The Courts Draw The Line For Gerrymandering
Who should determine legislative districts — lawmakers, judges or algorithms?
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Republicans Struggle To Find Senate Recruits In Key Races
There are at least a half-dozen states where Republicans failed to woo their first choice into the contest, despite a Senate map heavily stacked against Democrats.
Court Temporarily Allows Ban On Partisan Judicial Elections To Stand
Certain North Carolina judicial primaries may not happen this spring.
Comparing Republican And Democratic Theories About The 2018 Midterm Elections
Positive attitudes about the economy have been making the GOP more optimistic that they can limit losses in the midterm elections. But market volatility this week showed that to be a risky proposition.
Tracking Shows Russian Meddling Efforts Evolving Ahead Of 2018 Midterms
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.
A White Supremacist May Be The Only Republican Running For A Seat in Congress
The Illinois GOP has failed to keep a gadfly candidate, white supremacist Arthur Jones, from being the only Republican congressional candidate on the general election ballot this year.
GOP Recruitment Troubles Could Affect Senate Races
Many Senate Democrats seeking reelection are in states that Trump carried in 2016. That presents opportunities for the GOP to win and make a takeover effort by Democrats tougher. But there's a problem as the GOP has had trouble recruiting top tier candidates in several important races.
Campaign Finance System Of Big Money Now Overshadows Watergate-Era Reforms
A total of 19,145 donors — that's roughly the population of Johnstown, Pa. — gave or spent $2.6 billion in the 2016 campaigns.
How The Campaign Finance System Has Changed To Benefit The Wealthy
The American system of financing campaigns is changing, as post-Watergate reforms crumble beneath a crush of unregulated money.
It's Iowa Caucus Time (Already?)
The Iowa caucuses, closely watched during presidential election years, have more of a local focus during midterm election years but aren't totally devoid of presidential chatter.