For the first time in about 70 years, Detroit won't have a Black Democrat in Congress
Detroiters could elect a Black Republican to the U.S. House. But GOP candidates face a skeptical voting bloc in the Democratic stronghold.
Politics & Government
News brief: Midterm homestretch, climate summit begins, Twitter fallout
Midterms are Tuesday and the results will determine the Biden administration's next two years. The annual climate conference takes on new urgency. Twitter's Elon Musk era isn't off to a smooth start.
Politicians need to mobilize Black male voters ahead of the midterms, experts say
Just like with any voting bloc, there's still a vast array of diverging opinions, ideologies and issues that are important among Black voters in races.
As midterms enter the homestretch, Biden rallies support for Democrats
We go on the road with President Biden as he tries to shore up Democratic support — in some very blue states.
Why a Southern California congressional race hinges on Asian American voters
A congressional race in Orange County has become one of the most closely watched contests this election cycle, and will likely trigger a rethink for politicos on how Asian Americans vote.
Wisconsin's midterm results could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate
Wisconsin's electorate is increasingly diverse. In the eastern part of the state, a pair of rural voters talk about what's driving their vote.
Here are the places where abortion is on the ballot (in one way or another) this week
Abortion is on the ballot in California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana and Vermont, but it's also playing a major role in races for governor, attorney general and state supreme courts nationwide.
Midterms 2022: What to watch for ahead of election night
With just days to go until the final ballots are cast in the 2022 midterms, new trends are emerging as candidates make their final pitch to voters.
How 2024 is playing into Florida voters' pick for governor
For some Florida voters, Gov. Ron DeSantis' potential bid for president in 2024 is weighing into their 2022 decision.
Caruso narrows gap with Bass in LA mayoral race
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Los Angeles Times staff writer Ben Oreskes about the upcoming election for the mayor of L.A., which has gotten tighter according to recent polls.