150 years ago, Victoria Woodhull became the first woman to run for president
150 years ago, Victoria Woodhull became the first woman in American history to run for president, at a time when most women couldn't even vote.
Politics & Government
How one county clerk in Michigan is preparing for a rocky election day
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Justin Roebuck, Ottawa County, Michigan county clerk, about election integrity and misinformation.
A Washington congressional district is weighing the election of a far-right candidate
An increasingly divided electorate is playing out in a close Congressional race in Washington. A far-right Republican toppled a moderate in the primary and now faces a Democratic small business owner.
Robb Elementary School families are are trying to get people to vote
The families of Robb Elementary School shooting victims are making one last push to convince their community — and people outside of it — that their vote could help prevent the next mass shooting.
As Netanyahu forms Israeli government, U.S. may boycott one of his far-right allies
As the former Israeli prime minister returns to power, he's expected to give a post to a politician once convicted of inciting racism — whom the Biden administration might choose not to engage with.
Election integrity groups, poll watchers, and the shrinking of American democracy
Questioning who has the right to vote, poll watching, and so-called election integrity groups, all have a long history in America.
Many midterm voters are concerned about abortion but inflation is the top issue
A look at how two key issues this election season — inflation and the fight over abortion — are informing voters' midterm votes.
Be patient: This election is probably going to go on a while
Election Day is Tuesday, but expect this election to go on a while. Close races, rules changes and a conspiratorial environment all may lead to delays.
As Democrats try to hang on to power, Republicans have their own Midterm agenda
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican strategist Scott Jennings about the GOP's agenda heading into Tuesday's midterm elections.