CARACAS, Venezuela — As Venezuelans head to a Sunday election, they are again being used as political pawns. Opposition factions are urging abstention while the ruling party aims to tighten its grip on power — all while both sides appeal to the U.S. government for decisions that would have a greater impact on people’s lives than the vote’s results.

A Siena College poll reveals Rep. Elise Stefanik as the leading Republican contender for New York governor, while Gov. Kathy Hochul's re-election support declines.

A Republican strategist told Newsweek that any Republican running for governor in New York faces "an uphill battle" due to the demographics.

Today! Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. As long as you are in line to vote by 8 p.m., you are entitled to cast a ballot. You can find your polling location on the Pennsylvania Department of State website.

Voters cast their ballots in the presidential election Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 at Cornwells Elementary School in Bensalem in Bucks County. Bucks County is a critical swing district with nearly evenly split Democrat and Republican voter registration in battleground Pennsylvania.

Reading Eagle reporters will be updating a live blog throughout the day from various polling places in Berks County.

Lawrence County's voter services team is ready for today's historic May primary. It's historic because it's the first time Lawrence County has had three judgeships open at one time in the Court of Common Pleas.