersony joins Politics Unplugged to break down the high-stakes fights in AZ-01 and AZ-06, where the House majority could be on the line. The conversation examines whether Republican candidates can separate themselves from President Donald Trump as affordability concerns and negative ads dominate the closing days. The episode also looks at outside spending, Elon Musk-backed turnout efforts and the unexpectedly competitive race involving Rep. Eli Crane in northern Arizona. Plus, Dennis Welch and Colin Stanton discuss Arizona’s statewide races, polling, campaign cash and the Valley’s rough sports week.
Politics Unplugged Podcast: Election countdown with Laura Gersony
With Election Day nearing, Arizona’s congressional races are drawing national attention. Arizona Republic reporter Laura Gersony joins Politics Unplugged to break down the high-stakes fights in AZ-01 and AZ-06, where the House majority could be on the line. The conversation examines whether Republican candidates can separate themselves from President Donald Trump as affordability concerns and negative ads dominate the closing days. The episode also looks at outside spending, Elon Musk-backed turnout efforts and the unexpectedly competitive race involving Rep. Eli Crane in northern Arizona. Plus, Dennis Welch and Colin Stanton discuss Arizona’s statewide races, polling, campaign cash and the Valley’s rough sports week.
Are political polls accurate? Tips to better understand polling ahead of Election Day
The key to understanding polls is knowing who financed them, and looking at them holistically, rather than one at a time.
These UVA students have some questions for voters
The six third-year UVA students in the Department of Politics honors program are preparing to take the pulse of Charlottesville on Election Day with an exit poll.
Trump turns the GOP’s Ramaswamy ad headache into a migraine
President Donald Trump has been undermining his own party for months, continuously causing more headaches for Republicans even long after most presidents would’ve taken the Election Day cue to rein themselves in.
As election day approaches, several Town Council candidates weigh Bowdoin’s place in Brunswick politics
With less than two weeks until Election Day, five candidates are competing for two at-large seats on the Brunswick Town Council, the body that sets the town’s budget, zoning and housing policy, from Maine Street sidewalks to Bowdoin’s own building plans. Because at-large seats represent the whole town, any Bowdoin student registered to vote in […]
Small donors helping to fuel New York's grassroots campaigns
As candidates finish the final leg of their campaigns heading into Election Day, there’s a surge of big donors pouring millions into both state and national races.
Small donors helping to fuel New York's grassroots campaigns
As candidates finish the final leg of their campaigns heading into Election Day, there’s a surge of big donors pouring millions into both state and national races.
Victoria County political leaders encourage voter turnout as Election Day approaches
With Election Day approaching on November 3, local political leaders in Victoria County are encouraging residents to participate in early voting.
Supreme Court says New Hampshire can limit use of student IDs for voting
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed New Hampshire officials to limit when voters may use a student ID to receive a ballot, agreeing that a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement of the policy was too close to Election Day.
Political attack ads fuel voter fatigue
As Election Day nears, voters say negative campaign ads are everywhere, while a UC professor urges them to seek facts before voting
Trump, tariffs and health care: Takeaways from two Senate debates
Michigan and Kansas Senate candidates clashed over Trump, the economy and health care in high-stakes debates ahead of Election Day.
‘Politics will care about you’: Osborn’s message to young voters
Nebraska’s independent candidate for U.S. Senate Dan Osborn encourages young voters to get involved with politics as election day approaches.
Rogers, El-Sayed battle over immigration, health care, and Iran in Michigan Senate debate
U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed traded sharp criticism during a debate less than two weeks before Election Day, making their closing pitches to Michigan voters on issues including the cost of living, immigration enforcement, and the war in Iran.
Mitten on the mesa: Whitmer stumps for Haaland in Hull’s hometown
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Rio Rancho got a front-row seat to the governor’s race Sunday when Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer campaigned for Democrat Deb Haaland in Republican nominee Gregg Hull’s hometown, just over two weeks before Election Day. The two Democrats talked about cost of living before an invitation-only crowd of about 80 […]
What U.S. Senate candidates Rogers, El-Sayed said about lowering health care costs in Michigan
With Election Day less than three weeks away, Michigan U.S. Senate candidates answered a series of questions in Detroit, including one on health care.
Famous Dems campaign for Pappas as NH's crucial Senate race hits final stretch
Two weeks until Election Day and New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race is at a boiling point.
Gubernatorial candidates come out swinging over energy costs
With two weeks to go before Election Day, the candidates for governor were swinging away at each other on the campaign trail.
Nonpartisan coalition of religious leaders plans to counter voter intimidation on Election Day
The diverse, multifaith group is training all the way through the end of October online and in person learning de-escalation techniques and equipping themselves with knowledge of local laws and resources.