Stories by
Maham Javaid
This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
Maham Javaid | Aug 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates who have received pardons from President Trump.
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic primary for SenateMaham Javaid | Aug 5, 2026, 1:54 PM UTC
5 states have primary elections on Tuesday. These are the races to watchMaham Javaid | Aug 4, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Democrats show divisions on Israel amid competitive midterm electionsMaham Javaid | Jul 31, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
With just a few primary elections to go, the competitive Senate map keeps shifting
For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip four seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are harder to find.
Maham Javaid | Jul 27, 2026, 5:13 AM UTC
Democrats approve a new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
Democrats chose South Carolina for the first 2028 presidential primary, then Nevada, prioritizing Black and Latino voters. New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia also hold early contests.
Maham Javaid | Jul 24, 2026, 9:50 PM UTC
Political text messages could get more effective and annoying. Blame AI
Taught to sound like a candidate, bots are engaging voters with personalized text messages, making AI-generated texting conversations the latest tool political campaigns are using to connect.
Maham Javaid | Jul 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
Saige Miller, Maham Javaid | Jul 1, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Reminiscent of a former era in American politics, the Obama Presidential Center opens
The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony featured celebrities and speeches from former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama focused on their legacy.
Maham Javaid, Tamara Keith | Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC