Unfortunately, the current plan would preserve legislative appointments with minimal reform and a “special elections” ...

In our first handicapping of state legislature control for the 2026 cycle, we find 15 chambers that are competitive—either Leans Republican, Toss-up, or Leans Democratic. That’s slightly higher than ...

Good morning, Early Birds. Katie Ledecky is back to breaking world records, so today has to be a good one. Send tips to earlytips@washpost.com. Thanks for waking up with us. In today’s edition … an ...