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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’

Emily Hallas · October 31, 2026 6:00 am

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

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WATCH LIVE: Trump holds rally in Daytona Beach

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a primary election night watch party in Warminster, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Shapiro favors minimum wage hike over more progressive items if Democrats sweep Pennsylvania midterms

Andrew Bailey, anti-abortion activists, and priests.

Anti-abortion advocates test contrasting strategies in Missouri and Virginia

GOP Senate majority sweeps in new pair of Ohio lawmakers

David Mark November 8, 2024 5:25 am

Republicans relish in state legislative election victories

Jack Birle November 7, 2024 4:51 pm

Tim Sheehy credits ‘common sense’ beating ‘identity politics’ in his election

Asher Notheis November 7, 2024 10:30 am

Florida prosecutor removed by DeSantis loses reelection bid

Kaelan Deese November 5, 2024 9:57 pm

Josh Stein defeats Mark Robinson in North Carolina governor’s race

Christian Datoc November 5, 2024 9:02 pm

Mike Braun defeats Jennifer McCormick in Indiana governor’s race

Haisten Willis November 5, 2024 7:06 pm

Three governor’s races to watch this election

Annabella Rosciglione November 5, 2024 3:31 pm

Big-spending fight over ranked choice voting scrambles party alliances in Colorado

Rachel Schilke November 4, 2024 5:15 pm

San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Farrell slapped with record ethics fine

Barnini Chakraborty November 4, 2024 3:51 pm

Thousands of Pennsylvania ballots challenged in what state calls ‘bad-faith’ effort

Annabella Rosciglione November 4, 2024 11:47 am

2024 ballot measures on crime, hunting, state flags, and more

Jack Birle November 2, 2024 7:00 am

Nebraska’s dueling abortion ballot measures could drive voter turnout — and confusion

Cami Mondeaux November 1, 2024 6:00 am