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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

Republican candidate for Virginia governor, Denver Riggleman, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.

Democrats baselessly accuse Virginia GOP candidate of ‘campaigning with’ a white supremacist, news media faithfully repeat the charge

Becket Adams August 3, 2018 7:00 pm

Republican candidate, WWE wrestler Kane, elected to mayor in Tennessee

Anna Giaritelli August 3, 2018 2:24 am

Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, listens during a hearing on Capitol Hill in D.C.

Trump calls on Ohio to vote for Steve Stivers next week. He’s not on the ballot

Al Weaver August 2, 2018 7:14 pm

Robert Mueller wants to interview Russian pop star who helped set up Trump Tower meeting, lawyer says

Caitlin Yilek August 2, 2018 6:47 pm

Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during his town hall for the Obama Foundation at the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg.

Obama knows his endorsement would be a kiss of death for vulnerable Democrats

Philip Wegmann August 1, 2018 8:05 pm

Georgia Republican Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, left, and Secretary of State Brian Kemp celebrate during a unity rally on Thursday in Peachtree Corners, Ga. The pair faced off in a heated gubernatorial runoff race which Kemp won.

Countdown to 2018 Midterms: July

Siraj Hashmi August 1, 2018 5:49 pm

FILE - In this June 16, 2016 file photo, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., left, accompanied by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. Democrats get their long-sought votes on gun control a week after the massacre in Orlando, Florida, but the prospects for any election-year changes in the nationâs laws are dim. The four votes on Monday, June 20, 2016, are the result of a deal after Murphy filibustered for almost 15 hours in response to the Orlando shooting.

Democrats blame Russia for ‘screwing up our democracy’ in latest Facebook infiltration

Laura Barrón-López August 1, 2018 3:43 pm

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Senate Democrats push for all Kavanaugh records: 'What are they hiding?'

Laura Barrón-López July 31, 2018 2:00 pm

President Donald Trump speaks during an event about healthcare in the Blue Room of the White House, Monday, July 24, 2017, in Washington.

Trump exhorts his voters to stay the course on trade wars

W. James Antle III July 27, 2018 4:00 am

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at a news conference Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Madison, Wis. He says news that the state will receive $160 million in federal funding for work on Interstate 94 between Milwaukee and Illinois will help ensure the project is complete by 2021.

Poll: Scott Walker trails by double digits in bid for third term

Al Weaver July 26, 2018 9:14 pm

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally in Akron, Ohio, Monday, Aug. 22, 2016.

Trump approves campaign cash ‘boost’ to 100 GOP candidates

Gabby Morrongiello July 26, 2018 2:49 pm

Michael Avenatti, attorney for porn actress Stormy Daniels, speaks at a protest outside the White House, Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in Washington. This is the second day in a row the group has held a protest following President Donald Trump's meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Michael Avenatti to attend Iowa Democratic event favored by serious presidential hopefuls

Daniel Chaitin July 26, 2018 1:53 pm