Redistricting aimed at helping GOP in midterms could cost them in Virginia
The Democratic-led push to redraw Virginia's congressional districts comes after a nationwide feud has led to the redrawing of maps around the country.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn running for Congress
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn — who emerged as a national figure after the Jan. 6 riot — announced a second bid for Congress on Wednesday.
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Nevada's first-in-the-nation primary bid gets boost from Latino Victory
Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina are vying to be the first state to vote in the 2028 Democratic presidential primaries.
Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
Michele Tafoya, running as a Republican, is seeking the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.
Gov. Tim Walz's turn from vice-presidential candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that he won't seek reelection in a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the party's nominee for vice president.
Klobuchar considering run for Minn. governor after Walz ends re-election bid
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is seriously considering a run for governor in the wake of Tim Walz's decision Monday to end his bid for a third term.
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Montana smokejumper aims to join 2026 blue wave Democrats are hoping for
Democrats are trying to win back the House from the GOP after losing control in the 2022 midterms.
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N.C. Republicans redrew a GOP district. A Democrat is looking to take advantage.
North Carolina was among the GOP-led states this year that redrew congressional lines mid-decade in an attempt to benefit Republicans.
Democrats' path to power may come through hundreds of races far from Washington
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
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Beshear takes on national role as Dems eye governors to get to the White House
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is leading the Democratic Governors Association for the 2026 midterms, with fellow potential presidential candidate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handling a vice chair post.
EMILYs List endorses former Atlanta mayor in Georgia governor race
Democrats are looking to win back the Georgia governor's office after decades of GOP control.
Obama, Mamdani talk as Election Day approaches in New York City mayor's race
Zohran Mamdani is viewed as the leading candidate to become the next mayor of New York City, even as the contest has divided the normal partisan lines between Republicans and Democrats.
In New Jersey governor's race, Sherrill tries to tether Ciattarelli to Trump
Republican Jack Ciattarelli has a shot at winning 2025 New Jersey governor's race against Mikie Sherrill, after Democrats have held the office for two terms.
Virginia governor race underlines future hopes for Democrats
The 2025 Virginia governor's race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears offers both parties a chance to start charting a path forward.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro heading to Virginia to campaign for Spanberger
Early voting is already underway in the Virginia governor's race where voters will pick a replacement for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.