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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

Kevin Cramer of North Dakota is a talkative first-term senator who says he speaks with the president once a week on oil policy matters after being Trumpâs energy adviser during the campaign.

No need for Kevin Cramer to pick a fight with Trump

Emily Jashinsky June 14, 2018 1:59 am

A child waits at a polling place as his mother votes, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Adelanto Calif. The City of Adelanto was voting to replace the seat vacated by Jermaine Wright who was arrested in November.

Proposal to split California into 3 states eligible for state’s ballot in November

Katelyn Caralle June 13, 2018 2:59 pm

Democratic Rep. Jacky Rosen announced Thursday she will challenge Nevada Sen. Dean Heller for his seat in the Senate. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Democrat Jacky Rosen wins Nevada primary to take on Republican Sen. Dean Heller

Laura Barrón-López June 13, 2018 3:35 am

Trump endorses GOP Rep. Mark Sanford’s primary opponent hours before polls close

Al Weaver, Melissa Quinn June 12, 2018 8:50 pm

In this Nov. 1, 2017 photo, former President Barack Obama addresses the crowd.

Obama-tied group ready to pounce on 2018 midterms

Katelyn Caralle June 12, 2018 4:50 pm

The sold-out concert took place as protests, organized by civil rights groups, amassed outside the arena over allegations of racism. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Kid Rock to campaign for GOP Senate candidate in Michigan

Al Weaver June 11, 2018 8:44 pm

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster smiles during a campaign stop in Aiken, S.C., on Thursday.

Trump endorses Henry McMaster for South Carolina governor ahead of Tuesday’s GOP primary

Christian Datoc June 9, 2018 9:25 pm

Nila, left, and Max Williams vote in the U.S. congressional election primaries at the Oxford Conference Center in Oxford, Miss. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Mississippi voters on Tuesday are casting ballots in party primaries for one U.S. Senate seat and two U.S. House seats.

Once again, obstruction works: Dems hold a 10-point lead over Republicans

Siraj Hashmi June 7, 2018 3:10 pm

Thousands participate in a protest at the Arizona Capitol for higher teacher pay and school funding on the first day of a state-wide teachers strike, April 26, 2018, in Phoenix.

The teachers unions’ big miscalculation

Vicki Alger June 7, 2018 4:00 am

GOP House candidate: ‘I’m going to use my Second Amendment’ if someone treats my daughter how Trump treats women

Katie Leach June 7, 2018 12:22 am

Nikko Johnson reviews the California Primary election guide at San Francisco City Hall Tuesday, June 5, 2018. The 40-year-old nurse was waiting for her mother to arrive at the polling station so they could vote together.

Michael Barone: California results suggest blue wave has crested and ebbed

Michael Barone June 7, 2018 12:00 am

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks at an event.

Jeb Bush to House GOP: Tackle immigration before November

Al Weaver June 6, 2018 7:28 pm