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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

Dr. Herbert Hodes

Democrat reprimanded for playing audio of crying immigrant children on House floor

Laura Barrón-López June 22, 2018 6:14 pm

Candidate for New York governor Cynthia Nixon speaks during a news conference in Albany, N.Y.

Cynthia Nixon’s ICE opposition only helps Trump 2020

Tom Rogan June 22, 2018 5:46 pm

WATCH: Trump boots protesters from rally: ‘Say hello to mommy’

Christian Datoc June 21, 2018 12:29 am

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at a news conference.

GOP enthusiasm grows in Wisconsin amid Scott Walker’s blue wave warnings

Emily Jashinsky June 20, 2018 8:53 pm

Rep. Joseph Crowley, D-N.Y., only touched briefly on Trump's tax return, which many said did not live up to the hype after MSNBC host Rachel Maddow released just two pages.

Aspiring Democratic leader Rep. Joe Crowley under fire from the Left

Laura Barrón-López June 20, 2018 8:37 pm

Chair of the Republican National Committee Ronna McDaniel appears on the "Fox & friends" television program in New York Thursday, May 24, 2018.

RNC has record-setting May, brings in $14.6 million

Melissa Quinn June 20, 2018 4:17 pm

Balloons fall during the final day of the Democratic National Convention, Thursday, July 28, 2016, in Philadelphia.

Democrats narrow list for 2020 DNC convention to four cities

Laura Barrón-López June 20, 2018 1:48 pm

Tom Wolf and Scott Wagner

Salena Zito: When a governor’s race is more than just a governor’s race

Salena Zito June 19, 2018 7:28 pm

Stefanie Herweck stands with other protesters in front of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Rio Grande Valley Sector's Centralized Processing Center on Sunday, June 17, 2018, in McAllen, Texas. The U.S. Border Patrol on Sunday allowed reporters to briefly visit the facility where it holds families arrested at the southern U.S. border, responding to new criticism and protests over the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy and resulting separation of families.

White House: Democrats are turning family separation into an ’emotional issue’ for midterm advantage

Gabby Morrongiello June 18, 2018 4:36 pm

Roger Stone and Michael Caputo

Roger Stone, Michael Caputo say they were targets of US setup involving Russian national

Daniel Chaitin June 17, 2018 1:48 pm

Kim Kardashian arrives at an awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

Kim Kardashian on running for office: ‘Never say never’

Diana Stancy Correll June 16, 2018 12:30 am

Alyssa Milano arrives at the 7th Biennial UNICEF Ball at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Saturday, April 14,2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Democrats consult Hollywood for messaging advice

Emily Jashinsky June 15, 2018 11:59 am