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Residents vote at the Chicago Early Voting Supersite on Oct. 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Illinois midterm elections: What to know about the key races — and where to vote

By baiduhai

November 2, 2026 at 9:04 a.m.

Illinois voters will decide who will replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and whether Gov....

A yard sign stands outside the home of Dan J. Sullivan, a candidate running to unseat Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska, in Petersburg, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Joshua Goodman) Photo taken with smartphone.

In Alaska fishing community, the Dan Sullivan episode takes an ominous turn as FBI comes knocking

By Joshua Goodman

November 2, 2026 at 6:16 a.m.

Dan J. Sullivan's rustic Alaska home stood dark a day after FBI agents visited friends...

President Donald Trump speaks and announces action to help farmers and ranchers, as a group of farmers and ranchers stand behind, Sept. 4, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in weeks before the midterms

By Sarah Raza

November 1, 2026 at 6:56 p.m.

President Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in...

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., rushes up the steps at the Capitol for final votes before the House of Representatives leaves for a five-week recess, in Washington on July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

How do you run for reelection in a messy Congress? It’s not easy.

By Lisa Mascaro

July 25, 2026 at 11:08 a.m.

House leaders are sending lawmakers home for the August recess after one of the rockiest...

Greg Ballard, pictured in this 2013 file photo when he was Indianapolis Mayor, was certified Wednesday as receiving enough valid signatures to be on the ballot as a candidate for Indiana Secretary of State. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ballard meets ballot requirements in Indiana Secretary of State race

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 24, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard will be on the ballot in November in the Indiana...

Oak Park community members hold signs advocating for an advisory referendum regarding the elimination of single family zoning being placed on the November ballot during a Village Board meeting on Tuesday, July 21, in Oak Park. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park officials deny advisory referendum on ending single family housing zoning

By Cam'ron Hardy

July 24, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

Oak Park officials voted 5-1 denying an advisory referendum on zoning changes to the village...

Hilario Dominguez, right, joins Chicago Teachers Union members and their allies in a protest outside Chicago Public Schools headquarters on July 20, 2026, before a meeting of the Board of Education. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Complaint accuses school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez of breaking campaign finance rules

By Kate Armanini

July 24, 2026 at 5:59 p.m.

A complaint from a rival campaign has accused Chicago Teachers Union school board candidate Hilario...

FILE - The U.S. and South Carolina flags hang in the South Carolina statehouse, March 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C . (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins, File)

Democrats select South Carolina to kick off the 2028 presidential nominating contest

By Joey Cappelletti

July 24, 2026 at 9:37 p.m.

South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential...

Mayor Brandon Johnson watches as votes are cast, July 15, 2026, during a City Council meeting at Chicago City Hall. On Wednesday, the City Council approved a slate of non-binding referendums favored by opponents of the mayor for Chicago voters to consider in next year's citywide election. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Aldermanic opposition rams through referendum questions for 2027 city election ballot

By Alice Yin

July 22, 2026 at 4:46 p.m.

The City Council on Wednesday approved a slate of non-binding referendums favored by opponents of...

Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Director Michelle Fajman, center, and assistant director Jessica Messler, left, search for the voter-verified paper audit trail that contains the ballot selected to be audited. Messler said she is stepping down because her husband is on the November ballot. (Alexandra Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Lake County’s assistant elections director steps down because husband is on ballot

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 22, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Assistant Director Jessica Messler resigned from her position...

Mayra Macías, an independent candidate for the 4th Congressional District seat, speaks at a Board of Elections hearing in Chicago on July 21, 2026, where Macías and Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez were ordered off the ballot. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Two trying to challenge US Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García’s handpicked successor ordered off the ballot

By Olivia Olander

July 21, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

Two independent candidates for the 4th Congressional District should not appear on the General Election...

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, May 28, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois AFL-CIO makes endorsements after putting Democrats on pause

By Rick Pearson

July 20, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

A month ago, organized labor sent a message to Democrats, citing frustrations with a lack...

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell not registered to vote in Minnesota

By The New York Times News Service Syndicate

July 19, 2026 at 8:14 p.m.

Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a leader of the election denial movement who...