Tag: 2026 Elections

The U.S. Capitol is seen, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Washington.

Who is Chris Burnett, GOP candidate for Maryland’s most competitive district?

Emily Hallas · January 17, 2026 7:00 am

Doug Burgum, U.S. secretary of the interior, from left, Gov. Josh Shapiro, (D-PA), Chris Wright, U.S. energy secretary, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA), and Gov. Wes Moore, (D-MD), during an announcement in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House in D.C., on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. The Trump administration and several states laid out a plan intended to compel technology companies to effectively fund the construction of new power plants as a way to tame surging consumer utility bills while aiding the development of data centers.

Shapiro’s White House trip to talk electricity prices could help him in 2026 and 2028

Naomi Lim · January 17, 2026 6:00 am

The State of the Commonwealth address, delivered by Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA), is scheduled for Monday at the Capitol, Monday Jan. 13, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia.

Virginia to hold referendum on redistricting plan after amendment passes state senate

Brady Knox · January 16, 2026 5:22 pm

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA).

Cassidy boasts $11 million in cash on hand as he faces half a dozen primary challengers

Molly Parks · January 16, 2026 12:49 pm

The John A. Wilson Building, which contains the offices of the D.C. mayor.

Kenyan McDuffie beats out Janeese Lewis George donation record in mayor race with help of non-DC donors

Claire Carter · January 16, 2026 11:10 am

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks on Jan. 7, 2026.

Faith, Freedom, and Self-Reliance

Socialism’s rise is really a gift to America

John Tillman · January 16, 2026 6:00 am

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during his announcement that he will run for a second term as governor Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Philadelphia. Shapiro's campaign office would not say whether the governor is committed to a full four year term. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)

The awkward question that Josh Shapiro won’t answer

Barnini Chakraborty · January 16, 2026 5:00 am

From left, House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA).

House Democrats’ hopes buoyed after nonpartisan index shifts 18 seats toward blue

Rachel Schilke · January 15, 2026 7:17 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).

Schumer moves to box Trump in on housing as affordability fight heats up

Samantha-Jo Roth · January 15, 2026 5:44 pm

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day at Su Nueva Lavanderia in Chicago.

Election lawsuits poised to ramp up after Supreme Court ruling

Jack Birle · January 15, 2026 1:05 pm

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA).

Twenty-two candidates flock to make bids for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s House seat

Emily Hallas · January 15, 2026 12:10 pm

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander speaks during a press conference outside an immigration court building.

Teamsters backs Goldman over Lander after incumbent launched campaign

David Zimmermann · January 15, 2026 11:26 am