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Former New Braunfels Councilwoman Identified as Body Found in Guadalupe River

Officials say toxicology testing will determine cause and manner of death and that investigators currently see no signs of foul play.

Tight NY-13 Primary Sees DSA-Backed Challenger Pressure Longtime Rep. Adriano Espaillat

Panzarella Opens Early Lead in Houston District C Runoff

Salt Lake City Declares District 4 Council Seat Vacant Over Residency Violation

Federal Raids Hit NYC Councilmember And Hochul Aide In Migrant Shelter Contract Probe

Coachella Mayor Pleads Guilty to Felony Conflict of Interest, Then Resigns

El Cajon Councilmember Gary Kendrick Leaves GOP, Will Seek Re‑Election as a Democrat

Right-Leaning Outlets Spotlight LA DSA Manifesto Detailing Housing Seizures, Jail Closures, and Police Alternatives

Judge Orders L.A. Councilmember Curren Price to Stand Trial on 12 Felony Counts

Aurora Councilmember Rob Andrews Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Traffic Stop

Menlo Park Picks Betsy Nash as Mayor, Names Jennifer Wise Vice Mayor

NYC Council Progressive Caucus Seeks Ethics Probe, Censure Over Paladino’s Anti-Muslim Posts

BfP Sets 2026 Ticket: Jabs for Penzberg Mayor, Böge for Weilheim–Schongau Landrat

Judge Grants Diversion to Encinitas Councilmember, Pausing Case With Path to Dismissal

Minneapolis Council Member Jamal Osman Carjacked as Police Arrest Two Teens in Linked Spree

Former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary Indicted Over Alleged Lies on Voter and Candidate Forms

South Lake Tahoe Mayor Resigns After Admitting Church Embezzlement

Judge Reinstates London, Kentucky, Mayor Randall Weddle Ahead of Council Meeting

State Police Authenticate Video of Hamtramck Councilman Handing Absentee Ballots, Case Nears Prosecutors

San Jose District 3 Special Election Results Awaited After Voter Turnout