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Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances

The decision weakens a landmark voting rights law’s protections against discrimination in redistricting.

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Stanford drops out of Pa. 3rd district debate at WHYY

Less than three weeks away, the May 19 primary will likely determine who replaces Dwight Evans in Congress next year.

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Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
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Pa. election 2026: What to know about Horsham and Lower Salford ballot questions ahead of the primary

Some Montgomery County voters will consider referendums on a series of charter amendments and a tax increase for open space.

4 days ago

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Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania’s midterms

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has never said whether he's interested in running for president. But he does say he wants a voice in his party's future.

5 days ago

4 photos of Sharif Street, Chris Rabb, Ala Stanford and Shaun Griffith
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Pa. election 2026: These 4 Democrats hope to rep Philly’s 3rd District in Congress. Here’s what to know

The four remaining candidates agree on more than they don’t, but there are differences on some key issues important to Philly voters.

6 days ago

A ''Vote Here'' sign indicates a polling place in Cherry Hill, Tuesday, N.J., Oct. 28, 2025.
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New Jersey election 2026: Meet the Democrats looking to flip a longtime GOP seat in Congress

Primary voters in Monmouth and Ocean counties will choose between Democrats John Blake and Rachel Peace. The winner will face longtime U.S. House Rep. Chris Smith in November.

1 week ago

Voting booths set up on election day
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Election 2026: What Philly voters need to know about the ballot questions in the May 19 primary

All voters, regardless of party, will decide whether to create a city-run retirement savings program and to make permanent an office that monitors youth services.

2 weeks ago

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Senator Cory Booker speaking
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Republicans hope to unseat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker

Booker is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. Republicans Alex Zdan, Richard Tabor, Robert Lebovics and Justin Murphy are vying for their party’s nomination.

2 weeks ago

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Analilia Mejìa
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Democrat Analilia Mejia defeats Republican Joe Hathaway in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election. Here’s why it matters

The race was seen as a bellwether for the upcoming midterm elections, which will determine which party controls Congress.

2 weeks ago

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Chris Rabb addressing the crowd holding a microphone
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Rep. Chris Rabb leads Pennsylvania primary fundraising, but Stanford holds cash edge

State Rep. Chris Rabb nearly doubled his rivals in first-quarter fundraising, but Dr. Ala Stanford enters April with the most cash on hand.

2 weeks ago

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Democrat Analilia Mejia on March 24, 2026, in Morristown, N.J., left, and Republican Joe Hathaway
Politics & Policy

Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway compete for suburban New Jersey House seat

The 11th District was long a Republican stronghold but has become increasingly Democratic since Trump’s first term.

2 weeks ago

A sign hanging on the wall for the 11th district office.
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What to expect in New Jersey’s special congressional election

A Democratic victory in the Democratic-leaning district would further narrow the slim majority Republicans hold in the chamber.

2 weeks ago

Voters review the ballot before heading into their polling place
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Register to vote and apply for a mail ballot ahead of the May primary election

Registration closes May 4, mail ballot applications are due May 12, and the election is May 19.

2 weeks ago

Stacy Garrity
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Did Pa. governor candidate Stacy Garrity need to register as a lobbyist? Her work for a defense contractor raises questions

Her work for a defense contractor involved influencing policy, but she never registered as a lobbyist. Critics say she may have met the legal threshold.

2 weeks ago

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Headshots of the five candidates for New Jersey's 4th Congressional District race
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New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Democrats are competing to unseat Jeff Van Drew in Congress

The 2nd Congressional District is among South Jersey’s most closely watched races. Here’s what you need to know.

2 weeks ago

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