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Democrats have a new boogeyman in Elon Musk: Takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Tuesday’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida were kind to the favorites, but not to billionaire White House adviser Elon Musk.
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Trump won't rule out seeking a third term: ‘There are methods' for doing so
President Trump said in a Sunday-morning phone call that he was “not joking” about a third term, adding that “it is far too early to think about it.”
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As lawmakers plan for no-fault absentee ballots, some voters want more security
Lawmakers are looking to implement no-fault absentee balloting after voters approved the change last November. A proposal would remove any of the restrictions on who is eligible for an absentee ballot, allowing all voters to vote without going to a poll. “Voters really want a safe and accessible democracy and so this is an opportunity to make their voices heard,”…
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Newsmax reveals it agreed to pay Smartmatic $40M in settlement with the voting machine company
Smartmatic settled a related defamation lawsuit in April against One America News for an undisclosed sum.
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Republicans request federal investigation into ‘integrity of CT's electoral system'
Connecticut Republican leaders have requested a federal investigation into the integrity of the state’s electoral system, citing alleged election crimes in Bridgeport. Five people were arrested last week following an investigation into the handling of absentee ballots during the 2023 mayoral election cycle in Bridgeport. Inspectors from the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney arrested Wanda Geter-Pataky, 68, Alfredo Castillo,…
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Many CT election loopholes have closed since Bridgeport investigation: official
Five people now face charges in the Bridgeport absentee ballot investigation we’ve been following since 2023. It’s once again bringing up concerns about the security of our elections.
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Many CT election loopholes have closed since Bridgeport investigation: official
Five people now face charges in the Bridgeport absentee ballot investigation we’ve been following since 2023. It’s once again bringing up concerns about the security of our elections. Alfredo Castillo, Wanda Geter-Pataky, Maria Pereia, Jazmarie Melendez and Margaret Joyce are being charged with multiple counts of misrepresenting eligibility requirements of absentee voters and more during the 2023 mayoral primary. For…
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Dismantling of efforts to monitor election interference opens door for foreign meddling
The Trump administration’s downsizing and disbanding of federal agencies has hit efforts that improve election security and monitor foreign influence.
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No Jan. 6 disruptions are expected as Trump's win boosts Republicans' faith in elections — for now
Four years ago, then-President Donald Trump rallied his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol and urged his vice president to stop the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory. No such drama is expected when Congress convenes to count the Electoral College vote this Jan. 6 — Monday.
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The next round of governor's races could bring big changes to state power
Over the next two years, 38 governor’s elections will be on the ballot, including in presidential battlegrounds and states with term-limited incumbents.
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Man arrested in connection with burglary of Trump campaign office
A man suspected of burglarizing a Trump campaign office in Virginia was arrested in California over the weekend, authorities said.
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Democrats flip final House seat in 2024 elections
Republicans will now have a narrow majority in the House next year, with Democrat Adam Gray flipping California’s 13th District.
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Democrat Ruben Gallego becomes Arizona's first Latino US senator
The GOP is set to have 53 seats in the 100-member Senate following Dem. Ruben Gallego’s victory over Rep. Kari Lake in Arizona.
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When will the 2024 election be certified?
The process to certify the 2024 presidential election will take months.
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Can Trump serve a third term as president? Here's what 22nd Amendment says
Since he became the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump has spoken multiple times about running again in 2028 despite the U.S. constitution’s explicit ban on running for office a third term.
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Trump becomes second president-elect who will serve non-consecutive terms
Here is a brief history of non-consecutive presidential terms, a precedent set by Grover Cleveland in 1892.
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2024 election demographics: How did Americans vote by age, race?
Here is the latest voting demographic breakdown from exit polls conducted by NBC News, in conjunction with other news organizations across the country.
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What is a concession speech? What to know about the tradition
The tradition involves two reasons why concessions matter: the importance of handing off a functioning executive branch to the new commander-in-chief and the necessary prevention of any political violence.
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2024 U.S. election results live: Track who is winning the presidential election
As polls close across the country, here’s a look at the latest electoral vote maps and presidential election results for 2024
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Voters visit Susan B. Anthony grave to place “I Voted” stickers
The suffragist died in 1906, more than a decade before the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote nationwide, was ratified.