Seth McLaughlin

Democrats, Republicans turn out base voters

Democrats went into last week's election convinced that there were millions of untapped liberal voters who, with the right motivation, could be pushed to turn out and vote, creating the blue wave.

Tom Perez, DNC chair: Jeff Sessions’ ‘firing’ doesn’t pass the ‘smell test’

Tom Perez, the head of the Democratic National Committee, said Thursday that President Trump's "firing" of Attorney General Jeff Sessions doesn't pass the "smell test" and said that it conjures up memories of former President Richard Nixon's "Saturday massacre."

Jim Jordan-Kevin McCarthy leadership fight looms in House Republicans’ ugly rebuild

Ascendant House Democrats said they will avoid a nasty leadership fight and will keep in place the team that led them to win control in Tuesday's elections. Republicans, meanwhile, were bracing for an ugly rebuild beginning next week when the party votes on a new crop of leaders.

Conservatives: Rep. Jim Jordan should lead House GOP comeback

Conservative leaders called on House Republicans to elect Rep. Jim Jordan as their new leader and pinned the blame for the Democratic takeover of the lower chamber on retiring House Speaker Paul Ryan and his leadership team.

Stacey Abrams envisions path to runoff in Georgia gubernatorial race

Democrat Stacey Abrams is refusing to concede in the Georgia gubernatorial race, saying she still sees an avenue to advance to a runoff race with Republican Secretary of State Brian Kemp.

Janet Mills turns Maine governorship blue

Democrats claimed victory in the Maine governor's race after voters elected Janet Mills to replace Republican Paul LePage, who was term limited.

Women in Congress breaks record with 2018 midterm elections

The surge of women running for Congress in Tuesday's midterm election led to a record number of female candidates -- and women of color -- capturing seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Nancy Pelosi says Democrats will be ‘checks and balances’ to Donald Trump

Rep. Nancy Pelosi pledged Tuesday to seek bipartisanship as Democrats took control of the House -- but made clear she and her troops will take on President Trump, too.

Democrats flip House, Republicans add to Senate majority

Democrats ousted Republicans in suburban districts across the country Tuesday, taking the reins of power in the House and vowing to stand as a check to President Trump's agenda.

Bob Menendez defeats Bob Hugin to retain Senate seat after legal woes

Mike Braun beats Joe Donnelly in Indiana Senate race

Republican Mike Braun on Tuesday ousted Sen. Joe Donnelly, chalking up a big win for President Trump and putting a major dent in Democrats' long-shot hopes of flipping the U.S. Senate.

Sherrod Brown wins third term in Ohio

Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown cruised to re-election in Ohio, defeating Republican Rep. Jim Renacci in a contest that never lived up to early hype.

Kamala Harris generates most buzz among 2020 Democrats

Sen. Kamala D. Harris was one of the first to ride to the rescue after Sens. Heidi Heitkamp and Joe Donnelly announced that they would vote against the confirmation of Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, firing off a plea to her supporters to open their wallets and donate to her embattled Democratic colleagues.

Progressives expect Trump accountability after elections

Liberal activists say they're going into Tuesday's elections with a long wish list but toned-down expectations about what Democrats will be able to accomplish even if they do win control of one of the levers of power.

Kevin McCarthy aims to become next House Speaker, if GOP can remain in power

For House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Tuesday's election could be the difference between achieving a dream of becoming speaker or trying to hang onto the leadership of a party out of power.

Former GOP Sen. John Warner endorses Rep. Brat’s Democratic rival

Former Republican Sen. John W. Warner has once again crossed party lines to endorse Democrat Abigail Spanberger in her tight race against GOP Rep. Dave Brat in Virginia's 7th Congressional District.

Liberal groups commission anti-Steve King banner to fly in Iowa

Liberal groups announced Friday they plan to fly a banner over Rep. Steve King's congressional district in Iowa this weekend declaring: "Steve King: Worst for Iowa Women."

Steve King’s support slips in Iowa after meeting with far-right Austrian party

Iowa Rep. Steve King on Thursday slapped down reports that he met with members of a far-right Austrian political group and aggressively pushed back against the assertion that he has anything in common with the man charged with killing 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue last weekend.

Randy Bryce’s quest to flip Paul Ryan’s district inches closer to reality

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan's hopes of leaving the Republican Party in control of the House could stumble in his own backyard, where Democrat Randy Bryce's "Iron Stache" nickname has helped raise his national profile and fill his campaign coffers in his quest to flip the Wisconsin seat.

Joe Donnelly and Mike Braun, Indiana Senate candidates, clash over Obamacare in final debate

Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly and his Republican challenger Mike Braun clashed over their views on health care in the final debate of the Indiana Senate race.