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John James, Michigan GOP Senate candidate, speaks in Detroit on Aug. 7, 2018, at an election night event after winning his primary election.

McConnell to headline virtual event for Michigan Senate challenger

By Kate Ackley
Posted September 16, 2020 at 9:00am
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, who easily won his Democratic primary Tuesday, is bidding for a second full term.

Chris Coons easily fends off progressive challenger in Delaware primary

By Katherine Tully-McManus
Posted September 15, 2020 at 10:02pm
Political ads on television are not likely to sway a big part of the electorate in the presidential election this year, argues Stu Rothenberg.

Will late Trump or Biden TV ads change the race?

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted September 15, 2020 at 4:20pm
It will be tempting to interpret data from early voting but please don’t try to before Election Day.

Please don’t count the early voting ballots before they’ve hatched

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted September 15, 2020 at 10:00am
Bob Good, the Republican nominee for Virginia’s 5th District, heads to a rally at the Appomattox County Courthouse in Appomattox, Va., on Sept. 8. Good upset Rep. Denver Riggleman at a GOP nominating convention in June.

Will ‘biblical conservative’ Bob Good make Virginia’s 5th District safer GOP terrain, or more in play?

By Stephanie Akin
Posted September 15, 2020 at 5:30am
Sen. Chris Coons faces a challenge from the left in Tuesday’s Democratic primary in Delaware.

What to watch in Delaware’s primaries this week

By Katherine Tully-McManus
Posted September 14, 2020 at 6:00am
Iowa Democratic Rep. Abby Finkenauer's latest campaign ad features a farmer named Diane.

TV ad by Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer highlights Democrats’ effort to woo back rural voters

By Bridget Bowman
Posted September 11, 2020 at 6:00am
Microsoft logo displayed on a screen and keyboard are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken on Aug. 3, 2020.

Russian hackers tied to 2016 elections now target 2020 race, Microsoft says

By Gopal Ratnam
Posted September 10, 2020 at 5:01pm

At the Races: Rage against the (tape) machine

By Bridget Bowman, Kate Ackley and Stephanie Akin
Posted September 10, 2020 at 2:30pm
Unions helped Democrats take top Nevada elected positions in 2018. Sen. Jacky Rosen, shown here campaigning before the pandemic erupted early this year, was among those who benefited from union efforts that will be disrupted by COVID-19 this fall.

COVID-19 tests unions’ ability to deliver votes, manpower, money to Democrats

By Jim Saksa
Posted September 10, 2020 at 5:00am
The state of the 2020 presidential race has been remarkably stable for months, which does not currently favor President Donald Trump, Stu Rothenberg writes.

All the ‘Rage’: Where the 2020 presidential race stands

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted September 9, 2020 at 5:34pm
Michigan Democratic Rep. Andy Levin followed his father into Congress, but there were signs that dynasties were on a decline in Congress even before voters in Massachusetts rejected a Kennedy last week.

Family business in decline? Fewer get to Congress through heredity

By Paul V. Fontelo
Posted September 9, 2020 at 12:13pm
Voters in many districts around the country may notice the familiar names of candidates who ran in the last cycle and lost.

‘Retread’ strategy: Why Congress next year could be full of losers

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted September 9, 2020 at 5:30am
During an appearance in Manchester, N.H., on Aug. 28, President Donald Trump reminded New Hampshire Republicans about the candidates he had endorsed for Senate and the 1st District. Both won their races Tuesday.

New Hampshire GOP backs Trump choices for Senate, House; Langevin coasts in Rhode Island

By Kate Ackley
Posted September 8, 2020 at 11:35pm
New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas faces a competitive race in the 1st District. Republicans pick their nominee to take him on Tuesday.

What to watch in New Hampshire, Rhode Island primaries this week

By Kate Ackley and Lindsey McPherson
Posted September 7, 2020 at 6:00am
Jake Auchincloss attends a rally for affordable housing in Newton, Mass., on Aug. 23, 2020.

Auchincloss wins primary in Massachusetts’ 4th District

By Kate Ackley
Posted September 4, 2020 at 12:35pm

At the Races: Land of Kennedy? Louisiana

By Stephanie Akin, Bridget Bowman and Kate Ackley
Posted September 3, 2020 at 2:30pm
Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood's 2018 race is featured in the new film "Surge."

Behind the scenes: ‘Surge’ follows 2018 wave of women candidates

By Bridget Bowman and Kate Ackley
Posted September 3, 2020 at 9:43am
Republican Beth Van Duyne, here campaigning in Irving, Texas, in February, is in a hotly contested race for the open 24th District.

Republican women could add to House ranks, but Senate outlook uncertain

By Bridget Bowman
Posted September 2, 2020 at 5:00am
Support from New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez helped Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey, at podium, rally progressives in winning the Democratic nod for a second full Senate term.

A Massachusetts first: Kennedy loses Senate primary to Markey

By Kate Ackley
Posted September 1, 2020 at 10:36pm
Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal, here with Speaker Nancy Pelosi at a news conference in December, defeated Alex Morse in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Massachusetts’ 1st District.

Massachusetts primary: Neal fends off challenge from Morse

By Kate Ackley
Posted September 1, 2020 at 9:53pm
Joe Biden speaks during a coronavirus virtual town hall from his home in Wilmington, Del., on April 8.

GOP banking on post-basement blunders by Biden and Democrats

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted September 1, 2020 at 12:48pm
Iowa Democratic Rep. Abby Finkenauer is facing a competitive reelection race against GOP state Rep. Ashley Hinson.

GOP women’s group launches negative ad against Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer

By Bridget Bowman
Posted September 1, 2020 at 5:01am
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina is the target of a new $2.7 million ad campaign from the VoteVets super PAC, just the latest in a river of outside money to flood the state.

With ballots about to go out in North Carolina, veterans super PAC drops $2.7M against Tillis

By Kate Ackley
Posted September 1, 2020 at 12:01am
Support from stars of the liberal firmament like fellow Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren is a key part of Sen. Edward J. Markey's effort to beat back a primary challenge from Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III.

4 things to watch in Massachusetts Senate, House primaries

By Kate Ackley
Posted August 31, 2020 at 5:00am
President Donald Trump accepts the Republican nomination for another term Thursday in a speech to more than 1,000 supporters on the White House South Lawn.

Trump focuses on law and order, but will other Republicans follow?

By Bridget Bowman
Posted August 28, 2020 at 3:55pm
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell addresses the virtual Republican National Convention on Thursday.

McConnell’s mask message doesn’t match White House scene

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 28, 2020 at 1:18pm
President Donald Trump speaks Aug. 27 on the final night of the Republican National Convention on the South Lawn of the White House.

RNC fact check: Trump speech filled with falsehoods

By FactCheck.org
Posted August 28, 2020 at 9:00am
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik addresses the Republican National Convention on Wednesday.

Stefanik, Van Drew lean into roles as impeachment defenders

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted August 28, 2020 at 5:00am
President Donald Trump speaks in Charlotte, N.C., after being nominated for another term at the Republican National Convention on Monday.

Trump needs a convention bounce

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted August 25, 2020 at 11:19am