DOJ sues additional states for not handing over voter data
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.
U.S. Rep Troy Nehls not running for re-election; twin brother announces candidacy
Congressman Nehls announced his decision to step down on his social media pages. His twin brother Trever later shared his running for the seat.
Special runoff election set for North Texas' Senate District 9 seat
The special election for the North Texas seat has been set for Jan. 31.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz does not rule out 2028 Presidential bid
Senator Ted Cruz fueled speculation about a 2028 presidential run by declining to rule it out, while also using the interview to highlight his legislative work and advocate for strong U.S. global engagement.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Runoff election date set for vacant U.S. House seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has set the date for the runoff election to fill late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat in Congress.
Trump election interference case: Prosecutor appoints self
Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Director Peter Skandalakis appointed himself to lead the Trump election interference case after no other prosecutor accepted the role before a court deadline.
Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Austin voters reject Proposition Q; city leaders now have to rework budget
Austin voters gave a resounding "no" to a big tax rate increase. Now the city goes back to the drawing board to rework the budget.
Government shutdown and Election 2025
Things are getting testy on Capitol Hill with bipartisan tensions over the government shutdown, leading to a lecture from the president. Also, a congressional shouting match.
Election 2025: Proposition Q fails in Austin
Austin voters gave a resounding "no" to a big tax increase on Tuesday night. About two-thirds of votes cast were against Prop Q. Now, the city goes back to the drawing board to rework the budget.
Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win
Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Pennsylvania retains Supreme Court justices, extending court's Democratic majority
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.
Zohran Mamdani makes history as NYC’s next mayor: When he takes office and what comes next
Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in New York City politics. The 34-year-old assemblyman from Queens will officially take office as mayor in 2026 following his upset victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.
Prop 50 passes: California voters approve redistricting measure that could shift US House power
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Texans pass Proposition 17 that adds property tax emptions for border security construction
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 17 that allows for a tax exemption for increases in a property’s value along the Mexican border.
Texas votes to exempt animal feed from personal property tax
Texans have voted to keep animal feed from being taxed as personal property.
Texas voters pass all 17 propositions covering everything from bail reform to taxes to parental rights
All 17 propositions that were put to Texas voters during Tuesday’s election passed, most with wide margins.