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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

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon speaks at a rally for U.S. Senate hopeful Roy Moore, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Fairhope, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Wall Street Journal: Steve Bannon ‘obvious loser’ in Roy Moore scandal

Eddie Scarry November 15, 2017 3:11 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined at rear by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., tells reporters that he has spoken to President Donald Trump and other leaders about the Alabama Senate race and the allegations of sexual misconduct against GOP candidate Roy Moore, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. McConnell and other Republicans have called for Moore to step aside. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell publicly floats Jeff Sessions as write-in alternative to Roy Moore

Al Weaver November 14, 2017 8:49 pm

While is not proven beyond reasonable doubt that Moore sexually assaulted his female accusers, and it's also not a crime in Alabama for a 30-year-old prosecutor to date a 16-year-old girl, it goes to character and is not something conservatives should embrace. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Roy Moore should step aside, and Trump should push him

Washington Examiner November 14, 2017 8:00 pm

Former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at the Vestavia Hills Public library, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. According to a Washington Post story Nov. 9, an Alabama woman said Moore made inappropriate advances and had sexual contact with her when she was 14. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Roy Moore’s ‘leftist conspiracy’ defense against sexual allegations is just one in a long line of crying wolf

Jeremy Beaman November 14, 2017 5:29 pm

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is seated before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jeff Sessions on Roy Moore accusers: ‘I have no reason to doubt these young women’

Melissa Quinn November 14, 2017 4:33 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said the allegations against Roy Moore are "credible" and the Alabama Senate candidate "should step aside" from the race. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Paul Ryan calls on Roy Moore to drop out: ‘These allegations are credible’

Susan Ferrechio November 14, 2017 4:12 pm

The timing on this isn't suspect, but Roy Moore's handling of it sure is. He looks increasingly guilty by the minute. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Is Roy Moore still worth it?

Siraj Hashmi November 14, 2017 3:32 pm

If Roy Moore is elected to the Senate and then expelled, Alabama's GOP governor would then be authorized to handpick a replacement, which would ensure a Republican fills the seat until a new election is ordered. (AP Photo/Hal Yeager)

Roy Moore’s Senate future: Expulsion

Susan Ferrechio November 13, 2017 10:35 pm

The pastors called Moore "a warrior for the unborn child, defender of the sanctity of marriage, and a champion for religious liberty." (Mickey Welsh/Montgomery Advertiser via AP, Pool, File)

53 Alabama pastors urging voters to support Roy Moore

Melissa Quinn November 13, 2017 8:44 pm

"You can write that down," McConnell said. "I laughed. Ha-ha. That's a perfect response" to Bannon's challenge. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Mitch McConnell laughs at Steve Bannon’s threat to unseat him as majority leader

Laura Barrón-López November 12, 2017 9:45 pm

The poll, conducted by JMC Analytics and Polling, has Jones at 46 percent compared to Moore's 42 percent among likely voters. (AP Photos)

Doug Jones leads Roy Moore by 4 points in Alabama: Poll

Laura Barrón-López November 12, 2017 6:40 pm

"I don't think we're worried about politicians worrying about their own hides, they're constantly worried about their own hides, that's the reality of this town," Short said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

White House isn’t worried about Republican lawmakers fleeing Trump ahead of midterms

Kyle Feldscher November 12, 2017 5:25 pm