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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

Thomas Perez was endorsed by many in Obama's orbit, including former Vice President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

DNC chairman’s race deadlocked

David M. Drucker February 25, 2017 7:23 pm

From left, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy stand on the East steps of Capitol Hill in this Dec. 2021 photo.

Manchin schools Sanders supporters: Bernie ‘not even a Democrat’

Daniel Chaitin February 25, 2017 2:02 am

I do not think we can prosper with a chairman from inside the Beltway, because they think differently than the rest of America thinks," said Howard Dean. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Howard Dean blames Democratic losses on poor organizing

David M. Drucker February 24, 2017 8:27 pm

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Scott Walker backs off calling protesters ‘terrorists’

Nicole Duran February 23, 2017 3:52 pm

"We need to tap into the energy that's happening in the grassroots now," Buttigieg said. (Creative Commons photo)

DNC candidate urges party to shake up the status quo

Kyle Feldscher February 23, 2017 3:08 pm

Why are Evangelicals loyal to Trump? He’s on their side.

David M. Drucker February 23, 2017 12:00 pm

Sens. Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren at a press conference on Feb. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Schumer: Republicans’ push to make Warren the face of the party is ‘not going to work’

Al Weaver February 22, 2017 4:07 pm

President Trump praised Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., for predicting that Trump would win the GOP nomination. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump: Ellison knew I’d win

Kyle Feldscher February 22, 2017 1:05 pm

"Our party is old and creaky, including me," Dean said, citing Buttigieg's age, 35. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Howard Dean endorses long shot Pete Buttigieg for DNC chairman

Timothy P. Carney February 22, 2017 11:56 am

Trump's appearance at the 2015 CPAC showcased a billionaire businessman on the cusp of running for the nation's highest office. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump’s history of wild CPAC speeches

Al Weaver, Ariel Cohen, Ryan Lovelace February 21, 2017 8:00 pm

New GOP poll gives Trump high marks for delivering positive change

David M. Drucker February 16, 2017 11:00 am

Donald Trump took aim at Sen. Elizabeth Warren Friday after she called him a "thin-skinned, racist bully." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Trump leads Warren for 2020? Not so fast.

David Freddoso February 15, 2017 4:30 pm