Ranked-choice voting has been around for centuries, but in the last two decades, Americans have adopted the system in several cities, counties, and states. The process has received praise from Democrats and criticism from some Republicans this midterm cycle.  “We believe ranked-choice voting improves elections for everyone,” said Deb Otis, Director of Research at Fair…

There is fresh optimism among Democrats that the November midterm elections may not be the disaster they once expected. A string of legislative victories, including the Inflation Reduction Act and aid for veterans exposed to burn pits, has boosted President Biden’s approval ratings and re-energized his party. Despite the renewed hope, Straight Arrow News contributor…

In addition to the congressional midterms, there are 36 governor’s races being decided Tuesday Nov. 8. Voters will choose their next state executive, ultimately giving the winner a big say in key issues including education, abortion rights and public safety.  Here are the biggest governor’s races to watch.  1. Arizona Candidates:  Secretary of State Katie…

Like many communities along the southern border, El Paso is overwhelmed with migrants. Vice President Kamala Harris said the U.S.-Mexico border is secure, but new data from the Department of Homeland Security and on-the-ground reports show that statement is false. The Washington Free Beacon, citing internal communications from DHS, reports there are now 8,000 migrant…

August’s disappointing, market-crashing inflation numbers provided consumers little relief when it comes to the cost of living. As energy cools, food is proving to be one of the most persistent and painful parts of inflation that families can’t avoid. Food at home is up 13.5% on the year, the largest 12-month increase since 1979. Even…

Democrats and Republicans are encouraging their constituents to vote by saying abortion rights, gun rights, student loan relief, healthcare and public safety are all on the ballot this November. But at the end of the day, it’s all about the majority. So, as voters prepare to choose which party will control Congress, here are five…

Midterm elections are coming in November featuring the usual contest: Democrats versus Republicans. But some surveys show that many voters prefer neither party, and in fact, would like to have another choice altogether. A Pew Research Center survey from August shows the percentage of voters with an unfavorable view of both political parties has risen…

U.S. officials met with Mexico’s president earlier this week and reportedly discussed energy, trade and immigration. According to Reuters, the Biden administration cited Title 42 to urge Mexico to take in migrants traveling from Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua. The U.S. officials sourced by Reuters said these three particular countries have produced a concerning amount of…

Recently the Michigan Supreme Court ordered the Michigan Board of State Canvassers to put an amendment to protect abortion on the ballot this November. The decision came just over a week after two Republicans on the Michigan elections board blocked the constitutional amendment from getting on the ballot. Straight Arrow News contributor Adrienne Lawrence argues these attempts…

A number of Republican Party nominees for office in 2022 are toning down their messaging on the issue of abortion just weeks before the November midterm elections. For years, Republicans have run on the issue of stopping abortion with the stated goal of overturning Roe v. Wade. Now that Roe is gone following this summer’s…