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Election 2022

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Politics

On the Pride Parade Route With the Libertarian Hoping To Challenge Marjorie Taylor Greene

Angela Pence is running against the controversial Republican congresswoman, but first she has to clear Georgia's anticompetitive ballot access requirements.

Eric Boehm | 6.28.2022 2:30 PM

Mike Lee and Evan McMullin, Utah candidates for Senate

Election 2022

Utah Democrats Endorse Non-Democrat Evan McMullin To Face Mike Lee

McMullin ran a third-party campaign for president in 2016.

Joe Lancaster | 6.28.2022 8:00 AM

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Education

School Choice Is a Smart Political Move

With educational freedom at stake, these midterm elections could defy the odds and be constructive.

J.D. Tuccille | 6.20.2022 7:00 AM

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Election 2022

Sarah Palin, Santa Claus Among 48 Candidates for Alaska's Open House Seat

The election serves as a trial run for Alaska's new voting process, which could be a boon for third-party candidates.

Joe Lancaster | 6.13.2022 11:10 AM

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Los Angeles Sheriff's Department

Embattled L.A. County Sheriff Villanueva Will Have To Fight To Stay in Office

He’s been dismissive of fears of gang activity in the LASD and on the attack against critics and investigators. Voters have noticed.

Scott Shackford | 6.8.2022 2:10 PM

San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin addresses recall

Election 2022

San Francisco Recalls Progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin

Mayor London Breed, who has herself recently pivoted away from criminal justice reforms, will select Boudin's successor.

Joe Lancaster | 6.8.2022 12:01 AM

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Election 2022

Bad Candidates Threaten Criminal Justice Reform in California

In Los Angeles and San Francisco, voters face candidates who promised criminal justice reforms but whose records have been disappointing.

Joe Lancaster | 6.7.2022 8:00 AM

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Election 2022

If Georgia's Election Law Was Supposed To Suppress the Vote, It Sure Did a Bad Job

After bracing for a supposed return of Jim Crow, Georgia saw a major increase in early votes in this week's primaries.

Joe Lancaster | 5.25.2022 2:45 PM

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Election 2022

Good Riddance, David Perdue

In a campaign that began with promise and ended with racist invective, the former Georgia senator performed so poorly as to not even qualify for a runoff.

Joe Lancaster | 5.24.2022 8:45 PM

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Election 2022

Dr. Oz Warns That Legalizing Marijuana in Pennsylvania Would Aggravate Unemployment by Weakening 'Mojo'

The Republican Senate candidate is echoing decades of anti-pot propaganda, but evidence to support his hypothesis is hard to find.

Jacob Sullum | 5.24.2022 3:00 PM

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Democracy

Pennsylvania Democrats Say Doug Mastriano Is a Danger to Democracy. Why Did They Help Him Win?

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Josh Shapiro ran ads that boosted Mastriano's GOP primary campaign. There's no way this strategy could ever backfire, right?

Eric Boehm | 5.18.2022 2:45 PM

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Politics

Victories for Rand Paul, Pot, and Some MAGA Candidates in Primary Elections

Plus: a debate about sex work, Facebook blocks a baby formula recipe, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 5.18.2022 9:36 AM

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Senate

Pennsylvania Voters Rejected the Political Establishment in Tuesday's Primaries

But the pitched battle for the GOP Senate nomination in the Keystone State is still too close to call.

Eric Boehm | 5.17.2022 11:55 PM

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Campaigns/Elections

North Carolina Senate Race Is the Latest Example of Trump's Hold on the GOP

When the governor behind North Carolina's infamous "bathroom bill" is accused of not being Republican enough, it bodes ill for the future of the party.

Joe Lancaster | 5.17.2022 8:30 PM

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War on Drugs

Democrats Pivot to Pot for Votes. Will It Work?

It may not translate to victory in November, but increased support for marijuana legalization is a welcome change.

Joe Lancaster | 5.17.2022 4:40 PM

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Election 2022

J.D. Vance Takes Victory in Ohio GOP Senate Primary

The former venture capitalist will face Rep. Tim Ryan, the Democratic nominee, in November's general election.

Joe Lancaster | 5.4.2022 8:15 AM

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Election 2022

Trump's Endorsement of 'J.D. Mandel' Sums Up Ohio's GOP Senate Primary

If even Donald Trump can't tell the candidates apart, what hope do Ohioans have?

Joe Lancaster | 5.3.2022 7:00 AM

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Democratic Party

Democrats Might Soon Rediscover the Value of the Filibuster

Some liberal political analysts are warning that Republicans will gain a big Senate majority over the next two elections.

Eric Boehm | 4.11.2022 4:35 PM

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Election 2022

From Pat Toomey to Dr. Oz: The Pennsylvania Senate Race Reflects the GOP's Descent Into Madness

Donald Trump's staying power and the decline of fusionism are on full display in this primary race.

Eric Boehm | 4.7.2022 11:35 AM

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Coronavirus

The Midterms Will End the Pandemic

Seven out of 10 Americans say "it's time we accept COVID is here to stay and we just need to get on with our lives." Politicians are taking notice.

Eric Boehm | 2.15.2022 11:10 AM

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Elections

Bad Politicians Think Elections Are Illegitimate if They Don't Like the Winner

Democracy means accepting results you're not happy about.

J.D. Tuccille | 1.21.2022 7:00 AM

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Conservatism

JD Vance Surrenders to the Politics of Hate

"I think our people hate the right people," the Senate candidate said last week. He's in infamous company.

Stephanie Slade | 9.2.2021 8:33 AM

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