Campaigns

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

"If he continues to just offend liberals and not deliver for his base, at some point, this will build up," Jones said. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)

Van Jones gives Trump an ‘F-minus’ for letting down his base

Joseph Lawler April 30, 2017 4:14 pm

President Trump has been more measured toward China, despite near-constant criticism of that burgeoning strategic rival during the presidential campaign. "President Xi wants to do the right thing," Trump said of his Chinese counterpart in a press conference. "We had a very good bonding. I think we had a very good chemistry together." (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

The Trump method

W. James Antle III April 29, 2017 4:01 am

White House strategy, insiders say, has been virtually nonexistent when it comes to addressing the parochial concerns of individual members. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Trump begins second 100 days held hostage by Republican Congress

David M. Drucker April 29, 2017 4:01 am

Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Friday he would stay with the Republican Party despite the differences he has with President Trump. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Kasich has no plans to leave GOP: ‘I haven’t given up on my party’

Al Weaver April 28, 2017 3:29 pm

Almost immediately after Election Day 2016, a movement representing itself with the slogan "Not My President" sprang up and spread cross the county. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Stop saying ‘Not my president’

Erich Reimer April 28, 2017 4:21 am

Carter Page, a former adviser to Donald Trump during the presidential campaign, said Thursday he’s the victim of lies and misinformation. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Carter Page, at the center of claims Russia worked with Trump, says he’s a victim of misinformation

Kyle Feldscher April 27, 2017 1:23 pm

"I would have to look, over the next year or two, look and see, can I do a better job on the outside or am I in a position now that I can do a better job for my community on the inside," Jenner said. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP)

Caitlyn Jenner ‘seriously’ considering running for office

Caitlin Yilek April 26, 2017 3:24 pm

Spicer painted the congressional investigation into the matter as an issue unrelated to the administration. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House defends handling of Flynn amid new revelations

David M. Drucker April 25, 2017 7:07 pm

A White House turf war over tax reform has contributed to the confusion and uncertainty about the president's position. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington worries Trump tax plan will be light on details

David M. Drucker April 25, 2017 4:01 am

Spicer on Monday said that President Trump "has a heart" to explain why he has maintained former President Barack Obama's policy of providing amnesty. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Spicer: Trump ‘has a heart’ on immigration

David M. Drucker April 24, 2017 6:44 pm

Sanders emphasized that he wants to see the party become "a grassroots party" that stands up to the wealthy. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Sanders: ‘The model of the Democratic Party is failing’

Caitlin Yilek April 23, 2017 7:24 pm

French people line up before casting their votes for the first-round presidential election at a polling station at the consulate general of France in Hong Kong, Sunday, April 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Marine Le Pen, Emmanuel Macron head to runoff in French presidential election

Robert King, Daniel Chaitin April 23, 2017 6:10 pm