Milwaukee's mayor backs door-to-door election push
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced plans for door-to-door efforts to encourage people to vote in the battleground state of Wisconsin's largest city. After initial confusion over whether or not the city was leading the work, the mayor's office clarified it was not funding the work, not receiving funding for the work, nor doing the door-to-door efforts.
Marijuana laws by state in 2022
A state-by-state look at marijuana laws in the United States, including which states have legalized cannabis, those with no access at all, and the handful that will vote on the issue in November.
Support of false election claims runs deep in 2022 GOP field
Nearly 1 in 3 Republican candidates for statewide offices that play a role in overseeing, certifying or defending elections supported overturning the results of the 2020 presidential race, according to an Associated Press review.
'Fund the police': Biden outlines crime plan, pushes assault weapons ban
Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.
Biden to deliver prime-time speech Thursday on 'battle' for democracy
President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address "on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House announced Monday.
Nevada approves hand counting votes over fears of machines
Nye County is one of the first jurisdictions nationwide to act on election conspiracies related to mistrust in voting machines.
Social media companies offer few changes to safeguard US midterm elections
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
Rep. Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming GOP primary
Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.
Kleefisch or Michels? Poll shows tight race ahead of Wisconsin primary
The clock is ticking as the polls for Tuesday's primary election open in less than 24 hours. The governor's race is one keeping people on their toes.
Kleefisch downplays Trump endorsement on final swing
Republican candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch downplayed Donald Trump's endorsement and rally for her opponent during her final campaign push across Wisconsin Monday, and declined to respond to the former president's criticisms.
Facebook owner Meta trims efforts to thwart voting misinformation
The pivot is raising alarm about Meta’s priorities and about how some might exploit the world’s most popular social media platforms to spread misleading claims, launch fake accounts and rile up partisan extremists.
Dick Cheney calls Trump a 'coward' in ad for daughter Liz
"There has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump," the former VP said. “He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him."
More than 1 million voters switched to Republican Party over the last year
The number reflects a phenomenon that is playing out in virtually every region of the country in the period since President Joe Biden replaced former President Donald Trump.
2022 midterms: Primaries shift focus to control of US House
Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate races this fall.
2022 midterm elections: What to watch as 5 states hold primaries
Voters in several states will test former President Donald Trump’s sway again Tuesday — including Pennsylvania, where he’s endorsed celebrity Dr. Oz for U.S. Senate.
Milwaukee County Board write-in votes discrepancy
New problems in counting ballots in the Milwaukee County Board race, which features no names on the ballot. Eight people were official write-in candidates, but they won't know who won until next week.
Matt Mowers, Trump aide seeking New Hampshire House seat, voted in 2 states in 2016
Matt Mowers, a former Trump administration official now running for Congress in New Hampshire, voted twice during the 2016 primary election season, records show.
US Senate primary: Evers not picking favorites
Gov. Tony Evers said Thursday that he’s not picking favorites in the crowded Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, not even his running mate from 2018.
Texas primary 2022: Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke easily win nominations for governor
Texas kicked off the 2022 midterm election season on Tuesday, serving as an early preview of the nation’s political mood.
2022 Midterm Elections: Everything you need to know
The 2022 midterm elections will include several governor’s races, as well as many key House and Senate races that could tip the balance of power. See the full primary voting calendar and more.