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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

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Richard Fowler wins Washington Examiner election contest

The Virginia Board of Elections is scheduled to meet Wednesday morning and will determine the winner of the race by drawing names from film canisters placed in a bowl. (AP)

Democrat in tied race for Virginia legislature to file lawsuit challenging contested ballot

Diana Stancy Correll, Melissa Quinn December 26, 2017 8:22 pm

Former Trump campaign adviser Michael Caputo told CNN, "The president's tweets are an insurance policy for the American people to make sure that its leading law enforcement organization remains unbiased." (Screenshot)

Michael Caputo: Trump’s FBI tweets an ‘insurance policy’ to ensure bureau stays unbiased

Melissa Quinn December 26, 2017 4:12 pm

Rep. Blake Farenthold's former communications director told the Ethics committee that she was asked, and at one point yelled at, to assist with campaign-related projects. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Ex-Blake Farenthold aide claims she was urged to perform campaign-related tasks: Report

Diana Stancy Correll December 22, 2017 6:51 pm

Reince Priebus, previously White House chief of staff and chairman of the Republican National Committee, joined President Trump for lunch this week, where they discussed strategy for the 2018 midterms. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump reportedly met with Reince Priebus to discuss 2018 elections

Diana Stancy Correll December 22, 2017 3:25 am

"The only major thing they can point to is the tax bill and even on that bill the public doesn't like it," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said. "I believe it will be an anchor around the ankles of every Republican who voted for it." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chuck Schumer to GOP: Expect a ‘reckoning next November’

Laura Barrón-López December 21, 2017 6:57 pm

The RNC hauled in $8.2 million last month, which was the eighth consecutive month, under Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel's leadership, the group's fundraising numbers broke a record. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

RNC sets record for fundraising in non-election year November

Anna Giaritelli December 21, 2017 1:30 pm

Election officials in Newport News, Va., examine ballots that a computer failed to scan during a recount for a House of Delegates race on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. A three-judge panel unanimously agreed the ballot in question was a vote for Republican David Yancey, overturning a recount that occurred Tuesday and left Democrat Shelly Simonds ahead by a single vote. (AP Photo/Ben Finley)

Virginia House of Delegates race now tied after ballot contested

Melissa Quinn December 20, 2017 8:45 pm

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talked about Kushner during a sometimes-contentious interview on MSNBC. "I'm telling you that he deserves the scrutiny, you know why?" Christie said of Kushner. "Because he was involved in the transition and involved in meetings that call into question his role."

Chris Christie: Jared Kushner ‘deserves the scrutiny’ he’s getting in Russia inquiry

Daniel Chaitin December 20, 2017 12:11 am

A top Democrat said he has been disappointed to see the shift in GOP lawmakers, who praised special counsel Robert Mueller when he was tapped to lead the Russia investigation in May. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Mark Warner warns of ‘a constitutional crisis’ if Trump fires Robert Mueller

Melissa Quinn December 19, 2017 3:29 pm

The briefings were timed to occur around when each presidential candidate was to receive classified intelligence information. Trump's first intelligence briefing as the GOP nominee was Aug. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

FBI warned Trump that Russia would try to infiltrate his 2016 presidential campaign: Report

Kelly Cohen December 18, 2017 6:15 pm

"ABSOLUTE RED LINE: the firing of Bob Mueller or crippling the special counsel's office. If removed or meaningfully tampered with, there must be mass, popular, peaceful support of both. The American people must be seen and heard - they will ultimately be determinative," Holder tweeted Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Eric Holder: Trump firing Robert Mueller, or crippling his investigation, is an ‘absolute red line’

Kyle Feldscher December 17, 2017 8:36 pm

The poll, released Sunday, showed 50 percent of voters prefer Democrats to lead Congress, while 39 percent said Republicans. (Allison Carter/The TimesDaily via AP)

Half of voters prefer Democrats to lead Congress: Poll

Caitlin Yilek December 17, 2017 5:09 pm