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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 Voter Party Switching: 68,000+ Ahead of 2024 Primary
Over 68,000 West Virginia voters switched parties ahead of the May 2024 primary, significantly impacting registration numbers. Get the full story on party shifts here.
January 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Sat
News: Election · United States
JD Vance Dominates Turning Point USA 2028 Straw Poll in Phoenix
December 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Wed
News: Election · United States
NC Voter Registration: Republicans Poised to Overtake Democrats
November 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
Sun
News: Politics · United States
Marjorie Taylor Greene Apologizes for “Toxic Politics” Amid Trump Feud
Sun
News: Politics · California
Fact Check: No DOJ Lawsuit vs. Newsom on CA Gerrymander
Fri
News: Politics · United States
Trump Dumps Marjorie Taylor Greene: Political Breakup Explained
Fri
News: Election · United States
Elise Stefanik to Challenge Kathy Hochul for NY Governor in 2026
Rep. Elise Stefanik, a prominent Trump ally, is expected to announce her bid for New York governor in 2026, setting up a clash with Gov. Kathy…
Mon
News: Election · United States
Trump Endorses Cuomo for NYC Mayor, Warns on Funding
October 2025
2 stories: 2 news stories
Thu
News: Politics · United States
Erika Kirk Honors Charlie Kirk in Emotional Ole Miss Tribute
Mon
News: Politics · United States
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears Heckled with Racist Slurs at JMU Game