Election 2018

The focus since the 2016 election on easing rules, tax cuts and expanding access to credit is about to be turned on its head.

Several Senate, House and gubernatorial battles are of interest to financial firms. Here is a spotlight on specific contests, with updates as they become available.

A wide range of Republican priorities that affect the payment, retail and fintech industries could stall or entirely flame out if Democrats make substantial gains in Tuesday’s midterm elections.

The Northwest Credit Union Association is one of a slew of groups across Washington asking State Rep. Matt Shea to return more than $30,000 in campaign funds following the release of a controversial document and video.

From former journalists to police officers and more, they all have two things in common: they're running for office and they've all worked inside the CU system.

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore helped launch a credit union early in her career and today works to advance the movement's interests in Congress.

Credit union advocates are keeping a close watch on several races in this week's midterm elections.

The battle gaining the most attention Tuesday night will be which party controls the House next year. But other key races will help determine the makeup of the Senate Banking Committee.

Bob Kressig, who is running for re-election of his state house seat, helped defeat a measure earlier this year that would have increased taxes on Iowa credit unions.

Van Wanggaard is running for re-election as a Wisconsin state senator by focusing on bringing more jobs to his state and fighting for victims’ rights.

The housing finance agency, which is increasingly at the forefront of reform discussions, has been without a permanent chief for almost two years.

From Democrats winning control of Congress to an escalating trade war and technology companies applying for a fintech charter, there are plenty of scary prospects facing the industry.

Readers consider to new evidence regarding Operation Choke Point, debate the impact of Democrats taking control of the House in November, respond to concerns about weakening the Volcker Rule and more.

The result could play a big role in whether banks see more regulatory relief next year or policymakers can coalesce around a housing finance reform plan.

Despite headlines touting a handful of populist candidates this election season, moderate Democrats will still have a significant role to play if the party takes the chamber in November.

Trade groups are calling on Congress to further delay NCUA's risk-based capital rule and extending a helping hand to red-state Democrats in tough reelection battles.

Mona Shand, a former teacher, journalist and communications professional, aims to bring industry priorities to Lansing if she's elected to the state's legislature next month.

Current political forces pose a number of risks for financial institutions, including their stock prices and performance, if not their very existence.

Richard Onishi, a longtime credit union board member, is running for a fourth term as a Hawaii state representative.

Currently running for a fourth term in Congress, former credit union employee Denny Heck is a vocal proponent of changes to NCUA's risk-based capital rule and other industry priorities.