U.S. elections

President Biden's Irish ancestry links two towns in Pennsylvania and County Mayo, Ireland, in their pride of connections.

Learn about the types of local positions Americans vote on every few years to select the people who will lead their communities.

Some U.S. voters will go to the polls this November. Find out where and what kind of races and questions are the on ballots.

A new report shows that the number of LGBTQI+ elected officials in national, state and local government roles continues to rise in the U.S.

The United States uses the census every 10 years to determine how the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be divided among the states.

Women have accomplished many political milestones in the history of the United States. See their photos and learn about what they've achieved.

The 117th U.S. Congress broke a number of records, with more women and minorities representing districts and states around the country.

Antony Blinken says his vision of America is steeped in his relatives' past as refugees. Learn more about the new secretary of state.

As U.S. vice president, Kamala Harris is President Biden's closest adviser. Learn how her background helped transform her into a champion of justice.