The Supreme Court on Friday blocked Missouri Republicans' attempt to implement a new congressional redistricting map for the third time this month, upholding a state court order as the November midterm elections are already underway. The Trump-backed map would have created an additional Republican-leaning district.
Former Republican vice-presidential candidate and Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan has been named the keynote speaker for the 2027 Utah Economic Outlook conference. The announcement marks a significant speaking engagement for the prominent GOP figure in Utah.
Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a three-term Republican representing Miami, released a campaign ad criticizing President Trump's mass deportation operations, telling him that Hispanic voters who helped elect him in 2024 now 'feel betrayed.' The ad represents a notable break with Trump ahead of the midterm elections.
A federal appeals panel ruled in favor of Missouri's Republican-drawn congressional map backed by President Trump, setting up a return to the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision comes as election officials have already begun mailing ballots to overseas voters amid ongoing uncertainty over which map will be used for the midterm elections.
The GOP-majority North Carolina State Board of Elections approved new, stricter guidelines for counting mail-in ballots on Friday, just hours before the state became the first in the nation to mail out ballots for the 2026 midterm elections. The last-minute rule changes come amid broader Trump administration efforts to restrict mail voting, creating uncertainty and administrative challenges for election officials.
President Donald Trump's administration shut down Republican attempts to remove Rep. Max Miller from his Ohio reelection race after allegations emerged that he abused his daughter and ex-wife. Miller remained on the ballot after the withdrawal deadline passed, with his race now rated a toss-up by Cook Political Report.
The Republican-led North Carolina legislature approved legislation that would reduce early voting periods in some elections and make it easier for residents to challenge other voters' ballots and for county boards to discard them. The bill now heads to Governor Stein's desk.
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed its confirmation vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withheld support, citing lack of written assurances regarding a $1.8 billion Justice Department fund.
President Donald Trump abruptly called off a planned signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill on Wednesday, announcing he will not sign the legislation until Congress first passes the SAVE America Act, his controversial voting overhaul bill. Trump then met with Senate Republicans at the Capitol, where he criticized GOP members resisting his election law demands.
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore defeated political newcomer Jared Hudson in Alabama's Republican Senate primary runoff on Tuesday, securing President Trump's endorsement to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Moore will face Democrat Everett Wess in the November general election.
Georgia Republicans are voting in runoff elections on Tuesday to select their nominees for U.S. Senate against incumbent Jon Ossoff and for governor. The Senate race features a congressman backed by President Trump against a candidate supported by Governor Brian Kemp.
Republicans in Congress are expressing skepticism and demanding more information about a newly announced agreement between the United States and Iran by President Donald Trump. Congressional leaders and intelligence committees are scrutinizing the deal.
Republican candidate Jonathan Bush and other gubernatorial candidates are making their final appeals to voters with one week remaining until Maine's Election Day. Bush toured Volk Packaging in Biddeford as part of his closing campaign push.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson declined to participate in an Atlanta Press Club debate, leaving Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to appear alone on stage during the GOP runoff campaign. Jones used the opportunity to criticize his absent opponent while Jackson campaigned elsewhere.
Chris Carr, who finished fourth in Georgia's Republican gubernatorial primary, has endorsed healthcare executive Rick Jackson in the upcoming GOP runoff election. The endorsement represents one of the first major backing decisions in the high-stakes race with less than three weeks until voters decide the Republican nominee.
Medicaid cuts stemming from Republicans' 2025 tax law are now projected to be significantly larger than originally forecast, with estimates reaching $775 billion. This represents a major expansion of expected reductions to the federal health insurance program for low-income Americans.
Republican candidates for Maine governor attacked rival Bobby Charles for skipping a debate at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, with one suggesting he might be in bed. The debate was moderated by Steve Robinson, editor in chief of The Maine Wire.
The Texas Tribune released a Q&A comparing Ken Paxton and John Cornyn's positions on immigration, IVF, foreign policy, AI and other key issues as the two Republicans head to a runoff election for U.S. Senate. Both candidates declined to participate, so the publication used their past statements and voting history.
Billionaire Rick Jackson filed to run for Georgia governor at the last minute despite another Republican having Trump's endorsement, after making a $1 million contribution to Trump's team that positioned him as a top contender in the race.
Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will face each other in a May 26 runoff after neither candidate secured a majority in Tuesday's Republican primary election. The contentious race has drawn national attention and will extend the expensive, divisive battle for another three months.
Democrats dominated Election Day 2025, winning gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey and New York's mayoral contest, as voters cited economic concerns and rejected President Trump's endorsed candidates in the first major elections since his return to the White House.
