Campaigns

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

Beto O'Rourke.

RNC marks St. Patrick’s Day with mugshot of Beto O’Rourke in a leprechaun hat and ‘Please drink responsibly’ message

Josh Siegel March 17, 2019 10:44 pm

South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.

Buttigieg clears bar to participate in presidential debate

Daniel Jativa March 16, 2019 4:12 pm

Paul Ryan’s fantasy view of American politics

Philip Klein March 15, 2019 6:55 pm

Buttons for former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke sit on display during a stop at the Central Park Coffee Company, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. O'Rourke announced Thursday that he'll seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

Social justice is coming for Beto O’Rourke’s head

Eddie Scarry March 15, 2019 5:46 pm

Amy Klobuchar and Vladimir Putin.

Amy Klobuchar can abuse her staff, so … she’ll abuse Putin?

David Freddoso March 15, 2019 5:03 pm

Former Democratic Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke waves to the audience as he is introduced prior to an interview with Oprah Winfrey live on a Times Square stage at "Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations from Times Square," Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in New York.

Beto O’Rourke is running in 2020; time for more sugary, sickening media profiles

Becket Adams March 14, 2019 3:06 pm

Former Democratic Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke gestures during an interview with Oprah Winfrey live on a Times Square stage at "Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations from Times Square," Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in New York.

Beto O’Rourke may be running for president, but his dog is a better candidate

Madeline Fry Schultz March 14, 2019 2:42 pm

Wayne Messam

Small town Florida mayor exploring run for 2020 Democratic nomination

Daniel Jativa March 13, 2019 8:47 pm

President Trump smiles.

Trump 2020 faces some bad signs in Michigan

Philip Klein March 12, 2019 8:06 pm

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams addresses supporters during an election night watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Abrams spoke about expecting a runoff with Republican opponent Brian Kemp.

Stacey Abrams: On second thought, maybe I will run in 2020

Becket Adams March 12, 2019 4:13 pm

Donald Trump and Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan: Trump won’t win in 2020 if the race is about him

Caitlin Yilek March 12, 2019 11:27 am

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) on Capitol Hill.

Elise Stefanik is pushing fellow Republicans to confront the party’s woman problem

David M. Drucker March 12, 2019 4:09 am