Election
As progressives seek to take on inequality, some cite religion as a motivating factor
The jokes practically wrote themselves as an eclectic group of progressive pastors, imams and a rabbi walked into a room, finding their seats around a table to talk about religion and politics.
U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed runs against the American system that helped him succeed
Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan on a paradox. He embodies the American dream -- immigrant family success story, academic standout, public health reformer -- yet argues that the very systems that helped him rise are broken and demand a far-left overhaul.
No shoo-in: Trump-endorsed Darline Graham launches Senate bid but trails in new South Carolina poll
President Trump's endorsement of Sen. Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, may not be enough to carry her to victory in the rapidly approaching Aug. 11 primary.
Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson deletes posts supporting Graham Platner
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson has deleted multiple social media posts supporting his ill-fated predecessor, Graham Platner.
GOP frames midterms as battle against communism as socialists gain foothold in Democratic Party
House Republicans are branding Democrats as "communists" ahead of November's midterm elections, betting that voters have a visceral aversion to the ideology as a growing wave of socialists reshapes the Democratic Party.
Logger-turned-lawmaker Troy Jackson claims Maine Senate nomination to replace Platner
Former state lawmaker Troy Jackson won the Democratic nomination for Maine's U.S. Senate seat on Saturday, capping nearly three weeks of political drama following the collapse of Graham Platner's campaign.
Ex-Rep. Mark Sanford jumps into South Carolina special primary to replace Lindsey Graham
Former South Carolina GOP Rep. Mark Sanford tossed his hat into the ring to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on Thursday, joining an already crowded special primary.
Kamala Harris falls to back of the pack in new presidential poll
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leads in the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination race, overtaking California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a new poll.
House GOP adopts budget blueprint to tee up filibuster-proof defense funding, voter ID bill
House Republicans on Wednesday narrowly adopted their budget blueprint for a filibuster-proof bill containing up to $95 billion in defense funding, farm aid and election integrity measures.
Trump-backed candidates sweep Arizona GOP primaries
President Trump's preferred candidates won big in Arizona on Tuesday, adding to his long list of primary victories this election cycle.
Platner ally Troy Jackson stepping in to take on Sen. Susan Collins
Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president and fifth-generation logger, is poised to replace Graham Platner on the Democratic ticket in the U.S. Senate race in Maine.
New Jersey finds 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote and hundreds voting
Thousands of noncitizens were added to New Jersey's voting rolls, and hundreds of them even cast ballots in the state's elections, Gov. Mikie Sherrill acknowledged Tuesday.
‘She’ll win’: Trump-endorsed Darline Graham jolts South Carolina’s lightning Senate primary
President Trump's surprise endorsement of Sen. Darline Graham to succeed her late big brother in the Senate pits his powerful influence against the conservative establishment in next month's speedy Republican primary.
Trump urges House Republicans to unify on budget plan to pass SAVE America Act
President Trump is lobbying House Republicans to support a budget resolution needed to unlock the filibuster-proof reconciliation process that could help pass pieces of his priority election integrity legislation.
Rep. Russell Fry enters race to replace late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham
Republican Rep. Russell Fry said Monday he's jumping into the special election to replace the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, putting him on a potential crash course with newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone -- Mr. Graham's sister -- who is endorsed by President Trump.
Elizabeth Warren backs Abdul El-Sayed in Democratic primary for Michigan’s U.S. Senate race
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is jumping back into the Democratic primary for Michigan's U.S. Senate race -- this time backing Abdul El-Sayed.
El-Sayed pushes back on Tapper’s Iran questions in contentious interview
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, pushed back Sunday on questions by CNN host Jake Tapper in a contentious interview about Iran and Israel.
Sen. John Fetterman rips Sen. Bernie Sanders over endorsements for El-Sayed, Planter
Sen. John Fetterman blasted Sen. Bernard Sanders over his endorsements of Graham Platner and Abdul El-Sayed.
Black caucus backs Stevens as Sanders, AOC rally troops for El-Sayed in Michigan Senate primary
Rep. Haley Stevens has scored the support of the Congressional Black Caucus in her bid for the U.S. Senate, handing her some late-innings bragging rights with African American voters who have the power to swing her hard-fought Democratic primary race against Abdul El-Sayed.
DHS threatens ‘prison time’ for states that don’t cooperate on Trump’s election goals
States that work with President Trump to clean up their voter rolls can get more taxpayer money to help do it, but those that refuse could face fines and penalties and, if they ignore evidence of noncitizens on their lists, the administration is threatening "prison time" for their leaders.