California's Newsom cruises to easy primary victory
California Gov. Gavin Newsom cruised to an easy victory in Tuesday’s primary, advancing to the November general election where he will be an overwhelming favorite to win a second term barely a year after surviving a recall attempt.
Expensive mayoral race in San Jose heats up as Election Day nears
San Jose's mayoral race tops $2 million in expenses among the top candidates. Candidates work to get out the vote over the long holiday weekend as any candidate with more than 50% of the vote in the June 7th primary is immediately elected to office.
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.
Bill would require eligible US citizens to vote in general elections or face fine
The Civic Duty to Vote Act was introduced this week in the House. It would require eligible U.S. citizens who are registered to vote in general elections or face a fine.
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.
California lawmakers consider bill to protect poll workers' privacy
With a political landscape that remains polarized and after several examples of harassment, California lawmakers are now considering a bill to protect election poll workers.
San Francisco school board recall election: what you need to know
Voters could reshape San Francisco's school board in a recall election for three members scheduled for Feb. 15.
Ballot drive seeks to expand voting in battleground Michigan
A Michigan ballot drive that was launched Monday would make it easier to vote, creating more than a week of early voting, letting all voters request an absentee ballot for future elections and requiring prepaid postage on return envelopes.
San Jose may allow undocumented immigrants the right to vote
A new proposal in San Jose would allow undocumented immigrants the right to vote in local elections.
Michelle Wu sworn in as Boston’s first woman elected mayor
Michelle Wu was sworn in Tuesday as Boston’s first woman and first person of color elected mayor in the city’s long history.
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.
Groups file lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Republican-backed election law
The Georgia NAACP and other civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law.
Georgia Gov. Kemp signs GOP election bill amid outcry
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed into law a sweeping Republican-sponsored overhaul of state elections
Completed Wisconsin recount confirms Biden's win over Trump
Taken together, the two counties barely budged Biden's winning margin of about 20,600 votes, giving the winner a net gain of 87 votes.
