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Rise in abuse of election candidates is ‘changing politics’ in England
The Electoral Commission released findings showing that abuse and intimidation of election candidates in England has reached levels that are fundament…
The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open
Republicans entered 2024 confident they would retain Senate control. That calculation has shifted dramatically. With less than two months until Electi…
Republicans fear they have a North Carolina problem
# Republicans fear they have a North Carolina problem North Carolina's Senate race has become a liability for Republicans heading into November, with…
Sullivan, Peltola face off in fish-focused debate
Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola squared off in their first debate Saturday as Alaska's 2024 Senate race intensifies over the state's most vital economic…
Republicans aren’t exactly flocking to Trump’s midterm convention
Republicans face a strategic dilemma ahead of Trump's midterm convention appearance as party members in competitive races distance themselves from the…
Trump plots a campaign blitz; GOP candidates face a decision
President Trump plans an aggressive campaign schedule before the midterm elections, but his participation poses a calculated risk for Republican candi…
From 'blue wave' heroes to early exits: What happened to the 2018 House Democrats
# From 'Blue Wave' Heroes to Early Exits: What Happened to the 2018 House Democrats Democrats achieved a historic 2018 midterm victory, flipping 42 R…
Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district
# Trump Ally in Wisconsin Faces Democratic Challenge in Competitive Swing District Wisconsin Democrats are mounting a serious challenge against a Rep…
Convicted sex offender offered opening prayer at rally for GOP Senate nominee in North Carolina
A registered sex offender who served time in prison opened a Republican Senate campaign rally in North Carolina with prayer, raising fresh questions a…
Kamala Harris to campaign with Ossoff in Georgia
Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign in Georgia alongside Senator Jon Ossoff, positioning herself alongside a Democrat who has faced internal pa…
Remembering 9/11. And, Vance, Trump urge voters to back Republicans in the midterms
# Trump and Vance Invoke 9/11 at Convention as Republicans Push Midterm Turnout Republican leaders used a 9/11 anniversary commemoration as a politic…
RNC finale ‘all about Vance’ as GOP base looks to 2028
Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a rousing closing address at the Republican National Committee's Dallas convention Thursday night, cementing his s…
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington, Oregon after USPS changes
# Late-Postmarked Ballots Rejected at Record Rates in Pacific Northwest Vote-by-mail states Washington and Oregon are experiencing a sharp increase i…
2026's elections could test how heavy trading on prediction markets affects races and results
# Prediction Markets and Election Trading Reshape 2026 Campaign Landscape Prediction markets have emerged as a parallel financial system for betting …
Why so many incumbents lost primaries this year
# Anti-Incumbent Wave Sweeps Both Parties in 2024 Primary Season Voters delivered a stinging rebuke to sitting politicians across both major parties …
Trump gives primetime speech at GOP convention, promising payout if Republicans win
Former President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address at the Republican midterm convention during prime television hours, using the platform to …
Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's Gov. McKee. He's the first governor in 8 years to lose a primary
Helena Foulkes won Rhode Island's Democratic gubernatorial primary against incumbent Governor Dan McKee on Tuesday, marking the first primary defeat f…
Dan McKee becomes first governor in 8 years to lose primary
Helena Foulkes, a former CVS Health executive, defeated Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee in the Democratic primary, marking the first time in eight yea…
‘We are going in the wrong direction’: Republican convention dogged by the cost of living
Republicans gathered at their national convention in Dallas confronting an uncomfortable reality: voters care most about the cost of living, yet the p…
What to know about Missouri's confusing battle over congressional districts
# Missouri's Redistricting Battle Creates Election Chaos Two Months Before November Vote Missouri faces a tangled redistricting crisis that threatens…
Competing court orders add confusion to Missouri congressional elections
# Competing Court Orders Add Confusion to Missouri Congressional Elections Two conflicting judicial rulings have thrown Missouri's congressional map …
Stefany Shaheen, daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, wins New Hampshire House primary
Stefany Shaheen, the daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, won the Democratic primary for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, se…
Shaheen wins Democratic primary for New Hampshire House seat left open by Pappas
Stefany Shaheen, a health technology entrepreneur and daughter of Senator Jeanne Shaheen, won the Democratic primary for New Hampshire's First Congres…
Former US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
# Sununu and Pappas Set for 2024 New Hampshire Senate Showdown Republican John E. Sununu, the former U.S. senator from New Hampshire, will challenge …
The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch
# The 2026 Midterm Season Begins: Congress Control Hangs in the Balance The 2026 midterm election cycle officially begins this week, with Labor Day m…
Republicans hope unconventional convention will rally voters ahead of midterms
# Republicans Stage "Trumpapalooza" Convention to Energize Midterm Base The Republican National Committee is hosting an unconventional summer convent…
New Hampshire voters pick nominees as Sen. Shaheen’s exit sparks a scramble for key seats
# New Hampshire Primary Sets Stage for Open Senate Seat Battle New Hampshire voters headed to polls on primary day to select congressional nominees, …
Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events
# Midterm Elections Enter Final Sprint as Campaigns Mobilize for Labor Day Competitive House and Senate candidates across multiple states are ramping…
Capitol Lens — Stumping in New England
# Democratic Candidates Crisscross New England in Pursuit of Primary Voters Tom Williams, CQ Roll Call's senior photographer, recently documented Dem…
Nevada Republicans are testing the 2028 case against Gavin Newsom
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has begun laying groundwork for a potential Republican attack strategy against California Gov. Gavin Newsom, positioning the …
With the midterms fast approaching, campaign season begins
Republicans face a steep climb heading into the 2026 midterm elections, with President Donald Trump's second-term approval ratings underwater and hist…
What to expect as midterm campaign season kicks off
# Midterm Campaign Season Opens as Democrats and Republicans Prepare for Fall Contest Charlie Cook, founder of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report,…
El-Sayed split Michigan Democrats. Whether they unify could decide Senate control
Michigan Democrats face a critical test of party unity as they attempt to consolidate support behind a Senate nominee in one of 2024's most competitiv…
Undercover report on donations ‘looks bad’ for Reform, admits Nigel Farage – as it happened
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, faces mounting pressure after undercover reporting revealed senior party aides discussing methods to circumvent ele…
Politics chat: First-ever Republican midterm convention or Trump rally?
The Republican National Committee holds its first-ever midterm convention this week in Dallas, marking a departure from traditional party gatherings h…
Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz
# Trump's $10M Texas Senate Ad Buy Signals Early Midterm Strategy Donald Trump's political operation launched a $10 million advertising campaign in t…
Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midterms
# Voters' Data Center Backlash Becomes Unexpected Midterm Battleground The explosive growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure has created an …
Pappas keeps focus on November amid signs of tightening Senate primary
Chris Pappas, New Hampshire's four-term congressman, faces a tightening Democratic primary for the Senate seat vacated by retiring Senator Jeanne Shah…
Ranking the Democratic 2028 presidential contenders
# Democrats Map 2028 Race as Trump Drag Weighs on Republicans Democrats are positioning themselves for the 2028 presidential race with confidence, be…
After years of defying the odds, California's David Valadao faces new test as Latinos turn on Trump
# California Republican David Valadao Faces Shifting Latino Support as Trump Gains Ground David Valadao built his political career on an improbable f…
‘Not feasible’: With ballots already in the mail, election officials say it is too late for Trump’s USPS order
# Trump Administration's USPS Overhaul Plan Faces Timing Obstacle as Ballots Launch The Trump administration's effort to reshape mail-in voting throu…
Nearly a third of AI chatbot replies to voting questions inaccurate, outdated: Study
# AI Chatbots Failing Voters With Inaccurate Election Information Artificial intelligence chatbots are spreading false and outdated election informat…
Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power
Surveillance technology has emerged as an unexpected flashpoint in midterm campaigns, with candidates nationwide attacking Flock Safety, the company b…
Midterm mail ballots start to go to voters as litigation creates uncertainty
# Midterm Mail Ballots Begin Arriving as Trump Litigation Threatens Voting Access Election officials across the country have begun sending mail ballo…
Farage gives speech at Reform conference after party officials suspended over donations sting – UK politics live
Nigel Farage addressed the Reform UK conference despite a damaging donations scandal that forced two senior party officials to step down. James Orr an…
Investigations launched into polling firm at centre of Reform UK allegations
Two industry regulators have launched formal investigations into JL Partners, a polling firm embroiled in allegations that Reform UK violated electora…
Maryland Supreme Court puts redistricting referendum back on November ballot
Maryland's highest court on Thursday ordered a Democrat-backed redistricting referendum to appear on the November ballot, reversing a lower court deci…
Political consultant on how the cost-of-living is affecting Trump's approval rating
# How Inflation and Gas Prices Reshape Trump's Political Standing Heading Into Midterms Political consultant Sarah Longwell told NPR that Donald Trum…
Burnham to crack down on UK mega-donors influencing politics
Andy Burnham's government faces immediate pressure from its own backbenches to impose donation caps before the next election, responding to growing pa…
Trump invites battleground Republicans to Rose Garden dinner
Donald Trump hosted a Rose Garden dinner Tuesday evening with a select group of Republican operatives and battleground state politicians, signaling hi…
How will tariffs affect the midterms? In this Michigan border town, it's complicated
# Tariffs Create Political Uncertainty in Key Michigan Border Communities Michigan's relationship with Canada as its largest trade partner puts the s…
Whistleblower's lawyer warns USPS plan for Trump's order could keep ballots from voters
A lawyer representing an anonymous whistleblower at the U.S. Postal Service raised alarm bells this week about operational changes that could disrupt …
Markey shrugs off Moulton in generational clash: 3 takeaways from Massachusetts primaries
Senator Ed Markey defeated challenger Seth Moulton in Massachusetts' Democratic primary Tuesday, defying the national trend of veteran Democrats losin…
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate
Senator Ed Markey secured his return to the Democratic primary ballot in Massachusetts, defeating Representative Seth Moulton in a contest that turned…
Dan Koh wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District
# Dan Koh Wins Massachusetts 6th District Democratic Nomination Dan Koh claimed the Democratic nomination for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional Distri…
Paxton allies plan $15 million ad campaign
# Texas Senate Race Heats Up With $15 Million Ad Blitz Behind Paxton A super PAC supporting Texas Republican Ken Paxton announced a $15 million adver…
Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms
A federal whistleblower has raised alarms about the U.S. Postal Service implementing a system tied to President Trump's plan to restrict mail-in votin…
Democrats are again angling for Rep. Mike Lawler's House seat. Can he hold on in liberal New York?
# Democrats Target Rep. Mike Lawler's Competitive New York Seat in 2022 Midterms Rep. Mike Lawler faces mounting pressure from Democrats seeking to f…
At the Races: Bay State blues
# Massachusetts Democrats Face Internal Fracture Ahead of 2026 Primary Season Massachusetts Democrats enter the 2026 election cycle confronting an un…
Paxton allies launch $15 million ad campaign
A political committee aligned with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a $15 million advertising blitz aimed at defining the race before Democr…
El-Sayed on Vance 'evil' remark: 'What's evil is corrupting yourself'
Vice President JD Vance attacked Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as "very, very evil" at a Detroit rally Monday, escalating rhetor…
Democrats aim to unite behind one candidate in Alaska governor's race
Tom Begich has withdrawn from Alaska's gubernatorial race and thrown his support behind fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, who finished first in…
Trump won the heart of Michigan’s Arab American community. They're moving away from Mike Rogers.
# Trump's Arab American Surge Fractures Michigan Republican Coalition as Rogers Struggles Donald Trump's unexpected gains with Arab American voters i…
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county
# Texas County's Polling Site Cuts Draw Democratic Opposition Ahead of Midterms Officials in a major Texas county are planning to operate dozens fewe…
El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats for synagogue attack comment
Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, apologized Saturday to Jewish Democrats for remarks he made after an attack on a Detr…
El-Sayed apologizes for comments responding to attack on Michigan synagogue
# Michigan Democratic Senate Nominee El-Sayed Apologizes for Synagogue Attack Response Abdulrahman "Abdul" El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. …
As midterms approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump
# Republican Candidates Navigate Trump's Shadow as Midterms Loom Republican candidates across the country face a delicate calculation as midterm elec…
Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump's attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges
# Noncitizen Voting Claims Drive Trump's 2024 Election Strategy and Risk Challenges to Results President Donald Trump and his political allies are ce…
Wyoming governor requests investigation into activity of DOJ monitors during primary
Wyoming Governor Kelly Marquardt has directed the state's attorney general to investigate conduct by two Department of Justice monitors who questioned…
How Democrats eyeing 2028 won and lost in primaries they endorsed in
# Democrats' Primary Endorsements Reveal Party's Fractured Influence Over 2028 Direction Democratic Party leaders testing the waters for 2028 have de…
Woefully underqualified: Darline Graham gives confusing victory speech
# Woefully Underqualified: Darline Graham's Confusing Victory Speech Raises Questions About Candidate Readiness Darline Graham delivered a victory sp…
Republicans face midterm verdict as Iran war drags on longer than Trump promised
# Republicans Face Midterm Verdict as Iran War Extends Beyond Trump's Timelines Republicans confront a mounting political liability in the 2024 midte…
Political newcomer Darline Graham wins South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff
# Political Newcomer Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff Darline Graham secured victory in South Carolina's Republican Senate runoff…
Josh Turek says Kamala Harris should not campaign for him
Iowa Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek rejected the prospect of former Vice President Kamala Harris stumping for him, marking a notable distance …
A federal prisoner with no clear ties to Alaska advances in primary for the state's US House seat
A federal inmate with no documented connection to Alaska has advanced through the Republican primary for the state's U.S. House seat, raising question…
Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
# Maryland Court Blocks Democratic Redistricting Amendment From November Ballot A Maryland court has blocked a redistricting amendment backed by Demo…
Trump-backed candidate wins primary for Oklahoma governor
# Trump-backed candidate wins primary for Oklahoma governor Donald Trump notched a primary victory in Oklahoma on Tuesday when former state Senator M…
Talarico wants to unearth Paxton's depositions to keep focus on opponent's past in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, the Democratic challenger in Texas's 2024 U.S. Senate race, is pursuing a legal strategy to expose depositions connected to Republican…
The other Dan Sullivan makes November ballot against Sen. Dan Sullivan
# Retired Teacher Dan Sullivan Enters Alaska Senate Race as Potential Spoiler A retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan will appear on November's Alask…
‘It's put up or shut up time’: Battleground Republicans want the Darline treatment
# Battleground Republicans Demand Presidential Campaign Support as Control of Congress Hangs in Balance Republican candidates in competitive congress…
Trump nabs crucial primary wins in South Carolina, Oklahoma: 4 takeaways
Donald Trump demonstrated his continued control over the Republican Party machinery on Tuesday, securing endorsement-driven victories in two separate …
Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
# Trump-Backed Candidate Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Primary President Trump's aggressive intervention in South Carolina Republican…
DHS acknowledges the noncitizen numbers it touted on voter rolls were inflated
The Department of Homeland Security has acknowledged that voter roll numbers it promoted regarding noncitizen registrations were inflated and based on…
South Carolina could give Trump a revitalizing win — or his most embarrassing loss
# South Carolina Senate Race Tests Trump's Political Machinery South Carolina's special election runoff to fill the seat vacated by the late Senator …
Several states will decide voter ID ballot measures this year
# Voter ID Ballot Measures Set for Major Test Across Six States Voters in at least six states will cast ballots on voter identification requirements …
MAGA Inc. spends $827,000 to back Darline Graham on final day of South Carolina GOP Senate runoff
# MAGA Inc. Mobilizes Late Cash for Graham in South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff MAGA Inc., the super PAC aligned with former President Donald Trump, s…
Trump-backed businessman Mike Mazzei looks to secure GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor
# Trump-Backed Businessman Mike Mazzei Seeks GOP Nomination for Oklahoma Governor Mike Mazzei, a Tulsa businessman with backing from former President…
El-Sayed spars with Jesse Watters on Fox News on immigration, Iran war: 'Let me just answer the question'
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, appeared on Fox News Monday night where he engaged in a heated exchange with…
An aluminum smelter becomes part of Oklahoma Republican governor runoff election
# Oklahoma Republicans Split Over Trump-Backed Aluminum Smelter Project A proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter backed by President Trump has become a…
Even some progressives are happy about Hong’s loss
# Progressive Coalition Fractures After Hong's Primary Defeat Francesca Hong's loss in Wednesday's primary marked a sharp reversal for the progressiv…
Eric Barlow wins Republican nomination for governor in Wyoming
# Eric Barlow Wins Republican Gubernatorial Nomination in Wyoming Eric Barlow secured the Republican nomination for Wyoming governor, positioning him…
Crowley zeroes in on ‘MAGA extremism’ to rebuild a fractured Wisconsin coalition
David Crowley, Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial nominee, is charting a careful path through party divisions as he prepares for his general electio…
Florida rejects Democratic establishment — and even snubs Trump
Florida voters delivered a sharp rebuke to both major party establishments in 2024, rejecting preferred candidates and establishment-backed endorsemen…
Texas GOP Rep on Talarico: 'His views would kill Texas'
# Texas Republican Escalates Attacks on Democratic Senate Nominee Over Economic Policy Rep. Beth Van Duyne of Texas unleashed sharp criticism of Demo…
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
Xavier Becerra enters California's 2026 gubernatorial race with a complex health insurance legacy. As U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary under P…
Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
Pete Buttigieg returned to South Carolina this weekend, signaling serious consideration of another presidential campaign after his 2020 bid ended befo…
National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate
# National Security Stumble Marks Graham's Debate Performance in South Carolina Runoff Senator Darline Graham faced an uncomfortable moment during Tu…
#Resistance Democrats are flopping in primaries
Alexander Vindman's defeat in Maryland's Democratic Senate primary Tuesday marks another high-profile loss for the party's most vocal Trump critics. T…
‘Woefully underprepared’: Graham critics seize on her foreign policy misstep
# Trump's Foreign Policy Gamble Backfires as Graham Stumbles in Debate President Donald Trump is backing a political newcomer for high office, but he…
The complexities of covering swing voters and what they teach us about politics
# Swing Voters Hold Clues to Political Realignment, NPR Correspondent Reports An NPR political correspondent has drawn conclusions from extensive con…
The midterms of scandal are underway
# The Midterms of Scandal Are Underway Both major parties enter the 2022 midterm elections entangled in their own controversies, yet neither has deve…
This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?
# Democrats Eye Nebraska's Second District After Rare Harris-Republican Split Nebraska's second congressional district has emerged as a rare politica…
‘I’m on the ballot’: Trump lends a hand to struggling Darline Graham
Former President Donald Trump traveled to South Carolina to campaign for Darline Graham, the Republican candidate in a special election to fill the Ho…
Progressives are on the cusp of a huge win. Their biggest stars are staying away.
Francesca Hong's Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign highlights a curious rift within the Democratic Party's progressive wing. Despite running as a progr…
Republican Mike Rogers backs Michigan data center moratorium
Republican Mike Rogers, Michigan's U.S. Senate nominee, announced support for a temporary moratorium on new data center development in the state. The …
Markey, Moulton lock horns ahead of Massachusetts Senate primary: 3 takeaways from last debate
Seth Moulton brought aggressive attacks against Ed Markey in Thursday's final Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary debate, positioning himself as a…
At the Races: Party’s (not) over?
# At the Races: Party's (not) over? The Republican and Democratic parties face mounting pressure from voters and activists questioning whether tradit…
Alaska's Ranked-Choice Voting Travesty
# Alaska's Ranked-Choice Voting System Faces Criticism Over Election Outcome Alaska's ranked-choice voting system produced a contested result that cr…
Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting
President Trump is citing a Census Bureau report to revive debunked claims about noncitizen voting in the 2020 election, but data experts warn the rep…
Florida senate primary winner Angie Nixon relied on grassroots organizing
Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat, won Florida's U.S. Senate Democratic primary despite facing a massive financial disadvantage against better-funde…
Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Florida Republicans selected U.S. Representative Byron Donalds as their gubernatorial nominee, bringing the total number of Black major party candidat…
Harriet Hageman wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Wyoming
# Harriet Hageman Wins Wyoming Republican Senate Nomination Harriet Hageman secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Wyoming, positioning…
Roll Call on the Road: New England
Democratic primary races in Massachusetts and New Hampshire remain wide open with voting weeks away, forcing candidates to maintain active campaign sc…
Trump’s pick for Wyoming governor is the latest endorsee to lose primary
President Donald Trump's endorsed candidate lost the Wyoming gubernatorial primary Tuesday, marking another defeat for the former president's politica…
Wyoming secretary of state wins GOP primary for open House seat
Chuck Gray, Wyoming's Republican secretary of state, won his party's primary for the state's at-large House seat. Gray's victory positions him as the …
Key results from Florida primaries, so far
Florida voters headed to the polls to select their party nominees for statewide and congressional offices following the state's controversial redistri…
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat
Florida Republican Representative Cory Mills lost his reelection bid, concluding a turbulent campaign marked by domestic abuse allegations. Mills join…
Fake polling from mysterious company highlights danger of unvetted election surveys
A political polling firm has admitted to fabricating multiple election surveys, exposing a serious vulnerability in how campaigns and news organizatio…
Florida Rep. Cory Mills loses primary as Wasserman Schultz, Moskowitz prevail
Rep. Cory Mills, a Florida Republican, lost his primary reelection bid Tuesday after facing mounting scrutiny over sexual misconduct allegations and c…
Primary Day in Florida and Alaska
# Florida and Alaska Hold Primary Elections Voters in Florida and Alaska headed to the polls for primary elections that shaped candidate lineups for …
The worst primary in America just ended
Republican Rep. Randy Fine won his Florida primary despite rhetoric that compares Muslims to dogs and calls Palestinians synonymous with evil. Fine se…
Michigan’s local election officials are confident in voting integrity ahead of November’s midterm election
Michigan's local election officials express strong confidence in the state's voting systems and election security ahead of November's midterm election…
Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed won a combative Democratic nomination for US Senate – he’ll face new attacks this fall
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat and former Michigan health director, secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate after a combative primar…
Ossoff just went viral again. That was probably the point.
Jon Ossoff's Senate reelection campaign has generated another viral moment, reinforcing a deliberate strategy to maintain visibility through shareable…
Progressives didn’t get the big election night they wanted
Democrats face a fractured coalition after Election Day results fell short of progressive expectations. While the party retained control of key office…
Florida GOP race draws accusations of carpetbagging
Six candidates who previously ran for Congress in other states are competing in a Southwest Florida Republican primary, sparking carpetbagging accusat…
The democratic socialist facing swing-state realities — and her old tweets
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist running in a competitive swing state, confronts the collision between her progressive record and electoral prag…
At the Races: Entering the Florida fray
# Summary The CQ Roll Call campaign team launches "At the Races," a weekly newsletter tracking 2024 election developments. Mary Ellen McIntire and Da…
In Florida, Congressman Byron Donalds' seat is up for grabs for Republicans
Ten Republican candidates are competing in southwest Florida to fill the seat vacated by Rep. Byron Donalds, who represents Florida's 19th Congression…
Arron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chair
Arron Banks, a Reform UK backer and major Brexit donor, hired private investigators to investigate Conservative Party chair Kevin Hollinrake. Banks co…
Democrats' 2028 presidential calendar gives Black and Latino voters and union members an early say
# Democrats Reshape 2028 Primary Calendar to Elevate Black and Latino Voters The Democratic National Committee has fundamentally restructured the 202…
‘Disgraceful’: what one election photo tells us about British politics in 2026
Nigel Farage's Reform UK secured victory in the Clacton-on-Sea byelection, but the result exposed deeper fractures in British politics than any single…
Democrats' early 2028 primary calendar set to prioritize Black and Latino voters, organized labor
# Democrats Reshape 2028 Primary Calendar to Center Minority Voters and Labor The Democratic National Committee has signaled a major shift in how it …
US Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Republican Senate runoff
US Rep. Russell Fry has endorsed Sen. Darline Graham in the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina, backing one of two remaining candidate…
Iowa Republican Zach Lahn confronts curiosity, and concerns, in outsider bid for governor
# Iowa Republican Zach Lahn Builds Outsider Campaign for Governor's Race Zach Lahn, the Republican nominee for Iowa governor, positions himself as an…