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Virginia gubernatorial nominees Abigail Spanberger, left, and Winsome Earle-Sears.

Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash in Virginia as texting scandal upends fall elections

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 10, 2025 at 5:34pm
A podium is seen by the steps of the Capitol on Sept. 19 ahead of a news conference by House Democrats.

DNC launches ad campaign on health insurance costs as shutdown fight drags on

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 10, 2025 at 5:00am

At the Races: Signs of the times

By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 9, 2025 at 3:28pm
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, center, seen here at last year's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, is running for Congress in 2026.

Justin Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in primary

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 8, 2025 at 5:26pm
Members of the National Guard patrol a Washington, D.C., street on Sept. 11. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Are we at the beginning of the next civil war?

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted October 8, 2025 at 4:29pm
From left, Deb Haaland, JoAnna Mendoza and Kaela Berg are among the Democratic women from blue-collar backgrounds running for office in 2026. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call; Mendoza for Congress/Facebook; Kaela for Congress/Facebook)

2026 could be breakout year for blue-collar Democratic women

By Daniela Altimari
Posted October 8, 2025 at 4:08pm
A beam of sunlight breaks through the cloudy skies to illuminate the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court sounds ready to revive lawsuit over ballot counting

By Michael Macagnone
Posted October 8, 2025 at 1:27pm
Former Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. is running for Illinois' 2nd District. (Courtesy The Jesse Jackson Jr Show/YouTube)

Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announces comeback bid in Illinois

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 8, 2025 at 1:17pm
Matt Van Epps is the Republican nominee in the special election for Tennessee's 7th District. (Courtesy Matt Van Epps for Congress/Facebook)

Trump-backed Matt Van Epps wins GOP nomination for Green’s seat

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 7, 2025 at 11:00pm
The Utah State Capitol overlooking the Salt Lake City skyline and the Wasatch Mountain range is seen in March 2024. (Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Utah Legislature approves new congressional map following court order

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 6, 2025 at 7:42pm
Matt Van Epps, the former commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services, is President Donald Trump’s choice in the special election for the state’s 7th District.

Trump’s late endorsement upends Tennessee special election

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 6, 2025 at 6:11pm
Kentucky Democrat Amy McGrath is running for Senate again.

Kentucky Democrat Amy McGrath launches second bid for Senate

By Daniela Altimari
Posted October 6, 2025 at 2:23pm
Maine Rep. Jared Golden faces a high-profile primary challenge in his bid for reelection. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Vulnerable Maine Rep. Jared Golden draws primary challenger

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 6, 2025 at 12:53pm
People wait in line to get a seat inside the Supreme Court as it opens a new term Monday.

Supreme Court kicks off term with free speech, election law cases

By Michael Macagnone
Posted October 6, 2025 at 12:49pm
Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for Senate.

Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt joins contentious Republican primary for Senate

By Daniela Altimari
Posted October 6, 2025 at 11:43am
Rep. Mikie Sherrill is the Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor this fall.

Shutdown fight hits New Jersey governor’s race

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 3, 2025 at 5:00pm
Former Missouri Rep. Cori Bush is seeking a primary rematch against her successor in Congress, Democrat Wesley Bell.

Former ‘squad’ member Cori Bush launches comeback bid in Missouri

By Daniela Altimari
Posted October 3, 2025 at 11:46am
The blinds at the ticket window for the ferry to Fort Sumter are closed in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 2, 2025 due to the government shutdown.

The great ‘meh’: Scenes from a shutdown

By Jason Dick and Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 3, 2025 at 11:18am

At the Races: Who ends the shutdown?

By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Andrew Menezes
Posted October 2, 2025 at 2:54pm
With his run for governor, Republican Rep. David Schweikert is leaving behind a competitive House seat.

Rating change: Arizona’s open 1st District shifts to Toss-up

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted October 1, 2025 at 2:24pm, Updated at 7:08pm
A sign blaming Democrats for the government shutdown is seen Wednesday outside the Capitol after a Republican-led news conference.

Both parties try to win the ‘blame game’ as government shutdown hits nation

By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari
Posted October 1, 2025 at 7:03pm
Former North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn is seen in July 2024 during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Ex-North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn launches comeback bid in Florida

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 1, 2025 at 1:46pm
Arizona Republican Rep. David Schweikert is running for governor.

GOP Rep. David Schweikert enters race for Arizona governor

By Daniela Altimari
Posted September 30, 2025 at 6:09pm, Updated October 1, 2025 at 10:09am

Republicans seek to stand out in Tennessee special election for Green seat

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted September 30, 2025 at 5:00am

At the Races: Slowdown and shutdown

By Niels Lesniewski, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari
Posted September 25, 2025 at 3:16pm
Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva, a former Pima County supervisor, has won the special election to succeed her father in the state's 7th District. (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)

Democrat Adelita Grijalva becomes first Latina elected to Congress from Arizona

By Nick Eskow
Posted September 23, 2025 at 11:23pm
Former Reps. Melissa Bean, left, and Van Hilleary are running for Congress, while former Rep. Hilda L. Solis could potentially run. (Courtesy Melissa Bean for Congress/Facebook, Van for TN/Facebook and Jesse Grant/Variety via Getty Images)

Some ex-House members attempt comebacks after more than a decade away

By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari
Posted September 23, 2025 at 5:51pm, Updated at 8:08pm
Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany is running for governor. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany announces campaign for governor

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted September 23, 2025 at 6:12pm
DC Councilmember Robert White, center, stands behind Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton during a ceremony in 2023. Challengers to Norton have started to emerge in earnest as calls mount for her to retire.

In DC, candidates line up for a job with little power

By Justin Papp
Posted September 23, 2025 at 6:05pm
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur represents a meme-worthy Ohio district that backed Donald Trump by 6.7 points last year.

When a meme meets the midterms: 6-7 politics edition

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted September 23, 2025 at 2:23pm