Campaigns

Ohio gubernatorial candidates Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican, and Amy Acton, a Democrat.

Ohio gubernatorial candidates sling mud to break through in battleground

Claire Carter · November 1, 2026 6:00 am

Chuck Schumer, left, smiles while Hakeem Jeffries speaks on Capitol Hill.

Democrats plan to use majorities to force GOP to take tough votes on Trump tariffs

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a campaign rally at the UAW Local 600 union hall, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Dearborn, Mich.

Democrats’ self-inflicted wounds threaten high-stakes Michigan Senate race

Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola speaks during a campaign event Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Alaska.

Attorneys for Alaska say ‘meritless’ Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots ‘not even possible’

Abdul el Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, speaks during a campaign rally at the UAW Region 1 Union Hall, Aug. 2, 2026, in Warren, Mich.

Pete Hegseth’s father says el Sayed has ‘little man syndrome’

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and President Donald Trump

Byron Donalds tries to downplay Trump distance after website changes: ‘A misconception’

Emily Hallas October 9, 2026 1:13 pm

House Speaker Mike Johnson.

GOP likely to pick up only fraction of the seats it redrew

Lauren Green October 9, 2026 1:11 pm

Darializa Avila Chevalier, U.S. Democratic House candidate for New York.

New York socialist House candidate calls for police commissioner to step down after ICE shooting

Hailey Bullis October 9, 2026 12:37 pm

Former President Barack Obama during a campaign event for Representative Mikie Sherrill, Democratic gubernatorial candidate for New Jersey, not pictured, in Newark, New Jersey, US, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. In both the Virginia and New Jersey's governor's races, Democrats are fielding a pair of veteran Washington lawmakers with center-left voting records and national security backgrounds, whose campaigns have centered on the economy while hoping to court a potential Trump backlash. Photographer: Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Democrats see ‘hope’ with Obama on campaign trail as he helps boost cash and energy

Emily Hallas October 9, 2026 12:03 pm

The U.S. Capitol between leaves on a tree.

Cook Political Report shifts ratings of 18 races in favor of Democrats

Molly Parks October 9, 2026 9:48 am

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, speaks during a primary runoff election night event.

Paxton caught complaining about Cornyn’s lack of support in another leaked audio: ‘Wants me to lose’

Rena Rowe October 9, 2026 9:12 am

President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Central Nebraska Regional Airport, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Grand Island, Neb. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Voters understand what Trump has done to raise prices better than what inflationary Democrats will do

W. James Antle III October 9, 2026 7:00 am

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Kathy Hochul counts on Mamdani to rev reelection turnout despite GOP attacks

David Sivak October 9, 2026 7:00 am

Don Bacon.

Without Don Bacon, can Republicans win Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’?

Hailey Bullis October 9, 2026 6:00 am

El Sayed and Mike Rogers.

Personal attacks, Israel, and terrorism define Michigan’s caustic Senate debate

Barnini Chakraborty October 8, 2026 11:14 pm

Collins and Jackson.

Susan Collins and Troy Jackson spar over public corruption allegations in second debate

Ramsey Touchberry October 8, 2026 11:03 pm

Joe Mitchell and Lindsay James

Iowa House debate turns personal with allegations of family exploitation and corruption

Gabrielle M. Etzel October 8, 2026 10:22 pm