Miles Parks

Democrats have long seen Texas as the next state for their politicians and ideas to break through, but they haven't won a statewide race there since 1994. We look at why they think this year may break that trend.This episode: voting correspondents Miles Parks & Ashley Lopez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

The Department of Justice this week began notifying the counties it wants to monitor on Election Day, NPR has learned.

Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."

Transcript MILES PARKS, HOST: We are keeping with a theme this week - red states with competitive Senate races.

President Trump continued to campaign for Republican congressional candidates, visiting traditionally red states as he tries to increase turnout among the GOP base. We discuss whether the strategy can pay off.Then, we talk about a recent campaign ad in the Ohio gubernatorial race attracting widespread controversy in some quarters.And, as usual on Fridays: Can't Let It Go.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

The department has long deployed election monitors, but the Trump administration's unprecedented steps to try to wrestle control over elections have led to new concerns about DOJ monitoring this year.

President Trump continued to campaign for Republican congressional candidates, visiting traditionally red states as he tries to increase turnout among the

Transcript MILES PARKS, HOST: The midterm elections are well underway. According to the University of Florida's Election Lab, 22 million people have already cast ballots.

Under President Trump, the Justice Department has taken numerous steps to wade into elections. This includes new and unprecedented lawsuits filed in California and Alaska.

Under President Trump, the Justice Department has taken numerous steps to wade into elections. This includes new and unprecedented lawsuits filed in California and Alaska.