State Races & Local Issues
Local political races and issues may affect your life as much as who becomes our next president. Will the Democrats maintain control of Congress? Will Californians put a stop to gay marriage? Get up-to date on the important contests happenings around the country.
The Race for the U.S. Senate
Get an overview of the 2008 Senate elections. Which Senate seats are up for reelection? Who is expected to win?
Get an overview of the 2008 Senate elections. Which Senate seats are up for reelection? Who is expected to win?
13 Senate Races to Watch
Democrats and Republicans are fighting for control of the Senate. These 13 crucial races will determine the outcome.
Democrats and Republicans are fighting for control of the Senate. These 13 crucial races will determine the outcome.
22 House Races to Watch
These crucial races will determine whether the Democrats can build upon their control of the House of Representatives.
These crucial races will determine whether the Democrats can build upon their control of the House of Representatives.
The Most Important State Referendums
The presidential elections are dominating the national debate, but on the state level, voters are considering referendums that may have an equal or greater impact on individual freedom.
The presidential elections are dominating the national debate, but on the state level, voters are considering referendums that may have an equal or greater impact on individual freedom.
Top Liberal Issues
Learn about the key Democratic issues in the most important battleground states.
Learn about the key Democratic issues in the most important battleground states.
Top Conservative Issues
What are the top 5 conservative issues this election?
What are the top 5 conservative issues this election?
Should Conservatives Worry about the Senate?
The popular wisdom says the Republicans are in for another big defeat in the Senate. But is the popular wisdom correct?
The popular wisdom says the Republicans are in for another big defeat in the Senate. But is the popular wisdom correct?
Does Gay Marriage Have a Future in California?
On Election Day, residents of California will decide whether to pass a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage across the state.
On Election Day, residents of California will decide whether to pass a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage across the state.
Ted Steven's Indictment
Get the background on the indictment of Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens, and learn how it will affect his reelection race.
Get the background on the indictment of Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens, and learn how it will affect his reelection race.
Mark Warner, Senate Candidate
Learn about former Virginia Governor Mark Warner, who is running for a key Senate seat in Virginia.
Learn about former Virginia Governor Mark Warner, who is running for a key Senate seat in Virginia.
Al Franken, Senate Candidate
Can the former Saturday Night Live writer and radio personality win a Senate seat in Minnesota?
Can the former Saturday Night Live writer and radio personality win a Senate seat in Minnesota?
Tom Udall, Senate Candidate
Learn about Tom Udall, a five-term Congressman from New Mexico who is running for the Senate.
Learn about Tom Udall, a five-term Congressman from New Mexico who is running for the Senate.
Jeanne Shaheen, Senate Candidate
Can Jeanne Shaheen, a three-term Governor of New Hampshire, successfully switch to the Senate?
Can Jeanne Shaheen, a three-term Governor of New Hampshire, successfully switch to the Senate?