Voting officials are leaving their jobs at the highest rate in decades Some 2 in 5 of all the local officials who administered the 2020 election left their jobs before the 2024 cycle, new research has found. Miles Parks
Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail and using voting machines But legal experts say he lacks the constitutional authority to do so. Ashley Lopez
California Democrats unveil their new congressional map to counter Republicans As the battle over partisan redistricting mounts, Democrats in California unveil a congressional map that could yield up to five new seats for their party, countering Texas' plan for five GOP seats. Laura Fitzgerald
As Republicans face voters during tense town halls, it's about sticking to the script While just a fraction of Republicans in Congress are holding town halls during the August recess — in-person and virtual — the questions from voters, and answers from lawmakers, strike a similar tune. Saige Miller
In Colorado's most competitive district, voters have nuanced views on immigration Even many voters who support the president questioned the lengths his administration is going to to remove people from the country. Bente Birkeland
The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in 8 entangled states State leaders in both parties say they're ready to redraw political lines ahead of 2026, but state laws and constitutions make mid-decade redistricting virtually impossible in many places. The NPR Network
With midterms more than a year away, a record number of lawmakers are eyeing the exits A record number of congressional lawmakers have announced they don't plan to run for their current seats in 2026, including three sitting senators leaving Washington to run for governor. Stephen Fowler
High prices and health care costs may turn Latino voters away from Republicans in 2026 Latino voters helped deliver the White House to President Trump in the last election. Many of them already say they won't vote for Republicans next year, but they aren't yet turning to Democrats. Ashley Lopez
Trump official tells census workers Congress has final say over the count, not Trump Days after the president's call for a "new" census, the top official overseeing the Census Bureau told employees that Congress, not Trump, has final say over the tally, NPR has exclusively learned. Hansi Lo Wang
Seattle Mayor Harrell sees 'challenging race' ahead as progressives lead primary Tuesday's primary results suggested top officials in Seattle have a lot of work to do if they're going to keep their seats come November. Katie Campbell
