Minnesota lawmakers are targeted after an acrimonious legislative session.

Melissa Hortman, a Democratic state representative, and her husband were fatally shot on Saturday morning. John A. Hoffman, a state senator, and his wife were also shot.

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Andrew Cuomo’s Campaign Adviser Led Chinese State Oil Company

Larry He, who served as Mr. Cuomo’s Asian outreach director, held senior posts at a multibillion-dollar firm owned by China but omitted the experience from his résumé.

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Ex-New York Assembly Candidate Charged With Campaign Finance Fraud

Dao Yin was charged after a New York Times investigation revealed that he reported receiving campaign contributions from people who said they had not made them.

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New Jersey’s Race for Governor: What to Know

The Republican and Democratic primaries will be held on June 10. Early voting hours begin on Tuesday across the state.

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He Hears Voices in His Head. He Also Helped Win an Election.

He ran a successful political campaign, sometimes from a psych ward, sometimes living on the street. He has found a way to thrive.

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Florida Democratic Party Is ‘Dead,’ State Senator Says as He Leaves It

State Senator Jason Pizzo, the Democratic minority leader, announced in a floor speech that he was leaving the party.

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Democrat Wins Special Election in Pennsylvania District Where Trump Won by 15 Points

James Andrew Malone, a small-town mayor, won a special election on Tuesday, narrowly defeating a county commissioner in a district the G.O.P. held for decades.

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The Death of Competition in American Elections

A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.

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In 2024 Elections, Most Races Were Over Before They Started

A New York Times analysis shows new maps stifled partisan competition for seats in the House of Representatives and state legislatures.

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The Pitched Battles for Partisan Control in State Legislatures

As state legislatures convene, they face the same political polarization seen in Congress. Some are in near-deadlock.

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