Trump endorses former Democratic governor Andrew Cuomo over Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa in New York mayoral race after Cuomo said he would reject Trump endorsement.
Utah Legislature’s congressional map architect used partisan election data legislators previously called disqualifying as judge faces November 10 deadline to choose 2026 district boundaries.
California officials reassure voters Justice Department monitors have no oversight authority at polls, can only observe like any other voter as state deploys its own monitors.
Ohio Redistricting Commission unanimously passes congressional map giving Republicans 12-3 advantage as Democrats vote yes to avoid “disaster,” blocking voter referendum on gerrymandering.
Judge blocks Trump order requiring proof of citizenship to vote, ruling President “lacks the authority” to direct election changes under Constitution’s separation of powers.
Pentagon orders 50 states to create quick reaction forces totaling 23,500 National Guard troops trained in riot control, operational by January 2026.
Maryland Gov. Moore pushes mid-cycle congressional redistricting despite Senate President Ferguson rejecting it as “too risky,” setting up Democratic confrontation over response to GOP gerrymanders.
Colorado sues Trump over moving Space Command to Alabama in retaliation for state’s mail-in voting system, which Trump called “automatically crooked elections” and “a big factor” in his decision.
Virginia House Democrats advance constitutional amendment allowing future mid-decade congressional redistricting in response to GOP map changes, one week before election.
Trump DOJ to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey after Republican party requests to target Democratic areas.