Oct 31 Less talk of Trump, more focus on economy is part of the Democrats’ playbook for Tuesday’s election By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Democrat Abigail Spanberger is more eager to talk about struggling soybean farmers than President Donald Trump’s attack on American institutions. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 7:10 How the Virginia governor’s race became a microcosm of national issues By Liz Landers, Doug Adams Virginians head to the polls this coming Tuesday to pick their next governor. But the results may also serve as a referendum on President Trump's first 10 months in office, and offer clues of what to expect across the country… Continue watching
Oct 28 Watch 5:17 Why Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court election has national implications By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz Election Day is a week away, and while there are some gubernatorial races getting attention, there is also a trio of votes for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that continues a trend of big spending in judicial elections. Pennsylvania is a… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 7:47 A look at the New Jersey governor’s race and its national implications By William Brangham, Sam Weber New Jersey is one of only two off-year gubernatorial races this fall, and it’s seen as a bellwether ahead of next year's midterms. After President Trump made inroads with minority voters in the last election, they’ve continued to be a… Continue watching
Oct 20 Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger spar over abortion in Virginia By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America, Bill Barrow, Associated Press The winner of the election will likely influence abortion law in the only Southern state that's maintained broad access to abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022 eliminated a national right to the procedure. Continue reading
Oct 09 What to watch for as Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates Spanberger and Earle-Sears debate By Steve Peoples, Associated Press, Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America Virginia is one of two states choosing governors this November, and its election is often seen as a bellwether for the party in power across the Potomac River ahead of midterm elections next year. Continue reading
Sep 23 Southern Arizona voters to pick Grijalva’s successor in U.S. House By Sejal Govindarao, Associated Press Rep. Raúl Grijalva died in March, resulting in the 7th Congressional District seat being one of three safely Democratic districts to become vacant due to lawmakers’ deaths. Continue reading
Sep 22 LIVE RESULTS: Adelita Grijalva wins Arizona’s 7th Congressional District special election Voters in southern Arizona will send a new representative to Congress after Tuesday’s special election to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who died in March of complications from cancer treatment. Continue reading
Aug 27 Democratic win in Iowa special election breaks GOP supermajority By Associated Press Democrat Catelin Drey handily defeated Republican Christopher Prosch, adding to the Democratic Party's hope that it can flip more seats during the 2026 midterm elections. Continue reading
Jun 25 Mamdani declares victory in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Though the race’s ultimate outcome will still be decided by a ranked choice count, Zohran Mamdani took a commanding position just hours after the polls closed. Continue reading