Mark Z. Barabak

The lag time between election day and final tabulations creates a vacuum filled by unwarranted fraud claims. A reformer offers steps to speed the count while preserving the ease of casting a ballot.

Incumbent Steve Daines timed his retirement to all but guarantee his preferred successor will replace him. Never mind what voters, or other hopefuls, had in mind.

A regulation that would have eased travel for wheelchair users is on hold while airlines sue to overturn it. A Paralympic gold medalist said the rule addresses safety as well as people's dignity.

President Trump set off a partisan battle over the congressional map for November's election. The result has been sound and fury in more than a dozen states, starting with Texas and California.

In Texas, in particular, candidates have fastened on a growing Muslim population as they seek a new political scapegoat. The state's top elected officials have led the charge.

Voters in a prime congressional battleground are sharply divided over Trump. Beyond that, they can't fathom how others can possibly believe what they believe or see the president the way they do.

Columnists Mark Z. Barabak and Anita Chabria agree the California race for governor isn't raising any roofs. But someone's going to win. Should they focus on the state's needs or battling Trump?

Her appearance at an FBI raid on a Georgia election center had nothing to do with her job overseeing American intelligence and everything to do with worming her way into President Trump's good graces.

Andy Beshear says voters want a healer in 2028, not someone who'll match President Trump insult for insult. His focus on nuts and bolts makes him a popular blue governor in a very red state.

A one-two punch of unflattering videos caused many to write off Porter's gubernatorial candidacy. But the former O.C. congresswoman remains a top contender.

North Dakota eliminated voter registration more than 70 years ago, to encourage turnout. The state isn't particularly stellar when it comes to election participation. But it's no hotbed of fraud.

James Blanchard, a fourth-generation shrimper, was prepared to hang up his nets because of collapsing prices caused by imports. He's not a fan of Trump's persona, but appreciates his policies.