Republicans have dominated Missouri’s legislature for over two decades, but they haven’t entirely controlled state lawmaking, ...

When cities hold their local elections on off years, they tend to see terrible turnout. Many are rescheduling their contests ...

A petition circulator holds a sign to recall a San Francisco supervisor. The election is set for September. (Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) Welcome to the month of recall elections.

President Trump on Monday issued an executive order that purports to block federal funds from state and local governments that have moved away from cash bail in an effort to stop jailing people just ...

Sarah Trites, who is approaching her 60th birthday, has made a point to vote in every federal election since she turned 18. She worries her streak will end soon. That’s because of Question 1, a ...

Fewer than 250 voters cast a ballot in a South Tucson recall election this month targeting the mayor and two allies in city council. The three officials, Mayor Roxy Valenzuela and council members ...

Dozens of cities and counties are electing prosecutors in 2025, though most races have drawn just one candidate running unopposed. Below are the candidates on the ballot across these counties on Nov.

Howard Gwynn served more than three decades as prosecutor of Newport News, Virginia, but never faced any opponent over his eight reelection races. This summer, on his ninth reelection bid, he drew his ...