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Recent Examples of votersMuch more likely is that the Virginia Democrats will have to try again in the next election cycle with another vote to amend the state constitution and another referendum to try to get voters to draw a more aggressive map.—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 May 2026 In an era where politics are far too often about choosing the least worst option, voters in this election are left with the political version of the Angels baseball team.—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026 Ten percent of voters remain undecided.—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026 To consider the challenge to the new districts in a way that’s fair to voters, courts will have to consider whether DeSantis acted in a way that deprives them of their right to choose their own members of Congress.—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026 The board approved the provisional ballots for each of the six voters.—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026 On May 5, 1990, voters rejected the tax proposal by 71 percent.—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Jan. 2025 Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025 Speaking of voters, as one of the 50 AP voters, I am stressed about casting my ballot for league MVP this year.—Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025