The race for Illinois’ first open Senate seat in 16 years narrowed to three leading contenders: U.S. Reps. Raja ...

Some of the exchange sounded like a dry run for the Taoiseach’s White House appearance today.

In other closely watched races, La Shawn Ford won the Democratic primary for 7th Congressional District and longtime Cook ...

A new poll shows California voters are sharply divided over two brewing ballot measures: a one-time tax on billionaires and new rules and procedures to verify voter citizenship.

Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Federal Communications Commission Chairman ...

Rep. Margaret Croke, Gov. JB Pritzker’s hand-picked candidate for comptroller, held an election night lead of about 2.3% ...

Follow the latest news and live updates as Markwayne Mullin, Trump's pick to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, faces Senate questioning today.

Take a look at who won out in multiple Illinois races, including attorney general, comptroller, secretary of state and more.

Under pressure from President Trump, the House and the far right, Senate Republicans opened debate on Tuesday on legislation they call the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to show approved ...

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr issued a stern warning to broadcasters Saturday, threatening to revoke government-issued licenses if they run what the federal agency deems ...

Primary election night last week in Mecklenburg County mostly focused on two storylines. The first was embattled Sheriff Garry McFadden winning a third term, despite getting less than 34% of the vote.

W hen the bad news broke, Will Lewis wasn’t around for it. As hundreds of Washington Post employees gathered in front of phones and laptops for a Zoom meeting in early February to learn their fates, ...