A look at elections for state legislatures — and why they matter National elections get more attention, but state legislatures have been reshaping the daily lives of millions of Americans from abortion to education. Several are in contest in this fall's election. Ryland Barton
What a a red district in Wisconsin indicates about national trends on abortion Even in a traditionally safe Republican district in Wisconsin, the issue of abortion rights is highlighted, reflecting a larger national debate that is happening about access to abortion this year. Chuck Quirmbach
Driven by Republicans, most Americans are concerned about fraud in the 2024 election Nearly 90% of likely Donald Trump voters say they are concerned about voter fraud in the general election, a new NPR/PBS News/Maris poll finds, compared with 29% of those who support Kamala Harris. Miles Parks
How a Harris-Walz ticket has sparked a surge in voter registration Since Vice President Harris entered the race, 38 states have updated their voter files and it shows that young women, particularly young Black women, are registering to vote in droves.
Polls show tight race between Trump and Harris The result of the election could come down to a few thousand voters in a few key swing states.
How will election deniers, new legislation and extremism impact the election? With about 6 weeks to go until the presidential election, some watchers are less concerned about who will win than they are about the voting process — not to mention what might happen when the winner is announced.
How do Trump and Harris' economic plans compare? An economist weighs in The economy is always a top issue for voters. David Wessel, director of the Brookings Institution’s Hutchins Center, compares the presidential candidates' plans on taxes, tariffs, housing and more. Dave Davies
Politically charged rumors and conspiracy theories about Helene flourish on X False claims about the hurricane and the government’s response got millions of views on social media. Emergency management researchers say it makes it harder for useful information to surface. Huo Jingnan
In excerpt from new memoir, Melania Trump says women have the ‘right to choose’ abortion The former first lady says she is a longtime supporter of abortion rights. Her memoir is coming out a year after former President Donald Trump said he was "able to kill Roe v. Wade." Bill Chappell