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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

She narrowed it down to two incidents, which notably were outside of her control. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Hillary Clinton blames Comey and WikiLeaks as ‘determinative’ factors behind her 2016 loss

Daniel Chaitin April 6, 2017 9:58 pm

Last year, Rep. Doug Lamborn incurred a primary race from an aide in the state's House of Representatives, Calandra Varga. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Colorado Rep. Lamborn to get a primary challenge

John Siciliano April 2, 2017 8:51 pm

The official said Dan Scavino created an official account when he began working at the White House to "ensure compliance with the Hatch Act." (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

White House official: Trump aide’s tweet doesn’t violate law

Caitlin Yilek April 2, 2017 2:08 pm

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally March 1, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Trump pointed at protesters during the rally and demanded, "get them out." (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Judge allows lawsuit alleging Trump incited violence at 2016 rally

Keith Koffler April 2, 2017 12:30 pm

A Green Beret who was nearly drummed out of the military for beating a child rapist in Afghanistan plans to name his son after Rep. Duncan Hunter, who helped save his career. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Lawmakers can’t seem to understand campaign finance rules

Nicole Duran April 2, 2017 4:01 am

Press 2 "to use the services of Russian hackers," and 3 "to request election interference." (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

Russian Foreign Ministry plays April Fools’ prank with telephone switchboard: ‘To request election interference,’ ‘press 1’

Associated Press April 1, 2017 4:19 pm

Frustration with the Freedom Caucus has been building inside other Republican factions. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump reopens Obamacare fight by declaring war on conservatives

W. James Antle III March 31, 2017 4:01 am

Fake news didn't actually sway the election, according to a study by researchers at Stanford and New York University. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Reminder: Fake news didn’t sway the election

Becket Adams March 30, 2017 4:56 pm

House Democrats use healthcare bill failure to campaign against GOP

Ryan Lovelace March 25, 2017 5:20 pm

Voters in 20 Republican House districts are dissatisfied with the GOP healthcare plan, according to Democratic polling conducted prior to a scheduled Friday House vote to repeal and replace Obamacare. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Democratic poll suggest trouble for Republicans who support healthcare bill

David M. Drucker March 24, 2017 1:50 pm

Trump and Republican leaders will face similar challenges in keeping both moderates and conservatives on board with the healthcare bill in the Senate. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Obamacare vote big moment for House Freedom Caucus

W. James Antle III March 24, 2017 4:01 am

Super PAC aligned with Speaker Ryan won't back Rep. David Young, R-Iowa, who opposes Obamacare repeal bill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP begins to play hardball with healthcare bill ‘no’ votes

David M. Drucker March 23, 2017 9:45 pm