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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

The Toledo Blade compares Richard Cordray's seemingly preordained glide-path to the nomination to Hillary Clinton's 2016 coronation, and warns that this is a prelude to what will probably be a similar end result. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

For a Democratic candidate, there’s nothing worse than being compared to Hillary Clinton

David Freddoso January 16, 2018 3:53 pm

"Are you better off today than you were four years ago?" Republicans are now uniquely poised to ask it once again. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Rep. Tom McClintock: The question Democrats fear most

Rep Tom McClintock January 16, 2018 5:01 am

Twice, Hillary Clinton would enter the presidential race as the favorite, and twice she would lose. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Hillary Clinton was not a role model

Noemie Emery January 16, 2018 5:01 am

"The real concern right now is the Democrats are exceptionally motivated to run a campaign against this president," Corey Lewandowski said. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Corey Lewandowski: Democrats ‘may have some good opportunities’ to win back the House in 2018

Naomi Lim January 14, 2018 5:32 pm

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and his wife characterized the governor's adultery as an incident in their past that they have dealt with. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Embattled Gov. Eric Greitens vows to remain in office during conference call with donors

David M. Drucker January 11, 2018 7:50 pm

Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., had long been expected to challenge Heidi Heitkamp in a state President Trump won overwhelmingly in the 2016 election. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer won’t challenge Heidi Heitkamp for Senate spot in 2018 elections

Kyle Feldscher January 11, 2018 3:30 pm

Florida has long exerted a veto on drilling anywhere remotely close to its shores. (iStock photo)

Oil-dark politics off the Sunshine State

Washington Examiner January 11, 2018 5:01 am

Robert Mueller's team is reportedly negotiating with President Trump on how Trump might be interviewed for his investigation into Russia's efforts to influence the 2016 election, and possible coordination with Trump's campaign. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Trump doubts he’ll need to testify to Robert Mueller’s team

Pete Kasperowicz January 10, 2018 8:35 pm

"It has helped journalists explain to their audience the investigation into Russian influence on the 2016 election," Ben Smith wrote. (Image courtesy screenshot)

BuzzFeed editor: Trump dossier is ‘real news’ because we published it

Eddie Scarry January 10, 2018 3:00 pm

Democrats in Arizona would much rather face Joe Arpaio in the midterm than Rep. Martha McSally, who reportedly will announce her Senate bid on Friday. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Joe Arpaio’s advisers say Senate bid is for real

David M. Drucker January 10, 2018 5:01 am

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will definitely face off with fellow pro-Trump Republican Kelli Ward, but also presumably with the more establishment Rep. Martha McSally, in the upcoming GOP Senate primary in Arizona. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Sheriff Joe Arpaio enters a crowded Arizona Senate race, and it’s bad news for Kelli Ward

Siraj Hashmi January 10, 2018 2:15 am

Christopher Steele, author of the Trump dossier, believed the candidate "was being blackmailed" and urged Fusion GPS to contact the FBI, according to a transcript released Tuesday. (AP Photo)

Trump dossier author Christopher Steele feared candidate could be blackmailed

Sarah Bedford January 9, 2018 8:16 pm