California voters head to the polls Tuesday in one of the most expensive and closely watched primary elections in state history, with high-stakes races for governor and lieutenant governor set to determine who advances to November.

More than $5.7 million in independent spending has transformed California’s lieutenant governor race, boosting Michael Tubbs and intensifying the battle for a top-two finish ahead of the June primary.

A Opponents, including voting rights groups and Democratic organizations, argue that election administration is primarily the responsibility of states and Congress and contend that portions of the order exceed presidential authority. Supporters argue the reforms would improve voter roll accuracy, reduce the risk of duplicate registrations, and strengthen confidence in election outcomes.

The political shockwave that began in Louisiana with the defeat of Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy delivered an even larger aftershock Tuesday night in Texas. Four-term U.S. Sen. John Cornyn one of the most established Republicans in Washington and a former Senate GOP whip was decisively defeated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in one of the biggest Senate primary upsets in modern Republican history.

Texas Republicans head to the polls Tuesday for one of the most closely watched runoff elections in the country, with the GOP U.S. Senate runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton dominating national political attention.

As the 2026 election season accelerates, Republicans are entering a critical stretch of primary and runoff contests that could help define the party’s direction heading into November.

The recent sheriff race in Alabama has drawn national attention as it highlights a broader shift in law enforcement priorities across the United States. Candidates in this election have made immigration enforcement a central issue, reflecting growing public concern and political focus on border security and local policing roles. This shift signals a change in how communities and law enforcement agencies approach immigration, with potential impacts on public safety, community

California is now facing one of the largest gambling, legal, and municipal finance battles in state history involving Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, tribal casinos, and card clubs operating in cities such as Hawaiian Gardens, Commerce, Bell Gardens, Gardena, and San Jose.

Fiona Ma maintains a fundraising advantage in California’s 2026 Lieutenant Governor race as Josh Fryday, Michael Tubbs, Brian Dahle, and Gloria Romero compete for a top-two finish in the June 2 primary.

Republicans are rolling out a $342 million strategy to defend their Senate majority, focusing on Ohio, North Carolina, and key pickup opportunities in Michigan and Georgia.

The RNC is considering Dallas for a 2026 midterm convention timed to boost early voting, as a major Texas Senate race between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton intensifies national political stakes.

WASHINGTON, D.C. The Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments Monday in a case that goes to the core of modern election administration: when is a ballot officially counted? In Watson v. RNC, the justices will decide whether states may count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, so long as they are postmarked on or before that day. A simple question with sweeping national consequences.