Elections

2022-11-12 20:25:59
by TWN Staff
Nevada Governor: Joe Lombardo (R)

About the State The son of a U.S. Air Force veteran, Nevada Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo was born in Sapporo, Japan,... Read More

About the State The son of a U.S. Air Force veteran, Nevada Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo was born in Sapporo, Japan, on Nov. 8, 1962. He lived in Japan for over a decade before his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada,... Read More

2022-11-09 21:33:22
by Dan McCue
Abortion-Rights Supporters Prevailed in All Midterm Ballot Measures

WASHINGTON — It wasn’t just the control of the U.S. House and Senate that was hanging in the balance as... Read More

WASHINGTON — It wasn’t just the control of the U.S. House and Senate that was hanging in the balance as voters went to the polls Tuesday. In states across the nation ballots were cast on a range of health care... Read More

2022-11-08 15:52:25
by Natalie McCormick
NC Appears to Be Leaning R in Crucial Senate Race Between Budd, Beasley

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — As Election Day dawned in the Tar Heel State, one of the most reliable polls shows... Read More

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — As Election Day dawned in the Tar Heel State, one of the most reliable polls shows Republican Rep. Ted Budd leading Democrat Cheri Beasley by 6 percentage points with few undecided voters left for the former... Read More

2022-11-07 22:56:21
by Eden Metzger
Midterm Elections, Hawaiian Style

OAHU, Hawaii — Unlike in Iowa, Pennsylvania or any one of a number of other states critical to the outcome... Read More

OAHU, Hawaii — Unlike in Iowa, Pennsylvania or any one of a number of other states critical to the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections, campaign signs sit beneath swaying palm trees as voters turn out to cast their ballot... Read More

2022-11-07 13:41:17
by Dan McCue
Six Governors Races to Watch on Tuesday

WASHINGTON — For months talk of the 2022 midterms has centered on who will control the House and Senate, and... Read More

WASHINGTON — For months talk of the 2022 midterms has centered on who will control the House and Senate, and how the outcome will shape the remainder of President Joe Biden’s current term in office. The focus was no different... Read More

2022-11-04 23:51:50
by Dan McCue
If Trump Runs, He’ll Face Multiple Legal Challenges as ‘Insurrectionist’

WASHINGTON — If former President Donald Trump actually runs for president in 2024, he’ll face a concerted multistate effort to... Read More

WASHINGTON — If former President Donald Trump actually runs for president in 2024, he’ll face a concerted multistate effort to brand him an insurrectionist and have him tossed off the ballot, an attorney for Free Speech for People said Friday.... Read More

2022-11-04 21:24:39
by Dan McCue
Potential Deadlocks Abound as Critical Senate Races Come to a Close

WASHINGTON — With the Senate chamber evenly split, 50-50, and several top Senate races simply too close to forecast, 2022... Read More

WASHINGTON — With the Senate chamber evenly split, 50-50, and several top Senate races simply too close to forecast, 2022 may well come to be remembered as the year of the prolonged wait to determine which party ultimately holds control... Read More

2022-11-04 17:36:35
by Dan McCue
Will There Be a Red Wave? A Blue Surprise? Here Are House Races to Watch on Tuesday

WASHINGTON — The prognosticators have prognosticated. The pollsters have asked their last round of pre-election questions. Now it’s up to... Read More

WASHINGTON — The prognosticators have prognosticated. The pollsters have asked their last round of pre-election questions. Now it’s up to the voters to decide whether to stay the course or opt to give Republicans control of one or both chambers... Read More

2022-11-02 15:37:41
by Dan McCue
Federal Judge Blocks QAnon Linked Group's Close-Up Scrutiny of Ballot Drop Boxes

PHOENIX — A federal judge in Arizona issued a temporary restraining order on Tuesday that will keep members of a... Read More

PHOENIX — A federal judge in Arizona issued a temporary restraining order on Tuesday that will keep members of a QAnon-linked group from standing within 75 feet of ballot drop boxes and from openly carrying firearms or wearing body armor... Read More

2022-11-02 15:35:10
by Dan McCue
Pa. Supreme Court Orders Election Official to Set Aside Flawed Mail-In Ballots

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered state election officials to “refrain” from counting absentee and mail-in... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered state election officials to “refrain” from counting absentee and mail-in ballots ahead of next week’s midterms that were sent back in either undated or incorrectly dated envelopes. In a tweet... Read More

2022-11-01 20:36:42
by Tom Ramstack
Voter Integrity Lawsuits Abound Leading to Midterm Elections 

WASHINGTON — Disputes over voter integrity are carrying over to lawsuits leading up to the Nov. 8 midterm election on... Read More

WASHINGTON — Disputes over voter integrity are carrying over to lawsuits leading up to the Nov. 8 midterm election on how each state performs its constitutional duty to ensure politicians are fairly elected. Most of the roughly 100 lawsuits challenge... Read More

2022-10-27 16:18:08
by Dan McCue
In North Carolina Growing Suburbs Create Midterm Uncertainty

GREENSBORO, N.C. — While most of the nation is looking to North Carolina as one of the battleground states where... Read More

GREENSBORO, N.C. — While most of the nation is looking to North Carolina as one of the battleground states where control of the U.S. Senate may well be won, North Carolinians themselves are far more interested in a race way... Read More

2022-10-27 16:15:35
by Dan McCue
As Many as 60M Mail-In Ballots Distributed for Midterms

WASHINGTON — As of last Friday as many as 60 million mail-in ballots had been sent to voters nationwide, far... Read More

WASHINGTON — As of last Friday as many as 60 million mail-in ballots had been sent to voters nationwide, far surpassing the number mailed out during the last midterm election, according to a new analysis by a Democrat-leaning voting group.... Read More

2022-10-26 21:24:06
by Tom Ramstack
Alito Talks of Abortion Opinion Leak as Decision to Overturn Roe Stays at Forefront for Many Voters

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said Tuesday the leak in May of a draft opinion he wrote that... Read More

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said Tuesday the leak in May of a draft opinion he wrote that removed a constitutional right to abortion endangered the lives of the nine justices. He called the leak a "betrayal of... Read More

2022-10-21 15:28:15
by Dan McCue
Though Some Races Intrigue, Poli Sci Professors Expect Few Midterm Surprises

WASHINGTON — There are fewer than 20 days left until the critical midterm elections, with early voting underway or about... Read More

WASHINGTON — There are fewer than 20 days left until the critical midterm elections, with early voting underway or about to get underway in several battleground states. While many close races are predicted, a sampling of the opinions of political... Read More

2022-10-18 18:57:17
by Dan McCue
Democrats See Winning Back Rural Vote as Doable Post-Midterms

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The roar resounded through the Riverview building of the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on... Read More

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The roar resounded through the Riverview building of the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on the banks of the Potomac River. There was no air of threat about it, but one could imagine any number... Read More

2022-10-14 15:36:46
by Dan McCue
DeSantis Signs Executive Order Waiving Some Florida Election Laws

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on Thursday waiving portions of Florida’s election law in response... Read More

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on Thursday waiving portions of Florida’s election law in response to the devastation wrought in some parts of the state by Hurricane Ian. The order comes two weeks after the... Read More

Johnson, Barnes Polished in 1st Wisconsin Senate Debate

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Sen. Ron Johnson and his Democratic challenger Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes stuck to their scripts... Read More

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Sen. Ron Johnson and his Democratic challenger Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes stuck to their scripts — and their time limits — as they met for a debate Friday evening in a hotly contested race that... Read More

2022-10-01 18:49:53
by Dan McCue
Election Uncertainty Abounds as Florida Cleans Up From Hurricane Ian’s Fury

TALLAHASSEE — Hurricane Ian’s march through Florida and the Caribbean left at least 35 people dead in the Sunshine State,... Read More

TALLAHASSEE — Hurricane Ian’s march through Florida and the Caribbean left at least 35 people dead in the Sunshine State, along with another three in Cuba, and caused anywhere from $66 billion to $75 billion in damage, depending on the... Read More

2022-09-27 22:44:33
by Dan McCue
McConnell Throws His Support Behind Electoral Count Reform Act

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said on Tuesday that he supports the Electoral Count Reform Act, which... Read More

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said on Tuesday that he supports the Electoral Count Reform Act, which aims to protect future elections from attempts at disruption like those that transpired at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.... Read More

Bills Would Curtail Objections at Future Jan. 6 Vote Counts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress have officially objected to the results in four of the last six presidential elections,... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress have officially objected to the results in four of the last six presidential elections, a partisan practice that has been legal for over a century but became much more fraught after a violent mob of then-President... Read More

2022-09-23 21:12:21
by Dan McCue
Judge Rules Maryland Can Start Counting Mail-In Ballots Oct. 1

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Board of Elections officials across the state of Maryland can begin counting mail-in ballots for the November... Read More

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Board of Elections officials across the state of Maryland can begin counting mail-in ballots for the November election on Oct. 1, a state circuit court judge ruled on Friday. The Maryland State Board of Elections had filed... Read More

2022-09-23 20:54:31
by Tom Ramstack
State Attorneys General Face Ethics Complaint for Supporting Trump’s Election Fraud Claims

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s mounting legal problems are spreading this week to pull in state attorneys general who supported him... Read More

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s mounting legal problems are spreading this week to pull in state attorneys general who supported him in his failed effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The legal watchdog group The 65 Project filed complaints against... Read More

2022-09-23 19:51:23
by Dan McCue
McCarthy, GOP Leaders, Lay Out Argument for Voting Republican in November

MONONGAHELA, Pa. — House Republican leaders traveled to this small town just south of Pittsburgh on Friday to roll out... Read More

MONONGAHELA, Pa. — House Republican leaders traveled to this small town just south of Pittsburgh on Friday to roll out the GOP agenda they hope will chip away at a surge in momentum Democrats have enjoyed in recent weeks and... Read More

House to Vote on Election Law Overhaul in Response to Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House will vote on an overhaul of a centuries-old election law, an effort to prevent future... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House will vote on an overhaul of a centuries-old election law, an effort to prevent future presidential candidates from trying to subvert the popular will. The legislation under consideration Wednesday is a direct response to the... Read More

Ad Spending Shows Dems Hinging Midterm Hopes on Abortion

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are pumping an unprecedented amount of money into advertising related to abortion rights, underscoring how central... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are pumping an unprecedented amount of money into advertising related to abortion rights, underscoring how central the message is to the party in the final weeks before the November midterm elections. With the most intense period... Read More

2022-09-19 15:30:23
by Tom Ramstack
Virginia Attorney General Establishes Unit to Enforce Election Laws

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s attorney general is setting up an Election Integrity Unit to give advice and to prosecute violations... Read More

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s attorney general is setting up an Election Integrity Unit to give advice and to prosecute violations of the state’s election laws. The unit will operate with more than 20 attorneys, investigators and paralegals. They are supposed... Read More

Trump Openly Embraces, Amplifies QAnon Conspiracy Theories

After winking at QAnon for years, Donald Trump is overtly embracing the baseless conspiracy theory, even as the number of frightening real-world... Read More

After winking at QAnon for years, Donald Trump is overtly embracing the baseless conspiracy theory, even as the number of frightening real-world events linked to it grows. On Tuesday, using his Truth Social platform, the Republican former president reposted an image of himself wearing a... Read More

2022-09-15 18:07:49
by Dan McCue
Texts Linking to Split Fundraising Pages Not Subject to Joint Fundraising Rules

WASHINGTON — Short code text messages containing links to “split-it” fundraising pages are not subject to joint fundraising rules under... Read More

WASHINGTON — Short code text messages containing links to “split-it” fundraising pages are not subject to joint fundraising rules under the Federal Election Campaign Act, the Federal Elections Commission has held. The determination came in response to a request for... Read More

2022-09-11 15:12:07
by Dan McCue
Optimism Over Potential Senate Gains Buoys DNC Summer Meeting

WASHINGTON — Okay, so a gathering of the Democratic National Committee is a bit like a rancorous family coming together... Read More

WASHINGTON — Okay, so a gathering of the Democratic National Committee is a bit like a rancorous family coming together for Thanksgiving dinner — there are differences over particulars, little asides that cause one after the fact to say, “Wait,... Read More

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