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The state capitol building in Jefferson City, Missouri. Voters will vote on a ballot measure that would end the state's current practice of allowing unlimited campaign contributions and reimpose limits of $2,600 per candidate.

Politics & Government

Missouri Voters To Decide Whether To Rein In Unlimited Political Cash

5:07pm October 18, 2016

by Jason Rosenbaum

At $50 million and counting, Missouri's gubernatorial election is the most expensive in the country. A ballot measure could reimpose contribution limits after getting rid of them in 2008.

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America is undergoing a demographic change — posing unique challenges for both Republicans and Democrats.

How The Browning Of America Is Upending Both Political Parties

12:41pm October 12, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

America is at a demographic inflection point, posing challenges for both Democrats and Republicans this election season.

Native Americans Face Unique Barriers To Voting

4:31pm October 11, 2016

by Carrie Jung

When it comes to voting, many Native American voters face challenges that other voters don't, including language barriers and a lack of accessible polling places.

A poll worker organizes "I Voted Today" stickers at the Francis Myers Recreation Center polling location in Philadelphia, Pa., on April 26.

Can Pro-Trump Poll Watchers Disrupt Voting In Pennsylvania?

1:45pm October 09, 2016

by Dave Davies

Donald Trump is calling on Pennsylvania voters to also monitor polling places for fraud. The effort has prompted fears for the integrity of the electoral process.

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Voter-Registration Drives In Fla. Focus On Puerto Ricans

7:03am October 06, 2016

by Renata Sago

The fastest growing group of voters in Florida is up for grabs. Hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans have moved to the swing state in recent years, and both parties are aggressively courting them.

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Politics & Government

Missouri's GOP Senate Incumbent Faces Challenge From Gun-Loving Democrat

7:03am October 06, 2016

by Peggy Lowe

One of the most competitive Senate races this year is in Missouri, where Democratic challenger Jason Kander is using his experience with guns to challenge Republican incumbent Roy Blunt.

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California Voters Unengaged In Historic Senate Race

6:12pm October 05, 2016

by Ben Adler

The winner of California's open U.S. Senate seat is guaranteed to make history. One would be the first Indian-American senator. The other would be the first Latina. But for all those firsts, voters aren't engaged with the race.

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Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio campaigns for Donald Trump Aug. 31 in Phoenix.

A Local Sheriff's Race Is Drawing National Attention And A Hefty Price Tag

11:12am October 01, 2016

by Jude Joffe-Block

One of the country's most expensive races for local office is in Arizona's Maricopa County where Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a noted opponent of illegal immigration, has the toughest challenge of his career.

Ballot Measures Transform Into Political Chess Pieces For Special Interests

5:08pm September 14, 2016

Voters across the country will weigh in on more than 70 ballot measures this fall — the most in a decade. NPR takes a look at how ballot measures can become political chess pieces for outside interests from the view of Maine and Colorado.

Democratic volunteers John Duncan (right) and Nathaniel Hauschild (left) canvass in Prescott, Ariz.

Is Arizona A Swing State This Year?

5:49pm September 13, 2016

by Jude Joffe-Block

The last time Arizona voters picked a Democrat for president was two decades ago to re-elect Bill Clinton in 1996. Before that, it was 1948 when Harry Truman was on the ballot.