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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., conducts a news conference last month. Joining him, from left, are Sens. John Barrasso, Joni Ernst, Rick Scott and John Thune.

McConnell prevails in Senate GOP leadership contest

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted November 16, 2022 at 1:10pm, Updated at 9:20pm
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., addresses an election night party at The Westin Washington hotel early in the morning of Nov. 9.

Republicans secure House majority, but it will be a narrow one

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted November 16, 2022 at 7:06pm
North Carolina Rep. Richard Hudson was backed by colleagues on Tuesday to be the next chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.

Hudson to lead House GOP campaign arm for 2024 cycle

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted November 15, 2022 at 5:17pm
With one race in Georgia headed to a runoff, the five new GOP senators in the next Congress all filled seats previously held by Republicans. From left, Sens.-elect Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma and Ted Budd of North Carolina, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sens.-elect Katie Britt of Alabama, J.D. Vance of Ohio and Eric Schmitt of Missouri pose for photos before a meeting in the Capitol on Tuesday.

GOP had big opportunity, but voters balked at sweeping change

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted November 15, 2022 at 12:29pm
Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., saw his victory margin increase threefold this year compared to a race against the same opponent in 2020.

New election, same result: Most incumbents win 2022 rematches

By Laura Weiss and Ariel Cohen
Posted November 15, 2022 at 6:00am
A map outlining Arizona’s new 2nd District lines sits on a table during a meet-and-greet event for Republican Mark DeLuzio in Williams, Ariz., in July.

Redistricting helps Republicans in close fight for House control

By Michael Macagnone
Posted November 15, 2022 at 5:00am
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., speaks at the Broadacres Marketplace in North Las Vegas on Oct. 23. Her projected win means Democrats will have a Senate majority regardless of the outcome of a Georgia runoff next month.

Democrats keep Senate control ahead of Georgia runoff

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted November 12, 2022 at 9:37pm, Updated at 10:02pm
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally for Ohio Republican candidates in Dayton.

Traumatized Nancy Pelosi says ‘it’s time for healing.’ But Donald Trump will never allow it

By John T. Bennett
Posted November 11, 2022 at 7:00am

At the Races: 726 days till Election Day 2024

By Kate Ackley, Niels Lesniewski, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari
Posted November 10, 2022 at 2:30pm
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., arrives for a news conference Wednesday after losing his reelection race. At right is his husband, Randy Florke.

Midterm takeaways: Unusual elections end on unexpected turf

By Kate Ackley, Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski
Posted November 9, 2022 at 6:59pm
President Joe Biden said Democrats had lower losses in Tuesday's elections than pundits predicted.

Biden touts Democratic wins, talks of compromise with GOP

By Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski
Posted November 9, 2022 at 5:26pm
Virginia Rep. Elaine Luria, a former Navy commander who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, was a rare loss among the defense-minded Democrats first elected in 2018.

Defense-oriented Democrats mostly survive electoral scare

By John M. Donnelly
Posted November 9, 2022 at 2:44pm
Five states weighed in on abortion-related measures during Tuesday's elections, with voters appearing likely to follow Kansas’ lead in either rejecting measures limiting a woman’s right to an abortion or protecting that right.

Abortion rights backers see big wins in Tuesday results

By Sandhya Raman, Lauren Clason and Jessie Hellmann
Posted November 9, 2022 at 1:40pm
New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin speaks onstage Tuesday about his run for governor, a race he ultimately lost.

They gave up House seats to run for other office. Most lost

By Aidan Quigley
Posted November 9, 2022 at 1:23pm
Mike Doyle reflects on the generational shifts he’s seen as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee.

It’s official: Congress won’t get another Mike Doyle

By Jim Saksa
Posted November 9, 2022 at 12:51pm
Rep.-elect Morgan Luttrell, left, speaks on a panel with his brother, Marcus Luttrell, during the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2021 in Dallas.

Twins, sons and happy meals: Things the 118th Congress will have that the 117th does not

By Paul V. Fontelo
Posted November 9, 2022 at 11:58am
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., takes the stage to address an election night party at The Westin Washington hotel.

Wave did not hit, but McCarthy predicts GOP House control

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted November 9, 2022 at 3:09am
John Fetterman was declared the winner in the Senate race in Pennsylvania, which could give Democrats one more Senate seat than they have now — but they could still lose some uncalled races.

Senate control remains a jump ball

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted November 9, 2022 at 2:16am
Republican Rep. Markwayne Mullin won the Senate race to replace Sen. James M. Inhofe, who is retiring at the end of this Congress.

For some incoming senators, the primary was the real election

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted November 8, 2022 at 9:28pm, Updated at 10:39pm
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, speaks during a campaign rally on Nov. 6. Fetterman, who is challenging Mehmet Oz for the seat, filed a federal lawsuit Monday related to the counting of some mail-in ballots.

Election lawsuits might gum up final vote counts, experts say

By Michael Macagnone
Posted November 8, 2022 at 12:35pm
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy speaks as Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan listens during a news conference in the Capitol.

A noisy, but unproductive, Congress looms

By John T. Bennett
Posted November 8, 2022 at 5:30am
Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman speaks Sunday during a rally in Newtown, Pa. Fetterman's race against Republican Mehmet Oz is rated a Toss-up.

The likeliest scenarios after the election dust settles

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted November 8, 2022 at 5:00am
Jen Kiggans, the GOP candidate for Virginia’s 2nd District, listens to Gov. Glenn Youngkin on a remote call during a campaign rally in Virginia Beach on Friday. Kiggans' challenge to incumbent Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria could signal which party is going to have a good night on Tuesday.

Counting votes will take time, but watch these races for trends

By Daniela Altimari
Posted November 7, 2022 at 1:30pm
Florida Sen. Rick Scott, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, introduces Georgia candidate Herschel Walker at a rally in Athens, Ga., on Saturday.

Scott sees ‘52-plus’ GOP Senate seats, says watch New Hampshire

By Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted November 7, 2022 at 9:32am
Senate candidate Herschel Walker speaks during a campaign rally in Newnan, Ga., on Friday.

Georgia Senate candidates campaign to avoid overtime

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted November 7, 2022 at 5:00am
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., speaks at a campaign rally in Clarkston, Ga., on Thursday.

Warnock pushes insulin cost caps as campaign nears finish line

By Niels Lesniewski and Lauren Clason
Posted November 4, 2022 at 11:47am
Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, a Democrat from western New York, faces a race now rated Likely Democratic instead of Solid Democratic.

Final race ratings point toward escalating GOP gains

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted November 4, 2022 at 6:02am
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, left, Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik are among the 147 lawmakers who opposed certifying electoral votes after the attack on the Capitol.

Amazon, other PACs resume donations to electoral objectors

By Kate Ackley
Posted November 3, 2022 at 5:36pm

At the Races: Are we there yet?

By Daniela Altimari, Kate Ackley, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted November 3, 2022 at 2:30pm
Republican Senate candidate Blake Masters speaks during his town hall event at Miss Kitty’s Steak House in July.

GOP candidates focus on border security amid high migration

By Suzanne Monyak
Posted November 2, 2022 at 4:55pm