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Cast a ballot and wait for the plane. In Alaska, a grace period for ballots is seen as a necessity
Voting rights advocates in Alaska are worried that a case set to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could end a long-standing practice of the state accepting ballots after Election Day
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Illinois primary: Tamez does not advance, Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton moves to November ballot, plus more results from Tuesday’s election
Wisconsin’s tribal nations state their priorities for 2026
Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivers the 2026 State of the Tribes Address, emphasizing how Indigenous voices can contribute to policymaking in Wisconsin.
NATIVE VOTE: Will Native Republicans stand by or break from the GOP?
The economy was the top issue for Indigenous voters in 2024. There are signs they may be losing confidence in this administration to fix it.
Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It’s narrow and has little room for error
The surge in confidence follows another recruiting win this week as former Rep. Mary Peltola announced she’ll run for Senate in Alaska.
Must Reads
Mullin swearing-in ceremony details
The new Secretary of Homeland Security was confirmed by a 54-45 Senate vote Monday evening
Federal funding kicks off exploration of fish passage solutions in Oregon
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will use a $1 million federal investment to determine how to create fish passage at the McKay Creek Reservoir Dam, a tributary of the Umatilla River.
How one Native-owned business is combining Native humor and social media trends to market their products
3 Feathers, a Native-owned quilt company, has built a platform rooted in love, community and giving back
Charges dropped against Nick Tilsen in law enforcement assault case
Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office has dropped all charges against NDN Collective founder Nick Tilsen following a January mistrial.
Pine Ridge gets first domestic violence shelter in nearly 20 years
Nationwide, Indigenous people face disproportionate rates of sexual and intimate partner violence and a stark lack of safe spaces to get refuge
Mullin’s nomination hearing date set
The US Senate to vet Trump’s Homeland Security secretary nominee in a week
Native Vote
Illinois primary: Tamez does not advance, Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton moves to November ballot, plus more results from Tuesday’s election
Road to 2026 Midterms: First primaries of election season
Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas holding primaries for number of offices
Allison Renville announces she’s ending South Dakota gubernatorial campaign
The Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota candidate for South Dakota governor cited financial problems for her decision to end her campaign.
NATIVE VOTE: Will Native Republicans stand by or break from the GOP?
The economy was the top issue for Indigenous voters in 2024. There are signs they may be losing confidence in this administration to fix it.
Mary Peltola seeks to be first Alaska Native woman in Senate
Former U.S. representative, Yup’ik, will challenge sitting Republican Dan Sullivan for the hotly contested seat that Democrats are hoping could help them retake control of the Senate
Indigenous voters could help shape Congress in 2026 elections
ANALYSIS: ICT takes a look at key midterm races across the U.S *Correction
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