Will congressional candidates suffer from voters’ fatigue with Biden, Trump?

Donald Trump and Joe Biden aren’t the only ones preparing for a
tight race this year. With every House seat and a third of Senate
seats up for grabs in November, both Democrats and Republicans
are hoping to take control of Congress. But will congressional
candidates be able to overcome the unique situation that Trump
and Biden’s policies and personalities present?


More Americans than ever believe religion’s influence in politics
is dwindling. Evangelical voters have pointed to President
Biden’s support for abortion access and LGTBTQ issues as signs
that he lacks a commitment to religious values, despite his
Catholic faith. Those sentiments were on display last weekend in
the conservative uproar over Biden’s choice to simultaneously
acknowledge Transgender Day of Visibility and Easter Sunday. Why
did a statement from the president cause so much outrage? Will
the lack of religious faith in Biden play a role in 2024?


As part of our 50 States series, we explore a proposal from
Kansas Republicans that aims to change the mail-in ballot
process.