Newsline · Section briefing

Elections

Coverage of campaigns, voting laws, and election integrity — the races and rules that decide America’s direction.

1,094 stories Updated May 19, 2026 Related desks: Politics National Security

The lead May 19, 2026 68

Left’s Election Fraud Denials Crumble as DOJ Exposes Two-Decade-Long California Cheating Scheme

Federal prosecutors are expanding election fraud investigations involving illegal voting, ballot schemes, and voter registration abuses across multiple states.

John Solomon

May 18, 2026 26

California Democrats Panic as “Jungle Primary” Threatens Grip on Power

California Democrats are scrambling to protect the state’s jungle primary system after polls showed Republicans could potentially shut them out of the 2026 governor’s race.

David Catron

May 14, 2026 58

Gavin Newsom Has a Kamala Harris Problem

Kamala Harris recently dropped several hints that she wants to run for president in 2028. Polls show the leading likely Democrat candidate is Gavin Newsom.

Larry Elder

May 13, 2026 14

Opinion: May 19th Election: Will Radicals Poison Georgia’s Supreme Court?

Georgians are already voting in the May 19 primary election (supposedly non-partisan) for three slots on the Georgia Supreme Court.

Hans Von Spakovsky

May 12, 2026 42

A “Safe” Senate Seat Now Too Close to Call Upends Democrat Daydreams

Shifting Senate races, retirements, and divisive primaries are reshaping the battle for control of the U.S. Senate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Barry Casselman

May 8, 2026 4

Inside the Nebraska Senate Race Full of Alleged Plants and Double Agents

Nebraska’s pivotal 2026 Senate race is being overshadowed by allegations of candidates disguising political affiliations to influence the election outcome.

George Caldwell