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Northeastern U.S. Governors and Canadian Premiers meet in Boston

Politics Oct 14

Maine Democratic Gov. Mills plans to confront President Trump again with her campaign for Senate

By Thomas Beaumont, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Politics Oct 13

North Carolina Capitol Building
North Carolina GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle

The plan announced Monday comes amid an emerging mid-decade battle nationally between Republicans and Democrats seeking advantage in the way U.S. House districts are drawn in several states for the 2026 session.

By Gary Robertson, Associated Press

Politics Sep 26

Allegheny County Elections Warehouse in Pittsburgh
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How the Trump administration is trying to change the way people vote

The Justice Department has sued eight states to compel them to share their voter registration lists with the federal government. State officials oppose the move because of concerns about how the information will be used by the Trump administration. It…

By Liz Landers, Doug Adams

Politics Aug 25

Democratic lawmakers in Texas leave the state in redistricting battle
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Democratic Rep. Doggett on Texas redistricting battle and party’s pushback against Trump

Democratic Party leaders from across the country are meeting in Minneapolis as the party reckons with its 2024 losses and faces Republican redistricting. In Texas, Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett said he would retire if the new congressional maps stand. Lisa…

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

Politics Jul 31

A packed gallery watches as House of Representatives meets to vote on legislation restricting abortion rights in Austin
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The Texas redistricting battle and its impact on next year’s midterms

Texas lawmakers are revisiting their congressional maps in a rare mid-decade review to redraw their lines in favor of Republicans. President Trump urged leaders in the state to restructure their maps in an attempt to maintain GOP control of the…

By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz, Laken Kincaid

Jul 24

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won’t seek third term next year

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Evers' tenure as governor has been marked by his often contentious relationship with the Legislature, which Republicans have controlled since 2011.

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May 26

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How young Democratic candidates are pushing to redefine the party’s future

By Laura Barrón-López, Doug Adams, Shrai Popat, Taylor Bowie

Young Democratic candidates are launching primary bids for national office in hopes of charting a new path forward for a party in disarray. We hear from three of those candidates, Mallory McMorrow, Jake Rakov and Kat Abughazaleh, about what they…

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Apr 11

Iowa Republican Gov. Reynolds says she won’t seek reelection in surprise announcement

By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

Reynolds, a Republican, has held the position since 2017, when former Gov. Terry Branstad was appointed U.S. ambassador to China.

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Mar 19

Democrats clashed over shutdown strategy, but party’s crisis runs far deeper

By Matt Brown, Associated Press

Democrats are confronting stark divisions within their party as leaders grapple with their losses in the 2024 election cycle and how to confront an emboldened Trump administration.

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Jan 28

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not seek reelection, opens key Senate seat in battleground state

By Associated Press

Among the names expected to circulate to replace Peters is former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

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