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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
April 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Tue
News: Election · United States
WV Voter Party Switching: Thousands Lean Republican Ahead of 2026
Over 68,000 West Virginia voters have switched parties, largely to Republican, driven by closed primary rules. This massive shift is reshaping WV's political future.
January 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Sat
News: Election · United States
JD Vance Dominates Turning Point USA 2028 GOP Presidential Poll
December 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Wed
News: Election · United States
NC Voter Registration: GOP Nears Democrats Amid Unaffiliated Surge
November 2025
4 stories: 4 news stories
Sun
News: Politics · United States
Marjorie Taylor Greene Apologizes for “Toxic Politics” Amid Trump Feud
Sun
News: Politics · United States
DOJ Challenges CA Redistricting, Citing Racial Gerrymandering
Fri
News: Politics · United States
Trump Dumps Marjorie Taylor Greene: Calls Her “Ranting Lunatic”
Mon
News: Election · United States
Trump Endorses Cuomo for NYC Mayor, Threatens Federal Funding
Donald Trump's last-minute endorsement of Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor comes with a stark warning: federal funding will be cut if Zohran Mamdani, whom he labeled…
October 2025
2 stories: 2 news stories
Thu
News: Politics · United States
Erika Kirk’s Emotional Ole Miss Tribute to Charlie Kirk’s Legacy
Mon
News: Politics · United States
Scott Pogorelc Fired After Racist Taunt at VA Lt. Gov. Sears