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Voters arrive before casting their ballots at a polling location at Washington-Liberty High School on April 21, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. Virginia voters will decide today on a statewide ballot question on whether to allow the Virginia General Assembly to redraw congressional districts which could affect how the state’s U.S. House districts are mapped in upcoming elections and shift political balance.

Campaigns & Elections Will Virginia be the final mid-decade redistricting battle?

Elaine Kamarck

April 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 03: U.S. Representatives of the 119th Congress are sworn in during the first day of session in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on January 3, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Congress House retirement wave signals deep institutional frustration

Abby Ward, Molly E. Reynolds

April 16, 2026

JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 25: Emily Gregory is seen at home the day after she beat her Republican challenger for a Florida state House seat during a special election on March 25, 2026 in Jupiter, Florida. Emily Gregory beat her opponent, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, in the formerly Republican Florida House District 87 seat, a noteworthy victory because it includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence and club.

Campaigns & Elections What do special elections mean for the midterm elections?

Elaine Kamarck, Jordan Muchnick, Nikola Misetic

April 16, 2026

The U.S.-Mexico border wall is seen on the outskirts of Eagle Pass, Texas, on February 19, 2026.

Immigrants & Immigration How 2026’s divisive immigration politics could lead to a solution down the road

E.J. Dionne, Jr.

April 7, 2026

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