Election 2018

Proposition 10 would give local jurisdictions a freer hand to restrict rents, but critics say that would lead to property devaluations. Some see an effect regardless of whether the measure passes.

The group is launching an "educational campaign" to praise the role played by House and Senate members in unwinding certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank.

Larry Hoff, retired CEO of Fibre Federal Credit Union, is running for a seat in Washington's state legislature – his first foray into politics.

At least six Trump administration picks to fill financial posts are still pending, but the bitterly partisan divide over Judge Brett Kavanaugh has taken up most of the energy in Congress.

The Kentucky Republican is the first House member that Friends of Traditional Banking has ever endorsed.

The Massachusetts senator said a private event where Mick Mulvaney briefed donors about the party’s midterm prospects may violate the Hatch Act.

Unlike previous spots produced by the group that just backed candidates, the latest ones reflect a somewhat different approach.

The tightening of Senate races in Republican strongholds has raised the prospects of Democrats having even more influence on regulatory appointments and the legislative agenda.

It’s been off the radar for a couple of years, but Washington may soon be debating the separation between commercial and investment banking once again.

It’s been off the radar for a couple of years, but Washington may soon be debating the separation between commercial and investment banking once again.

The North Dakota Democrat bucked members of her own party in pushing for a bill reforming Dodd-Frank. She faces another uphill battle in November.

The North Dakota Democrat bucked members of her own party in pushing for a bill reforming Dodd-Frank. She faces another uphill battle in November.

Readers respond to how the industry is donating ahead of the midterms, weigh in on a push to apply CRA-like standards to fintechs, react to a controversial decision by a California court and more.

While the industry's trend of supporting Republicans continues, Senate Democrats who backed reg relief are drawing key industry support.

While bankers typically donate more to the political re-election campaigns of Republicans, their giving has shifted more to Democratic incumbents in the Senate for the upcoming midterms.

All five are Republicans and they include senior House GOP leaders, contenders to head the Financial Services Committee and strong voices in favor of regulatory relief.

The bank continues to battle a series of negative headlines such as erroneous foreclosures, but public and investor reaction has been muted.

Readers opine on prospects for the midterm elections, respond to Facebook's forays into collecting bank data, weigh in on new overdraft legislation and more.

Montana Sen. Jon Tester was among a handful of Democrats central to passing regulatory relief this spring. Bankers need to back his re-election regardless of party affiliation.

The Ohio special election is the latest sign that Democrats are well positioned to retake the House in midterm elections this fall.