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Feb. 16, 2026
Majority of Americans Doubt Election Integrity, Threatening Democracy
Reforms to restore trust in elections are needed, but partisan divides make progress difficult
Feb. 16, 2026
Schumer Vows to Fight GOP Voter ID Push 'Tooth and Nail'
Senate Minority Leader says Democrats will block proposed proof of citizenship requirement to register to vote.
Feb. 16, 2026
Schumer Vows to Block GOP Voter ID Bill 'Tooth and Nail'
Senate Minority Leader says SAVE America Act is 'Jim Crow 2.0' that would suppress votes of poor and minority groups.
Feb. 16, 2026
Former Football Coach Derek Dooley Seeks Georgia Senate Seat Despite Lack of Voting History
Dooley, who did not vote for nearly two decades, is running as a political outsider in the Republican primary to face off against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Feb. 16, 2026
Dusty Johnson Votes for SAVE Act, Restricting Voter Access
The SAVE Act would require proof of citizenship to vote, disproportionately impacting marginalized groups.
Feb. 16, 2026
Former Officials Criticize Trump's Proposal to 'Nationalize' Elections
Corbett and Jones say the Constitution gives states, not the federal government, power over elections.
Feb. 16, 2026
Arizona Voters Divided on Trump as Midterms Approach
Residents of central Arizona grapple with the complexities of their political environment as they prepare for the midterm elections.
Feb. 16, 2026
Schumer Slams GOP Voting Bill as 'Jim Crow 2.0'
Senate Majority Leader doubles down on criticism despite Democratic voter support for new legislation.
Feb. 16, 2026
Air Force Veteran Aims to Flip Ohio's First District Red
Eric Conroy hopes to unseat Democratic Rep. Greg Landsman to prevent Trump's impeachment
Feb. 16, 2026
Beth Macy ready to take on Tom Perriello in potential 6th District primary
Former Roanoke Times journalist and "Dopesick" author says her values won't change even if district boundaries do.
Feb. 16, 2026
Tennessee Gubernatorial Candidate Jerri Green Outlines Policy Agenda
Green vows to end 287(g) agreements, defund ICE, expand Medicaid, and repeal state's abortion ban if elected
Feb. 16, 2026
Democrats Face Off in Competitive Texas Senate Primary
Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico vie for the nomination in a race that could impact the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Feb. 16, 2026
Democrat Nathan Sage ends U.S. Senate campaign
Sage cites fundraising difficulties in ending 2026 bid
Feb. 16, 2026
Nathan Sage Suspends Campaign for U.S. Senate
Grassroots candidate cites inability to raise necessary funds to remain viable
Feb. 16, 2026
Three Michigan Democrats Vie for Senate Seat on Affordability Platform
Voters in the state say cost of living is a top concern, and the candidates are making different pitches to address it.
Feb. 16, 2026
Rapper-Turned-Civic-Leader Luther Campbell Challenges Cherfilus-McCormick in Congressional Primary
Campbell, known as 'Uncle Luke,' says incumbent is not doing enough to serve underserved communities in 20th District
Feb. 16, 2026
Iowa Democrat Sage suspends campaign for U.S. Senate
Sage's exit leaves 2 Democrats — state legislators Zach Wahls and Josh Turek — vying for the party's nomination in Iowa's open-seat U.S. Senate election
Feb. 16, 2026
Trump-Backed Texas Candidate Defended Coach Accused of Forcing Student to Exercise Nude
Eric Flores, a Republican running for Congress, previously served as lead counsel for officials accused of abuse and cover-up in a civil lawsuit.
Feb. 16, 2026
Texas 15th Court of Appeals Primaries: Candidates and Key Races
Voters will choose justices for the new state appeals court in the March primaries
Feb. 16, 2026
One Day Left for Incumbents to File for Primary Election
Deadline looms for county, city, and school board seats in York, Nebraska
