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Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania’s midterms

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Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania’s midterms

Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote

Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote

Pennsylvania treasurer says ‘no’ to taxpayers footing $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro’s home

Pennsylvania treasurer says ‘no’ to taxpayers footing $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro’s home

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California’s woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governor

California’s woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governor

Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department

Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department

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Voting begins in India’s West Bengal state after a national voter list purge

Voting begins in India’s West Bengal state after a national voter list purge

Trump-endorsed Burt Jones seeks edge on Rick Jackson in ugly Republican primary for Georgia governor

Trump-endorsed Burt Jones seeks edge on Rick Jackson in ugly Republican primary for Georgia governor

Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections

Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections

Justice Department reaches $1.25 million settlement with Trump 2016 campaign aide over Russia probe

Justice Department reaches $1.25 million settlement with Trump 2016 campaign aide over Russia probe

Democrats win in Virginia but it won’t be the final say in a national redistricting competition

Democrats win in Virginia but it won’t be the final say in a national redistricting competition

Redistricting battle will continue in Virginia Supreme Court

Redistricting battle will continue in Virginia Supreme Court

Brazil’s 80-year-old Lula hits the treadmill to ease voter concerns about age

The US has a long history of changing voting districts for political reasons. Is it legal?

The US has a long history of changing voting districts for political reasons. Is it legal?

Rhode Island shifts its primary to Wednesday, Sept. 9, easing a Labor Day poll setup crunch

Rhode Island shifts its primary to Wednesday, Sept. 9, easing a Labor Day poll setup crunch

EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock

EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock

Spanberger cheers on Va. redistricting win as Republicans press courts to strike down planned maps

Spanberger cheers on Va. redistricting win as Republicans press courts to strike down planned maps

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

DC Council passes permanent youth curfew bill in first vote

DC Council passes permanent youth curfew bill in first vote

Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

Sandy Marks claims victory in Alexandria City Council election

Sandy Marks claims victory in Alexandria City Council election

LIVE RESULTS: Virginia’s redistricting referendum

LIVE RESULTS: Virginia’s redistricting referendum

Virginia voters approve Democrats’ redistricting plan amid nationwide battle over gerrymandering

Virginia voters approve Democrats’ redistricting plan amid nationwide battle over gerrymandering

Virginia voters approve new US House districts that could aid Democrats in midterm elections

Virginia voters approve new US House districts that could aid Democrats in midterm elections

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