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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

Under the new law, eligible voters will be automatically registered when they apply for, update, or renew a driver's license or state ID. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

Illinois enacts automatic voter registration

Sean Langille August 28, 2017 4:07 pm

Heller's campaign said he isn't done trying to repeal and replace Obamacare. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Dean Heller confronts challengers’ attacks over Obamacare repeal votes

Robert King August 28, 2017 4:01 am

Sen. Luther Strange trails Roy Moore by 4 percentage points in a new poll shared first with the Washington Examiner, putting him within striking distance of the former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court in a special GOP primary election runoff nearly five weeks before Election Day. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Alabama Senate poll: Roy Moore edging Luther Strange by just 4 points

David M. Drucker August 24, 2017 9:15 pm

Trump has taken to Twitter to rebuke Flake, calling him "weak" and "toxic" on border security and crime. (AP Photo/Bob Christie)

Jeff Flake: Trump’s ‘inviting’ a White House primary challenger in 2020

Melissa Quinn August 24, 2017 5:51 pm

The poll also found that voters blamed Congress for failing to pass a healthcare reform bill this year. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Voters fear Trump will start an ‘international conflict’

Susan Ferrechio August 24, 2017 9:00 am

President Trump returned to what works for him: campaigning. Governing is still very much a work in progress. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Frustrated by governing, Trump returns to campaigning

W. James Antle III August 23, 2017 4:31 am

"Embarrassing behavior. Dangerous ideas. No wonder Republicans rejected her just one year ago. Chemtrail Kelli -- not conservative, just crazy ideas." (Image courtesy screenshot)

Mitch McConnell-backed group slams Kelli Ward over ’embarrassing behavior’ in Arizona Senate race

Al Weaver August 22, 2017 1:53 pm

Sen. Claire McCaskill, a Democrat first elected in 2006, is seen as vulnerable in a state won by President Trump by nearly 20 percentage points. She was expected to lose in 2012 as well, but a weak candidate, Rep. Todd Akin, emerged from the GOP primary. Republicans would like to avoid that this time around. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Eric Schmitt backs out of Claire McCaskill challenge, citing need for GOP unity

Steven Nelson August 15, 2017 5:35 pm

A Kid Rock for Senate website was launched in mid-July and the musician confirmed the site was real, but has not confirmed whether he actually intends to run for public office. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

George Pataki: Kid Rock is ‘the kind of candidate the GOP needs right now’

Anna Giaritelli August 15, 2017 3:05 pm

"Hang in there @deedra2018. Sorry you have to put up with this. Lots of wonderful people across AZ. You'll find them," Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz, tweeted. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Jeff Flake takes hits from both sides in Arizona Senate race

David M. Drucker August 13, 2017 4:01 am

President Donald Trump speak to members of the media regarding the on going situation in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminister, N.J. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Rift between Republicans and Trump widens after his Charlottesville reaction

David M. Drucker August 13, 2017 1:17 am

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller is negotiating with President Trump's team about interviewing White House staff in the course of his investigation of Russian interference into the 2016 elections, according to a new report. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Report: Robert Mueller wants to interview White House staff

Joel Gehrke August 12, 2017 6:16 pm