Politics

Denise Powell, the Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives in Nebraska's second congressional district, walks with the Nebraska Democratic Party in a Juneteenth Parade in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Vice President JD Vance walks on stage at the Cleveland Cliffs Middletown Works, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Middletown, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)

FILE - Ed Martin speaks at an event at the Capitol in Washington, June 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)

Floyd Jones, the founder of BackBlack, an initiative that supports underfunded Black-led nonprofits, poses for a portrait in Washington Heights, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, center, waves next to his wife Erika, while standing on stage with their children Darin, left, Damon, second from left, and Mason during a primary election party Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

FILE - Voters cast their ballots at a voting center on the UCLA campus, June 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

FILE - Gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford, attorney general of Nevada, reacts during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination, June 9, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Florida Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds talks with a member of the Hispanic Police Officers Association in Doral, Fla., after receiving the group's endorsement, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)

U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., answers questions during a forum for candidates competing in a special Republican Senate primary runoff to replace her late brother, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

This book cover image released by Alfred A. Knopf shows "Belonging: A Journey of Love" by Sonia Gandhi. (Alfred A. Knopf via AP)

Democratic National Committee member Donna Brazile attends a Black Caucus meeting as part of the DNC Summer Meeting, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Joel Angel Juarez)