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A supporter holds a sign for Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa while she speaks during a rally, Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years

By Kevin Hardy

October 8, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is...

The Chicago Public Schools Board of Education emblem is illuminated during a board meeting at CPS headquarters July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

What to know before you vote in Chicago’s elected school board races

By Kate Armanini

October 8, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.

In November, Chicago voters will head to the polls to elect all 21 members of...

Chicago Elected School Board District Lookup

Voting in Chicago’s school board elections? Find your district with our lookup tool.

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Want to vote in Chicago's school board elections? Find your district and the candidates campaigning...

U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., left, looks on as Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., speaks during a debate ahead of the special GOP Senate runoff election to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in Newberry, S.C., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP primary runoff to replace late brother Lindsey Graham in US Senate

By Meg Kinnard

August 25, 2026 at 8:44 p.m.

U.S. Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham...

Election judges prepare to count mail-in ballots by running them through a scanner on March 25, 2024, at the Chicago Board of Elections. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois leaders anxious about Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump to push mail-in voting restrictions

By Rick Pearson

August 25, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

Illinois’ Democratic leaders expressed trepidation after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to...

An election worker sorts vote-by-mail ballots at the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Office for the Florida primary election in Doral, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Court’s order on elections. But it could open door to ‘chaos’.

By Nicholas Riccardi

August 25, 2026 at 7:23 a.m.

The Supreme Court’s decision giving preliminary approval for President Donald Trump’s order restricting mail voting...

FILE – The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

The national debt now stands at $40 trillion

By Fatima Hussein

August 19, 2026 at 6:58 p.m.

The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense...

Protesters against a Missouri congressional redistricting plan gather outside the Missouri Capitol on May 12, 2026, in Jefferson City, Mo. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)

Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts be used in November election

By David A. Lieb

August 19, 2026 at 6:13 p.m.

A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to...

Gov. JB Pritzker talks with a supporter before taking the stage during Democrat Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 19, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Illinois Democrats tout party dominance at State Fair but it’s clouded by harassment scandal and fraud case

By Rick Pearson

August 19, 2026 at 8:02 p.m.

At the Illinois State Fair, Democrats' dominance fell against the backdrop of House scandals that...

Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, center, waves next to his wife Erika, while standing on stage with their children Darin, left, Damon, second from left, and Mason during at a primary election party Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot.

By Steven Sloan

August 19, 2026 at 8:36 a.m.

Across 250 years, only three elected governors out of thousands have been Black –- all...

Florida Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds addresses members of the Hispanic Police Officers Association in Doral, Fla., after receiving the group’s endorsement, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats

By Bill Barrow

August 18, 2026 at 9:31 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David...

Florida Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds talks with a member of the Hispanic Police Officers Association in Doral, Fla., after receiving the group’s endorsement, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

What to watch Tuesday: Redistricting scrambles Florida as Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan

By Mike Catalini

August 18, 2026 at 7:49 a.m.

As a long and contentious primary season nears its end, attention is turning to Florida,...

Minnesota state senator went to bed thinking he won; now he wants to know how he lost

By Nathan Bowe

August 17, 2026 at 8:07 a.m.

Election officials in the central Minnesota district say an incorrect results file was uploaded to...