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Supreme Court to hear Republican challenge that could shake up US elections
Supreme Court takes up a Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
Supreme Court will hear major GOP challenge to campaign spending limit
Republicans urged the Supreme Court to overturn a 2001 decision limiting how much political parties can spend at the direction of candidate.
Elon Musk just made his starkest political threat since the election
After declaring he was stepping away from the political spotlight, Elon Musk got right back in it. As the Senate debated President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” on Monday before a final vote,
Asian factories hobbled by US tariff risks despite modest relief
Factory activity in many Asian economies shrank in June as U.S. tariff uncertainty kept demand low, but signs of modest relief for manufacturers raise the stakes in trade talks with Washington amid the region's gloomy economic recovery prospects.
Trump gained support among religious voters and 2020 non-voters in recent election, new research found
Recently released research from Pew found Trump surged with Protestant, Catholic voters and those who sat out in 2020
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2. Voting patterns in the 2024 election
Voting patterns among many demographic groups in 2024 were similar to those in 2020 and 2016, but Trump made gains among several key groups, a Pew Research Center analysis shows.
James Walkinshaw wins Democratic contest to likely replace US Rep. Connolly in northern Virginia
Democrats and Republicans in northern Virginia have chosen candidates who will vie to replace the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly.
New York Mayor's Race Shows Us a Better Way To Run Elections | Opinion
Americans want more choices and new voices. They want winners chosen by majorities, who are accountable to all of us. The road to better elections and more accountable politicians will be long. Ranked-choice voting is an important first step. What's happening right now in New York City is the proof.
Republican US Senator Tillis Will Not Seek Re-Election, Media Reports Say
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Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia won't seek re-election to U.S. House in 2026
United States Representative Dwight Evans announced Monday he will not be seeking re-election in 2026. The Democrat was elected to represent Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District - later redistricted as the 3rd - in 2016.
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't run in 2026 after opposing Trump's bill
Former Gerry Connolly aide wins Democratic primary in bid to replace him in US House seat from Virginia
Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw will be the Democratic nominee in the upcoming special election to replace the late Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, district party officials announced Saturday after a party-run primary.