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Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at the Maine Democratic Nominating Convention, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bangor, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Dropkick Murphys, of Celtic punk rock fame, encourage Maine voters to ‘ship’ Troy Jackson to DC

David Sivak · October 16, 2026 10:44 pm

A collage of potential 2028 candidates.

Where the top 2028 contenders are heading ahead of the midterm elections

Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, leaves the chamber where work came to a standstill as Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican lawmakers are tangled over various issues, including the Homeland Security funds, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Andy Harris defends prosecution threat against student journalist

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.

El Sayed spends thousands on private security while proposing social workers for 911 response

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) speaks in the Oval Office.

Democrat-aligned nonprofit group backs conservative spoiler candidates in Iowa and other swing states

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks during a news conference to provide a status update on Newark Liberty International Airport at the Department of Transportation in Washington, Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Duffy ‘aggressively’ supports big, beautiful bill for air traffic control reboot: ‘Gives us a start’

Morgan Kromer June 17, 2025 11:15 am

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) speaks to media about Israel on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Joni Ernst teases ‘big’ fall reelection announcement as challengers stack up

David Sivak June 16, 2025 7:57 pm

A makeshift memorial for Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband Mark is seen at the state Capitol, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Hillary Scholten cancels town hall after being named on Minnesota shooting suspect’s ‘list’

Lauren Green June 16, 2025 4:55 pm

Democrats cash in on Alex Padilla’s clash with federal agents

Ramsey Touchberry June 13, 2025 1:30 pm

In this April 23, 2020, file image from video, Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Bustos says she will not seek reelection next year. She is stepping aside after playing a lead role in an unexpectedly bad 2020 election that saw her party nearly lose House control.

Cheri Bustos denounces daughter-in-law’s Illinois Senate run to succeed Durbin

Rachel Schilke June 12, 2025 3:03 pm

The State Capitol is seen in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The Texas Legislature closed out its regular session Monday, but are expected to return for a special session after Texas Democrats blocked one of the nation's most restrictive new voting laws with a walkout. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas GOP and White House weigh options to redistrict House seats

Lauren Green June 12, 2025 5:30 am

FILE - In this photo combo Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., left, speaking during a news conference, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaking, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, Mike Catalini, file)

New Jersey’s gubernatorial race sets up test for Democratic and GOP messaging on Trump

Annabella Rosciglione, Rachel Schilke June 11, 2025 6:00 am

Mikie Sherrill wins Democratic primary for New Jersey governor

Rachel Schilke June 10, 2025 8:43 pm

"Increasingly, families understand the unique benefits of breastfeeding, and visitors to these buildings who have newborns and babies should have a private space to breastfeed or pump," Eleanor Holmes Norton said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Democrat Eleanor Holmes Norton, 87, commits to reelection as her office pumps brakes

Elaine Mallon June 10, 2025 5:37 pm

Domestic policy adviser Neera Tanden speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023.

Biden aides lined up to appear before House Oversight Committee in autopen investigation

Lauren Green June 10, 2025 3:21 pm

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., tries to enter the Federal Bureau of Prisons in downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025, following last night's immigration raid protest. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

House Democrats rally around California colleagues combating Trump LA ICE raids

Lauren Green June 10, 2025 6:00 am

RNC chairman suggests Democrats could win ground if they quit infighting

Asher Notheis June 9, 2025 2:13 pm