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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

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., appears to be on the verge of holding his House seat, and is up about 3,000 votes according to the latest count. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Issa clings to narrow lead in last undecided House race

Pete Kasperowicz November 24, 2016 2:10 pm

These were/are classic swing voters disillusioned with Obama era slow growth. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)

Facts … and opinions

Robert Ehrlich November 24, 2016 5:03 am

Stein said the votes need to be counted fairly. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Stein wants $2 million for recounts in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania

Kyle Feldscher November 23, 2016 8:02 pm

President-elect Trump's loss in the popular vote count to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continues to grow as the final votes are being tallied. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Trump becomes largest GOP vote getter ever — but he’s still on track to lose popular vote by 2 million

Kyle Feldscher November 23, 2016 4:38 pm

Election Day leftovers rolling in for Hillary Clinton are meaningless. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Hillary Clinton’s popular vote victory doesn’t mean voters like her

Philip Wegmann November 22, 2016 12:11 am

Though she doesn't quite come out and say it, Liz Spayd appears to agree with the many irate readers who say the Times could have done a better job covering the 2016 presidential election. (Mark Ralston/Pool via AP)

NYT’s public editor is right. Its 2016 coverage could have been better

Becket Adams November 21, 2016 9:27 pm

The Federal Election Commission is questioning $1.3 million in donations to President-elect Trump's campaign. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

FEC: More than 300 Trump donors blew past donation limits

Kyle Feldscher November 21, 2016 8:29 pm

The Forgotten Man is so-called because he is part of a large but politically unorganized component of society. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Why do we forget the Forgotten Man?

Bruce Yandle November 21, 2016 5:02 am

"When we don't talk about economics, we lose elections," Ryan said. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Pelosi challenger: Dems ‘got off message’ in election

Gabby Morrongiello November 20, 2016 3:10 pm

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley could discuss possible replacements for Sen. Jeff Sessions when the two Republicans meet in Washington on Friday. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sessions, Alabama governor may discuss senator’s successor Friday, sources say

David M. Drucker November 18, 2016 2:04 pm

Perhaps nothing did more down the home stretch to deliver Trump to the White House than his promise to "Drain the Swamp." (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Why are some Republicans against ‘draining the swamp’?

Seton Motley November 18, 2016 5:01 am

Chris Coons bows out of running 2018 Dem Senate races

Susan Crabtree November 15, 2016 8:19 pm