Who is leading in the polls? There are plenty of misconceptions about polls that are conducted during election years. We spoke to a pollster who gave us the answers. Here's what you need to know.

TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-U.S. tariff agreement, despite media speculation and growing calls for him ...

Among the usually moderate public housing voters who helped power Eric Adams to the mayoralty, Zohran Mamdani outperformed ...

Although Virginia often votes Democratic in presidential elections, statewide races have been more competitive.

The post-election audits are a big step for Virginia’s campaign finance system, which until last year, strictly relied upon the honor system, but the first audit raises unanswered questions.

The commonwealth’s first audit of campaign finance reports found discrepancies in record keeping, as well as flaws in the auditing system, that must be remedied.

North Carolina election officials are taking steps to tighten up voter registration records in a pivotal swing state. On ...

In the closely watched race for governor, former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee, leads Republican Lt.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger has extended her lead over Republican opponent Winsome Earle-Sears, according to a new Commonwealth Poll conducted by the L. Douglas Wilder School ...

State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi has secured the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, becoming the first Muslim and first Indian American nominated for a statewide office in Virginia.

Democrats held onto their narrow majorities in Virginia's legislature as they won two of three special elections on Tuesday in the first ballot box showdowns of 2025. The closely-watched contests ...

RICHMOND - The Virginia State Board of Elections has certified the 2024 general election results. According to a press release from Virginia Department of Elections (VDOE), the five members of the ...