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

President-elect Trump nominated retired Gen. John Kelly for secretary of homeland security on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Immigration hawks have room for optimism after DHS pick

W. James Antle III December 8, 2016 5:01 am

President Barack Obama and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., smile as they walk down the steps of Air Force One after their arrival at Miami International Airport, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in Miami. Obama is at his highest popularity in his second term. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Democrats’ conundrum: Retrieve Trump Dems or cater to base

David M. Drucker December 8, 2016 2:07 am

Some Democratic activists have blamed the insular political consulting world for many of the party's problems. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Dems cast a wary eye at the DCCC

Nicole Duran December 7, 2016 11:57 pm

The Michigan musician is capitalizing on Trump's election. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Kid Rock calls Democratic states ‘Dumbf—kistan’ on new T-shirts

Kyle Feldscher December 7, 2016 5:53 pm

City workers in Chicago took down honorary street signs on Sunday that had been installed around the Trump International Hotel and Tower overlooking the Chicago River. (Photo courtesy of Twitter)

Chicago City Council approved the removal of Trump street signs

Anna Giaritelli December 7, 2016 2:06 am

Biden continues to joke about running for president in 2020

Al Weaver December 6, 2016 4:57 pm

Democratic operatives worry Jill Stein's recount effort could end up boosting President-elect Trump. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Lawyer offers support to electors who want to vote against Trump

Caitlin Yilek December 6, 2016 4:15 am

Former Trump adviser Roger Stone questions Carson HUD selection

Al Weaver December 5, 2016 10:16 pm

Pat McCrory concedes North Carolina governor’s race

Kelly Cohen December 5, 2016 5:20 pm

Carson to join Trump administration as HUD secretary

Al Weaver December 5, 2016 1:37 pm

Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell pointed to Stein's lack of evidence that any voter fraud occurred in the states where she sought recounts. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Former DNC chair blasts Jill Stein’s ‘waste of time’ recount push

Daniel Chaitin December 4, 2016 6:33 pm

"I don't vote, so that's an easy answer," Petraeus said. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Petraeus admits he didn’t vote for Trump or Clinton

Gabby Morrongiello December 4, 2016 5:18 pm