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Judy Banks
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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
10 stories
April 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Tue
News: Election · United States
WV GOP Closes Primaries; New Candidate Rules Approved
The West Virginia GOP voted to close its primaries to registered Republicans from 2026. Get details on the new rules and a bill changing the party-switching deadline.
January 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Sat
News: Election · United States
Vance Wins TPUSA Straw Poll for 2028 GOP Nomination
December 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Wed
News: Election · United States
NC Voter Registration: GOP to Overtake Dems as Unaffiliateds Surge
November 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
Sun
News: Politics · United States
MTG Apologizes for ‘Toxic Politics’ Amid Trump Feud
Sun
News: Politics · United States
DOJ Sues CA Over Redistricting, Alleges Gerrymandering
Fri
News: Politics · United States
Fact Check: Trump’s Endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Fri
News: Election · United States
Stefanik to Challenge Hochul in 2026 NY Governor’s Race
Rep. Elise Stefanik, a prominent Trump ally, is entering the 2026 New York governor’s race to challenge incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul. See the details.
Tue
News: Election · United States
Trump Endorses Cuomo for NYC Mayor, Threatens Funding
October 2025
2 stories: 2 news stories
Thu
News: Politics · United States
Erika Kirk’s Emotional Tribute to Husband at Ole Miss
Mon
News: Politics · United States
Scott Pogorelc Fired After Racist Taunt at Winsome Sears