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Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Map in Alabama

ABBIE VANSICKLE AND EMILY COCHRANE

In the first major case since the justices narrowed the Voting Rights Act, the court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map preferred by Republicans that eliminates a majority-Black district.

Nithya Raman: 5 Facts About the Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor

JILL COWAN

Ms. Raman, a progressive Democrat, surprised many allies when she entered the Los Angeles mayor’s race at the last minute.

Voters in Los Angeles Say They ‘Don’t Have a Lot of Good Choices’

JILL COWAN AND MAEVE RESTON

Many said they were struggling to choose from candidates they saw as uninspiring in both the mayor’s and governor’s races.

FBI charges 35 in West Virginia drug and firearms operation, launches nationwide summer crime initiative

FBI charges 35 people in West Virginia's Operation Turf War for narcotics and firearms offenses, launches nationwide Operation Summer Heat 2.0 initiative.

Katie Porter: 5 Facts About the Candidate for California Governor

JILL COWAN

The former House member built her reputation by grilling corporate executives, and she has a strong command of policy. But questions about her demeanor have been a drag on her campaign.

Radio Host With Trump’s Support Wins Republican House Primary in Montana

PATRICIA MAZZEI

Aaron Flint defeated three other Republicans, including Christi Jacobsen, the Montana secretary of state.

Becerra’s Heritage Appeals to Many Latino Voters, but Some Shrug

ORLANDO MAYORQUÍN

If Xavier Becerra wins the primary, he has a strong chance of becoming California’s first Latino governor since 1875. That’s a draw for some Latino voters, but other factors are driving their votes.

US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe

The U.S. Trade Representative has announced the Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more for dozens of major trading partners following a probe into alleged forced labor

U.S. Is Said to Be Investigating George Santos Over Kalshi Betting

DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY AND SHARON LAFRANIERE

The former congressman was referred to federal authorities after he bet on his own attendance at the State of the Union address, a person familiar with the matter said.

Republican support for same-sex marriage has fallen by 18 percentage points since 2022.

RUTH IGIELNIK

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Democratic Voters Acted Strategically in a Turbulent California Election

LAUREL ROSENHALL AND JENNIFER MEDINA

Without a dominant candidate in the governor’s race, Democratic voters ultimately wanted to ensure that their party wasn’t shut out of the general election.

Incumbent Karen Bass Advances to L.A. Mayoral Election in November

SHAWN HUBLER

Her opponent remains undetermined.

9 Counties to Watch in the California Governor’s Race

CHRISTINE ZHANG

The race might not be called on election night, but these counties could provide signals for what lies ahead.

Spencer Pratt’s L.A. Mayor Campaign Is Fueled by Out-of-Town Cash

KEN BENSINGER

Mr. Pratt, a former reality TV star, has proved adept at raising funds among people who cannot vote for him. His rivals in the race have taken a more local approach.

Late-Arriving Ballots Could Lean Democratic in California

LUKE VROTSOS AND CHRISTINE ZHANG

Democratic voters have been returning their ballots later than Republicans in this year’s primaries, which will make it difficult to interpret the results on election night.