5 Things to Know About Nithya Raman
Ms. Raman, a progressive Democrat, surprised many allies when she entered the Los Angeles mayor’s race at the last minute.
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Top Texas Election Official to Resign, Months Before General Contest
Jane Nelson, the Texas secretary of state, was appointed to the role overseeing statewide elections in 2023 by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Josh Turek, a Paralympian, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa
Mr. Turek, a state lawmaker, beat Zach Wahls in a contest that tested the party’s anti-establishment fervor.
Voters in Los Angeles Say They ‘Don’t Have a Lot of Good Choices’
Many said they were struggling to choose from candidates they saw as uninspiring in both the mayor’s and governor’s races.
Deb Haaland wins nomination in New Mexico governor’s race
Ms. Haaland, a former Interior secretary, took a big step toward making history as the first Native American woman to be a governor when she…
Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Map in Alabama
In the first major case since the justices narrowed the Voting Rights Act, the court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map preferred by R…
Ashley Hinson Wins the Republican Senate Primary in Iowa
Representative Hinson, a third-term lawmaker, was the favorite of Republican leaders and donors. The general election is expected to be unus…
5 Things to Know About Karen Bass
The incumbent Los Angeles mayor started her term with strong approval ratings, but she lost support with voters after the fires last year th…
Perry Wins G.O.P. Nomination for New Mexico Land Commissioner
Michael Perry says he is pragmatic, but Democrats fear he would advance the agenda of President Trump and the New Mexican nominated to head …
How Does California’s ‘Top Two’ Voting System Work?
California voters can choose any primary candidate, regardless of party, and two candidates from the same party can potentially face off in …
5 Things to Know About Representative Ashley Hinson, Senate Candidate in Iowa
Ms. Hinson, a former journalist who is supported by President Trump, won the Republican nomination.
5 Things to Know About the Iowa Senate Candidate Josh Turek
A gold medalist on the U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball team, Mr. Turek is running as a “common-sense moderate.”