The Supreme Court has left limited alternatives for protecting minority voting rights
After a major Supreme Court ruling, state-level voting rights acts and redistricting strategies in Democratic-led states are among the limited…
Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state…
Tuesday is a big primary day. Here are key races to watch
Six states — California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico — hold elections on Tuesday. Here are…
Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa
Iowa is no stranger to political attention in presidential elections, but surprisingly competitive midterm contests highlight the state's importance for…
Reality TV can be unserious and dramatic. It’s also training political candidates
Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of…
Texas general election matchups are finally set. Here’s what you need to know
The Texas primary runoffs are over and November election matchups are set in major contests, like one for the U.S.…
Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn
Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged Sen. John Cornyn's reelection and won President Trump's endorsement in the bitter primary…