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We meet the Democratic candidate challenging James Uthmeier for the role of Florida’s top cop. -
From MAHA to resilience to affordable healthcare, former House Speaker and Northeast Florida lawmaker Paul Renner offers his vision for governor. -
A former Republican turned Democratic candidate hopes to be Florida’s next governor. -
Three health care CEOs warn of impacts ahead of a City Council vote to cut spending on health programs.
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Stephen Zenner/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesIn Ohio, where a Democrat hasn't won an election for governor in 20 years, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton could be in for a tight race this fall. -
NPRThe political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November.
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In 23 states, including five presidential swing states, candidates who have denied election results are running for offices that have a direct role in certifying future elections, a new report finds. -
President Trump has thrown his support behind challengers to Republican state senators who opposed his redistricting push. -
Democrats could have a narrow path to winning the Senate, with these specific states on the table. -
Louisiana suspended its upcoming primaries for the U.S. House, following Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state's congressional map is an "unconstitutional racial gerrymander." -
By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress. -
The court, in a 6-3 decision along partisan lines, ruled that Louisiana's 2024 election map, which created a second majority-Black congressional district, was "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander." -
Florida's governor has called lawmakers to meet starting Tuesday. They'll consider a fast-track redistricting that could flip some House seats held by Democrats to Republicans. -
The latest campaign finance reports show Democratic enthusiasm in key House and Senate races, but national Republican groups have far more in the bank to potentially spend down the road. -
After Virginia voters weighed in on Tuesday, the redistricting set off by President Trump to help the GOP in the midterms has been countered and possibly surpassed by Democrats. -
Virginia voters have delivered a significant win to Democrats, as the party aims to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the state.
