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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 think that's a good idea," John Cornyn said. "I'm glad it was done." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Top Senate Republican John Cornyn praises Fusion GPS transcript release

Susan Ferrechio January 9, 2018 8:11 pm

In her celebrated and self-proclaimed career as a defender of women, Hillary Clinton never complained about the Left's treatment of Sarah Palin and other conservatives. (Win McNamee via AP, Pool)

Poor Hillary Clinton

Noemie Emery January 9, 2018 5:01 am

Rumors of a presidential bid began swirling Sunday night after media icon Oprah Winfrey delivered a stirring speech while accepting the Cecil B. Demille Award at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. (Paul Drinkwater/NBC)

How Oprah Winfrey could follow Trump’s path to victory

W. James Antle III January 9, 2018 5:01 am

Indiana will have to wait a little longer before another of its sons occupies the top legislative job. (AP)

Unfortunately for his Indiana Senate competitors, Luke Messer has no plans to chase after House Speaker

Philip Wegmann January 8, 2018 11:40 pm

Dennis Kucinich filed a designation of treasurer form to run for governor in Ohio in 2018. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Sound the alarms: Dennis Kucinich is back, running for Ohio governor

Siraj Hashmi January 8, 2018 10:42 pm

Winfrey, 63, lit up the Internet on Sunday night after delivering a fiery speech about sexual harassment and racial injustice during the 75th annual Golden Globe awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

White House on Oprah Winfrey 2020: ‘We welcome the challenge’

Gabby Morrongiello January 8, 2018 8:25 pm

Tom Steyer has spent more than $100 million on races since 2016 and launched a national campaign pressuring lawmakers to impeach President Trump. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, file)

Tom Steyer not running in 2018, will funnel $30M into races to boost Democrats

Laura Barrón-López January 8, 2018 4:29 pm

Trump's attorneys are also considering having him submit written responses to questions from Robert Mueller's team instead of having Trump sit down with the group. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Lawyers mull Trump interview with Robert Mueller’s team: Report

Anna Giaritelli January 8, 2018 12:37 pm

On Friday, the U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. refused to block Republican Bob Thomas (pictured left) from being sworn in to the House of Delegates. Democrat Joshua Cole (pictured right), who was deemed the original winner, had issued a challenge after a recount made Thomas the winner instead. (Mike Morones/The Free Lance-Star)

Judge denies request to block Republican from taking office in Virginia House

Diana Stancy Correll January 6, 2018 2:31 am

Former Trump campaign digital director Brad Parscale's tweet on Friday was a defense of the first family, but also detailed the hierarchy of the the Trump campaign, which is under scrutiny by a number of probes looking into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)

Former Trump aide: No one made campaign decisions without ‘approval’ from Jared Kushner, Eric Trump

Naomi Lim January 6, 2018 12:12 am

Josh Mandel.

Ohio Senate race scrambled by Josh Mandel’s surprise exit

David M. Drucker, Al Weaver January 5, 2018 8:48 pm

Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel (pictured above) had all but locked down the GOP primary in his attempt to challenge incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. But Mandel has now pulled out of the race, leaving a huge gap in its wake. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Josh Mandel exits Ohio senate race, leaving the biggest political vacuum of 2018

Philip Wegmann January 5, 2018 8:31 pm