25-year-old former Trump aide wins GOP primary in New Hampshire
Republican Karoline Leavitt has defeated Matt Mowers in a race to face off against vulnerable Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas this November.
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Kenya has a new president after a more transparent — but still contentious — election
Kenya has inaugurated William Ruto as president. The Christian leader has humble roots as a chicken seller.
Mary Peltola, first Alaska Native elected to Congress, will be sworn in today
Peltola is drawing an unusual amount of national media attention as the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, and even more because of her special election win over Republican Sarah Palin.
Tuesday is the final day for primary contests before November. Here's what to watch
The 2022 primary season comes to a close as voters in Delaware, New Hampshire and Rhode Island choose their nominees. In New Hampshire, a slate of Republicans wants to take on U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan.
Georgia's rural Black voters helped propel Democrats before. Will they do it again?
One group that could help 2022 statewide Democratic candidates is Georgia's rural Black voters. They helped Stacey Abrams get close in 2018 and later pushed two Democratic U.S. senators to victory.
Social media firms are prepping for the midterms. Experts say it may not be enough
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and TikTok are bringing back familiar strategies from 2020 to fight the spread of disinformation in the 2022 midterm elections.
Politics chat: State courts v. legislatures on election laws; Same-sex marriage bill
We take a look at the battle between state courts and legislatures on who sets election rules, as well as the pending Senate vote on a same-sex marriage bill.
Voter sentiment towards Democrats is shifting in the run-up to the midterm election
With the midterm election two months away, NPR's Scott Simon talks with political analyst and editor Amy Walter about voter sentiment and which races she's watching.
As Republicans struggle in some close Senate races, they look to Colorado for an upset
Republican Joe O'Dea is pitching himself as independent-minded in his campaign against Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet. But on the key issue of abortion, Democrats say he's out of step with the state.
Michigan Supreme Court rules abortion amendment should go to voters this November
If the proposed amendment doesn't hit any further roadblocks, voters in Michigan will be able to decide whether to protect abortion rights in the state constitution this November.