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A political map of the United States shows the country divided into congressional districts, colored in varying shades of red and blue to indicate partisan lean. The majority of the map's geographic area, particularly across the Great Plains, South, and Mountain West, is dominated by shades of red. Blue areas are concentrated in urban centers, parts of the West Coast, the Northeast, and scattered districts across the South.

What Congress would look like without gerrymandering

A 435-district map drawn without partisan favoritism shows what fair districts would look like nationwide — more representative, more competitive, and close to guaranteeing that whichever party wins the popular vote wins the House.

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UAW endorsement of Benson, El-Sayed shakes up gubernatorial, U.S. Senate races in final stretch

After a year’s worth of bolstering their labor support in their respective races for Michigan’s governor and the U.S. Senate, the powerful United Auto Workers organization sent a strong message when it on Friday endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and former health official Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.

Dave Muhlbauer stands smiling in front of a large red barn with a bright white roof. He wears a grey baseball cap and a black hooded sweatshirt featuring a white steer graphic on the chest.
Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer picked as Rob Sand’s gubernatorial running mate

Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer will be Iowa Auditor Rob Sand’s running mate on the Democratic ticket in the 2026 Iowa gubernatorial race, Sand’s campaign announced Monday.

Beau Bayh defeats Blythe Potter for Democratic secretary of state nomination

Indiana Democrats chose Beau Bayh as their secretary of state nominee Saturday, sending the first-time candidate — with one of the state’s most recognizable political names — into a race that party leaders see as their best opportunity for a statewide seat in more than a decade.

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson speaks at a podium wearing a bright red top and white pants. She gestures with her hands in front of flags and a blurred backdrop.
Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson touts congressional stock ban, while a loophole fueled her own wealth

A closer look at Hinson's federal financial disclosures and her recent votes in Congress, reveals a gap between her campaign rhetoric and her personal finances.

A medium close-up shot shows Derek Chauvin speaking into a microphone with a wide-eyed expression in front of a wood-paneled wall. He is wearing a light gray suit jacket, a white collared shirt and a matching light gray tie.
Minnesota GOP convention chair wishes someone ‘pushed back’ on Derek Chauvin moment of silence

Minnesota state Rep. Danny Nadeau (R-Rogers), who chaired the GOP party convention on May 30, claimed his role in the controversy was procedural and that he wishes someone "pushed back" on it.

A man is speaking at a press conference microphone setup, with his hand raised in mid-gesture and two Iowa state flags draped behind him. He is wearing a dark grey suit jacket over an unbuttoned, collared white dress shirt.
Rob Sand and Zach Lahn advance to Iowa governor general election

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand (D) and Republican Zach Lahn will face each other in Iowa's gubernatorial general election in November.

Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek.
Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek advance in Iowa Senate race

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek (D) and U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R) won their respective primary races, and will face each other in November for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat.

Kendall Qualls wins GOP endorsement for governor

Army veteran and former health care executive Kendall Qualls won the endorsement for governor from Republican activists gathered for the GOP state convention Saturday, beating House Speaker Lisa Demuth after 10 rounds of voting.

Peggy Flanagan wins DFL endorsement for U.S. Senate seat

Democratic-Farmer-Labor delegates endorsed Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate on Saturday, solidifying her support among party activists going into a competitive primary election in August against U.S. Rep. Angie Craig.

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