Courts Block 3 States From Requiring Voters to Prove Citizenship

A federal appeals court ruling late Friday blocked Georgia and two other states from requiring proof of citizenship when residents registered to vote using federal forms, a victory for voting rights group that had little immediate effect in Georgia since the state had not been enforcing the requirement.

Latecomer Lands Big Donations in Race for Indiana Governor

When Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb belatedly jumped into Indiana’s tumultuous race for governor, he faced a big fundraising disadvantage.

Utah Governor’s Race: Weinholtz vs. Herbert on Charter Schools, Education

Mike Weinholtz, the Democratic candidate for governor, says he loves teachers, loves public schools and wants to raise taxes on high-income earners to give them a boost. But there's a segment of the education system he's not a fan of — charter schools.

How Free Trade Became a Political Liability

It's hard to find candidates of any party this year openly supporting free trade -- even if they've touted its benefits in the past.

Will Civics Education Make People Better Voters?

It's making a comeback in public schools. But to really make voters more informed, the curriculum could use an overhaul.

U.S. Supreme Court Allows Straight-Party Voting in Michigan But Doesn't End State's Battle

The straight-party voting option will still be available in Michigan in the Nov. 8 general election after the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected a last-ditch appeal on the issue from Attorney General Bill Schuette.

The Week in Politics: New Hampshire's Unpredictable Governor's Race, a Mayor in Trouble and More

The most important election news and political dynamics at the state and local levels.

Feds Accuse Texas of Misleading People About Voter ID Requirements

The federal government is accusing Texas of circulating “inaccurate or misleading information” to poll workers and would-be voters about relaxed identification requirements for the November elections.

In New Hampshire Governor's Race, Democrats Support Raising Taxes for Opioid Battle

Three Democratic gubernatorial candidates took to the stage during a televised debate Tuesday night, looking to convince a majority of party voters they are the most qualified.

Can't Afford Bail? In One State, That May Not Matter Anymore.

If New Mexico's voters change controversial bail policies this fall, they would energize a national movement to reform court fees and penalties that keep lower-income Americans locked up.

Is Ending Atlantic City's Casino Monopoly Worth the Gamble?

The closure of casinos in Atlantic City has left the municipality in financial crisis. Now New Jersey wants to build more in other places.

NRA Endorses a Democrat for Missouri Governor

After a primary election season that featured the Republican candidate for Missouri governor shooting guns and blowing things up, the National Rifle Association on Tuesday endorsed his opponent, Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster.

As 5 States Vote on Minimum Wage, Not All Look to Raise It

Most of November's minimum-wage ballot measures would increase workers' pay. But one state's would actually reduce it for some.

Trump Dismisses Questions About Improper Gift to Florida AG

Donald Trump on Monday dismissed questions about his failure to disclose an improper $25,000 contribution in 2013 to a political group connected to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was at the time considering whether to open a fraud investigation against Trump University.

North Carolina Asks Feds to Assess Its Elections Cybersecurity

Michael Dickerson was breathing a little easier in his elections office Wednesday afternoon in Charlotte, North Carolina.

In Race for Missouri Governor, Democrat Has Big Fundraising Lead Over Republican

The Democrat seeking to become Missouri's next governor has nearly three times the amount of cash in his campaign account than his Republican rival.

States Voting on Marijuana, Medical or Recreational, in November

Plus, the likelihood of legalization in each.

The Week in Politics: Cranky Governors' Voicemails and Surprisingly Close Primary Races

The most important election news and political dynamics at the state and local levels.

U.S. Supreme Court Denies North Carolina's Voter ID Appeal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday turned away an emergency appeal from North Carolina's Republican leaders, who were hoping to reinstate new voting rules that were struck down in July as racially biased.

Kansas Works With Feds to Protect Elections From Hackers

Kansas is carefully monitoring cyberthreats and partnering with federal agencies to ensure the security of its voter database, the state's director of elections says, as the FBI investigates security breaches of voter databases in Illinois and Arizona.

Opioid Crisis a Hot Topic in New Hampshire's GOP Gubernatorial Debate

In their first televised debate, the four Republican candidates for governor erupted Wednesday night into charges and countercharges over local and state leadership to battle the opioid crisis.

D.C. Devises a Scheme to Achieve Statehood

To convince Congress it’s ready to be 51, the city wants to create a state constitution. It's a tactic taken by one U.S. state before.

Governors Refuse to Stay on Sidelines for Legislative Races

Several governors have targeted lawmakers on the front lines this year -- in most cases, only to see their efforts backfire.

Opponent's Dropout Makes Melissa Nelson Florida's New AG

State attorney candidate Kenny Leigh is withdrawing from the November general election, he told The Florida Times-Union on Wednesday, assuring Melissa Nelson will be Jacksonville's new elected prosecutor.

Anti-Immigration Sheriff Arpaio Easily Wins Primary

When the Republican presidential ticket pivoted to focus on illegal immigration this summer, Donald Trump pointed to the man who has come to embody the muscular enforcement approach of the 2000s _ massive immigration raids, unremitting warnings about the dangers posed by illegal immigrants and bold public pronouncements about enforcing the rule of law.

Would Eliminating Taxes on Services Help or Hurt the Poor?

As states increasingly look to tax services, Missouri voters can be the first to keep that from ever happening. How that would impact consumers is unclear.

Hackers Target Elections Systems in Arizona and Illinois

The FBI is warning state elections officials in Maryland and around the country to be on their guard against hackers after the breach of a voter information database in Illinois and an attempted attack in Arizona.

Under Pence, State Gave Incentives to Companies That Offshored Jobs

As Donald Trump’s running mate, Gov. Mike Pence is campaigning for a man who has promised to penalize companies that ship jobs overseas.

Trump Fights D.C. for a Lower Tax Bill at His New Hotel

The city of Washington, D.C. is fighting Donald Trump's legal drive to cut his tax bills for the luxury hotel he's set to open in the Old Post Office Building next month.

In Montana Governor's Race, Ex-Employee Endorses Her Ex-Bosses' Opponent

A former top executive of RightNow Technologies, the Bozeman company founded by Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte, said her pick for governor is incumbent Democrat, Steve Bullock.