Supreme Court rules for GOP lawmakers in voter ID case
The Supreme Court gave Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina a win Thursday in an ongoing fight over the state's latest photo identification voting law.
Voting software vulnerable in some states, cyber agency says
The voting machines used in over a dozen states can potentially be hacked due to the vulnerable software.
Court rules on mail ballots as Senate race votes are counted
A federal court ruled Friday that mail-in ballots without a required date on the return envelope must be allowed in a 2021 Pennsylvania county judge race, a decision that could complicate the ongoing process of vote counting in the state's neck-and-neck U.S. Senate Republican primary.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn loses primary battle after series of controversies
Rep. Madison Cawthorn was a rising star in the Republican party until he was involved in scandals. Cawthorn claimed he was invited to orgies where people snorted cocaine. He also was caught twice with guns at the airport.
2022 midterms: Jim Pillen beats Trump's candidate in Nebraska governor primary
Jim Pillen, a hog farm owner and veterinarian, defeated eight challengers, including Charles Herbster, a businessman who faced groping allegations late in the campaign.
Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics
Given Vladimir Putin’s antipathy toward the West and his repeated denunciations of Ukraine, officials believe he may see the U.S. backing of Ukraine’s resistance as a direct affront to him, giving him further incentive to target another U.S. election.
Trump appears to rule out Pence as running mate for potential 2024 bid
Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”
Pennsylvania court strikes down expansive mail-in voting law
A statewide court says Pennsylvania’s expansive two-year-old mail-in voting law is unconstitutional, agreeing with challenges by Republicans who soured on mail-in voting.
Biden running in 2024: President says Kamala Harris will be running mate again
President Joe Biden has confirmed that he plans to have Vice President Kamala Harris be his running mate in 2024.
NYC Council approves bill allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections
The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.
Republican Ciattarelli concedes to Democrat Murphy in close NJ governor's race
New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli conceded the state's governor's race to incumbent Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday.
NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney concedes to GOP newcomer Edward Durr after stunning defeat
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney conceded to GOP newcomer Edward Durr on Wednesday, a week after the humble truck drive unseated the state's longest-tenured senator.
New Jersey high school grad, 19, wins school board seat after suffering ‘awful’ coronavirus rules
A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.
Gov. Wolf describes having wife drop off ballot as honest mistake
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said his mail-in ballot was dropped off by his wife before Tuesday's election despite a state law requirement that voters deliver them in person.
Election 2021: NJ Gov. Murphy holds post, Virginia governorship goes to GOP
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.
Key takeaways from election results 2021, Youngkin’s Virginia win
Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday’s election, including what the results from Virginia and New Jersey governor races could mean down the line.
Michelle Wu, Aftab Pureval mayoral wins mark milestone for Asian Americans
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.
Murphy, Ciattarelli in close fight for New Jersey governor’s race
The top of the ticket features Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy against Republican former Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli. All 120 seats in the Assembly and Senate are also on the ballot, and along with them control of the Legislature.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner wins reelection for second term
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has won a second term, beating out GOP challenger Charles Peruto Jr., according to The Associated Press.
Election Day 2021: What you need to know about elections in New Jersey, Pennsylvania
New Jersey voters are set to decide on a governor while Pennsylvania voters will decide on a Supreme Court seat and Philadelphia district attorney.