Midterm elections

President Trump arrives to speak at an election rally in Murphysboro, Ill., on Oct. 27. He is doing a slew of events leading up to Election Day.

Trump Denies 'Fearmongering' With Immigration Rhetoric Ahead Of The Election

9:51pm October 31, 2018

by Scott Horsley

President Trump held a campaign rally in Florida on Wednesday — the first of 11 he is planning in the next six days. His immigration message may help GOP Senate candidates but hurt in House races.

Wearing a Colin Kaepernick jersey, India Landry stands high in a high-school football stadium.

VIDEO: As Elections Approach, NFL Protests Are On These Texans' Minds

1:30pm October 31, 2018

By weighing in on the NFL protests, President Trump transformed football fields across America into the front lines of a culture war. Three Texans explain how the debate will inform their votes.

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Politics & Government

Storm Fallout Has NC Elections Officials Scrambling

10:02am October 15, 2018

by Associated Press

For a Southern state regularly exposed to hurricanes, call it an election Florence-style.

Taylor Swift endorsed two Democratic candidates in Tennessee over the weekend, and urged her young fans to register to vote for candidates that "closely represent" their values.

Taylor Swift Endorses Democratic Candidates In Tennessee

6:16pm October 08, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

In an Instagram post, Swift said she supports candidates who fight for "human rights," and urged her young fans to register to vote.

A 2016 file photo of the Federal Election Commission's headquarters in Washington, D.C. The campaign finance agency is considering new disclosure rules for online political ads.

Politics & Government

As Secret Money Surges In Elections, The FEC Considers A Small Step For Transparency

5:00am June 29, 2018

by Peter Overby

"On their phone, on their desktop, on their laptop, on their tablets, however they are seeing information, they're entitled to know where it's coming from," said FEC Vice Chair Ellen Weintraub

Texas voters will be required to show government-issued identification in the 2018 election. The law accepts handgun licenses as proof of identification, but not college student IDs.

Texas Voter ID Law Stands For Midterm Elections, Court Rules

11:05am April 28, 2018

by Rebecca Feldhaus Adams

Arguments that the law disproportionately affected black and Latino voters were deemed insufficient in the U.S. Circuit Court's decision.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at Red Square in Moscow on May 9, 2017. Russian-backed efforts seen attempting to interfere in U.S. politics appear to be evolving.

Politics & Government

Tracking Shows Russian Meddling Efforts Evolving Ahead Of 2018 Midterms

9:11am February 08, 2018

by Tim Mak

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that Russia is trying to influence the 2018 elections. In addition to sowing division in America, new data shows Russia now pushing its agenda in U.S. politics.

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Democrat Ralph Northam celebrates his election as governor of Virginia on Nov. 7. Members of both parties are wondering what that race and other recent success for Democrats will mean for the 2018 midterms.

Is A Big, Blue Wave Forming Off The Political Coast?

2:19pm November 24, 2017

by Mara Liasson

After Democrats pulled off wins in 2017 that were bigger than expected, Republicans and Democrats are wondering what that means for the 2018 midterms.

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Corinne Bobbie says she is grateful that the Affordable Care Act guaranteed health insurance for her 8-year-old daughter, Sophia, who was born with a heart condition. But Corinne and her husband still can't afford coverage for the rest of the family.

Protected But Priced Out: Patients Worry About Health Law's Future In Arizona

5:07pm June 06, 2017

by Will Stone

Corinne Bobbie has a love-hate relationship with the Affordable Care Act. As the GOP tries to repeal the law, the experiences and fears of voters like Bobbie could determine a politician's fate.

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Abortion-rights supporters outside the Supreme Court in January for the annual March for Life. This week North Dakota and Colorado struck down ballot measures restricting abortion, while Tennessee passed an initiative that may result in restricted rights.

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Two Of Three States Reject Ballot Measures Restricting Abortion

8:11pm November 07, 2014

by Jennifer Ludden

North Dakota and Colorado voters struck down the "personhood" measures, which would give legal rights to fetuses. But Tennessee's Amendment 1 passed with 53 percent of the vote.

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