In this paper I examine cosmological models that contain a stochastic background of nonlinear electromagnetic radiation. I show that for Born-Infeld electrodynamics the equation of state parameter, w = P/ρ, remains close to 1/3 throughout the evolution of the universe if E 2 = B 2 in the late universe to a high degree of accuracy.Theories with electromagnetic Lagrangians of the form L = − 1 4 F 2 +αF 4 have recently been studied in magnetic universes, where the electric field vanishes. It was shown that the F 4 term can produce a bounce in the early universe, avoiding an initial singularity. Here I show that the inclusion of an electric field, with E 2 ≃ B 2 in the late universe, eliminates the bounce and the universe "begins" in an initial singularity.I also examine theories with Lagrangians of the form L = − 1 4 F 2 − µ 8 /F 2 , which have been shown to produce a period of late time accelerated expansion in magnetic universes. I show that, if an electric field is introduced, the accelerated phase will only occur if E 2 < 3B 2 .