House passes US election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.
Abrams, Democrats look to prove 2020 Georgia election wasn’t ‘fluke’
After Democrats won national election races in Georgia for the first time in 28 years with Joe Biden's victory, Stacey Abrams, Raphael Warnock and others are trying to prove that that victory was not a "fluke."
This week's primaries: Top Democrats face off in Florida, New York
Redistricting in New York has two House Democrats battling for the same seat, while two Florida Democrats are competing for their party's nomination to take on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Georgia judge upholds voting law provision that bans giving food, water to voters
A judge has declined to block a section of a Georgia election law that bans handing out food and water to voters waiting in line.
Residents seek answers about Mableton cityhood vote
It was a packed house with a lot of people who live within the boundaries of the proposed city of Mableton wanting to know how it will affect them, their taxes, and their services.
Trump election probe: Fake electors file motion to remove DA from case
Attorneys for the fake electors want Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office removed from the case.
NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day 2022
The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.
Election 2022: Liz Cheney in trouble while Sarah Palin eyes comeback
Elections in Wyoming and Alaska on Tuesday could relaunch the political career of a former Republican star and effectively end the career of another.
GOP seeking power over elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota
The GOP candidates say dismantling the elections commission and giving power to the secretary of state to oversee elections would let voters hold someone accountable for election-related decisions.
Georgia PSC elections 'dilute' Black votes, court opinion states
A federal judge ruled in favor of Georgia voting rights activists, saying the state violates the Voting Rights Act with the way Public Service Commissioners are elected.
Sons of Gwinnett school board vice chair voted in Georgia despite living in other states for years
The state of Georgia is investigating whether two sons of a Gwinnett school board member committed voter fraud by voting in this year’s May primary election.
Commission says Georgia congressman didn’t violate laws
The commission sent a letter Wednesday to Rep. Buddy Carter stating he acted legally last year when he spent money to explore a possible U.S. Senate race without formally declaring himself a candidate.
Maryland election results: Dan Cox, backed by Trump, wins GOP primary for governor
Dan Cox defeated a moderate rival backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan. Cox will face the winner of the Democratic primary in the November general election.
DA considers calling former President Trump in front of grand jury in election probe
The Fulton County District Attorney's Office says the DA is considering calling former President Donald Trump to testify before the special grand jury is investigating whether former President Trump and others interfered with the 2020 election.
Sen. Lindsey Graham fights Georgia subpoena in Trump election probe
Sen. Lindsey Graham insists he never sought to interfere in Georgia's certification of the 2020 election
Teen’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design goes viral: ‘How everybody’s feeling about politics right now’
When voters in Ulster County, New York, head to the polls this November, they’ll likely get this sticker as a reward.
2022 primaries: What to watch for in these 7 states
Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.
2022 midterms Georgia primary runoff election results
Voters in Georgia made their voices heard in Tuesday's primary runoff election. Here are the results from those runoff elections.
Vernon Jones calls on Georgia to close primaries by party
Vernon Jones, the Republican candidate for U.S. House for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, is urging state lawmakers to pass legislation to end open-primary voting in the state of Georgia.