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Obama urges Maryland to back ballot measure to open the door for Democratic gerrymandering

The state constitutional amendment would remove a provision that prevented Democrats from drawing a potential 8-0 congressional map in 2022.
Barack Obama.
Barack Obama.

U.S. appeals court appears skeptical of DOJ’s lawsuit over California voter rolls

The Justice Department has warned ​California election officials that they face legal trouble if they refuse to help identify suspected noncitizens on voter rolls.
The hand of a person inserting a mail ballot into a drop box.
The hand of a person inserting a mail ballot into a drop box.
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Susan Collins won women in 2020. How they break now could decide Maine’s Senate race.

This year, many are considering supporting Democrat Troy Jackson, but not everyone backing him is particularly excited about it.
Last senatorial debate
Last senatorial debate
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‘On the brink of a crisis’: Farmers’ troubles imperil Iowa GOP after years of dominance

Economic headwinds are threatening farmers’ livelihoods. That’s a potential problem for Republicans dominating all levels of Iowa government.
Farm Equipment Auctions Show Signs Market Is Improving
Farm Equipment Auctions Show Signs Market Is Improving
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James Talarico rallies young voters in Austin who are critical to his Senate hopes

The Democrat held a Friday-night rally at the University of Texas at Austin, where students told NBC News they worry about the cost of living.
James Talarico at a podium holding a microphone and flanked by young supporters.
James Talarico at a podium holding a microphone and flanked by young supporters.
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Ramaswamy campaign switches to shorter version of ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother

The ad has sparked bipartisan backlash for Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in his campaign for Ohio governor.
Vivek Ramaswamy.
Vivek Ramaswamy.

Interactive graphic: Road to a House majority

What will it take to win the House in 2026?

How Democrats could win the House, how the GOP could hang on, and where to look for a wave

Analysis: Democrats must compete deeper in territory Trump won in 2024 to make big gains, but the political environment is on their side.
Illustration of ballot bubbles with a republican elephant and democratic donkey, as well as scattered numbers and arrows and math symbols.
Illustration of ballot bubbles with a republican elephant and democratic donkey, as well as scattered numbers and arrows and math symbols.

DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if GOP’s Dan Sullivan loses

The Justice Department argued that the presence of two Dan Sullivans on the ballot could mislead voters.
Dan J. Sullivan and Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska.
Dan J. Sullivan and Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska.

DOJ’s election lawsuits are on shaky legal ground, experts say

Legal and election experts said the latest move to block certification in Alaska’s Senate race would likely not pass muster in the courts.
Attorney General Todd Blanche
Attorney General Todd Blanche
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More than 500 ads about Jeffrey Epstein and pedophiles have run this election cycle

The issue of whether candidates have done enough to combat child sexual abuse has been a major theme.
A split composite of Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
A split composite of Ken Paxton and James Talarico.