State Supreme Court Races to Follow in 2025
State supreme court races were a major focal point in the 2024 general election. Next year’s could be just as consequential.
Analysis
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Consequential State Elections to Watch In 2025
Off-year state races are often a bellwether for the next federal election cycle.
North Carolina’s Political Power Struggle Continues — At Voters’ Expense
After the general election, North Carolina’s government finds itself in a partisan power struggle that may not bode well for voters.
How Trump’s New DOJ Could Shape the Future of Voting Rights
How will a Trump DOJ run by loyalists and possibly purged of career attorneys impact voting rights? Looking at its record during Trump’s first term could provide an indication of what’s to come.
Gloria Johnson Says She’ll Fight for Tennesseans in the Senate: ‘People Are Fed Up’
Tennessee state legislator Gloria Johnson is running to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn in the U.S. Senate.
It’s Here: What to Know for Election Day and Beyond
The election is a week away. But millions of ballots have already been cast. Here’s what you should know as you head to the polls.
Kate Barr’s Losing State Senate Campaign Is All About One Issue: Gerrymandering
In one of North Carolina’s most gerrymander districts, the Democratic candidate for the state Senate knows she’s going to lose badly, but she doesn’t care.
How Arizona Became the Epicenter of Election Conspiracy Theories
Far-right extremism and election denialism has gripped the GOP but nowhere as pronounced as it has in Arizona.
Jennifer McCormick’s Plan to Boost Indiana’s Low Voter Turnout as Governor
Jennifer McCormick is the Democratic candidate for governor of Indiana, which has consistently had one of the lowest voter turnouts in the country since 2010.
GOP Intensifies Legal Challenges Against Overseas, Military Voters
With just weeks until the general election, Republicans are turning their focus to overseas voters by questioning their eligibility.
