U.S. Elections
Herschel Walker Refuses To Discuss Texas School Shooting After Primary Win
The Trump-endorsed former football star won the Republican Senate primary with almost 70 percent of the vote.
Can We Bring Election Day Back From the Dead?
If weeks of voting are an irritant, we now have the spectacle of weeks of counting results.
How Donald Trump's Candidates Fared in Latest Primary Elections
The former president's record remains impressive, but his backing was not enough to catapult some candidates over the line—including Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Elon Musk Says He'll Vote Republican for First Time in Next Election
It is unclear if the billionaire who wants to take over Twitter was talking about November's midterm elections or the 2024 presidential election.
Texas: No New Districts Where Blacks, Latinos Over 50 Percent of Population
"What we are doing in passing this congressional map is a disservice to the people of Texas," Democratic state Representative Rafael Anchia said.
N.C. Voter ID Law Ruled Racially Biased, Unconstitutional, Halted by Court
The law "was motivated at least in part by an unconstitutional intent to target African American voters," judges wrote in the majority opinion.
Liz Cheney Challengers Drop Out of Race, Back Trump-Endorsed Candidate
Within hours of the endorsement on Thursday, Bryan Miller and Darin Smith dropped out of the Wyoming congressional race.
Bernie Sanders Backs Gavin Newsom in Anti-Recall Campaign Ad
"The last thing we need is to have some right-wing Republican governor in California," the Vermont senator said in the ad.
Texas House Speaker Tries to Keep Word 'Racism' Out of Election Bill Debate
More than 50 Texas Democrats fled to Washington, D.C., last month to stop the proceedings on Senate Bill 1.
5 to 6 Percent of U.S. Households Did Not Report Age, Race for 2020 Census
Census data helps guide the distribution of $1.5 trillion in annual federal spending and provides insight on how political district lines are drawn.
Black Congresswoman Arrested at Voting Protest Says: 'You Can't Silence Me'
Joyce Beatty took part in a rally on Thursday afternoon to call on the Senate to pass the For the People Act, a sweeping electoral reform bill.
Kanye West Loses Wisconsin Court Ruling Against His Bid to Get on Ballot
The rapper's nomination papers for the state missed the deadline by 14 seconds.
Economy Will Rebound Before Election After Short, Sharp Recession: Poll
Fifteen economists said they expect the economy to shrink sharply in the second quarter because of the coronavirus outbreak, ending the longest expansion in U.S. history.
What U.S. State Population Changes Mean for American Elections
The 2020 U.S. census will shape elections for the next decade—and the signs are good for Republicans.
No, There Won't Be A Big Blue Wave
If the parties fight to a draw—then the Democrats will have been seen to have suffered a major defeat.
Holocaust Denier Wins GOP Congressional Primary
"I don't call myself a Nazi. I call myself an American patriot and statesman."
Senators Waste $900K Yearly on Paper Records, Says FEC
Frustrated commissioner roasts senators for more than a decade of "unnecessary costs" to U.S. taxpayers.
Nikki Haley Tells Russia to Stay Out of U.S. Elections
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations firmly told Russia, "Don't interfere in our elections."
Kremlin Denies It Used Facebook Ads To Hack U.S. Vote
Vladimir Putin's spokesman says the Kremlin does not know what "Russiagate" is.
Trump Official Wants to Make it More Difficult to Vote
The vice-chair of Trump's voter fraud panel wants to make voters prove their citizenship when registering, despite little evidence of voting by illegal immigrants.
Russia Denies Trying To Hack U.S. Voting Equipment
"This assertion has absolutely nothing to do with reality," Putin's spokesman said.
Hillary Clinton Throws Covfefe at Trump's Insults
The ex-Democratic presidential candidate had a glorious comeback to a cutting tweet from the president.
Kremlin Dismisses U.S. Hacking 'Witch-Hunt'
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said no new evidence had been produced.
Donald Trump's Impact on Sub-Saharan Africa
The U.S. president-elect has had almost nothing to say on the African continent in his campaign.
U.S. Diplomats: Trump Won't End Support for Ukraine
Diplomats across Europe have tried to ease fears about U.S. NATO commitments.
The Political Establishment Is Failing Black Voters
Democratic politicians need to resist voter suppression and engage with black communities outside election time.
Pussy Riot: U.S. Vote Can Be an Example to Russia
The U.S. can choose between the future of women's rights with Hillary Clinton, or the past, like Russia has, says Maria Alekhina.
What Trump Has in Common With Putin's Close Allies
The two may have never met, but Trump talks a language the Kremlin understands.
Naked Donald Trump Statues Erected Across U.S.
The Republican presidential candidate has been immortalized in his orange-tinted glory.