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Gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms thanks supporters after winning the democratic nomination during her election night watch party Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Natrice Miller/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Why Keisha Lance Bottoms is trailing Jon Ossoff in Georgia

Anna Giaritelli · October 31, 2026 7:00 am

Voting booths

Will election security ballot measures throw Republicans a turnout lifeline in 2026?

Republican gubernatorial nominee Rep. John James, R-Mich, speaks during a news conference Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich.

Historic black candidacies for governor stoke debate about role of race in elections: ‘Representation is not just identity’

Attendees watch results at a primary election night watch party.

Democrats are likely to come up short in Florida. They’re still giving Republicans a scare

Michigan Senate candidates Abdul el Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI).

El Sayed and Stevens feud explodes days before Michigan Senate showdown

A voter casts a ballot in Henrico County, Virginia.

Virginia abortion amendment faces legal challenge, even if voters approve it

Amy DeLaura October 22, 2026 5:00 am

President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at the T. Ed Garrison Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Pendleton, S.C.

Trump warns Democrats ‘want to burn it all down’ in South Carolina pitch

Emily Hallas October 21, 2026 10:21 pm

Michigan Senate candidates Abdul el Sayed and Mike Rogers.

Abdul el Sayed, Mike Rogers clash over MAGA, Muslim Brotherhood in final Michigan Senate debate

Barnini Chakraborty October 21, 2026 10:07 pm

chuck schumer

Democrats sue Trump administration over efforts to clean illegal registrants off voter rolls

Kaelan Deese October 21, 2026 8:50 pm

A sign outside a polling station on November 3, 2020, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Getty Images)

What we know about who’s behind the fake polling operation Wedgewood Polls

Mia Cathell October 21, 2026 8:42 pm

President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign event for Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

WATCH LIVE: Trump stumps for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina

Emily Hallas October 21, 2026 6:30 pm

Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, points with his finger while speaking at the Republican convention.

Ohio Sen. Jon Husted says ‘I would not have run’ Ramaswamy ad against Amy Acton

Emily Hallas October 21, 2026 6:10 pm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the 2018 American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference.

AIPAC ends endorsements and PAC contributions in favor of ‘new tools’

Molly Parks October 21, 2026 5:26 pm

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX).

Abbott faces pushback from Democratic sheriffs after touting bipartisan endorsements

Emily Hallas October 21, 2026 5:21 pm

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) watches as he waits to speak at a candidate event.

Ralph Norman faults Trump for backing Darline Graham, says race ‘shouldn’t even be close’

Claire Carter October 21, 2026 5:15 pm

Sen. Susan Collins and former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin arrive at a campaign stop Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Lewiston, Maine.

Maine AFL-CIO calls Susan Collins campaigning with Joe Manchin ‘insulting’

Hailey Bullis October 21, 2026 4:54 pm

Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton.

Ad featuring Acton’s mother is ‘really weird’ and unlikely to play role in Ohio governor’s race: Byron York

Mackenzie Chase October 21, 2026 3:03 pm