Campaigns

Collage of Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate James Talarico and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Paxton’s baggage and Talarico’s ‘youth pastor’ image keep Texas Senate race tight: Guy Benson

Mackenzie Chase · November 2, 2026 12:08 pm

A screenshot of former President Bill Clinton's ad for Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms, left, featuring former President Bill Clinton, right, with a library seen behind him.

Bill Clinton makes eleventh-hour endorsement of Keisha Lance Bottoms to replace Brian Kemp

A voting sign in Virginia before ballot booths.

Which states allow same-day voter registration?

Hakeem Jeffries, Haley Stevens, Pete Aguilar

Jeffries says caucus will have discussion about ‘next steps’ for Haley Stevens after she endorsed Mike Rogers

Dans Sullivan

Joe Concha applauds NYT’s ‘Decoy Dan’ scoop and blasts reader backlash as ‘confirmation bias’

Shadowed image of Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan Abdul el Sayed glowing slightly with soft stage light on his face against a black background.

El Sayed announces campaign stops with Obama, AOC, and Mamdani

Claire Carter October 5, 2026 1:25 pm

Comedian Bill Maher at a basketball game.

Bill Maher predicts Republicans will lose in 2026 because Trump ‘screwed the pooch’

Rena Rowe October 5, 2026 12:43 pm

Flock camera on left and Alan Wilson onstage, right.

South Carolina attorney general demands answers from Flock on ‘broader network’ of data

Claire Carter October 5, 2026 12:33 pm

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) speaks during a voting rights rally.

Warnock embarks on anti-Trump midterm stop to boost Chris Pappas

Molly Parks October 5, 2026 11:13 am

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the Republican convention Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Paxton blames leadership in Washington for direction of his Senate campaign

Claire Carter October 5, 2026 10:07 am

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

Democrats expand target list as polls point in their favor

Rena Rowe October 5, 2026 8:25 am

marco rubio and jd vance

How 2028 contenders are boosting their bona fides during midterm season

Molly Parks October 5, 2026 6:00 am

Ken Paxton and his wife at the time, Angela, pledge allegiance at an NCAA college football game in 2022.

Angela Paxton backs Texas GOP ticket without naming estranged husband Ken

Carter Schroppe October 4, 2026 5:24 pm

Former U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel.

Rahm Emanuel says US ready for Jewish president, but ‘my faith is not your problem’

Claire Carter October 4, 2026 11:45 am

Sen. John Kennedy humorously holds up a peace sign with both hands.

John Kennedy teases 2028 presidential run if ‘a bunch of goobers’ enter race

Claire Carter October 4, 2026 10:43 am

El Sayed and Harris.

Abdul el Sayed has stabilized his Michigan Senate campaign. Can the Democrat hold the gains?

Ramsey Touchberry October 4, 2026 7:00 am

The Capitol Building during a yellow sunrise, with the Washington Monuments pole jutting in the left of the frame.

Democrats ahead in Texas, Alaska, and Ohio while tied in Kansas for midterm elections: Poll

Rena Rowe October 3, 2026 9:40 am