The fight over government spending is the latest escalation in an ongoing budget war, Casey Burgat writes in a guest commentary.

The architect of Texas’ mid-decade redistricting plan said on Tuesday he did not use racial data to design the map that could net Republicans five seats in Congress. Adam Kincaid, the executive director of the National Republican Redistricting Trust,

The federal lawsuit alleging Texas leaders targeted minorities in redistricting efforts continued with more witnesses taking the stand.

Virginia Democrats continue to hold a lead in statewide polls, according to a report released Monday by Christopher Newport University's Wason Center for Civic Leadership.

EL PASO – A data science expert said Monday there was “strong evidence” lawmakers considered race when drawing Texas’ new congressional map intended to net Republicans up to five seats in Congress.

The five members known to be running for speaker are Julie Menin, who represents Manhattan’s Upper East Side; North Brooklyn member Crystal Hudson; Amanda Farías of the East Bronx; Upper Manhattan lawmaker Carmen De la Rosa; and Lower Manhattan’s Christopher Marte.

The Republican contender for governor is embracing the president and many of his policies. But he’s not afraid to draw lines.

Turnout will be key in the New Jersey governor's race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, a political expert says.

New Jersey is one of two states that will be electing a new governor this November, along with Virginia. Both races are attracting national attention and speculation about what the results could mean on a national level.

The political temperature in Georgia is rising with just over a year to go before voters head to the polls to elect a new U.S. Senator and Governor.