Democrats lead U.S. polls ahead of midterm elections
Heading into the November 2026 midterm elections, Democrats lead national polls over the Republican Party, in spite of President Donald Trump's aggressive campaign rallies across the country.
Heading into the November 2026 midterm elections, Democrats lead national polls over the Republican Party, in spite of President Donald Trump's aggressive campaign rallies across the country.
California governor's race: Meet candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton
Californians will elect the state's next governor on Nov. 3, deciding between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton. Here's what to know about the candidates.
Californians will elect the state's next governor on Nov. 3, deciding between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton. Here's what to know about the candidates.
Election 2026 Voter Guide: What’s on the California General Election ballot
Millions of voters across California are preparing to cast their ballots for the upcoming General Election! From key local seats like LA Mayor and LA County Sheriff to statewide contests for California Governor, voters have major choices to make.
Millions of voters across California are preparing to cast their ballots for the upcoming General Election! From key local seats like LA Mayor and LA County Sheriff to statewide contests for California Governor, voters have major choices to make.
Trump says he's sending $90 checks to 20 million seniors: What to know
President Trump says more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will get $90 checks to help cover their premiums.
President Trump says more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will get $90 checks to help cover their premiums.
Nithya Raman leads Karen Bass among Latino voters as LA mayoral race enters final stretch
Councilmember Nithya Raman opens up a lead over Mayor Karen Bass among Latino voters in Los Angeles, though a large block remains undecided.
Councilmember Nithya Raman opens up a lead over Mayor Karen Bass among Latino voters in Los Angeles, though a large block remains undecided.
LA mayoral candidates clash over use of ‘genocide’ term, Gaza, antisemitism at forum
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman faced questions about antisemitism, homelessness, affordability and the 2028 Olympics at a Los Angeles mayoral forum.
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman faced questions about antisemitism, homelessness, affordability and the 2028 Olympics at a Los Angeles mayoral forum.
Despite intensive crackdown, voter fraud remains rare, experts say
A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.
A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.
Nithya Raman surges to 11-point lead over Karen Bass in LA mayoral poll
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman holds a 39% to 28% lead over Mayor Karen Bass in a new UC Berkeley IGS survey following pushback over emergency responses and shifted voter demographics.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman holds a 39% to 28% lead over Mayor Karen Bass in a new UC Berkeley IGS survey following pushback over emergency responses and shifted voter demographics.
Steve Hilton takes aim at LA street vendors
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton called for overturning California’s sidewalk-vending law, arguing it hurts brick-and-mortar businesses. During a walk through Westlake, Hilton criticized unpermitted vendors, neighborhood conditions and street vending’s impact on legal immigrant-owned businesses.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton called for overturning California’s sidewalk-vending law, arguing it hurts brick-and-mortar businesses. During a walk through Westlake, Hilton criticized unpermitted vendors, neighborhood conditions and street vending’s impact on legal immigrant-owned businesses.
Florida GOP candidate says Trump has 'gone too far'
A Republican congressional representative in a heated reelection bid in Florida released a new ad saying President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in his immigration enforcement practices in the country.
A Republican congressional representative in a heated reelection bid in Florida released a new ad saying President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in his immigration enforcement practices in the country.
How to register to vote
National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
Trump leads his version of "Pledge of Allegiance"
President Donald Trump led the midterm RNC crowd to recite his rendition of the "Pledge of Allegiance," changing some of the words to calling himself "the Greatest President."
President Donald Trump led the midterm RNC crowd to recite his rendition of the "Pledge of Allegiance," changing some of the words to calling himself "the Greatest President."
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Man arrested in Skid Row election fraud scheme
A man was arrested in connection to an alleged election fraud scheme.
A man was arrested in connection to an alleged election fraud scheme.
Trump's order to limit mail voting blocked by appeals court
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.
Trump administration again asks Supreme Court to allow mail-ballot restrictions
The Trump administration has again asked the Supreme Court to allow new mail-ballot restrictions before the midterm elections.
The Trump administration has again asked the Supreme Court to allow new mail-ballot restrictions before the midterm elections.
Bass, Raman clash over climate, address undecided Spencer Pratt voters in race for LA mayor
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman presented their climate and emergency preparedness plans at a South Los Angeles forum.
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman presented their climate and emergency preparedness plans at a South Los Angeles forum.
LA Mayor Race: Environmental forum
Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are stepping up their campaigns as the Nov. 3 runoff draws closer, with both candidates making their case Thursday night at a South Los Angeles forum focused on climate and the environment.
Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are stepping up their campaigns as the Nov. 3 runoff draws closer, with both candidates making their case Thursday night at a South Los Angeles forum focused on climate and the environment.