Third-party presidential bids through the years: Who's come closest to winning?

Though their presidential runs are a long shot, third-party candidates have been making and affecting history for decades. Here is a look back at some of the most notable runs.

Who is Jason Palmer? Democrat delivers Biden's 1st primary loss in American Samoa

Jason Palmer, a little-known candidate, beat Biden in the American Samoa Democratic caucus on Super Tuesday – despite having never visited the territory.

Colin Allred leads Democratic primary, trails Cruz in possible head-to-head, poll shows

The Hobby School of Public Affairs poll shows U.S. Congressman Colin Allred with a sizable lead over other challengers in the Democratic Primary, but trailing Senator Ted Cruz in a November matchup.

Who is running for president in 2024? See the candidates

From a former president to the current one, here are the main active campaigns in a bid for the White House in the 2024 election.

Key things to know from the 2024 Iowa Republican caucuses

Former President Donald Trump dominated Iowa’s presidential caucuses on Monday night, leaving him with a tighter grip on the GOP nomination. Here's when the next major competitive race will be held.

Virginia county admits miscount in 2020 presidential vote, underreporting Biden's lead by 4,000

A northern Virginia county is acknowledging that it underreported President Joe Biden’s margin of victory over Donald Trump there in the 2020 presidential election by about 4,000 votes, the first detailed accounting of errors that came to light in 2022 as part of a criminal case.

Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?

The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.

Report: Trump told 2 Wayne County canvassers not to certify 2020 election results

The then president pressured Wayne County Board of Canvassers members Monica Palmer and William Hartmann over a phone call that took place on Nov. 17, 2020, according to audio recordings obtained and reviewed by The Detroit News.

US government report: 2022 federal elections not tainted by foreign interference

A declassified U.S. government report says foreign hackers did not change vote totals or otherwise compromise the integrity of federal elections last year in the United States.

2023 Houston Mayor Runoff: State Senator John Whitmire elected Mayor

According to the Associated Press, John Whitmire was elected as Mayor of Houston, defeating his opponent Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

Republican debate takeaways: Presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley more than Trump

With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate.

FBI investigating after envelopes with fentanyl, other substances sent to US elections offices

The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.

Election Day 2023: Round Rock ISD voters approve Prop A

The district called for its first-ever VATRE in August in an effort to increase staff salaries and offset the loss of federal funding, increased recapture payments, and inflation.

Austin first Texas city to advance 100% property tax exemption for eligible child care providers

The Austin City Council approved a resolution from Council Member Alison Alter (District 10) ensuring the 100% percent abatement just two days after Proposition 2 passed by 64.78%.