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Democrats push for new Voting Rights Act before maps are drawn
Republicans say a move by Democrats to restore the Justice Department's power over voting changes is a "federal power grab."
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Republicans say a move by Democrats to restore the Justice Department's power over voting changes is a "federal power grab."
New census data shows that some districts grew too much, and others not enough, so changes are coming in redistricting.
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Population diversity rose even as three states and Puerto Rico lost population and the national growth rate was the lowest since the 1930s.
Local-level population counts out Thursday are months overdue. Some states face tight deadlines to redistrict ahead of the 2022 midterms.
Though districts have not yet been drawn, the GOP believes Rep. Ron Kind's retirement provides an opportunity to flip his Wisconsin district.
Andrew Cuomo's resignation amid charges of sexual harassment is not Kathy Hochul's first experience with political scandal.
Funds from CHC BOLD PAC will go to groups in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico to prevent Latino voting power from being ‘diluted.’
Democracy is at stake if states can restrict voting rights and nullify results if officials don't like who wins, Majority Whip Clyburn says.
A report by House Democrats argues that states used voter ID laws, roll purges and redistricting to minimize the impact of minority voters.
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GOP online platform WinRed’s data shows bump in donors and dollars after Trump’s endorsement, but opponents had better quarterly totals.
ANALYSIS — A Senate chief of staff is more than an “assistant,” which is what Trump called Britt, who is seeking to succeed Shelby in Alabama.
Texas freshman Beth Van Duyne pitches pragmatism while voting with her party and against Biden more than the average Republican.
An endorsement from Donald Trump helped Mike Carey top a field of 11 GOP candidates seeking to succeed former Ohio Rep. Steve Stivers.
The Brown-Turner race for the deep-blue seat split Democrats’ progressive and establishment wings, and drew Bernie Sanders and AOC to Ohio.
62 House and Senate members pledged not to take money from corporate PACs, but special interest money still reaches their campaign accounts.
ANALYSIS — Donald Trump remains the key GOP figure in the run-up to the 2022 midterms, not congressional Republican, Stu Rothenberg writes.
Long joins a crowded field of candidates, including fellow Rep. Vicky Hartzler, in the race to replace retiring Sen. Roy Blunt.
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