Texas early voting exceeds total of all 2016 ballots
Texans have already cast more votes than they did in the entire 2016 election, with more than 9 million ballots cast as of Friday morning.
The Electoral College: How does it work? Why do we have it? Could it ever change? Here’s what you need know
The Electoral College is a centuries-old body that elects the president of the United States. But why do we use this method? And how likely are we to change it?
Here are the Senate races to watch in the 2020 election
There are 35 seats up for election in 2020. Here are some of the hotly contested races for Democrats and Republicans, as well as the states that are deemed true toss-ups.
Brett Favre supports Trump; 'special guest' at Green Bay rally
The three-time NFL MVP cast his support for Trump’s reelection bid on Friday. He tweeted his support for the president and made clear where he stands on some hot-button issues.
Bay Area sports stadiums open for in-person early voting
Election officials advise that just to be sure your ballot arrives in time it's best to just drop off your ballot in person at this late date.
Despite fears, election officials insist no evidence of drop box tampering in Richmond
The allegations come from some voters who said they dropped off their ballots at an authorized election drop box at Richmond City Hall.
Silicon Valley CEO apologizes, resigns over racist campaign ad about defunding police
The image appears to allege that progressive candidate Jake Tonkel supports defunding the police, which his opponents claim could lead to riots.
Hillary Clinton to vote as member of New York’s Electoral College in 2020 election
Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that she is an elector for New York in the Electoral College in the 2020 U.S. election.
Wisconsin Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 million
Hackers stole $2.3 million from the Wisconsin Republican Party's account that was being used to help reelect President Donald Trump.
Early voting numbers continue to surge, on track for historic turnout
With less than one week until Election Day, more than 73 million people have already voted nationwide, surpassing 2016's early voting totals. It's also more than half of the total turnout in 2016.
6 San Francisco supervisor seats up for grabs in next week's election
San Franciscans in Tuesday's election will decide six supervisors' races, which include more than two dozen candidates, some of whom are already familiar faces within city politics.
Supreme Court leaves NC absentee ballot deadline at Nov. 12
The Supreme Court will allow absentee ballots in North Carolina to be received and counted up to 9 days after Election Day, in a win for Democrats.
Days before 2020 election, millions of absentee ballots not yet returned
Millions of mail ballots have yet to be returned in key battleground states just days before the presidential election.
Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs get earful on bias, warning of new limits
With next week’s election looming, the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google are being scolded by Republicans at a Senate hearing for alleged anti-conservative bias in the companies’ social media platforms.
Former DHS official reveals he wrote 'Anonymous' anti-Trump op-ed and book
Taylor’s anonymous essay was published in 2018 by The New York Times, infuriating the president and setting off a frantic White House leak investigation to try to unmask the author.
Social media CEOs get earful on bias, warning of new limits
Lawmakers of both parties, citing the companies' tremendous power to disseminate speech and ideas, are looking to challenge their long-enjoyed bedrock legal protections for online speech.
Bay Area election officials seeing unprecedented levels of early voting
Turnout has already surpassed 40% in many counties and another surge is expected at the end of the week with the opening of hundreds of in-person early voting centers that are intended to provide extra space for pandemic social distancing and services such as drive-by ballot boxes and last-minute registrations through election day.
Trump’s campaign website apparently hacked
The campaign website for President Donald Trump was apparently hacked Tuesday.
Joe Biden goes on offense with Georgia campaign stops
One week until Election Day, Joe Biden is going on offense, heading Tuesday to Georgia.
Lafayette home vandalized with swastika graffiti, owners urge public to vote
Homeowner Katie Peacock posted an image of the graffiti in a private Facebook group.