U.S. Elections
The fights over elections, governing power and public trust.
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Federal Race and Ethnicity Data, Explained
Federal race and ethnicity data turns self-identification into government rules for civil rights, redistricting, programs and policy decisions
Jul 9 · Guide
Immigration Detention, Explained
ICE moves people into federal immigration detention after targeted arrests, putting court access and release decisions on one track
Jun 22 · Guide
Primary Election Machinery
In a primary, voters vote before November as party rules shape which candidates reach the ballot
Jun 10 · Guide
How Election Results Are Certified
For voters, certification is the legal gate: election-night returns stay unofficial until officials reconcile ballots and sign the result
Jun 8 · Guide
Immigration Enforcement Funding, Explained
Congress turns federal budget money into DHS and ICE enforcement capacity, affecting detention beds, transport routes and court oversight
Jun 5 · Guide
Budget Reconciliation, Explained
Congress moves federal money policy through reconciliation: a fast-track bill for taxes, spending, deficits and debt limits
Jun 5 · Guide
The Electoral College, Explained
Public voters choose state results, but the rule turns those ballots into elector slates; the 270-vote threshold decides the presidency
Jun 4 · Guide
Redistricting, explained
After census counts, state map drawers change districts; the new map can split voters before elections
Jun 4 · Guide
How Medicaid Is Funded
Medicaid is a federal-state funding map: states run coverage under federal rules, and Washington matches qualifying costs
Jun 4 · Guide
The Filibuster, Explained
In the Senate, unlimited debate can block or delay a public bill even after a majority is ready to vote
Jun 4 · Guide