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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

White House chief of staff John Kelly explained in an emotional briefing Thursday that he advised Trump to praise a fallen soldier's bravery when calling the soldier's family (although he advised Trump against calling at all), because it was what his son's friends told him over the phone when his son died in Afghanistan in 2010. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s counterproductive counterpunching

Washington Examiner October 20, 2017 4:01 am

White House chief of staff John Kelly addressed reporters at the White House press briefing on Thursday, where he discussed how families of fallen service members are notified of their loved one's death. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

John Kelly: Sanctity of Gold Star families gone ‘in the convention over the summer’

Melissa Quinn October 19, 2017 8:46 pm

If Cochran resigned after Nov. 6, the nonpartisan special would be held the same day as the 2018 midterm. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

If Thad Cochran resigns, another headache for the Republicans

David M. Drucker October 19, 2017 4:01 am

An account linked with the Russian-backed Internet Research Agency was retweeted several times by members of President Trump's 2016 campaign. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Members of Trump family and campaign retweeted content from Russian ‘troll farm’ right before the election

Diana Stancy Correll October 19, 2017 12:51 am

Guadagno was debating Democratic nominee Phil Murphy in gubernatorial contest's second and final debate. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, pool)

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno: I will not consider filling Menendez seat with Chris Christie

Al Weaver October 19, 2017 12:32 am

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is preparing the way for his reelection campaign with a new ad. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker marks beginning of re-election campaign

Al Weaver October 18, 2017 10:00 am

After the 2016 election, President Trump and Sen. Lindsey Graham have begun to work together despite their major policy differences. (AP Photos)

Trump and Lindsey Graham: Washington’s odd couple

David M. Drucker October 18, 2017 4:01 am

The email, sent Tuesday afternoon, includes a list of made-up panels occurring during the DNC's fall gathering, which is being held in Las Vegas this week. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

RNC jabs DNC with fake agenda for fall meeting

Melissa Quinn October 17, 2017 8:55 pm

"Let me finish up this job, the taxpayers are paying me," McAuliffe said. "I'm focused on Virginia today, and I need to make sure we win these elections for the sake of the future of the children of Virginia." (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe doesn’t deny possible presidential run

Melissa Quinn October 17, 2017 7:16 pm

Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera said three blond, big-bodied beings visited her when she was 7 years old. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Florida House candidate once said aliens took her on a spaceship

Caitlin Yilek October 16, 2017 2:17 pm

Pennsylvania has several factors that may make it a bellwether for what happens in the House during the 2018 elections. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

As goes Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation, so goes Congress

Salena Zito October 15, 2017 4:01 am

Steve Bannon and his fellow insurgents are plotting against Sen. Mitch McConnell, (pictured) but the senators they would prefer hold sway over the Senate aren't interested in the top job. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Insurgency against Mitch McConnell could falter for lack of alternative

David M. Drucker October 15, 2017 4:01 am