Sophie Hills

Election officials chalk up the delay to the large number of ballots cast by mail, and the extra time it takes to verify them. But some experts say the slow count can further undermine trust in elections.

With the top 1% holding nearly one-third of household wealth in the U.S., efforts to impose new levies on the wealthy have been gaining traction. In California, voters will decide this fall whether to impose a one-time 5% tax on the state's billionaires.

In the post-#MeToo era accusations of sexual misconduct have increased. But while some politicians have ended their campaigns or resigned, others have survived such allegations, raising questions about how voters evaluate charges and the impact of partisanship.

Americans increasingly want to know the details of political candidates’ faith. Recent political memoirs focus on God, morality, and religion.

Americans increasingly want to know the details of political candidates' faith. Recent political memoirs focus on God, morality, and religion.

Lawmakers or candidates in both parties have faced allegations of sexual misconduct or domestic abuse. Some peers of Ohio's Max Miller have called for him to resign his House seat.

The state fair in Des Moines has been a mainstay for generations of Iowans – and for White House hopefuls. But while much of the fair seems impervious to change, from its butter sculptures to the food on sticks, its place in the pantheon of presidential politics might be waning.

Iowans could elect a Democratic governor for the first time in two decades. National issues, such as the Iran war's impact, and local ones, like herbicides, matter deeply in this tight race.

Iowans could elect a Democratic governor for the first time in two decades. National issues, such as the Iran war’s impact, and local ones, like herbicides, matter deeply in this tight race.

“Compared to my grandfather, I'm not a farmer.” That's how Josh Manske, a farmer from Algona, Iowa, feels.