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Democratic hopefuls in Wisconsin see abortion as the issue that will carry them to election wins in November, but efforts to reach Black voters on the topic are sparse.

Republicans who are running to be secretary of state in Wisconsin and Minnesota in primaries Tuesday are repeating Donald Trump’s false claims about the last presidential election and they've suggested they want more authority over how elections are run, especially in Democratic-leaning counties.

Even in moderate places like Ohio, gerrymandering has let unchecked Republicans pass extremist laws that could never make it through Congress.

Rebekah Jones is disqualified from running as a Democrat in the Aug. 23 primary election, a Leon County Circuit Court judge ruled Friday.

Democrats are poised to boot Iowa from its traditional lead-off spot in the presidential nominating calendar in 2024.

Jill Biden barnstormed the country during her debut year as first lady as if on a one-woman mission to help her husband's administration tackle the problem of the moment.

The surprise defeat of a ballot measure may hold lessons for November and abortion access in other states.

Democrats say concern about abortion rights in light of a Supreme Court ruling tossing out Roe v. Wade will motivate voters in upcoming elections.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Three Democratic primary contests for seats on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners ended with results that saw one incumbent lose, another win and two first-time county board hopefuls advance. “It is really clear that the voters of Washtenaw County are looking for people with a vision focused on the future,” Hodge said on Wednesday morning. If Somerville and other Democrats on the ballot win in November, the generational demographics of the county board will shift, she noted, becoming majority millennial. A GOP candidate has not won a county board race since Democrats took control of all nine seats in a 2018 blue wave. More from The Ann Arbor News:2 incumbents ousted as Ann Arbor mayor and allies sweep city racesCouncil member beats incumbent in Ypsilanti mayoral primaryLive election results for Aug. 2 primary in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

MUSKEGON, MI – Will Snyder is the apparent winner in a close Democratic primary race for the new 87th state House district in Muskegon County, according to unofficial results. Snyder beat Debra Warren by 223 votes in the four-way primary, according to results from the Muskegon County Clerk’s Office that have yet to be certified. Related: Democrats running for Muskegon County’s 87th House district outline their stancesThe newly drawn 87th House district is entirely within Muskegon County and includes urban Muskegon and Muskegon Heights and more rural areas north of North Muskegon along the shore and east along M-120 to Twin Lake. He is a former building association president for the Knights of Columbus and served two terms as vice chair of the Muskegon County Democratic Party. Also on MLive:Muskegon County Board of Commissioners candidates chosen during Tuesday’s primaryJudicial candidates for two open positions in Muskegon County chosen by primary votersLive Muskegon County election results for Aug. 2, 2022

Two powerful House Democrats from New York are declining to say whether President Joe Biden should run for the White House again in 2024.

The social media post was in reference to a pro-Israel group supporting centrist Dems

Are Democrats really settling for Joe Biden?

In early 2021, there was a broad partisan gap in how willing a party was to call the other's members "enemy." That gap is gone.

Manchin dodged a question on whether he cared about his party winning the midterms, saying he did not like to "play politics that way."

As a rule, primary elections do not enjoy the same attention that voters give to general elections, but party qualifiers are — in some races — so decisive

State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez was unanimously elected to lead the state Democratic Party on Saturday, a day after U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly dropped her bid for a full four-year term.

The Democratic Party is delaying a decision on potentially reordering its primary calendar for the 2024 presidential election until after November’s midterm elections.

Those who support abortion access are less certain they will vote this fall — a sign of the challenges facing Democrats who hope the issue will motivate their base in the midterms.

There is absolutely no reason to believe that fundamental rights of same-sex couples are safe.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax says he recently met with the FBI to discuss his concerns about the two 2019 sexual assault allegations against him.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Washtenaw County voters will decide a big tax proposal funding improvements to public transit and primaries in key state House of Representatives and Senate races, as well as county and local contests, on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The district includes all of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, as well as territory to the east. This map of Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners electoral districts was adopted by the county Apportionment Commission on Nov. 8, 2021. Read more: Here are the Washtenaw County tax proposals on the August primary ballot10 key questions answered about Dexter schools recreation millageRead more Washtenaw County election coverage here. What new Congressional, legislative maps mean for Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County votersStudents walk out of Michigan Medicine event keynoted by anti-abortion speakerBuilding vacancies take toll on downtown Ann Arbor restaurants, retail stores

ANN ARBOR, MI - Nearly $1 million in cash contributions have fueled Ann Arbor-area state House and Senate races so far this election cycle, as candidates from both major parties jockey for position in new political districts. In total, two Senate seats and seven House seats are up for grabs in districts covering parts of Washtenaw County. Another candidate in a swing district crossing from northern Ann Arbor into deep-red Livingston County and a part of Jackson County is in a similar position. Tightly-contested primaries in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas are also pulling in big money. More form The Ann Arbor News:Over $175K pumped into three Ann Arbor City Council racesWashtenaw County Democratic Party leaders call out candidates for skipping public forums$40K DTE Energy donation fuels Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti transit millage campaignOver $122K pumped into Ann Arbor mayoral race, criticisms fly

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - With 11 days to go before the Aug. 2 primary election, Washtenaw County Democratic Party leaders issued a statement expressing “profound disappointment” at a trio of Democratic county board candidates they say failed to participate in public forums with opponents. Read more: 3 Democrats vie for Ypsilanti, Augusta township seat on Washtenaw County boardPeterson did not respond to a call, text and email requesting comment. The statement was approved by a majority vote of the party’s executive board, said Washtenaw County Democratic Party Chair Chris Savage, who added the political organization has weighed in on local races in the past. Ranzini has responded to questions about the donations by emphasizing his Democratic Party activism, which he says includes raising $60,000 for Democratic candidates over the last 12 years and campaigning for major party figures. Democratic voters will decide the Washtenaw County board races, two of three that feature contested primaries, on Aug. 2, the primary election day.

Political divides in the U.S. seem deeper than ever, but one of the few shared sentiments right now from voters of all stripes is the desire for something different.

Even as Biden's approval with his own party droops, other Democrats are holding steady.

Tidy narratives about changing electoral outcomes often miss key data points.

Kamala Harris' strength among Black voters and opportunities as vice president can't be underestimated in speculation about the 2024 election if Biden ends up not running

The media seem to be missing the key takeaway from a new poll.

Job approval for President Joe Biden has hit record lows as inflation sees a 40-year high, and as ex-President Donald Trump retains support from Republicans.

Despite being a win for Trump, Cox's victory over former Hogan Cabinet member Kelly Schulz could be a blow to Republicans in November.

Biden’s associates say he will feel compelled to run if Trump does. If that rematch materializes, Biden said recently, "I would not be disappointed."

A far-right Maryland legislator endorsed by former President Donald Trump has won the Republican primary for governor.

The Arizona governor has found the sweet spot for advancing conservative politics.

Thus far, it hasn't really backfired too spectacularly — and has actually paid dividends. That doesn't mean it will always be so.

President Joe Biden says he's running for reelection in 2024. That hasn't stopped his allies from apparent moves to prepare for a run themselves.

The Republican race for Maryland governor in Tuesday’s primary election pits a candidate backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan against a rival endorsed by Donald Trump.

One of the best opportunities for Democrats to regain a governor’s office this year is in Maryland, and the race to succeed term-limited Republican Larry Hogan has drawn a crowd of candidates.

Joe Manchin tanks Congress’s big chance to cut the heat.

In key states, polls show Trump-backed GOP nominees are failing to capitalize upon an environment that favors their side. And they’re precisely the candidates some in the party worried about.

The North Carolina Board of Elections, which is controlled by Democrats, has — so far — refused to give the Green Party a spot on the ballot, citing possible fraud in their ballot petition.

To beat the Trump GOP, the party must give voters a proper say in who will be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2024.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's scheduled speech to Florida Democrats this weekend further fuels speculation that he has designs on a presidential run.

The United States has often been hostile toward Black gun ownership, but African Americans are the fastest growing demographic of armed weapons buyers in the country.

Illinois Democrats criticized plans by the Kendall County Republican Party to raffle off a Smith & Wesson semi-automatic rifle similar to the one authorities say was used to kill seven people and wound dozens of others at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.

Many Democrats were dismayed by the slow White House response to the decision.

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Two Democrats will meet in the Aug. 2 primary for the new 88th state House district that covers southwest Muskegon County and western Ottawa County. Baker is vice president of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools Board of Education and a retired education professional. Information on other state, county and local primary races can be found at Vote411.org. EDUCATION: What should Michigan do, if anything, to 1) provide an equitable, quality public education for all students and 2) address the shortage of teachers? In addition, differentiation of funding for public schools can impact disparity in outcomes for high poverty districts.

Wisconsin’s conservative-controlled Supreme Court has ruled that absentee ballot drop boxes may be placed only in election offices and that no one other than the voter can return a ballot in person.

An agreement on drug pricing, climate spending, and tax increases would make the president’s legislative record look a lot more robust.

As President Joe Biden runs up against the limits of what he can do on abortion, gun control and other issues, some in his party want more fire and boldness than his acknowledgement of their frustration and calls imploring people to vote in November.

Polling shows a disconnect between views of the president and support for the party.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A Democratic candidate for Washtenaw County office is under fire for his past political contributions to Republican candidates, including a donation to former President Donald Trump’s campaign. “I’m afraid that he is not transparent and that he is not fighting to get all of the seats blue.”The Washtenaw County board has been all-Democrat since a blue wave swept candidates into office in 2018, flipping GOP seats. The organization and Make Michigan Great PAC Treasurer Alex Zurek did not return voicemails and an email from the MLive/The Ann Arbor News on Friday, July 1, asking about the mailer. Read more Washtenaw County election coverage here. More from The Ann Arbor News:How to watch Washtenaw County candidate forums ahead of Aug. 2 primary3 Democrats vie for Ypsilanti, Augusta township seat on Washtenaw County boardWashtenaw County board race pits incumbent against Ypsilanti City Council memberHere’s who’s running for Washtenaw County board, township and city offices in 2022

Why a Democrat wants his special election to be a "referendum" on abortion, what happened in June's primaries, and where all these Pritzker Pals came from.

A new poll finds a growing percentage of Americans calling out abortion or women’s rights as priorities for the government in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, especially among Democrats and those who support abortion access.

County Board member Luis Arroyo Jr. lost his primary; Board of Review member Michael Cabonargi was awaiting final vote tallies.

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, apparent winner of the Republican nomination for Congress, says his fiscally conservative approach will help him in fall campaign.

Democrats hoped the Roe decision would give them an advantage in several swing states, including Colorado.

A rare Republican who supports abortion rights found success in Colorado in the first primary elections held since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

On Tuesday, polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. across the state. Those in line at 7 p.m. are still allowed to fill out their ballots.

A growing number of Democrats are voicing frustration at what they see as the passivity of Biden and other party leaders.

Over the last year, far more people are switching to the GOP across suburban counties from Denver to Atlanta and Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

And the shift is most pronounced - and dangerous for Democrats - in the suburbs, where well-educated swing voters who turned against Trump's Republican Party in recent years appear to be swinging back.

Bannon made a Gettr post the day after Roe v. Wade was overturned, calling for an "army" to capitalize on the defeat of the "pro-abortion movement."

Tens of thousands of suburban voters who helped fuel the Democratic Party’s gains of recent years are suddenly becoming Republicans.

A political shift is beginning to take hold across the U.S. as tens of thousands of suburban swing voters who helped fuel the Democratic Party's gains in recent years are becoming Republicans. More than 1 million voters across 43 states have switched to the Republican Party over the last year, according to voter registration data analyzed by The Associated Press. The previously unreported number reflects a phenomenon that is playing out in virtually every region of the country — Democratic and Republican states along with cities and small towns — in the period since President Joe Biden replaced former President Donald Trump.

Democrats who will face voters in November seized on the Supreme Court decision, putting abortion rights at the center of their campaigns. The Republicans they are facing largely remained quiet, with some GOP strategists acknowledging that the issue might not be good for their candidates.

Sixteen states and Puerto Rico are jockeying for early slots on a new Democratic presidential primary calendar, offering presentations for party bosses on why they deserve to go first — or at least close to it.

State Rep. Bee Nguyen will be the Democratic candidate for Georgia secretary of state in November.

The fate of the Democratic Party is intertwined in a pair of Pennsylvania elections that’ll be closely watched this year.

President Joe Biden’s top political advisers are bracing for big election losses in November.

The Democratic primary battle for Georgia secretary of state may come down to questions about how party faithful view diversity and the representation of Black women.

Democrats are defending their record on crime a day after an election for district attorney in California exposed lingering vulnerabilities.

Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate battles this fall that will play into control of Congress.

Two Republican frontrunners are hoping to clinch primary victories in Georgia.

Oregon’s November gubernatorial election, which is usually a one-sided victory for the Democratic party, is setting up to be a competitive and contentious three-way race.

A new round of primary elections across the U.S. this week is exposing heightened tensions within the Democratic Party.

With anti-immigrant rhetoric bubbling over in the leadup to this year’s critical midterm elections, about 1 in 3 U.S. adults believes an effort is underway to replace U.S.-born Americans with immigrants for electoral gains.

The man the physically caught Abraham Lincoln’s assassin founded Nashville, Michigan.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke says his “bold” proposal to eliminate Michigan’s personal income tax would help residents and sets him apart in a 10-person primary field.

Dozens of Black Democratic candidates are seeking office in heavily Republican states that former President Donald Trump won easily in 2020.

An unusually bitter election season in South Korea culminates on Wednesday when tens of millions of voters pick their next president.

Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party committee members backed U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb by 2 to 1 in an endorsement vote over Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in the primary race for the state's open U.S. Senate seat.

The world knows the city of Selma, Alabama, as a historic beacon in the struggle for voting rights.

The Democratic Party's brand is so toxic in some parts of rural America that liberals are removing bumper stickers and refusing to acknowledge their party affiliation publicly.

Monday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.

Monday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.

Monday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.

Word of Justice Stephen Breyer's pending retirement may be lifting Democratic hopes ahead of midterm elections.

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, one of former President Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters, says he will seek reelection to a third term.

Police in Albania have intervened to disperse protesters from the headquarters of the country’s main opposition party.

Asian stock markets are on 2022′s first trading day after Wall Street ended last year with a double-digit gain.

Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell is openly recruiting Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin after his fractious split with the White House over the president’s social and environmental spending package.

In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats.

The House has approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates.

Republican Glenn Youngkin spent months talking to voters about his plans to roll back Democrats’ “left, liberal, progressive agenda.”.

The beaten and battered Republican Party of Virginia hopes it's on the cusp of a comeback with its candidate for governor, Glenn Youngkin.

A Virginia governor’s race that appears deadlocked between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin has entered its final hours.

New Jersey's decidedly liberal shift under first-term Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is facing a test as he seeks reelection against Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

The White House is floating new plans for ways to pay for President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion proposal for expanding social services and tackling climate change.

President Joe Biden will appear with Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin Slotkin on Tuesday when he visits a union training center in Howell, Michigan