Elections

Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota won’t seek reelection, dealing blow to Democrats’ hopes to take Senate

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won't seek reelection, dealing a blow…

3 months ago

Texas county approves holding election to make SpaceX’s Starbase its own city

McALLEN, Texas -- A Texas county on Wednesday approved holding an election sought by SpaceX that would let residents living…

3 months ago

Texas county approves holding election to make SpaceX’s Starbase its own city

McALLEN, Texas -- A Texas county on Wednesday approved holding an election sought by SpaceX that would let residents living…

3 months ago

New York City argues for noncitizen voting law before state’s top court

ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York’s top court was asked Tuesday to reverse a ruling against a law that would allow…

3 months ago

US cyber agency puts election security staffers who worked with the states on leave

ATLANTA -- Staffers at the nation’s cybersecurity agency whose job is to ensure the security of U.S. elections have been…

3 months ago

Can Trump bring unions into the GOP fold? His labor nominee presents a major test

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has repeatedly challenged Senate Republicans with his Cabinet picks. But his nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer…

3 months ago