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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

"I would hope that our president removes those sanctions and tells President Putin that we're going to start all over again," said Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif. (AP Photo/Paul Holston)

National Democrats wade into California primary to oust Dana Rohrabacher

Laura Barrón-López May 11, 2018 3:10 pm

Summer Zervos and Donald Trump.

The Gina Haspel nomination gives Joe Donnelly a rare opportunity

Philip Wegmann May 10, 2018 9:50 pm

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, questions Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg as he testifies before a joint hearing of the Commerce and Judiciary Committees on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 10, 2018, about the use of Facebook data to target American voters in the 2016 election.

Ted Cruz: Anti-Trump media is ‘out of their mind’

Pete Kasperowicz May 10, 2018 12:00 pm

Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell smiles as he leaves the chamber after announcing the release of the Republicans' healthcare bill which represents the party's long-awaited attempt to scuttle much of President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 22, 2017. The measure represents the Senate GOP's effort to achieve a top tier priority for President Donald Trump and virtually all Republican members of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate GOP exhales after Mitch McConnell foe Don Blankenship flames out

Al Weaver May 10, 2018 12:08 am

FILE - In this April 25, 2017 file photo, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. For the second time in as many weeks, Baldwin is giving away donations she received from someone accused of sexual misconduct. Baldwin's campaign on Wednesday night, Nov. 29 said it was donating the $5,350 she had received from public radio personality Keillor since 2012 to the Bolton Refuge House in Eau Claire. The move comes after Baldwin two weeks ago donated $20,000 she received from fellow Democratic Sen. Al Franken's political action committee to the Women Veterans Initiative.

Wisconsin Republican accuses Tammy Baldwin of giving ‘hugs and safe spaces’ to Sept. 11 terrorists

Philip Wegmann May 9, 2018 8:32 pm

Former Massey CEO and West Virginia Republican Senatorial candidate, Don Blankenship, during a town hall to kick off his campaign in Logan, W.Va.

Rough loss for US media in West Virginia Senate race

Becket Adams May 9, 2018 8:18 pm

Gov. Rick Scott (AP Photo)

Rick Scott holds lead over Bill Nelson in Senate race: Poll

Mandy Mayfield May 9, 2018 8:00 pm

North Carolina Republican becomes first incumbent voted out of Congress in 2018

Diana Stancy Correll May 9, 2018 3:46 am

Republican Senate candidate Mike Braun and his wife Maureen greets supporters after winning the republican primary in Whitestown, Ind., Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Braun faced Todd Rokita and Luke Messer in the Republican primary race.

Mike Braun takes GOP nomination to challenge Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly

Al Weaver May 9, 2018 12:17 am

Sen. Joe Donnelly is up for re-election in 2018 and doesn't yet know who his challenger will be.

The three places Joe Donnelly will watch tonight in Indiana to size up his GOP Senate competition

Philip Wegmann May 8, 2018 4:06 pm

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pauses while speaking at a rally at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa, Friday, Oct. 28, 2016.

Noemie Emery: Clinton the klutz

Noemie Emery May 8, 2018 4:00 am

Rep. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, was passed over for House Ways and Means chairman when House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., moved up. Tiberi briefly considered a 2018 Senate bid, but concluded that winning the nomination might be too difficult. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Democrats believe they can win Pat Tiberi’s old House seat, split about how

Laura Barrón-López May 8, 2018 4:00 am