Elections

U.S. Elections: The Week in Photos

The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Cannon House Office Building as Republican lawmakers passed a bill to fund the federal government through Dec. 4, in Washington, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

From campaign rallies and primary night watch parties to moments on the ground with voters and candidates, The Associated Press captures the defining images of the U.S. election cycle as it unfolds. This weekly gallery showcases the most compelling visual stories from across the U.S. and beyond, offering a front-row view of the people, places and emotions shaping the road to November.