Texas lawmakers pass new congressional maps bolstering GOP
The maps reduce the number of competitive U.S. House districts, and Hispanic-majority seats, though Hispanics drove much of Texas' growth.
Two longtime House Democrats announce retirement
So far, 12 Democrats have said they're leaving the House, signaling the challenges ahead for the party to retain the House.
School boards are a "battleground" in Virginia governor's race
School board meetings are being overtaken by fights over vaccine mandates, critical race theory and transgender rights — with the help of GOP operatives.
Virginia Republican distances himself from January 6 flag pledge
Former President Trump also called into the rally to voice support for Youngkin.
Democratic Congressman John Yarmuth announces retirement
Yarmuth's announcement comes as state Republicans weigh whether to dilute the Democratic base in Louisville.
Can Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey replicate the 2020 wins?
Both races could be barometers for both parties for the 2022 midterms.
Battle over how states redraw their districts begins
Republicans and Democrats are fighting over redistricting changes that will play a key role in control of the House in 2022.
Vaccine mandates and abortion bans fuel Virginia gubernatorial race debate
Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin and Democratic candidate and former Governor Terry McAuliffe deeply differed over their views of COVID-19 vaccination mandates and abortion laws during Thursday night's debate.
How the recall election against California Gavin Newsom will work
The election will be just the second recall election for governor in state history.
COVID-19 dominates closing days of California recall election
Republicans promise to repeal vaccine and mask mandates, while Governor Gavin Newsom makes keeping them his central argument.
Census Bureau releases data used to redraw congressional maps
The bureau's data will take weeks to sort out, but commissions and legislatures can now begin to draw maps after months of delays.
Wisconsin Dem Ron Kind announces he will not run for reelection
Kind is the third House Democrat in a competitive seat to either retire or launch a campaign for a different office.
Dems' online fundraising platform halts donations for Cuomo
ActBlue's decision cuts off grassroots, small-dollar donations to Cuomo, who had indicated that he planned to run for reelection.
Texas governor announces new special session to begin Saturday
The Democrats left the Legislature during the regular session in May and then fled the state in July to prevent a vote on a measure governing elections.
Shontel Brown defeats Nina Turner in Ohio special election
One tests the power of former President Trump's endorsement, while the other pits progressive and establishment Democratic factions against each other.