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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

9 stories

  1. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Tue

    News: Election · United States

    WV Party Switching: Closed Primaries & Candidate Rules Change

    West Virginia's political landscape is shifting dramatically. New GOP closed primary rules and HB 4710 impact voter registration and candidate party affiliation for elections.

  3. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  4. Sat

    News: Election · United States

    J.D. Vance Wins AmericaFest 2028 GOP Straw Poll

  5. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  6. Wed

    News: Election · United States

    NC Voters: GOP Nears Dem Registration, Unaffiliated Soar

  7. November 2025

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  8. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    MTG Apologizes for Toxic Politics After Trump Fallout

  9. Sun

    News: Politics · California

    California Redistricting Lawsuit: DOJ Alleges Racial Gerrymandering

  10. Fri

    News: Election · United States

    Trump Dumps Marjorie Taylor Greene: “Ranting Lunatic” & Primary Threat

  11. Mon

    News: Election · United States

    NYC Mayor: Trump Endorses Cuomo, Warns on Federal Funds

    President Trump publicly endorsed Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor, warning of federal fund cuts if Zohran Mamdani wins. Cuomo downplayed the endorsement. Read more.

  12. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  13. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Erika Kirk’s Emotional Tribute to Charlie Kirk at Ole Miss

  14. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Man Fired for Racist Heckle Against Winsome Sears in Virginia