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Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Petalas challenged by Deane in Lake County Treasurer’s race

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 30, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Lake County Treasurer John Petalas, who started his career as the Town of Merrillville’s Clerk-Treasurer,...

A sample election ballot is displayed in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)

Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots as criminal probe underway over Senate candidate

By Alanna Durkin Richer

October 30, 2026 at 9:07 p.m.

The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed on Friday the existence of a criminal investigation...

Ballots are inspected the day after California’s primary election at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center, June 3, 2026, in City of Industry, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Appeals court rejects Justice Department request for California to set aside disputed ballots

By Safiyah Riddle

October 30, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Justice Department’s request for California to set...

Florida Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds addresses members of the Hispanic Police Officers Association in Doral, Fla., after receiving the group’s endorsement, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats

By Bill Barrow

August 18, 2026 at 9:31 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David...

Florida Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds talks with a member of the Hispanic Police Officers Association in Doral, Fla., after receiving the group’s endorsement, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

What to watch Tuesday: Redistricting scrambles Florida as Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan

By Mike Catalini

August 18, 2026 at 7:49 a.m.

As a long and contentious primary season nears its end, attention is turning to Florida,...

Minnesota state senator went to bed thinking he won; now he wants to know how he lost

By Nathan Bowe

August 17, 2026 at 8:07 a.m.

Election officials in the central Minnesota district say an incorrect results file was uploaded to...

Lyons Township High School District 204 Trustee Shawn Kennedy, right, and Western Springs village President Heidi Rudolph were among panelists advising potential election candidates during a Basics of Running For Office forum Aug. 6 at the La Grange Public Library. The forum was hosted by the League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

Potential candidates get a lesson in what it takes to run for office from those who have won elections

By Hank Beckman

August 14, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

Elected officials shared their experiences running for public office at a League of Women Voters...

Victor Henderson, a trial attorney running for Chicago Public Schools board president, on Aug. 12, 2026, in the Loop. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Who will be the next Chicago school board president? Meet candidate Victor Henderson.

By Kate Armanini

August 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Victor Henderson, a civil litigation attorney is one of five candidates running for president of...

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to members of the media on June 16, 2026, at Chicago's City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago will make full $260 million advance pension payment this year, Mayor Johnson tells investors

By Jake Sheridan

August 13, 2026 at 6:59 p.m.

The mayor’s initial budget proposal last year recommended a smaller, $121 million, payment but aldermen...

Stephanie Mendoza, Evanston's city clerk, announced her candidacy to run for mayor Aug. 5. If elected, she will be the first Latina mayor of Evanston.
(Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Evanston City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza announces bid for mayoral seat

By Claire Murphy

August 12, 2026 at 10:05 a.m.

If elected, Mendoza will be the first Latina mayor of Evanston and the first city...

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, center, campaigns with Democratic candidate for Governor David Crowley, right, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

Democratic socialist tries to beat the governor’s pick in a chaotic Wisconsin primary

By Scott Bauer

August 11, 2026 at 10:04 p.m.

A democratic socialist is in a tight race against the party establishment's chosen candidate, who...

Sean Reid of Rockingham, Vt., casts his ballot at the polling station in Rockingham during Vermont’s state and federal primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Kristopher Radder/The Brattleboro Reformer via AP)

Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting

By Michael Casey

August 11, 2026 at 6:42 p.m.

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to...

Angel Velez, center, vice president of the Chicago Board of Education, expresses concern about legislation in Springfield on May 13, 2026, in Chicago. Velez, representing District 9A on the South Side, and Cydney Wallace, representing District 8A on the South Side, were among the candidates removed from the school board ballot last month. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

After weeks of challenges, Chicago school board ballot is nearly set

By Kate Armanini

August 11, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners voted to kick off a final school board hopeful...