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

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, during The Atlantic Festival in D.C.

Hillary Clinton just changed her mind about civility in politics

Philip Wegmann October 25, 2018 5:56 pm

Michael Avenatti participates in the "How To Beat Trump: Kathy Griffin Interviews Michael Avenatti" panel at Politicon at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Los Angeles.

Michael Avenatti: Dem nominee for 2020 ‘better be a white male’

Caitlin Yilek October 25, 2018 5:22 pm

President Trump arrives for a campaign rally.

Trump’s big push: 10 rallies in final six days of midterms

Robert Donachie October 25, 2018 12:00 am

Sen. Joe Manchin (pictured center-right), D-W.Va., walks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

New West Virginia poll points to GOP upset over red state Democratic senator

David M. Drucker October 24, 2018 6:49 pm

Pennsylvania Democrat has ‘Ah, f–k’ moment in debate

Salena Zito October 24, 2018 12:23 am

Rick Scott highlights family’s illnesses to tout support for pre-existing condition coverage

Robert King October 23, 2018 6:56 pm

Voters casts their ballots during the primary election in Laramie, Wyo.

Undermining democratic elections, no hacking necessary

Erin Dunne October 23, 2018 4:27 pm

Why Beto O’Rourke is going to lose, in one photo

Philip Klein October 23, 2018 2:26 pm

Voters walk to a precinct place at the Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community to cast their ballots Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Voters are casting ballots in California's primary election, setting the stage for November races.

Democrats’ advantage shrinks in battleground House districts

Caitlin Yilek October 23, 2018 1:23 pm

President Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Rochester, Minn.

The enduring power of a Trump rally

Jordan Allott October 23, 2018 4:00 am

National security adviser John Bolton calls on a reporter during a news conference.

John Bolton: Russian meddling had no real ‘effect’ on US 2016 election

Claude Thompson October 22, 2018 7:46 pm

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders addresses supporters at a âMedicare for Allâ rally on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. Sanders hasnât announced intentions for another bid in 2020. But in the run-up to the Nov. 6 election, heâs visiting more than half a dozen states to stump with congressional candidates.

Bernie Sanders pours cold water on blue wave

Caitlin Yilek October 22, 2018 6:07 pm