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

FILE - In this July 25, 2016 file photo, Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill. during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Gutierrez will announce he is retiring and wonât seek re-election next year.

Luis Gutierrez begs Republicans to ‘take on’ GOP leadership and force DACA vote

Laura Barrón-López April 26, 2018 4:39 pm

"From my experience as a participant in that process the same unethical collusion occurred with the mainstream media," Chafee added. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Lincoln Chafee ‘very likely’ to challenge Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

Naomi Lim April 25, 2018 6:19 pm

Horton hears a campaign ad: Todd Rokita publishes a children’s book savaging his opponent for Senate

Philip Wegmann April 25, 2018 5:53 pm

Attorney General Jeff Sessions, right, talks with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi before a meeting with President Donald Trump and state and local officials to discuss school safety, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Washington.

Republican AGs easily out raise Democratic counterparts in first quarter

Emily Jashinsky April 24, 2018 10:06 pm

Don’t judge James Comey’s book by its ‘Higher Loyalty’ cover

Joseph Borelli April 24, 2018 7:19 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., joined by House Republicans, speaks to the media following a vote on tax reform, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Tax cuts 2.0: Similar to, but not quite, ‘Deadpool 2’

Matthew Felling April 24, 2018 5:53 pm

President of EMILY's list Stephanie Schriock said she will not run for retiring Sen. Max Baucus's seat in 2014. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Emily’s List president on candidates disavowing Pelosi: ‘You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do’

Laura Barrón-López April 24, 2018 1:16 pm

Democrats’ midterm weapon: Veteran candidates

Travis J. Tritten April 24, 2018 4:01 am

Former Paul Ryan staffer is front-runner for boss’ House seat

Anna Giaritelli April 23, 2018 5:30 pm

Kamala Harris swears off corporate PAC money

Laura Barrón-López April 23, 2018 2:21 pm

Cory Gardner slams Bob Corker’s approach in Tennessee Senate race

Emily Jashinsky April 19, 2018 3:02 pm

"It would be a big mistake to write off the Latino vote," McConnell said. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Concerns over Democratic wave fuel $14 million fundraising haul for McConnell groups

Al Weaver April 19, 2018 2:23 pm