The Cost of Fuel Has Become the Midterms' Most Reliable Indicator
Strong employment and rising real wages point one way; crude near $92 and a Fed leaning toward a hike point another. Voters tend to notice the second.
Elections
Michigan Becomes the Senate Race Democrats Cannot Lose
With four net gains needed and every current seat to defend, one contest has become the point at which a difficult path turns implausible.
Three House Seats and Four in the Senate: the Midterm Arithmetic
Democrats need a net gain of three House seats and four Senate seats on 3 November. The two targets are nothing like equally difficult.
Trump Administration Asks the Supreme Court to Clear a Mail-In Ballot Rule
A federal judge blocked parts of a new Postal Service rule governing mail-in ballots. The administration wants it in effect before November.
Redistricting Fights Return as Primaries Reshape the House Map
Boundary disputes and Trump-backed primary challenges are determining the November field well before voters see a general election ballot.
Florida primary results and key outcomes
Key results from Florida primaries, so far Voters in Florida are picking their party's candidates for governor, Senate and a number of U.S. House seats after redistricting.
Keeping Platner's Momentum: Jackson's Short Window to Energize Voters
Platner energized Maine’s Democrats. Jackson's challenge will be to keep them engaged Democrats have a new candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine: Troy Jackson. In one of the country's most closely-watched races, he'll have less than 100 days to make his case.
Belgrade Protests Turn Violent as Students Demand Early Elections
Clashes broke out between groups of demonstrators and police as a student-led movement returned to Serbia's capital Belgrade on Saturday, demanding an end to President Aleksandar Vucic's 12-year rule. The populist leader has been accused by critics of consolidating power and undermining democratic checks and balances.
Cyprus election poised to reshape national politics
Voters in Cyprus will head to the polls on May 24 for what is shaping up to be one of the most significant parliamentary elections in decades.
Abortion Focus Shifts as Cost-of-Living Tops Voter Concerns
An abortion-rights activist holds a box of mifepristone pills as demonstrators from both anti-abortion and abortion-rights groups rally outside the Supreme Court on March 26, 2024. Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/AP hide caption toggle caption Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/AP Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly .
Collins Bets Federal Dollars Will Win Over Maine Voters
Campaign signs sit next to a road in Rockport, Maine. Graham Platner is expected to be the Democratic nominee and would face off against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election.
Primaries, Iran Standoff, San Diego Mosque Victims
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