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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

Cambridge Analytica executives caught on tape discussing using bribes, Ukrainian girls to entrap politicians

Melissa Quinn March 19, 2018 4:21 pm

Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity speaks during a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Friday, March 18, 2016, in Phoenix.

Sean Hannity: Trump won’t fire Robert Mueller

Eddie Scarry March 19, 2018 4:14 pm

In this March 19, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump talks to press corps inside Air Force One at the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla. Trump is returning to Washington.

Trump ready to attack Robert Mueller after tweeting his name: Report

Katelyn Caralle March 19, 2018 12:49 pm

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during service at Mount Zion Fellowship Church in Highland Hills, Ohio, Sunday, March 13, 2016.

Hillary Clinton: ‘I meant no disrespect’ to white female voters

Caitlin Yilek March 19, 2018 12:19 pm

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin (pictured above) as being responsible for a nerve agent attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter on March 4.

Exit polls suggest Putin easily wins re-election

Associated Press March 18, 2018 6:12 pm

Marc Short said the 15 percent corporate rate should apply to businesses that file through the individual side of the tax code. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Marc Short: Trump ‘is not suggesting’ not cooperating with Mueller’s Russia probe

Josh Siegel March 18, 2018 4:27 pm

Rep. Adam Schiff, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Michael Bonfigli/Christian Science Monitor

Adam Schiff calls on Republicans and Democrats to come together to protect Robert Mueller

Kyle Feldscher March 18, 2018 2:44 pm

Donald Trump Jr., walks by a pan of chocolate candies as he tours Sarris Candies during a campaign stop for Republican Rick Saccone, Monday, March 12, 2018 in Canonsburg, Pa.

Salena Zito: Touring a candy factory with Donald Trump Jr

Chris Lohr March 16, 2018 7:55 pm

Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the "Tax Cuts to Put America First" panel event, Friday, March 9, 2018, in Cleveland.

Pence launches ‘Official Build the Wall Petition’ to pressure Congress for funding

Anna Giaritelli March 16, 2018 7:32 pm

Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson speaks with reporters Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Madison, Wis. Nicholson says he thinks his past as a Democrat will help him in the election because many Wisconsin voters have gone through a similar transformation.

Kevin Nicholson: GOP primary voters care about immigration, Obamacare, and support for Trump’s agenda

Emily Jashinsky March 15, 2018 10:58 pm

Wisconsin Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson is trying to unseat Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin in the fall. He also senses frustration from the GOP base in Wisconsin over what is happening in Washington.

In Wisconsin, the double-edged sword of running a GOP Senate campaign as a former Democrat

Emily Jashinsky March 15, 2018 10:40 pm

Presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway.

Kellyanne Conway to Hillary Clinton: ‘Stop pretending you’re a feminist’

Caitlin Yilek March 15, 2018 3:05 pm