Our right to vote is the most foundational principle of our representative democracy. Yet, with less than 24 hours until Election Day, the Trump Administration has escalated the ongoing government assault on free and fair elections in this country, reaching levels never seen before. Attorney Marc Elias has coined this unprecedented time as “the storm […]
Trump-Directed DOJ Lawsuit Over Alaska Senate Race Dismissed by Federal Judge
The Department of Justice, ordered by President Donald Trump, filed a lawsuit on October 22 in an attempt to block the certification of the senate race in Alaska. The lawsuit serves as yet another attempt of the current administration’s efforts to undermine midterm outcomes across the country. These midterm elections represent a chance to modify […]
Key Races and Ballot Measures to Watch in the 2026 Midterm Elections
Tomorrow, on November 3, voters across the country will head to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections. They will decide control of Congress, elect governors, and weigh in on a range of state ballot measures. The results will shape the direction of state and federal policy for reproductive freedom, gender equality, voting access, and […]
Early Voting Surges Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
Early voting is surging, with more than 39 million Americans already casting their ballot for the general 2026 midterm election. In key battleground states, Democrats are aiming to regain control of both the House and the Senate in order to pass crucial legislation. With less than a week until November 3rd, Several states are reporting […]
How the ICE Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Home Reflects Trump’s Xenophobic Plan for America’s Future
On October 12th, federal Immigration Enforcement Officials searched and raided the Washington, DC, home of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar (MN-05), escalating attacks on Somalian Americans and immigrants. Omar arrived in the US in 1995 after fleeing Somalia’s civil war with her family and became a US citizen through derivative citizenship in 2000 after her father […]
New Polling Finds Broad Support for Guaranteed Child Care
According to new research done by the Global Strategy Group (GSG), nearly three quarters of voters support creating a system that guarantees child care options for all families. The research, published by the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund, finds that 72% of respondents support the proposal. The findings highlight the importance of child care […]
North Carolina Supreme Court Race Raises Questions About Judicial Ethics
This November, North Carolina voters will decide whether to retain incumbent State Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls or elect Republican challenger Sarah Stevens to an eight-year term on the state’s highest court, in a race that could shape the court’s direction on constitutional rights, judicial ethics, and the balance of power between the judiciary and […]
Record Number of Women Running for State Legislatures
A record number of women have been nominated for state legislative office in 2026. According to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), 3,794 women are nominees for state legislative races this year, surpassing the previous record of 3,621 set in 2022. Democratic women also set a new record, with 2,571 nominees in 2026, […]
Native Women Running for Congress in the 2026 Midterms
In the upcoming midterms, 10 indigenous candidates advanced to the general election for federal office, half are women. Their campaigns come as Indigenous representation in Congress remains limited. Indigenous representation in Congress has grown over time, but Indigenous people remain underrepresented relative to their share of the US population. There are currently five members in […]
Texas Reduces Polling Sites Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
Tarrant County, Texas is the third most populous county in the state, with more than 2 million residents. Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, county officials have approved a significant reduction in the number of Election Day polling locations. On September 1, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to reduce the number of Election […]