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Only a Fraction of House Seats Remain Competitive after 2022 Redistricting
Analysis shows roughly 4% of the 435 districts are classified as competitive, a decline linked to maps drawn by Republican‑led state legislatures.
Texas GOP Senate Candidate Calls for ‘Next Generation of American First Patriots’ to Lead
Republican hopeful Mike Hunt says the party must hand leadership to younger conservatives as he launches his 2026 Senate campaign.
Poll Finds Voters Cite Data Centers as Next Major Issue, yet Lack Clear Opinion
57% of respondents say data‑center expansion will dominate politics, but only 28% feel they know how to vote on related policies.
Why Do GOP Leaders Call Dem Criticism of Trump‑Backed Voter ID Bill ‘Nonsense’?
House Republicans say the legislation protects election integrity, while Democrats argue it would suppress turnout among minority voters.
GOP Warns Democrats Using DHS Funding Lapse to Stall Senate Vote on Voter ID
The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is delaying a scheduled vote on a bill requiring photo ID for federal elections.
Walz Says He’d ‘Rather Eat Glass’ Than Fill Klobuchar’s Senate Seat
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz refuses to appoint a temporary replacement for Amy Klobuchar’s vacant Senate seat before the 2026 election.
Voter ID Bill: GOP Secures 50 Votes, 60-Vote Hurdle Remains
The vote count suggests a potential procedural path forward for the bill despite Democratic opposition and the 60-vote filibuster threshold.
North Carolina Settlement Keeps More Than 70,000 Voters on Rolls
The agreement ends a legal dispute over voter ID requirements, preserving eligibility for more than 70,000 residents.
Voter Photo ID Laws Face Senate Filibuster Despite Broad Public Support
A Gallup poll shows 84% of Americans back requiring photo IDs, but Democrats struggle to secure 60 votes for a bill.
3 Critical Questions About Judge's Ruling on FBI's Seized Voter Data
The civil rights group argues the data could be used for voter suppression or discrimination.