Georgia secretary of state, 2019–present
Democrat Analilia Mejía has won New Jersey's 11th District special election, maintaining Democratic control in a narrowly divided House. Meanwhile, the House has voted 214-213 against a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's military actions in Iran, reflecting deep partisan divides as the Iran conflict continues with no clear end.
Edwin Brant Frost IV has been charged with wire fraud related to the collapse of First Liberty Building and Loan. He has waived indictment, pleaded not guilty, and is expected to plead guilty in early May. The case involves allegations of a Ponzi scheme and misuse of investor funds, with potential sentences up to 20 years.
Republican primary voters in Indiana have backed at least five of seven state Senate challengers whom President Trump endorsed after they opposed his push to redraw congressional maps. The results have been decisive in low-turnout contests and have been powered by heavy outside spending and White House visibility for the challengers.
The Republican effort to redraw congressional districts has intensified, with Trump backing challengers in Indiana, Louisiana and Kentucky as part of a broader strategy to reshape the party and defend his influence ahead of midterms.
States are widening efforts to block proposed utility rate increases and rethink financing for major upgrades, citing how AI data centers are driving energy demand and bills. In Texas, Hill County has paused data-center development to study effects, while other states weigh similar actions amid affordability concerns.
Georgia’s 2026 primary is shaping up as a test of election integrity and technology, with tightened voter ID rules going into effect, a looming debate over voting-system reform, and candidates divided on how to handle 2020-era irregularities while preparing for a potential shift to hand-marked ballots by 2028.
House Republican leaders have pulled a scheduled vote on a Democratic war-powers resolution to compel President Trump to seek congressional authorization for the Iran campaign after defections and multiple absences made it clear they lacked the votes to block the measure. The Senate has recently advanced a similar resolution as some Republicans have joined Democrats.
Trump has backed Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th District, defeating Rep. Thomas Massie in a high-spending primary that has tested Trump’s influence over dissenting Republicans amid debates over Iran policy and broader party loyalty. Other Tuesday contests in Georgia and Pennsylvania are shaping the midterm landscape.
The Justice Department has sought to remove U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross from cases tied to Fulton County politics. An internal investigation found sexual activity in the courthouse with a high-ranking officer, partisan events, and improper supervision. Ross has issued a private reprimand and is facing impeachment resolutions.
Primary results show progressives gaining ground as DCCC interventions face pushback. Maine’s 2nd district will see a general election matchup after ranked-choice voting, with Dunlap defeating Baldacci to face LePage. California’s 22nd district saw another DCCC-backed candidate lose in a wave of anti-establishment sentiment.