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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

Trayvon Martin’s parents are considering running for office — perhaps even the White House

Daniel Chaitin January 29, 2017 9:05 pm

"It just makes common sense we'd want to make sure these folks wanting to come and kill Americans and inflict terrorist attacks here in the homeland" are screened, Jindal said. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

‘Exactly right’: Jindal backs Trump over travel ban

Al Weaver January 29, 2017 4:35 pm

Priebus also said those holding green cards will not be affected by the ban. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Priebus: We ‘apologize for nothing’ on travel ban implementation

Al Weaver January 29, 2017 3:23 pm

Portman said he agreed with some of his GOP Senate colleagues who have spoken out against the order. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Portman: Trump travel ban ‘didn’t get the vetting it should have’

Al Weaver January 29, 2017 2:37 pm

"The media should be embarrassed and humiliated and keep its mouth shut and just listen for awhile," Bannon said. (Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP)

White House aide Stephen Bannon: The media is the ‘opposition party’

Al Weaver January 26, 2017 9:02 pm

The Senate pro tempore has not said yet whether he will run for an eighth term. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)

Poll: Huntsman tops Hatch in Senate primary matchup

Al Weaver January 26, 2017 6:13 pm

Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., is the pick of many within the party to run against Sen. Joe Manchin. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans may have found the man to oust Manchin

David M. Drucker January 26, 2017 5:04 pm

Action will be signed once Trump returns from GOP retreat in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Trump expected to sign executive action related to voter fraud

Sarah Bedford January 26, 2017 4:47 pm

The Trump administration's frenetic pace right out of the gate has confounded Democrats. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump tornado hits Washington

W. James Antle III January 25, 2017 5:01 am

It's fitting and telling that Trump could get so many people to vote for him and so few people to show up for him. Because Trump is the candidate of the socially disconnected. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Trump, the candidate of the socially disconnected, finds himself governing alone

Timothy P. Carney January 25, 2017 2:37 am

Overall, Warren has the support of 51 percent of Bay State voters, while 37 percent disapprove. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Poll: Warren not a sure thing for re-election in 2018

Al Weaver January 23, 2017 6:11 pm

"Healthcare will be better and will cost less when every part of Obamacare is gone," said Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

The end of Obamacare: Repeal and replace faces Capitol hurdles

W. James Antle III January 23, 2017 5:01 am