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

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Richard Fowler wins Washington Examiner election contest

"Very interesting election currently taking place in France," Trump tweeted.

Trump: ‘Very interesting’ presidential election happening in France

Caitlin Yilek April 23, 2017 10:27 am

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is having a difficult time with his latest tweet assailing the wealthy. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Bernie Sanders slams billionaires, gets reminded he owns 3 houses

Daniel Chaitin April 21, 2017 2:51 am

Supporters of President Donald Trump make gestures to the media during a campaign rally Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Melbourne, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Time for the GOP to get moving

Robert Ehrlich April 20, 2017 4:03 am

The field of candidates is likely to take shape over the next 30 to 45 days. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Evan McMullin weighs bid for Chaffetz’s House seat

David M. Drucker April 20, 2017 4:01 am

The amount of money Ossoff has at his disposal was record-shattering. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Everybody needs to calm down about these special elections already

Philip Wegmann April 19, 2017 8:56 pm

The Times said Ossoff had a "strong showing," and said his effort, along with a "better-than-expected" performance by Democrats in a Kansas congressional race last week, will serve as an "immediate boon" to the party's hopes in the future. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New York Times says two special elections are a ‘boon’ to Democrats

Eddie Scarry April 19, 2017 4:00 pm

The Georgia primary on Tuesday to replace Tom Price was more a referendum on President Trump than it was a statement about the candidates, Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole said. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Rep. Tom Cole: Georgia primary vote was about Trump, not candidates

Kyle Feldscher April 19, 2017 1:51 pm

"Dems failed in Kansas and are now failing in Georgia," Trump tweeted. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Trump: Runoff election sets up ‘Hollywood vs. Georgia’ battle

Pete Kasperowicz April 19, 2017 1:02 pm

Trump opted to conciliate Erdogan and prioritize foreign policy objectives rather than criticize the election. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

White House: Trump ‘supports democracy’ despite congratulations to Turkey

Joel Gehrke April 18, 2017 8:47 pm

Only Richard Nixon could go to China, but President Trump may follow in his footsteps. (AP Photo/Max Desfor)

Trump follows Nixon to China

W. James Antle III April 16, 2017 4:01 am

Trump's campaign spent more than $14 million on Trump-branded companies. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Report: Trump-owned companies got nearly $500K in campaign funds

Kelly Cohen April 15, 2017 6:41 pm

Trump raised two and a half times more than Obama in his first quarter as president. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump posts $42 million in huge first quarter fundraising haul

Anna Giaritelli April 15, 2017 1:26 am