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Government & Politics October 20, 2026

Why the 26 secretary of state races this November matter more than they did before Trump’s drive to assert federal authority over elections

by Thom Reilly, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From Alaska to Florida, there once was an important job in government that most…

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Government & Politics October 14, 2026

How Trump’s disaster aid delays and FEMA cuts could galvanize the ‘movable middle’ in the 2026 elections

by Dana R. Fisher, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Hurricane Isaias hit the Florida Panhandle on Oct. 9, 2026, it was just…

Government & Politics October 8, 2026

Meet the ‘independent voters’ who will likely decide which party triumphs in the 2026 midterm elections

by Julio Borquez, University of Michigan-Dearborn, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As midterm elections near, Democrats enjoy advantages in national “generic ballot” polling, suggesting they…

Government & Politics October 6, 2026

This year’s primary elections showcase some of the problems with US electoral system

by Robert Boatright, Clark University; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The last 2026 primary elections were held on Sept. 15 in…

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Government & Politics October 5, 2026

Anxiety is growing Trump may try to disrupt the midterm elections. States are prepping.

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 3, 2026 When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declared in September that Immigration…

Government & Politics September 22, 2026

A new Georgia law makes most Atlanta-area county elections nonpartisan. Two DAs are pushing back.

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 22, 2026 The fate of a Georgia law that will make the district…

Government & Politics September 2, 2026

USPS whistleblower predicts ‘catastrophic’ effect on elections under Trump vote-by-mail order

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 1, 2026 The U.S. Postal Service rushed the development of electronic tools to…

Government & Politics September 2, 2026

What to do if your vote is challenged: Practical advice for midterm elections

by Karen Figueroa-Clewett, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the 2026 midterm elections enter the final stretch, it’s…

Government & Politics August 26, 2026

Narrow mail‑in voting ruling by Supreme Court adds uncertainty to midterm elections without addressing constitutionality of Trump’s executive order

by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The reaction to a procedural ruling by the Supreme Court on Aug. 24, 2026,…

Government & Politics July 17, 2026

Trump cites potential hack of US elections in speech slammed for stoking voter fears

by Jacob Fischler and Sam Gauntt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 17, 2026 The nation’s election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 25, 2026