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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

The group's television spots are running on cable television in five states. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

New campaign pressures vulnerable Dems to confirm Trump Cabinet

David M. Drucker December 16, 2016 4:47 pm

—œI think there is no doubt that when any foreign government tries to impact the integrity of our elections that we need to take action and we will at a time and place of our own choosing," said President Obama. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama vows retaliation against Russia over hacks

Caitlin Yilek December 16, 2016 1:48 am

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Keith Ellison offered a withering critique of the Democratic Party on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Bernie Sanders: Dem leadership ‘has failed’

Daniel Chaitin December 15, 2016 2:49 am

"What if we started talking to everybody?" asked Rep. Keith Ellison. (Screen shot)

Ellison: ‘What if we started talking to everybody?’

David M. Drucker December 15, 2016 2:45 am

Voters say 2-to-1 that Russian cyberattacks had no effect on US election

Anna Giaritelli December 14, 2016 6:24 pm

Noted conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has found a story that's too far-fetched even for him. (Screen shot)

Alex Jones finally finds a conspiracy he can’t get behind

Becket Adams December 13, 2016 12:23 am

President-elect Trump has been certified the winner in Wisconsin after a statewide recount showed his margin of victory increase over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Associated Press said Monday. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Trump still winner after Wisconsin recount, adds 162 votes to tally

Al Weaver December 12, 2016 9:30 pm

White House focus "right now is trying to understand exactly what the Russians did," said White House press secretary Josh Earnest. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House won’t say if Russia tipped election to Trump

Gabby Morrongiello December 12, 2016 8:43 pm

"The Russians would not benefit from a President Trump," said retired Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer. (Screen shot)

Retired officer rejects hack theory: Trump win gives Russia ‘no upside’

Pete Kasperowicz December 12, 2016 7:31 pm

"It's typical bad reporting. I've never believed that," said former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Bolton: I didn’t suggest Obama administration hacked DNC

Kyle Feldscher December 12, 2016 7:29 pm

Biden: ‘Health’ will be most important factor in weighing 2020 bid

Gabby Morrongiello December 11, 2016 3:25 pm

A former senior member of Hillary Clinton's staff tried to explain how they lost the election. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Defeated Clinton strategist offers lots of excuses

Becket Adams December 10, 2016 5:18 am