Zach Montellaro
Editing news at @POLITICO.com. Nothing you say will upset me more than the Mets. Email me at zmontellaro(at)politico(dot)com
- Louisiana is asking SCOTUS to overturn precedent and entirely ban the use of race in redistricting, making the unusual decision to not defend its own map. It represents an existential challenge to the Voting Rights Act. My latest: www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
- Trump's assertion that he has the authority to issue national election policy by decree is an audacious power grab, one that crosses a significant red line on elections — a line that Republicans have vigorously defended in the past. My latest for Nightly www.politico.com/newsletters/...
- The Voting Rights Act recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. But will it make it to 61? My latest on the significant legal challenges the landmark civil rights law is facing in front of the Supreme Court, for POLITICO Nightly www.politico.com/newsletters/...
- Last night, the Supreme Court might have dropped a big hint about how it will handle the Voting Rights Act, a law the Roberts court has long been hostile to. More from me and @joshgerstein.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
- Do you want to understand American politics? Watching this weekend's #WrestleMania is a pretty good place to start. My latest on the lessons the president has learned from pro wrestling, in POLITICO Nightly www.politico.com/newsletters/...
- my spam work emails are getting a little too philosophical for my tastes
- I've finally made it
- Some personal news, as they say: Excited that I am now the breaking news editor at @politico.com. I've loved my time with the POLITICO Florida team, and can't wait for this new challenge in this urgent moment for news. And ... we're hiring: recruiting.ultipro.com/PER1013PCLL/...
- I'll remember this, Playbook
- Reposted by Zach MontellaroSo does this count as a Ronaissance or a ReSantis? Asking for a friend who may or may not be @zachmontellaro.bsky.social
