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President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on Wednesday at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

Democratic wins ignite questions about Trump’s midterm coattails

By John T. Bennett
Posted November 5, 2025 at 3:28pm, Updated at 4:54pm
Calvert quickly announced his plans to run in the adjacent 40th District in 2026.

It’s Calvert vs. Kim in redrawn Southern California district

By John M. Donnelly
Posted November 5, 2025 at 4:28pm
Election workers sort ballot box drop off ballots Tuesday at the Orange County Registrar of Voters.

California Republicans challenge map allowed under Prop 50

By Ryan Tarinelli
Posted November 5, 2025 at 3:21pm
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger takes the stage during her election night event in Richmond on Tuesday.

12 things I think I think after Tuesday’s elections

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted November 5, 2025 at 1:24pm
Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, D-Ill., will not seek reelection to his Chicago-area seat in 2026.

Rep. Chuy Garcia confirms he will not seek reelection

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted November 5, 2025 at 6:13am
Democrats Christian Menefee, left, and Amanda Edwards have advanced to a runoff in the special election for Texas' 18th District. (Sharon Steinmann/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Special election for Texas’ 18th District heads to all-Democratic runoff

By Daniela Altimari
Posted November 5, 2025 at 1:10am
Zohran Mamdani departs after talking to reporters on Election Day in Queens, New York. (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Zohran Mamdani elected New York’s first Asian American and Muslim mayor

By Victor Feldman
Posted November 4, 2025 at 10:02pm, Updated November 5, 2025 at 12:13am
A "Yes on 50" sign is seen on a walkway over Highway 101 in San Rafael, Calif., on Monday. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

California voters approve ballot measure to green-light new congressional map

By Daniela Altimari
Posted November 4, 2025 at 11:30pm, Updated November 5, 2025 at 12:10am
New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., celebrates with lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Dale Caldwell after their win during an election night watch party at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel on Tuesday in East Brunswick,N.J.

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins governor’s race in New Jersey

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted November 4, 2025 at 9:42pm, Updated at 11:20pm
Former Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger delivers remarks at her election night watch party in Richmond on Tuesday. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted November 4, 2025 at 8:11pm, Updated at 10:35pm
North Carolina Rep. Don Davis tops CQ Roll Call’s latest list of the most vulnerable House lawmakers of the 2026 election cycle.

The 10 most vulnerable House members, a year out from 2026 elections

By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari
Posted November 4, 2025 at 5:00am, Updated at 5:27pm
“My commitment has been clear from day one – we will explore every avenue possible to make sure Maryland has fair and representative maps,” says Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, pictured here during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Maryland governor announces formation of redistricting commission

By Andrew Menezes
Posted November 4, 2025 at 1:36pm
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, left, and former Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger, here at the Capitol's Statuary Hall in 2019, are running for governor. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

What to watch in Tuesday’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey and beyond

By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari
Posted November 3, 2025 at 7:28pm
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin speaks during an interview Sunday at DNC headquarters in Washington. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

DNC chair says wins in Virginia and New Jersey would signal 2026 blue wave

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted November 2, 2025 at 7:47pm
Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur is a top Republican target in 2026.

Ohio approves new House map that would boost GOP chances in 2026

By Andrew Menezes
Posted October 31, 2025 at 4:49pm, Updated at 5:07pm
President Donald Trump rallies with autoworkers in Warren, Mich., on April 29.

Lawmakers spar over possible Trump third term as president leaves door open

By John T. Bennett
Posted October 31, 2025 at 2:06pm

At the Races: When the pain hits home

By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 30, 2025 at 3:13pm
Voter information guides are pictured at a vote center in Los Angeles on Monday.

What to know about Prop 50, California’s redistricting ballot measure

By Daniela Altimari
Posted October 29, 2025 at 3:24pm
Virginia's statewide Democratic ticket of, from left, Jay Jones, Abigail Spanberger and Ghazala Hashmi march at a Labor Day parade in Buena Vista, Va., on Sept. 1, weeks before Jones' texting scandal rocked the election. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Is there such a thing as reverse coattails?

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted October 29, 2025 at 11:34am
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik is a prospective candidate for governor in 2026.

A teachable moment in a New York minute

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted October 28, 2025 at 5:23pm
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, pictured here as a senator in the Capitol in 2024, has called a special session to redraw the state's House map.

Indiana announces special session to redraw congressional map

By Michael Macagnone
Posted October 27, 2025 at 11:34am
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries arrives for a news conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.

Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York mayor

By Victor Feldman
Posted October 24, 2025 at 4:49pm
Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., speaks during a news conference outside the Capitol on Oct. 15.

Adelita Grijalva lawsuit unlikely to lead to swearing in, experts say

By Michael Macagnone
Posted October 24, 2025 at 1:29pm

At the Races: More maps, more problems

By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski
Posted October 23, 2025 at 3:39pm
North Carolina Democratic Rep. Don Davis is a target of the state’s new congressional map.

North Carolina gets new House map that could help GOP gain additional seat

By Daniela Altimari and Andrew Menezes
Posted October 22, 2025 at 5:06pm
From left, Democrats Amanda Edwards, Christian Menefee and Jolanda Jones are among the many candidates in November special election for Texas' 18th District. (Sharon Steinmann/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

In Texas special election, Democrats try to beat opponents — and voter confusion

By Daniela Altimari
Posted October 22, 2025 at 4:26pm
Former New Hampshire Sen. John E. Sununu, here at a Maine political event in 2016, is seeking to return to the Senate. (Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images file photo)

John Sununu launches Senate comeback bid in New Hampshire

By Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski
Posted October 22, 2025 at 6:32am, Updated at 1:56pm
Former New Hamsphire Sen. John E. Sununu is running for his state’s open Senate seat.

Rating change: Sununu’s entry boosts Republican chances in New Hampshire

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted October 22, 2025 at 1:15pm
Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., speaks as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries listens during a news conference Tuesday.

Adelita Grijalva files lawsuit to be sworn in as member of Congress

By Michael Macagnone
Posted October 21, 2025 at 6:56pm
Democratic Rep. Don Davis would get a tougher district under North Carolina's newly redrawn congressional map. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

North Carolina Republicans advance new map targeting Rep. Don Davis

By Daniela Altimari
Posted October 21, 2025 at 12:41pm