Politics Aug 03 ‘They roll right over’: Many Democrats think their party is weak, AP-NORC poll finds By Steve Peoples, Linley Sanders, Hyojin Yoo, Associated Press
Politics Jul 01 Zohran Mamdani’s victory in NYC mayoral primary confirmed after ranked choice vote count Zohran Mamdani has won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary. A new vote count Tuesday under the city’s ranked choice voting system confirmed the progressive legislator’s victory. By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press
Politics Jun 25 Watch 6:00 What Zohran Mamdani’s primary win in New York means for Democrats nationwide In a stunning upset, 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. Final results won't be official for several days, but his win has sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party. To discuss Mamdani's win and what… By Amna Nawaz, Doug Adams, Ian Couzens
Politics Jun 23 Watch 8:29 New York City mayoral primary could forecast the future for Democrats Tuesday, voters will head to the polls for the primary that will determine which of the 11 Democrats running will take on New York City Mayor Eric Adams in November. The race has shaped up as a contest between a… By William Brangham, Sam Weber
Politics May 26 Watch 3:20 How young Democratic candidates are pushing to redefine the party’s future Young Democratic candidates are launching primary bids for national office in hopes of charting a new path forward for a party in disarray. We hear from three of those candidates, Mallory McMorrow, Jake Rakov and Kat Abughazaleh, about what they… By Laura Barrón-López, Doug Adams, Shrai Popat, Taylor Bowie
Mar 19 Democrats clashed over shutdown strategy, but party’s crisis runs far deeper By Matt Brown, Associated Press Democrats are confronting stark divisions within their party as leaders grapple with their losses in the 2024 election cycle and how to confront an emboldened Trump administration. Continue reading
Mar 12 In blow to Senate Democrats, Shaheen decides not to seek reelection in New Hampshire By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Shaheen's decision deals a significant blow to Democrats who were already facing a difficult path to reclaiming the Senate majority in the 2026 midterms… Continue reading
Feb 01 Ken Martin, Democratic party leader in Minnesota, elected as DNC chair By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Democrats on Saturday elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as the national chair, turning to a low-profile Midwestern political operative to coordinate their resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 6:15 Rep. Greg Casar outlines progressive caucus efforts to rebrand Democratic Party By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan There are a few weeks left until the Democratic Party faces Republican majorities in Congress. After a decisive loss in the presidential election, Democrats have been at odds over their future and direction during the new Trump era. Rep. Greg… Continue watching
Nov 24 Fred Harris, former Democratic senator from Oklahoma and presidential hopeful, dies at 94 By Rio Yamat, Associated Press Fred Harris, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma, presidential hopeful and populist who championed Democratic Party reforms in the turbulent 1960s, died Saturday. Continue reading