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Mary Peltola, a Democrat running for the Senate seat in Alaska, addresses supporters at an election watch party

Peltola again claims victory in Alaska Senate race as vote count drags on

Claire Carter · November 14, 2026 10:43 am

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra, right, stands on stage with Gov. Gavin Newsom during a campaign event on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jill Connelly)

How do Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra differ on certain issues?

Gov.-elect David Crowley (D-WI) and Lieutenant Gov.-elect Sarah Godlewski (D-WI) celebrate their win on Nov. 3 at an Election Night event in Milwaukee; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras holds the MVP trophy after the team won the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 28. (Nam Y. Huh/AP; Ashley Landis/AP)

From Democrats’ midterm romp to the MLB, many victors come out of the blue

California Gov. Gavin Newsom points a finger in the air as he speaks with an American flag behind him.

Newsom’s 2028 announcement puts Democrats on notice, but rivals aren’t rushing to follow

Pundit Predictions

Richard Fowler wins Washington Examiner election contest

100608-N-9923C-226 NAVY WAR COLLEGE, Newport RI (June 8, 2010) Max Boot speaks at the second panel discussion at the 2010 Current Strategy Forun at the Naval War College. Hosted by the Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, this year's conference will explore the theme of "The Global System in Transition" by examining United States foreign policy in the emerging global order, the "strategic leadership" opportunities for the United States, and the role of the maritime services in supporting the nation's key objectives.

Anti-Trump cable news pundits never have to say they’re sorry for being wrong

Eddie Scarry March 26, 2019 6:16 pm

George Papadopoulos, the former Trump campaign adviser who triggered the Russia investigation, took to media as he arrives for his first appearance before congressional investigators, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018.

Transcript of George Papadopoulos’ private testimony released

Jerry Dunleavy March 26, 2019 5:08 pm

Libertarian vice presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld arrives to cast his vote at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Canton, Mass., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Bill Weld close to pulling trigger on Trump challenge

Caitlin Yilek March 26, 2019 1:50 pm

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, addresses an overflow crowd outside an organizing event at McCoy's Bar Patio and Grill in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Mueller’s exit opens door for 2020 Dems to challenge Trump on issues

Joseph Simonson March 26, 2019 4:01 am

Beto O'Rourke makes his concession speech at his election night party.

Beto O’Rourke picks 2020 campaign manager who helped Obama win re-election

Diana Stancy Correll March 26, 2019 2:31 am

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., takes questions from reporters on Capitol Hill in D.C.

Kamala Harris: ‘White House should not be allowed to interfere’ with Mueller report

Naomi Lim March 23, 2019 3:00 am

American Hangover

Jay Cost March 22, 2019 12:00 am

Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., listens during a news conference with members of the Progressive Caucus in Washington, Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

McConnell forces 2020 Democrats to vote on party’s socialist policies

Susan Ferrechio March 22, 2019 12:00 am

Workers lay out signs that read "Run Joe Run" ahead of a speech by former Vice President Joe Biden.

Joe Biden’s campaign is swirling with questions. The least interesting is whether he’ll run

Daniel DePetris March 21, 2019 9:06 pm

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper responds to questions during a news conference.

John Hickenlooper: ‘The federal government should get out of the way’ of marijuana legalization

Naomi Lim March 21, 2019 3:21 am

Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. walks to a closed Democratic Caucus meeting.

Ex-CIA Democrat dismisses AOC threat to fall in line

David M. Drucker March 20, 2019 4:13 am

Pictured are President Trump, left, and Joe Biden, right.

Trump attacks Joe Biden as ‘another low I.Q. individual’

Caitlin Yilek March 18, 2019 1:53 pm