Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA

After years of promoting baseless claims of voter fraud that President Donald Trump has frequently touted, a conservative activist has landed a top position at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Democrats aim to keep their 2025 election momentum going: From the Politics Desk

Democrats are aiming to keep their 2025 election momentum going in the Miami mayoral contest.

Takeaways from the latest special election and what it means for control of the House

There was yet another sign this week of a potential 2026 wave that could hand control of the House of Representatives to Democrats.

Election denier tapped for FEMA leadership role

Gregg Phillips, who claimed that millions of “noncitizens” voted illegally in the 2016 election, will head FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery.

Georgia election board rejects rule change on using hand-marked paper ballots

Georgia's State Election Board on Wednesday rejected a proposal defining when hand-marked paper ballots could be used in place of the state's touchscreen voting machines. Opponents said the rule would have overstepped the board’s legal authority and could have created an escape hatch for widespread use of paper ballots when state

Honduran election turmoil grows as president decries 'electoral coup'

By Laura Garcia and Fredy Rodriguez TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Honduran President Xiomara Castro on Tuesday denounced what she called an "electoral coup" unfolding amid a chaotic vote count from the November 30 presidential election,

'Not enough time': Election officials prep for redistricting 'administrative nightmare'

The workers who run Indiana's elections say the behind-the-scenes lift required to administer elections isn't being considered in the debate.

Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

Republican Matt Van Epps has won a special election in Tennessee for a seat in the U.S. House. Van Epps was backed by President Donald Trump.

Honduras presidential candidate alleges election has been 'stolen'

Second-placed candidate Salvador Nasralla alleges fraud as the vote count drags into a ninth day.

What a Democrat’s victory in the Miami mayoral election may mean for Trump

MIAMI (AP) — Democrat Eileen Higgins’ victory in the Miami mayoral race marks a setback for Republican President Donald Trump, who endorsed her rival and has touted his 2024 win in the area as a testament to his appeal in Florida and particularly among Hispanic voters.

What to watch for in Tennessee's special election today

Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday in central Tennessee for 2025's final election showdown in a race that could be a referendum on President Trump.
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How Georgia Democrats pulled off a special election stunner

Democrat Eric Gisler won in a district designed to favor Republicans. Now, GOP leaders are sounding the alarm ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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