President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul U.S. elections, including requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and demanding that all ballots be received by Election Day.

President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House on July 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump is expected to speak on election security. (Photo by Saul Loeb/Pool - Getty Images) Trump said the intelligence, gathered by a White ...

By Idrees Ali and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The top U.S. general said the military has no plans to send federal military personnel or National Guard troops to polling places during this year's midterm elections.

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (L) and President Donald Trump look on before signing an executive order on election integrity in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. - March 31, 2026. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)

Florida’s redrawn congressional districts have set up compelling contests, while Alaska’s Senate primary will test candidates’ strength. Voters in California will decide who replaces former Representative Eric Swalwell. Bayliss Wagner Primaries on ...

From the U.S. Senate race to a ballot measure that's been years in the making, here's what to watch in Kentucky for the 2026 midterm elections.