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Judy Banks is a senior national election reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Houston bureau. Banks covers elections and politics across the United States, following campaigns, candidates, election developments, political disputes and national policy debates. Banks holds a master's degree in journalism and grew up in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Stories by Judy Banks
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April 2026
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News: Election · United States
West Virginia Voter Party Switching Ahead of Primary Election
West Virginia experiences a significant wave of voter party switching, with over 68,000 changes reported ahead of the May 12 primary. Get the details on who's switching.
January 2026
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Sat
News: Election · United States
JD Vance Leads AmericaFest 2025 Straw Poll in Phoenix for 2028 GOP
December 2025
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Wed
News: Election · United States
North Carolina Voter Registration: GOP Nears Dem Edge, Unaffiliated Leads
November 2025
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News: Politics · United States
Marjorie Taylor Greene Apologizes for Toxic Politics After Trump Attacks
Sun
News: Politics · United States
DOJ Sues California Over Redistricting Maps, Alleges Racial Bias
Fri
News: Politics · United States
Trump, Greene Endorsement: No Withdrawal Confirmed by Nov 2025
Fri
News: Election · United States
Elise Stefanik to Announce 2026 NY Governor Run Against Hochul
Rep. Elise Stefanik, a key Trump ally, is poised to launch her campaign for New York Governor in 2026, setting up a major challenge to Gov.…

Tue
News: Election · United States
Trump Endorses Cuomo, Threatens NYC Federal Funding Over Mamdani
October 2025
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Thu
News: Politics · United States
Erika Kirk’s Emotional Tribute to Charlie Kirk at Ole Miss
Mon
News: Politics · United States
Winsome Sears Racist Taunt: Lockheed Fires Scott Pogorelc