Ruth Talbot

Do you need to wear a mask where you live? Understand the CDC's new guidance

The CDC advises wearing masks indoors if hospitals are overloaded and the coronavirus is spreading widely where you live. Find out the level of virus transmission in your county.

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy (right) speaks while Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli listens during a gubernatorial debate at Rowan University last month in Glassboro, N.J.

Democrat Phil Murphy is reelected in an extremely tight race for New Jersey governor

Nancy Solomon

Phil Murphy has won reelection as New Jersey's governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, according to the AP. Polls said Murphy had a strong lead over his GOP challenger but the race was very close.

Virginia's gubernatorial election pits Republican Glenn Youngkin (left) against former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat.

Republican Glenn Youngkin wins Virginia's governor race, dealing Democrats a blow

Ben Paviour

Voters in Virginia have elected Youngkin as the next governor after years of Democratic control, according to the AP. Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe conceded Wednesday morning.

Left: California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a campaign rally against his recall election at the IBEW-NECA Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in San Leandro, California, September 8. Right: Republican gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder speaks to supporters during an Asian Rally for Yes Recall at the Asian Garden Mall in Little Saigon, Westminster, California, on September 4.

Gov. Newsom Keeps His Seat As A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall

Scott Shafer

According to the AP, voters have decided not to recall California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. He will remain the leader of the country's most populous state until at least 2023.

Why The Pandemic Is 10 Times Worse Than You Think

Nurith Aizenman

Not everyone gets tested. A new model estimates how many infections are missed because of this and how many people are actively shedding the virus. The results lend urgency to the vaccine race.

Georgia Washington has lived in Southern Heights, a predominantly Black neighborhood in the northern part of Baton Rouge, La., since 1973. After falling ill with COVID-19 last year, Washington was eager to get vaccinated, which is in line with federal health recommendations. But Washington again had difficulty finding a local provider, this time to get a vaccine.

Across The South, COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Missing From Black And Hispanic Neighborhoods

Sean McMinn

An NPR analysis of COVID-19 vaccination sites in major cities across the Southern U.S. reveals a racial disparity, with most sites located in whiter neighborhoods.

Are COVID hospitalizations high where you live? Look up your hospital

Sean McMinn

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to strain U.S. hospitals in certain places, while the burden is easing up in other areas. Look up your local hospital to see how it's faring.

Money Tracker: How Much Trump And Biden Have Raised In The 2020 Election

Sean McMinn

See the latest campaign finance figures for President Trump and his challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden.

Smartphone Data: Many Americans Ignored Thanksgiving Travel Warnings From The CDC

Ruth Talbot

NPR analyzed data by SafeGraph to determine the percentage of people who stayed at their "home" location for Thanksgiving as well as the percentage who traveled 31 miles or more.

A local resident arrives to cast her ballot during early voting for the general election on Oct. 20 in Adel, Iowa. A new analysis by NPR, the Center for Public Integrity and Stateline reveals that since 2016, 261 polling places in the state have been closed, most due to COVID-19.

Polling Places Are Closing Due To COVID-19. It Could Tip Races In 1 Swing State

Kate Payne

As many as 30% of Iowa voters could be affected by polling place closures, according to a new analysis by NPR, the Center for Public Integrity and Stateline.