Elections – Page 53 –

State representatives work in the House chamber May 27, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Republican Adam Beaty challenges Rep. Anthony DeLuca for 80th state House

By Evy Lewis

October 12, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.

Police Sgt. Adam Beaty, Rep. Anthony DeLuca talk property taxes, data centers and solar farms...

Will County government offices in Joliet (Daily Southtown file photo)

Will County District 5 candidates talk solar farms, Des Plaines River bridge

By Michelle Mullins

October 12, 2026 at 3:29 p.m.

Democrats Sherry Williams and Karen Johnson face Republicans Dave Oxley and James “JJ” Balonek in...

Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson face off for District 1 Indiana State Senate seat

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Two political newcomers, Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson, are both hoping to...

State Sen. Willie Preston exits an elevator following a meeting on congressional redistricting with Black lawmakers and House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries in Chicago on Oct. 27, 2025. Preston is Senate chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

State Sen. Willie Preston’s past Trump praise draws notice in Democratic fight for Illinois congressional seat

By Jake Sheridan

November 5, 2025 at 5:24 p.m.

As Democratic state Sen. Willie Preston runs for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District seat, his 2020...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an election night press conference at a California Democratic Party office Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026

By Jonathan J. Cooper

November 5, 2025 at 6:22 a.m.

California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the...

Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning the mayoral election, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent

By Jill Colvin

November 5, 2025 at 6:21 a.m.

New York City’s voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological divide that...

Signs supporting and opposing a voter identification referendum in the state are shown Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Scarborough, Maine. (AP Photo/Patrick Whittle)

Texas voters pass measure to block noncitizens from voting as Maine rejects voter ID requirements

By Patrick Whittle

November 4, 2025 at 10:08 p.m.

Maine and Texas are the latest states to become involved in a nationwide Republican push...

Democratic National Committee chairman Ken Martin speaks at a Lancaster County Democratic Party event in support of the party’s candidates for state Supreme Court, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)

Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest court

By Marc Levy

November 4, 2025 at 9:43 p.m.

All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another...

FILE — Rain soaked memorials for those who died in a mass shooting sit along the roadside by Schemengees Bar & Grille, Oct. 30, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Maine voters approve red flag gun law after mass shooting that killed 18

By Patrick Whittle

November 4, 2025 at 9:41 p.m.

Two years after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, Maine residents voted Tuesday to...

City Council President Mary Sheffield speaks during an election night watch party after winning the mayoral race on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit’s first female mayor

By Corey Williams

November 4, 2025 at 9:35 p.m.

City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit’s newest mayor and the first woman to...

This combination photo shows candidates for governor of New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarelli, left, and Democrat Mikie Sherrill during the final debate in governors race, Oct. 8, 2025, in New Brunswick, N.J. (AP Photos/Heather Khalifa)

Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump

By Mike Catalini

November 4, 2025 at 9:28 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, shoring up Democratic...

This combo image shows Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears, left, and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, right. (AP Photo)

Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026

By Olivia Diaz

November 4, 2025 at 9:30 p.m.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears...

Poll workers help people get set up to vote at a polling site in Garfield, N.J., Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Bomb threats in New Jersey and Trump warnings for California mark Election Day

By Julie Carr Smyth

November 4, 2025 at 8:31 p.m.

Bomb threats to New Jersey polling stations, a voter roll mishap in Pennsylvania potentially affecting...