Elections & Democracy
New Poll Shows Democrat James Talarico Leading Ken Paxton by 5 Points in Texas Senate Race
6 sources · 40d ago
Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros Defeats 15-Term Incumbent in Colorado Primary Upset
5 sources · 63d ago
Supreme Court Limits Voting Rights Act Section 2, Triggering Mid-Cycle Redistricting in Southern States
7 sources · 67d ago
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House to Vote Next Week on Formalizing Biden Impeachment Inquiry to Strengthen Subpoena Power
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a full floor vote to formally authorize the ongoing impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, aiming to bolster Republicans' legal leverage to enforce subpoenas.
Supreme Court Limits Voting Rights Act Section 2 in 6-3 Ruling on Congressional Maps
The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 to significantly narrow Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, raising the legal threshold required to challenge congressional maps for racial gerrymandering. The decision shifts the burden of proof, requiring plaintiffs to demonstrate intentional discrimination rather than relying on disparate impact.
Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Primary, Ousting Second 'Squad' Member
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has defeated incumbent Representative Cori Bush in Missouri's Democratic primary, marking the second defeat of a high-profile progressive 'Squad' member this election cycle following a massive influx of outside spending.