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Politics & Government

Sen. Chuck Grassley, The Oldest Republican In The Senate, Will Run For Reelection

10:01pm September 24, 2021

by Elena Moore

The Iowa Republican says that he will run for an eighth term, shooing away calls for his retirement. Grassley made the announcement early Friday, a week after his 88th birthday.

Germany Will Elect A New Chancellor On Sunday, Replacing Angela Merkel

6:32pm September 24, 2021

by Rob Schmitz

The election in Germany will make the end of an era — after 16 years as chancellor, Angela Merkel plans to step aside. The vote could also see her party out of power.

Republican-Led Election Review In Arizona Determines Biden Did Indeed Win

4:36pm September 24, 2021

by Ben Giles

A widely discredited Republican-led review of the 2020 election in Arizona's biggest county has determined that Joe Biden indeed got more votes there than Donald Trump.

The Use Of Ballot Drop Boxes May Change Due To Republican Pushback

5:16pm September 21, 2021

by Miles Parks

Seen as more convenient than voting in person and more efficient than voting by mail, ballot drop boxes were used more than ever in 2020. Now, drop boxes are facing backlash in some Republican states.

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat running for a second term, answers questions from the media after touring Whole Woman's Health of Charlottesville on Sept. 9. He's working to rally voters in response to Texas' restrictive new abortion law.

Politics & Government

Far From Texas, The Virginia Governor's Race Will Test How Abortion Motivates Voters

5:00am September 21, 2021

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe is emphasizing the issue heavily as he faces a tight race against Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin. It's the biggest campaign in the country this fall.

Virginia's Race For Governor Could Gauge How Texas' Abortion Laws May Motivate Voters

6:38pm September 20, 2021

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Democrats are trying to galvanize voters in favor of abortion rights after Texas Republicans enacted controversial new restrictions. Their first major test is in Virginia's race for governor.

Pennsylvania Attorney General On His Fight To Protect Voters' Private Information

5:40pm September 20, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro about GOP efforts to obtain voter information in connection with the 2020 presidential election.

Politics & Government

Canadians Will Decide Justin Trudeau's Fate In Monday Election

10:15pm September 19, 2021

by Emma Jacobs

Canadians go to the polls tomorrow for a snap election called by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He is gambling his handling of the pandemic will win his Liberal Party more seats in parliament.

For The 1st Time, Boston's Next Mayor Will Not Be A White Man

8:34pm September 18, 2021

by Saraya Wintersmith

For the first time ever, Boston's next elected mayor will not be a white man. Two women of color will face off in the November general election after a historic preliminary vote.

Gioconda Belli Reflects On Nicaragua

5:15pm September 17, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Nicaraguan poet and political activist Gioconda Belli about the increasing tension in Nicaragua, as the country moves towards a presidential election.