Native voters could swing Arizona. Both parties want their votes Both Republicans and Democrats are trying to marshal Native American voters in Arizona, which could prove decisive to winning the key state. Ximena Bustillo
In outreach to Black men, Harris to vow to legalize weed, protect crypto Polls show that some Black men may be gravitating toward former President Trump or not vote at all. Vice President Harris and other prominent Democrats are trying to counter that. Deepa Shivaram
This year's 'October surprise' may be no surprise at all It is not uncommon for political commentators to call a late-breaking story during a presidential election an "October surprise" — even when there is little evidence that it mattered all that much. Ron Elving
How we know voter fraud is very rare in U.S. elections “Research has been consistent over time that voter fraud is infinitesimally rare,” one expert tells NPR. Ashley Lopez
Harris uses town hall to show empathy with Latino voters Vice President Harris took questions on inflation, immigration and the way she became the Democratic nominee from undecided voters in her first town hall. Jason Breslow
Obama, in blunt terms, tells Black men to get over their reluctance to support Harris Lack of enthusiasm for Harris “seems to be more pronounced with the brothers," Obama said while campaigning for her in Pittsburgh. He said Black men need to get behind Harris and get out to vote. Emma Bowman
What matters to key swing state voters in Wisconsin? A single road offers a glimpse A team from NPR speaks with voters along a 15-mile road that cuts through the Milwaukee area's segregated neighborhoods as election season continues in this crucial swing state. Mia Venkat
The swing-state counties hit by Hurricane Helene mostly voted for Trump in 2020 The key presidential states of Georgia and North Carolina were hit particularly hard by Hurricane Helene. NPR compared which counties qualify for FEMA aid with 2020 election results. The area is largely Republican. Domenico Montanaro
How could hurricanes impact the election? What we can learn from 5 recent storms The election and Atlantic hurricane seasons are overlapping with dramatic effect, and not for the first time. Here's what we can learn from other storms that shaped elections, from Katrina to Maria. Rachel Treisman
Only 2% of charitable giving goes to women. Can Melinda French Gates change that? The philanthropist is spending $1 billion — and leveraging her ever-growing celebrity — to call more attention to the systemic problems facing women and girls. Now she's focusing even more on women's health. Maria Aspan
