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Nathaniel Rakich is Votebeat’s managing editor and is based in Washington, D.C.
National
May 30, 2026
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6 min read
Missouri Republicans are running out the clock so that they can use their preferred congressional map — no matter what the law says.
May 16, 2026
Polls show Americans are concerned about both election fraud and attempts to disenfranchise voters.
May 2, 2026
5 min read
The slew of new congressional maps hasn’t boosted Republicans’ midterm chances, but it will probably lead to less competitive elections.
Apr 18, 2026
Secretary of state elections fly under the radar, but they’re some of the most important races on the midterm ballot.
Apr 4, 2026
9 min read
Even should it pass court muster, Trump’s recent directive on mail voting doesn’t specify how the lists it mandates would be created.