-
Indiana governor's race takes center stage as candidates duel on abortion, marijuana
Voters in Indiana will choose a new governor this November, with Sen. Mike Braun and former School Superintendent Jennifer McCormick dueling in the race.
-
Braun, McCormick spar over weed, abortion access
NBC Chicago Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern spoke to Indiana Sen. Mike Braun, former Supt. Jennifer McCormick as they battle it out in the state’s gubernatorial election.
-
NBC News poll shows presidential race grows closer ahead of Election Day
With Election Day less than a month away, new polling by NBC News showed the presidential race tighter than ever, with both candidates head-to-head at 48% among registered voters.
-
A look into the impact of celebrity endorsements
With the November general elections quickly approaching, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern takes a look into the impact of celebrity endorsements.
-
Growing Latino population could play significant role in general election
According to Pew Research, Latino voters nationally are projected to account for nearly 15 percent of all eligible voters in November, a new high. The number of eligible Latino voters in Illinois is also growing and has the potential to make a big impact. “There is tremendous potential political power that has not yet been fully realized,” said Sylvia Puente,…
-
Growing Latino population could play significant role in general election
Latino voters nationally are projected to account for nearly 15 percent of all eligible voters in November, a new high. The number of eligible Latino voters in Illinois is also growing and has the potential to make a big impact. NBC 5’s Jenn Schanz reports.
-
Vance, Walz focus attacks on top of tickets in VP debate
Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sparred on policy and focused their attacks on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump with the election just over a month away. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
-
Iran attack on Israel expected to take center-stage at VP debate
Hours after Iran launched missiles at Israel, vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz are slated to face off in their likely lone debate. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
-
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name to remain on presidential ballot in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name will remain on the state’s presidential ballot, upholding a lower court’s ruling that candidates can only be removed from the ballot if they die.
-
Fact-checking will be up to Vance, Walz in upcoming VP debate, CBS News says
CBS News, hosting vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz for the general election campaign’s third debate next week, says it will be up to the politicians — not the moderators — to check the facts of their opponents.
-
In-person voting begins for the US presidential election in Minnesota, 2 other states
In-person voting for this year’s presidential election began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a summer of political turmoil.
-
Will there be another presidential debate? What to know after Trump's latest comments
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is less than two months away, with voters getting to see Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on the debate stage earlier this week.
-
Cybersecurity experts warn about ‘deepfake' political images ahead of election
As the 2024 U.S. elections near, cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm over a growing threat of generated images on the internet, also known as “deepfakes.”
-
Cybersecurity experts warn about ‘deepfake' political images ahead of elections
As the 2024 U.S. elections near, cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm over a growing threat of generated images on the internet, also known as “deepfakes.” NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.
-
Debunking some of the claims made in Tuesday's presidential debate
Following Tuesday’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos helps debunk some of the claims made.
-
Voters react to presidential debate between Harris, Trump
Voters in suburban Naperville are reacting to Tuesday’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
-
Polls show what issues concern Gen Z voters most ahead of election
A new survey of more than 2,600 registered voters has shed light on what Gen Z’ers are most concerned about heading into this fall’s election, and Mary Ann Ahern has all the details.
-
Debates, Illinois early voting and other key dates ahead of November election
With both parties’ political conventions in the rearview, the presidential candidates are bracing for the final stretch before Election Day.
-
Tim Walz unharmed after several vehicles in his motorcade crash in Milwaukee
Several cars at the back of a motorcade carrying Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz crashed while heading from the airport to a campaign stop in Milwaukee on Monday, but Walz was unhurt.
-
When is the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump? Here's what we know
With the presidential election now just over two months away, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are gearing up for a contentious final stretch, which will include the first debate between the candidates.