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

While Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could simply be announcing for a re-election run, he also has positioned himself for a potential run to Gov. Greg Abbott's right. (Laura Skelding/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick to make ‘election announcement’

Joseph Lawler January 8, 2017 10:23 pm

A group said they plan to challenge certification of Trump's Electoral College victory. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

House Dems lack Senate sponsor for Electoral College floor fight

Susan Ferrechio January 6, 2017 4:50 pm

Trump has endorsed Republican donor and local county vice chairman Jane Timken in the race. (AP Photo/Julie Smyth)

Trump defeats Kasich in proxy war for control of Ohio GOP

David M. Drucker January 6, 2017 4:37 pm

Republican infighting on national security is threatening to erode voter confidence in their leadership on the eve of President-elect Trump's inauguration. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

GOP national security infighting may spur political fallout

David M. Drucker January 6, 2017 5:01 am

The liberal interest group Allied Progress launched a six-figure advertising buy this week in a bid to pressure Republicans to oppose President-elect-Trump's pick for treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Liberal groups launch air war pressing Flake, Heller to oppose Mnuchin

David M. Drucker January 5, 2017 11:50 pm

Mayor of Midwest city announces campaign for DNC chairman

Anna Giaritelli January 5, 2017 11:13 pm

Liberal Dem seeks to upend Virginia establishment with governor run

David M. Drucker January 5, 2017 2:49 pm

President-elect Trump is also playing tough with companies doing business with the federal government. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Trump talks tough on trade, Dems, business listen

W. James Antle III January 4, 2017 4:55 am

"You have to give credit to the campaign that had a consistent message, 100 percent of the time, make America great," Donna Brazile said. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Brazile credits Trump’s ‘make America great again’ slogan

Pete Kasperowicz January 1, 2017 3:14 pm

Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan will attend President-elect Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 despite having never supported him during the campaign. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

Maryland governor plans to attend Trump inauguration despite not voting for him

Kyle Feldscher December 30, 2016 7:23 pm

The intense sniping between the outgoing and incoming administrations over the stalled Middle East peace process is the latest sign of a growing partisan divide over Israel. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

UN resolution finally makes Israel a partisan fight

W. James Antle III December 29, 2016 5:23 am

Obama had told reporters at a press conference earlier this month that some of the actions taken against Russia would be "explicit and publicized," while some would remain covert. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama expected to reveal new sanctions against Russia

Gabby Morrongiello December 28, 2016 8:09 pm