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What's at stake this Super Tuesday? Voters hit the polls in 16 states
As voters head to the polls in 16 states across the country, here’s what we know about Super Tuesday.
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Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, ruling that private plaintiffs can't sue
A divided federal appeals court on Monday ruled that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, a decision that contradicts decades of precedent and could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.
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Alabama Republicans reject call for 2nd majority Black district, despite Supreme Court ruling
Alabama Republicans have rejected proposals to create a second majority Black voting district, despite an order from the U.S. Supreme Court to redraw congressional district boundaries.
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Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost power of Black voters
The Supreme Court has lifted its hold on a Louisiana case that could force the state to redraw congressional districts to boost Black voting power.
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Supreme Court strikes down Alabama's congressional map in win for Black voters
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, ordering the creation of a second district with a large Black population.
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GOP unveils program to get Republicans voting early: ‘Change the culture'
Conservatives have called for the party to emphasize early voting after a disappointing 2022 midterms and a years-long campaign from Trump and his allies to cast doubt on the system.
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Chris Christie kicks off 2024 GOP presidential bid with swipes at Trump
Republican former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie kicked off his presidential campaign Tuesday evening, promising to be the only candidate in a crowded GOP primary field willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump. Christie, who also ran for president in 2016, began his bid under the slogan “Because the truth matters” with a town hall in New Hampshire,…
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Supreme Court tossed out the heart of Voting Rights Act a decade ago. The next ruling could go further
The justices are expected to rule in the coming weeks in another case out of Alabama that could make it much more difficult for minority groups to sue over gerrymandered political maps that dilute their representation
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Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Planning to Launch GOP Presidential Campaign Next Week
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to launch his second campaign for the Republican nomination for president next week in New Hampshire.
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‘A Real and Imminent Threat': Security Experts Warn of Foreign Cyber Threat to 2024 Voting
Top state election and cybersecurity officials on Thursday warned about threats posed by Russia and other foreign adversaries ahead of the 2024 elections, noting that America’s decentralized system of thousands of local voting jurisdictions creates a particular vulnerability.
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Early Voting Starts Next Week in Chicago Municipal Elections, Officials Say
The Chicago Board of Elections has officially set dates for the start of the early voting period ahead of the February municipal elections.
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What is a Runoff Election? What to Know in the Months Ahead and Why It Matters
With results from this year’s midterm elections still being calculated across the country, nationwide attention is centering on the U.S. Senate election in Georgia, which saw both major candidates fail to achieve 50 percent of the vote.
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Few Voting Issues Seen as US Decides Congress' Balance of Power During Joe Biden's Term
Few major voting problems have been reported around the country, though there were hiccups typical of most Election Days. This election could have a profound impact on Biden’s next two years.
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Can I Drop Off a Midterm Election Ballot for Someone Else? Rules Vary by State
In most states, you can drop off a ballot for someone else — but there might be restrictions.
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Advice For Those Feeling Overwhelmed by Climate Change? Vote
As climate change continues to impact the planet and communities we live in, one thing you can do to take action is more simple than you think. LX News Climate storyteller Chase Cain spoke to the former U.S. Vice President Al Gore on Tuesday to discuss steps and actions people can take to help with climate change. Gore’s advice: go...
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It's National Voter Registration Month: What You Should Know
September is National Voter Registration Month. With the midterm elections in just less than 50 days, it’s important to make sure you are registered and prepared to vote in November. LX News Political Editor Noah Pransky joins to discuss the importance of voting in the upcoming election.