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How Democrats Can Defeat Trump’s Identity Politics
Author Justin Gest says that appealing to voters’ sense of belonging and identity is essential and can’t be done with economic policy alone.
Federal judge upholds North Carolina photo voter ID mandate in win for GOP lawmakers
North Carolina’s photo voter identification law was upheld on Thursday, as a federal judge set aside arguments by civil rights groups that Republicans enacted the requirement with discriminatory intent against Black and Latino voters.
Charlie Crist leads Ken Welch, everyone else in poll of St. Pete mayoral race
Deep pockets and elbow grease could play a big role as candidates work to secure support from undecided voters.
Why voters should follow Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court race
The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race has a lower profile than previous contests.
North Carolina’s photo voter ID mandate can continue as a judge upholds the law
A federal judge has upheld North Carolina's photo voter ID law, rejecting claims by civil rights groups that discrimination against Black and Latino voters warrants striking it down.
Parties launch Holyrood campaigns against backdrop of voter indecision
Change is on offer across the political spectrum, but no one knows whether apathy or tactical voting will prevail
Schumer, Democrats say they support voter ID — then block GOP amendment to require it
Senate Democrats blocked a photo voter ID amendment to the SAVE America Act, despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., saying Democrats support voter ID.
Trump’s Threats to Europe Put Its Leaders in a Double Bind Over Iran
European politicians risk angering their voters if they join America’s war. Yet they could also face domestic upheaval if they take no action to reopen shipping routes that Iran has blocked and ease an energy crisis.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation: South Australian success an 'ominous sign' for major parties
Pauline Hanson's One Nation is riding a wave of popularity driven by voters weary of mainstream parties.
High-stakes Senate race in Texas sees proliferation of AI-generated attack ads
Campaigns are beginning to use phony AI-generated images in television ads to sharpen their attacks and, critics say, mislead voters.
Fox News Poll: Voters oppose action in Iran but give US military positive marks
A new poll finds 58% of voters oppose U.S. military action in Iran, while Trump's disapproval rating hits a second-term high of 59%, the survey shows.
With Their Voter Bill Stymied, G.O.P. Leaders Ponder a Plan B
Republicans are eying a last-ditch procedural maneuver to overcome united Democratic opposition, but the chances for success are slim.
A Critical Political Season Could Decide if Alaska Is a Failed ‘Petrostate’
A governor who spent two terms cutting services to preserve Alaskans’ oil-funded annual checks is leaving office. Voters must now decide what comes next for the state’s faltering fiscal model.
Florida Democrat flips seat in special election in district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his residence. The president had endorsed Gregory’s rival, Jon Maples. In a social media post Monday, he urged voters to turn out, saying Maples was backed “by so many of my Palm Beach County friends.” READ MORE: Trump casts Florida ballot by mail as he
I didn’t pay attention to politics. Then my house fell down
This Overland Park independent voter is reminded of his father’s advice, and applies it to our democracy. | Opinion
This Week in Politics: Developments in the U.S. and Iran War
The U.S. war with Iran rages on and continues to draw mounting public opposition and to induce harsh economic impacts. The conflict has prompted substantial blowback for the Trump administration. A recent poll from Quinnipiac University found that a majority (53%) of U.S. voters disapproved of U.S. military action against Iran, with a larger percentage...
Effectiveness of politicians’ public denials amid corruption accusations examined in new study
A new article investigates how public denials by politicians accused of corruption influence electoral accountability and why positive and negative partisanship shapes voter reactions.
If Trump Is Losing Voters, It’s for One Reason. Democrats Are Setting Themselves Up to Be Next.
The misguided tax rage among 2028 Democratic hopefuls.
Report: Mental health and homelessness services are expanding in Sonoma County under Measure O
Access to mental health care, substance use treatment and homelessness services has expanded across Sonoma County as voter-approved Measure O approaches the midpoint of its 10-year term, according to a new report presented today to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.
DCCC reaches voters at the pump in 4 Florida congressional districts
The campaign will reach people in districts represented by Laurel Lee, Anna Paulina Luna, Cory Mills and Maria Elvira Salazar.
Lawmakers weighed Wyoming Health Department budget cuts. They never came.
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile After the Wyoming Freedom Caucus told voters last year it aimed to “DOGE” the state’s next two-year budget by
The Supreme Court’s conservatives could significantly alter the 2026 election
The Supreme Court on Monday appeared ready to limit mail-in ballots, a move that would reinforce the justices’ pattern of shrinking voter protections and that has, at bottom, favored Republican interests and the Trump administration.
Trump, Who Calls Mail-in Voting ‘Cheating,’ Just Voted by Mail
President Trump has long fixated on mail-in-voting to bolster his baseless claims of widespread voter fraud. But he recently used the method in a Florida special election.
Dems hope for long-shot upset in SD 14 Special Election between Josie Tomkow, Brian Nathan
Early voting, voter registration and fundraising data suggests Nathan will come up short, but there could be a silver lining for Democrats.
Special election on Tuesday will test whether national political winds reach Florida
Tuesday is a special election day for 300,000 voters in Florida's Senate District 14.
‘Don’t Make Any Deal’: Trump Tells Republicans to Hold Firm on Shutdown Talks
The president is using the standoff over funding the Department of Homeland Security as leverage to pass a strict voter ID bill. Critics say the bill would place an undue burden on eligible voters.
Trump visits Memphis to tout crime-fighting efforts as Iran war lingers
His talk on crime and immigration marks a return to an issue that he hopes will resonate with voters.
Mailer in Germantown school election has one big problem
An outside political group urges Germantown School District voters to re-elect a candidate who isn't on the ballot.
When Voters Worry About ‘Affordability,’ Many Point to Health Care
Democrats have had limited political success running on the Affordable Care Act, even with its relative popularity. Now President Trump’s health care cuts may have given the issue new resonance.
Mum on his own replacement, Bennet disrespects voters
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is playing an arrogant game of hide-and-seek with Colorado voters as he seeks to abandon his Senate seat to become governor. Bennet insists that if he is elected governor in November, he will wait until he is inaugurated in January 2027 before he resigns from the Senate so he can unilaterally […]
Commentary: Keep Kentucky judges judging and leave politics to politicians
A provision in House Bill 534 would invite judicial candidates to disclose their political party affiliation and their current and past voter registration, including “communicating political values or viewpoints consistent with his or her party affiliation.”
Kentucky Gov. Beshear takes jabs at JD Vance in his home state of Ohio
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, speaking in JD Vance’s home state of Ohio on Saturday, tore into the vice president, questioning his Appalachian roots and telling voters they “deserve better.”
AI-generated ads are trickling into political campaigns, sparking big worries
AI usage in political ads is largely regulated at the state level, but there remain concerns about how they can mislead voters.
'Education and communication key to voter turnout' in Jersey
Researcher says more work is needed to increase Jersey's low voter numbers.
Fact-checking Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the effects of the SAVE America Act
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the SAVE America Act would require in-person voter registration, “something only 5% of Americans do today." The act would require that, but the rate of in-person registrations is higher than Schumer said.
Readers Write: The size of the Legislature, Markwayne Mullin, voter ID, science fiction
Expand the Minnesota House by one? Think bigger.
The State That Decided to Topple a Political Giant
Phil Berger has been the most powerful person in North Carolina for 15 years. That wasn’t enough to save him from voters’ anger at incumbents and legalized gambling.
Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved limiting money in politics. Then politicians had their say.
Oregon’s Democratic-controlled Legislature approved a bill that supporters described as containing little more than technical fixes to what they’d written two years ago.
Influencers are pushing out media for aspiring Democratic politicians
Voters used to say they wanted a president they could have a beer with. Now, would-be presidential candidates are chasing that authenticity in a different way: appearing on podcasts, spo…
How Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is changing politics: Full Story newsroom edition
Guardian Australia’s Josephine Tovey speaks with Mike Ticher and Sarah Martin about why the electorate is flocking to Pauline Hanson, One Nation and the rightwing political movement, and what major parties can do to win voters back
Trump Told Inner Circle Some Mass Deportation Policies Went Too Far
The president is convinced that voters don’t like the term “mass deportation,” and has directed advisers to adopt a new approach on one of his central campaign promises.
Sangamon County voters approve new tax increase for mental health board
Murphy explained that the mental health board would act as a centralized organization that helps coordinate groups and providers in the Sangamon County area.
California’s proposed billionaire tax gains majority support in new poll, with a partisan split on voter ID
A new poll shows California voters are sharply divided over two brewing ballot measures: a one-time tax on billionaires and new rules and procedures to verify voter citizenship.
Following Trump, Republicans in Congress Propose to Ban Most Voting by Mail
A restrictive voter I.D. bill under consideration in the Senate could severely limit mail-in voting. Conservatives are pressing to end the practice outright, taking aim at an option that is widely used by voters.
GOP governors, AGs back Trump SAVE Act push, warn system gives ‘undue influence’ to states with illegal aliens
Republican governors and attorneys general back citizenship verification through the SAVE America Act for federal elections, arguing gaps in voter registration create unfair influence.
Republicans hope to label Democrats as party of election fraud in voter ID debate
Democrats say the bill could disenfranchise millions of Americans including women, minorities and low-income Americans.
Montana senator pulls a fast one to boost preferred successor
Incumbent Steve Daines timed his retirement to all but guarantee his preferred successor will replace him. Never mind what voters, or other hopefuls, had in mind.
Nigeria’s old guard still holds the cards in a young nation
Many younger voters backed Bola Tinubu’s rival in the 2023 election but the president retains a firm grip on power
Colorado voters will decide whether to ban trans kids from gendered sports, outlaw gender-affirming surgery for children
Voters will also be asked whether to make child sex trafficking punishable by life in prison without the possibility of parole
Senate kicks off marathon debate over Trump’s voter ID bill
The Senate has kicked off extended debate on the “SAVE America Act” — one of President Donald Trump’s top legislative priorities.
Live Results: Illinois midterm primary elections
Illinois voters are deciding primaries Tuesday for six open U.S. House and Senate seats that will spur a new generation of leadership in the state’s heavily Democratic congressional delegation.
A Massive Midterm Wave Isn’t Forming Yet. Here’s Why.
This is an era not just of hyperpartisanship, but of negative partisanship, in which partisans often hate the other side even more than they love their own. Many voters thus tend to see everything on a binary basis. Any given election outcome is seen as either a landslide victory or an unmitigated disaster. There is little appreciation, or even tolerance, for gradations between those outcomes.
Senate expected to take up voter ID bill opposed by Democrats
Donald Trump has vowed not to sign any other legislation until the passage of Save America act, which would create more barriers for voting
Your Average Democratic Voter Isn’t a Left Winger
President Donald Trump has a habit of referring to Democrats as “radical-left lunatics.” The unfair pejorative aside, it turns out the typical Democratic voter isn’t even left wing. Let that sink in.
Amid Iran war, Democratic Senate hopeful tries to win back Arab American voters
Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Sanders, is betting a populist agenda is Democrats’ path back to power in a state that has traditionally produced more moderate senators.
Colorado voters will decide whether transgender students can join girls’ sports
A ballot initiative that would require student athletes to only join sports teams that correspond to their biological sex has qualified for the November ballot, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. The measure includes a declaration that “males and females possess unique and immutable biological differences that manifest prior to birth and increase […]
Social Sciences in the News: Political Science Professor David
Political Science Professor David Broockman's paper Should Moving to the Middle Win Candidates Votes? It Depends Where Voters Are was cited in an op-ed in The New York Times titled "The Democratic
As Florida leads on free-market policies, new poll shows voters want federal regulators to follow suit
A bipartisan majority supports President Donald Trump's push to end politically driven banking.
Analysis | ‘I feel betrayed’: Trump is losing young voters over Iran, economy
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
Young voters helped elect Trump, but some have regrets over the Iran war
They were a key part of the coalition that powered the president’s comeback, and their frustrations signal vulnerability for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Poll: Israel's standing plummets among Democrats, fueling primaries on the left
More registered voters view Israel negatively than positively in the latest NBC News poll, driven by change among independents and especially Democrats.
As S.F. House hopefuls campaign, one is on more voters’ minds
Supervisor Connie Chan and former tech engineer Saikat Chakrabarti face a challenge in overcoming state Sen. Scott Wiener’s years of engaging local voters, columnist Joe Garofoli writes.
France: Far-right strength put to test in local elections
Voters in France are heading to the polls in local elections seen as a litmus test for next year's presidential vote. A main focus will be the mayoral contest in Paris.
Inside our swing voter project (Politics+)
Swing voters will play a pivotal role in this year's midterms, and we wanted to hear directly from them. So NPR has partnered with Engagious (a messaging group led by Rich Thau) and Sago (a market research firm) to run focus groups — once a month in a different swing state. How do these focus groups work? And what have we learned from them so far? In today's bonus episode, Mara Liasson and Ashley Lopez pull back the curtain on the project. To unlock this and other bonus content, and get sponsor-free listening, sign up for NPR Politics Podcast+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!
Trump signs executive orders aimed at home affordability ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a pair of executive orders aimed at showing his commitment to improving home affordability — a key issue for many voters going into November’s election for control of the House and Senate.
The Trump administration says higher gas prices are a short-term pain for a long-term gain. Will voters agree?
Oscars walks political tightrope as poll shows Californians wary of Hollywood’s influence
Even in California, just 29 percent of voters say Hollywood has a positive impact on American culture, according to a new poll by POLITICO and its partners.
Oregon Voters Overwhelmingly Said Yes to Limiting Money in Politics. Then Politicians Had Their Say.
Some 78% of Oregon voters approved limiting campaign contributions in 2020. Four years later, the Legislature finally adopted limits, but an advocate for tighter controls says recent changes render Oregon’s contribution limits “illusory.”
Whittaker: Get money out of politics
Michigan voters face rising utility bills and fees as DTE and Consumers Energy donate hundreds of thousands to state legislators.
These swing voters don’t like or understand the reason for the war in Iran
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 12 swing voters from Michigan. We discuss their thoughts on the war in Iran and what they wish President Trump would focus on.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Colorado committee recommends rejecting alcohol, marijuana tax hike to fund mental health care
In a rare move, Colorado’s Capital Development Committee unanimously recommended that another legislative committee reject a bill asking voters to approve higher excise taxes on alcohol and marijuana to fund a new mental health hospital in Aurora. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch, and Sen. Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, House Bill 1301 proposes that all […]
Will Illinois’ Democratic Primary for Senate Divide Black Voters?
Two Black female candidates may split Democratic primary voters, and anger is growing at well-funded efforts to widen the divide.
Calls for investigations of recent Rensselaer Co. elections
Common Cause New York, For the People, and the League of Women Voters of Rensselaer County sent a letter to state Attorney General Letitia James.
Republicans add to pressure on Senate majority leader after Trump voter ID bill call
Republicans join in with US president’s demand for John Thune to push through Save America act
MAHA courts women voters at HHS health event
What do an Alzheimer’s researcher and Miss America’s Teen 2026 have in common?
Poll: Voters who say economic and political systems are stacked against them tie a record high
Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt said the numbers indicate “historic levels of anger and disgust with our political and economic systems.”
Trump’s Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms
Beyond talking about the economy and voters’ hardships, the president is showing that he still has control over the Republican Party.
Elections 2026 Press Kit
Northwestern University faculty are available to discuss 2026 election topics including redistricting, voter behavior, campaign strategy, election law, misinformation, polarization and political history.
SCHOOL POLITICS? SOS Morales touts Club America voter registration effort, but critics are wary
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen March 11, 2026 Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales announced on Tuesday a partnership with Club America, an arm of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, to register Hoosier high school students to vote, but a voter-advocacy group said the collaboration could inject partisanship into what should be a
Cornyn reverses on filibuster stance to push Trump's SAVE Act in Senate
Sen. John Cornyn urged Republicans Wednesday to consider filibuster reform to advance Trump's voter ID bill, reversing his past stance as White House urges passage.
Trump to visit Ohio and Kentucky to downplay war's effect on economy and target a top GOP antagonist
President Donald Trump is visiting Ohio and Kentucky as he tries to steady voters’ concerns about the economy and to derail the reelection bid of a Republican rival
Andy Thomson wins 3-way race for Boca Raton Mayor as voters decide on 2 referendums
Boca Raton voters settled a closely watched 3-way mayoral race and weighted in on major questions about redevelopment, public safety spending and the future use of city-owned land.
What to watch for in the Georgia special election: From the Politics Desk
Plus, new polling shows voters are wary of AI.
Georgia voters are choosing a successor for Marjorie Taylor Greene
The winner will serve out the remaining months of Greene’s term. But if they want to remain in Congress beyond next January, they will have to run again.
What to expect in Mississippi's state primaries
Mississippi voters will choose nominees for Congress in a state primary Tuesday.
Poison-pill effort to cancel proposed billionaire tax hits voters' mailboxes
California voters are being urged to put a poison-pill effort on the November ballot that would nullify a controversial proposed tax on the state’s billionaires.
Poll: Majority of voters say risks of AI outweigh the benefits
In new NBC News polling, the only topics that were less popular than AI were the Democratic Party and Iran.
Mississippi voters to decide whether to send longtime Rep. Thompson back to Washington
Mississippi voters on Tuesday are deciding between longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson and his 34-year-old Democratic primary challenger
Georgia voters choosing a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene in US House
Georgia voters are heading to the polls to choose a successor in Congress to Marjorie Taylor Greene
Buss: Trump's biggest political battle isn't in Iran
Trump has a matter of months to rally voters back to the America First agenda he ran on and save his legacy.
Democrats sink to new voter low, Republicans also underwater: poll
NBC News poll shows Democratic Party approval at just 30%, with only 62% of Democrats viewing their own party positively—signaling major challenges.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's special congressional election
Voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District will elect a replacement for former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in a special election on Tuesday
Local elections in Sussex in May could see big political changes
Almost 1.5m voters will elect county councillors to run Sussex for the first time in five years.
Labour in ‘deep trouble’ with Black voters, Operation Black Vote chair warns
David Weaver says proposed jury reforms and slow progress on equality risk eroding support in marginal seats
Poll: Primary voters prize ideology over electability, as their parties get low marks
A higher share of Democratic voters than Republican voters prioritize backing primary candidates who can win, but poll respondents say it's complicated.
Poll: Trump struggles on immigration, prices and Iran as Democrats hold a midterm edge
Voters give Trump higher marks on border security, but they disapprove of his handling of several key issues, according to a national NBC News poll.
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette pitches business focus in GOP governor primary
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, met with voters in Mount Pleasant, as she works to separate herself from a crowded GOP primary field by emphasizing her business backgro