Who has the final say in contested elections? How the midterms could play out
Tuesday’s midterm elections will determine who controls Congress, and if the races are too close to call, it could be members of Congress themselves who get the final say in who won.
Tuesday’s midterm elections will determine who controls Congress, and if the races are too close to call, it could be members of Congress themselves who get the final say in who won.
Pope Leo becomes first pope to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo’s Illinois ties are part of a historic moment in U.S. election history.
Pope Leo’s Illinois ties are part of a historic moment in U.S. election history.
Why nearly 1M Maryland voters are registered as unaffiliated
Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.
Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.
At-Large DC Councilmember Robert White to resign council seat to ensure eligibility for delegate
At-Large D.C. Councilmember Robert White will resign from his council seat on Monday, Nov. 2, to ensure he is eligible as the Democratic nominee for D.C. delegate in Tuesday's election.
At-Large D.C. Councilmember Robert White will resign from his council seat on Monday, Nov. 2, to ensure he is eligible as the Democratic nominee for D.C. delegate in Tuesday's election.
Virginia Senate candidate Bert Mizusawa on debates, defense and the economy
Virginia Republican Senate candidate retired Maj. Gen. Bert Mizusawa discusses his final campaign push across the Commonwealth in the closing days before the election. Mizusawa addresses the absence of a candidate debate and The Washington Post's decision not to endorse, highlights his military and national security background, and outlines his plans to tackle living costs through domestic energy production and eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales.
Virginia Republican Senate candidate retired Maj. Gen. Bert Mizusawa discusses his final campaign push across the Commonwealth in the closing days before the election. Mizusawa addresses the absence of a candidate debate and The Washington Post's decision not to endorse, highlights his military and national security background, and outlines his plans to tackle living costs through domestic energy production and eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales.
Early voting in Virginia surges past 2022 midterm turnout with over 1.2 million ballots cast
Virginians are turning out in record numbers ahead of Election Day, casting more early ballots than they did during the entire midterm election four years ago.
Virginians are turning out in record numbers ahead of Election Day, casting more early ballots than they did during the entire midterm election four years ago.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Ranked choice voting in DC: How to mark your ballot, avoid mistakes and how winners are decided
A comprehensive guide to D.C.'s ranked choice voting system, detailing how to rank candidates in the general election, key rules to avoid ballot errors and how runoff rounds are tabulated.
A comprehensive guide to D.C.'s ranked choice voting system, detailing how to rank candidates in the general election, key rules to avoid ballot errors and how runoff rounds are tabulated.
New Maryland Voting Guide
Joe Wicke joined Fox 5 DC.
Joe Wicke joined Fox 5 DC.
D.C. mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George on Home Rule, city audits and affordability
Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George discusses her vision for Washington, D.C., as early voting officially gets underway across the District. She explains how she plans to defend D.C. Home Rule and counter federal interference from Donald Trump, highlights her affordability agenda focused on housing and universal child care, and pledges a forensic audit of city agencies to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.
Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George discusses her vision for Washington, D.C., as early voting officially gets underway across the District. She explains how she plans to defend D.C. Home Rule and counter federal interference from Donald Trump, highlights her affordability agenda focused on housing and universal child care, and pledges a forensic audit of city agencies to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.
Green Party mayoral candidate Robert Gross on D.C. statehood, AI and economy
D.C. Statehood Green Party mayoral candidate Robert Gross outlines his campaign platform to foster District self-reliance through local commerce, green initiatives, and statehood. Gross details his six-pillar "Human Life Standard" plan to improve government efficiency and tackle poverty, explains how AI technology can modernize city services, and delivers his message to voters as early voting gets underway.
D.C. Statehood Green Party mayoral candidate Robert Gross outlines his campaign platform to foster District self-reliance through local commerce, green initiatives, and statehood. Gross details his six-pillar "Human Life Standard" plan to improve government efficiency and tackle poverty, explains how AI technology can modernize city services, and delivers his message to voters as early voting gets underway.
Independent D.C. mayoral candidate Rhonda Hamilton on housing, policing and crime
Independent D.C. mayoral candidate Rhonda Hamilton discusses her key campaign priorities, including addressing overpolicing, protecting Home Rule, and auditing troubled city agencies to expand affordable housing. She also explains her strategy to curb crime through job creation and small business incentives, addresses federal immigration enforcement concerns, and shares details on meeting voters across early voting locations.
Independent D.C. mayoral candidate Rhonda Hamilton discusses her key campaign priorities, including addressing overpolicing, protecting Home Rule, and auditing troubled city agencies to expand affordable housing. She also explains her strategy to curb crime through job creation and small business incentives, addresses federal immigration enforcement concerns, and shares details on meeting voters across early voting locations.
Washington DC 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register
Here is everything voters need to know about registration deadlines, early voting schedules, casting a ballot and key races in Washington, D.C.'s 2026 general election.
Here is everything voters need to know about registration deadlines, early voting schedules, casting a ballot and key races in Washington, D.C.'s 2026 general election.
Obama compares Trump's White House renovations to 'Saddam Hussein opening a Cheesecake Factory' at Ohio rally
Former President Barack Obama mocked President Donald Trump's White House renovations Saturday, comparing the historic residence to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio.
Former President Barack Obama mocked President Donald Trump's White House renovations Saturday, comparing the historic residence to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio.
Trump talks midterm issues, praises first lady on securing ceasefire after casting early vote in Florida
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump spoke with reporters at his Florida polling place Saturday after casting early ballots in the midterm election.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump spoke with reporters at his Florida polling place Saturday after casting early ballots in the midterm election.
Transgender sports bans head to voters in Democratic states, potentially setting a national precedent
Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide whether to ban transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the first time such restrictions have been put directly on state ballots.
Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide whether to ban transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the first time such restrictions have been put directly on state ballots.
Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
Trump announces $275M nursing-home nurse initiative at Florida midterm rally
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
How are rising costs shaping voters in the DC suburbs?
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
US Supreme Court says New Hampshire can reject student IDs as proper identification to vote
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Thursday that paves the way for New Hampshire to prohibit students from using student IDs to register to vote or obtain a ballot for the November election.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Thursday that paves the way for New Hampshire to prohibit students from using student IDs to register to vote or obtain a ballot for the November election.