Elections

A guide to the states where legislatures are up for grabs. More

The lawsuit seeks to temporarily block the state from counting mail ballots of voters it claims are likely noncitizens, opening a new front in the administration’s legal fights with election officials. More

The two shootings took place only a few weeks before pivotal, nationwide local elections, and as the party, the A.N.C., is embroiled in a dispute over the eligibility of more than 100 candidates. More

At a rally in Texas, the vice president suggested the Democratic Senate nominee is gay, a comment criticized as homophobic. More

At a rally in Arizona, the president dramatically escalated his attacks on news gathering and those willing to speak to the press. More

With the midterms nearing, some are venting frustration with the president while others are standing by him. More

The newest inflation report gave Democrats a chance to tie pain at the pump to President Trump’s decisions. More

Lisa Lerer, a New York Times national politics reporter, joins Natalie Kitroeff on “The Call” from a cow auction in Calhan, Colo., to discuss how rising agriculture and diesel costs are making farmers disillusioned ahead of the midterms. More