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What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Democrats try to defend California and make inroads in Iowa
California's governor race is lacking star power this year.
New York Democrats push redistricting amendment, joining national battle
The proposed amendment won’t change the Empire State’s House lines in 2026 as local Democrats take a longer-term approach.
New York Democrats eye single redistricting amendment
Initial plans to pass multiple amendments to provide state lawmakers with flexibility to account for changing circumstances when it comes time for second passage next year had been scrapped in favor of a single proposal.
Colorado Democrats slam Tina Peters’ release, while Republicans cheer
Tina Peters, the former Colorado county clerk convicted of breaching her county’s secure voting equipment, drew cheers from fellow Republicans upon her release from prison Monday after Democratic Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence. Other state Democrats, however, said remarks the 70-year-old Peters made in an online interview after leaving prison demonstrate that she lacks […]
Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot
Iowa Democrats say they want to vote in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary for the candidate who gives the party its best chance to flip a Republican-held seat in November.
Trump's $1.8-billion fund unravels amid court setbacks, bipartisan pushback
Democrats say the concession is not enough, and are pushing legislation to ensure no president can ever attempt the creation of such a fund again.
Democrats zero in on an anti-corruption message: From the Politics Desk
Plus, more members of Congress are in danger of losing in the next round of primaries.
New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s prolonged absence from Congress
The pressure is ratcheting up in the 7th Congressional District as Democrats are hoping to unseat Kean in their bid to regain control of Congress.
Democrats raise doubts about proposed hikes to homestead exemptions
Ahead of the opening gavels, the opposition party memorializes its complaints.
Trump knocks ‘chirping’ from ‘political hacks’ amid Iran negotiations
President Trump on Monday urged Democrats and “seemingly unpatriotic Republicans” to stop “chirping” about Iran negotiations and allow him to hammer out a deal without pressure from bot…
‘A question for Mainers to weigh’: Congressional Democrats speak out about latest media reports around Graham Platner
Graham Platner Scrutiny Exposes Democrats’ Gamble in Maine Senate Race | WSJ Politics Newsletter for June 1
Plus, Jerome Powell advocates for Fed independence, and Democrats deal with discord in California
California to play big role in fight for Congress. Tuesday's primary sets the stage
California redistricting could net Democrats an additional five House seats, a major factor in the fight for control of Congress. The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November's most critical match-ups.
Platner tests Democrats' tolerance for scandal
The race will come down to whether enough Democrats and independents are willing to hold their noses.
How California Redistricting Shrunk the Competitive Map
The state now has just four congressional districts considered safe for Republicans, and four seen as competitive. The rest of its 52 members of Congress are all but certain to be Democrats.
How California’s Fight for Governor Became a Hot Mess for Democrats
Scandals, missteps and a lack of Democratic unity have complicated the state’s gubernatorial election.
Graham Platner’s extramarital sexting further complicates Democratic hopes of winning back Senate
Democrats already facing a difficult path to recapture control of the US Senate are grappling with the latest revelations about Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee set to face Sen. Susan Collins in a must-win race for the party.
Cory Booker Has ‘Concerns’ About Platner Revelations in Maine Senate Race
Mr. Booker and other Senate Democrats faced questions Sunday about reports that Mr. Platner’s wife previously told his campaign he had exchanged sexual messages with women outside his marriage.
Pete Buttigieg is becoming a prolific endorser of Democrats, with some clues to his future
Shawn Harris is aware of the political bind he faces in northwest Georgia.
Villanueva measure to protect patients’ reproductive health records passes Senate
SPRINGFIELD – Recognizing the importance of reproductive health data privacy for Illinois residents, State Senator Celina Villanueva advanced a measure to directly combat continued attacks on bodily autonomy and keep...
‘This is our future’: Young Democrats urge youth involvement in politics
Democratic advocates at the high school and college level said they’re focused on issues they believe will shape their future.
Iowa Democrats face tough Senate primary choice in effort to flip GOP seat
Iowa Democrats face a difficult choice between two similar candidates in a high-stakes Senate primary amid a tough GOP landscape.
GOP's anti-"woke" playbook faces ultimate test in Texas
James Talarico is a test of whether Democrats can finally escape the ghosts of 2020.
A Paralympian and ‘prairie populist’: How this Iowa Senate candidate is trying to spark a rural revival for Democrats
Theresa Weeks was making spaghetti when a Senate candidate came knocking on her door.
Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot
Iowa Democrats are deciding between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary | 97.3 The Sky
Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot
Iowa Democrats are deciding between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary | KNSS Radio
Can Talarico win over some of Cornyn’s voters in Texas?
Democrats hope so, but there are good reasons to be skeptical.
State Democrats’ bill would help small-business owners pay for employees’ healthcare
'At this moment, we’re in the thick of a massive affordability crisis,' said Rep. Jen Mazzocco.
Trump Says He’s Not Watching the Clock on Iran—but Voters Are | Council on Foreign Relations
Trump’s sagging poll numbers and the surging support for Democrats suggest that Republicans will likely pay a price for the war in November.
Democrats pile into Northeast Florida House races
New candidates are looking to surf a potential blue wave.
Politics Friday Special: Democrats and Republicans convene for their party conventions
Friday at noon, a special broadcast of Politics Friday from the DFL convention in Rochester and the GOP convention in Duluth. Join us for a look at how the candidates and parties are diving deeper into this year’s midterm election campaign.
Spencer Pratt 'catching fire' among frustrated LA Democrats, House lawmaker says
Rep. Darrell Issa tells Fox News Digital that insurgent LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is catching fire among frustrated Democratic voters.
South Carolina Democrats expected to celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push
Democrats gathering this weekend in South Carolina are likely to be jubilant following the failure of a GOP-led effort to redraw House district lines more favorably to Republicans.
Republican mistrust in healthcare widens US health gap, study finds
Republicans increasingly avoid doctors and vaccines, widening health gaps with Democrats, researchers say
Ranking Member Lofgren Slams Trump Administration for Plan to Politicize Research Funding Process, Undermine Expert Review
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
Sports media host Stephen A Smith: ‘The audience gravitated to me’
ESPN’s highest-paid star on his plans to be the next Joe Rogan, what the Democrats get wrong — and his thoughts on a possible White House run
Progressive El-Sayed goes on offensive as Michigan Democrats clash in U.S. Senate debate
The clash underscored a broader fight inside the Democratic Party as it tries to recover from its 2024 losses and chart a path forward in a premier battleground state.
A Democrat’s Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party’s Tensions Over Israel
A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.
In California's packed race to replace Newsom, Democrats are shrugging at their choices
Though voting began in early May ahead of the June 2 primary, Democrats have been returning their ballots at a slower pace than normal after a chaotic campaign full of surprises. Unlike recent races for governor, there's been no clear front-runner or political superstar.
Colorado governor candidates pledge to improve state's business climate
Two Democrats and two Republicans pitched their campaigns for Colorado governor to a roomful of business leaders in Glendale on Wednesday, offering different visions for the state but finding plenty to agree about — with the business community and with each other. Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet told the forum, organized by groups including Colorado […]
Fireweed pitch: Unwinnable Democrats should back GOP, independents
If Democrats cannot win the 1st U.S. Congressional District race in Montana, the party is better positioned backing select moderate Republicans or independent candidates who can advance at least some of the agenda. That’s what Fireweed Campaigns, a self-described politically independent Helena-based firm with only Republican clients pitched to a room of approximately a dozen ‘Democrat-adjacent’ strategists mixed with representatives during a quiet strategy meeting in Anaconda in the summer of 2025.
California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom
Democrats have been returning their ballots at a slower pace than normal
Black Women Political Candidates Are Expected to Be 'Likable,' Qualified and Tireless. Men Aren’t.
What I had experienced during that run wasn’t entirely unfamiliar to me. The year before, in 2013, I had run for president of the Young Democrats of America (YDA), a national political party office role, against a popular opponent. The opponent was a Black man, so race wasn’t a factor in the election; however, gender was. Before my campaign, I was vice president of YDA and had heard only good things about my service: my fundraising efforts, the partnerships I had engineered with progressive organizations, and programming coordination for the membership. However, when I decided to run for president, I instantly became ‘difficult to work with’ and ‘mean.’ Research on women candidates confirms that voters are less likely to vote for a woman if they don’t like her; by comparison, voters don’t need to like men to elect them. But when I was running as the Black woman candidate in a seven-candidate primary for public office, with two other women in the race, I noticed almost nothing about my being ‘difficult’ and more about my ability and work ethic. My experience running for public office reflected the systemic bias and double standards not just for women candidates, but Black women candidates who dare to aspire to any sort of political leadership—and that needed to change. We need more progressive Black women in public office for a myriad reasons, but we also specifically need the younger generation of Instigators in office, candidates who understand the times in which we live currently. Electing more Black women will take real investment in changing the biases and attitudes (conscious and unconscious) of mostly white donors, media, campaign staff, consultants and institutional leaders to help shift the culture and systems. But this support needs to be substantively increased so that we can rebuild an inclusive, multiracial democracy with the leaders we want and need. (Excerpted from The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy by Atima Omara.)
Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee in Washington, late Wednesday rejected the request by Democrats and civil rights groups that had argued President Donald Trump’s order would likely be found unconstitutional.
Judge hands Trump mail-ballot win for now as Democrats’ next move looms
A federal judge ruled Democrats' bid to block Trump's executive order on mail ballot delivery was premature since no agency has yet acted on it.
Democrats question payments to kill offshore wind projects
House Democrats say the Trump administration’s recent payments to stop offshore wind projects are a “bribe.”
Judge refuses to block Trump order to create voter list, limit mail voting
The Trump-appointed judge rejected arguments by Democrats and civil rights groups that the provision exceeds the Republican president's powers
Judge refuses to block Trump order to create voter list, limit mail voting
The Trump-appointed judge rejected arguments by Democrats and civil rights groups that the provision exceeds the Republican president's powers
Dems in Maine's Trump-friendly district back Platner despite party backlash
Maine Democrats vying for Jared Golden's House seat lined up behind Graham Platner, exposing a rift with centrists who rebuked his Senate candidacy.
Republicans are poised to finish this year’s redistricting war 10 seats ahead of Democrats
The coast-to-coast battle to gain an edge in November’s elections through partisan gerrymandering is racing to its conclusion – with Republicans poised to finish with as many as 10 seats ahead of Democrats through redistricting alone.
Eliott Rodriguez reports $500K raised, wave of endorsements as third rating shift hits CD 27 race
Independent race forecasters have now shifted the district toward Democrats three separate times since Rodriguez entered the contest.
California Democrats sound alarm over new ICE detention center policy
When Rep. Mike Levin arrived at Otay Mesa on May 11, he was handed a letter outlining a new policy
Rep. Malliotakis leaves House caucus after failed museum vote
Democrats say Republicans added “poison pills” to the bill.
John Thune goes 'all in' for Ken Paxton after bitter primary ripped GOP apart
John Thune backs Ken Paxton for Senate after Texas runoff victory, urging Republicans to go all in to prevent Democrats from flipping the key seat.
A Skeptic’s Guide to Whether Texas Democrats Can Actually Win This Year
Democrats always proclaim Texas is in play. This year Republicans actually agree.
Platner leads Collins in UNH poll
Broken down by party, 91% of Democrats would vote for Platner and 87% for Collins. Independents are divided, with 47% choosing Collins and 44% Platner, the pollsters noted.
Breaking down Democrats’ chances to beat Ken Paxton in Texas
It’s a question that has been asked for a very long time now: Can Democrats finally end their decades-long statewide losing streak in Texas?
Trump celebrates Ken Paxton trouncing Sen. John Cornyn in GOP runoff
Trump’s influence now faces a new test in November as Republicans try to unify after brutal race and Democrats work to cast Paxton as too divisive.
Analysis | Why Texas suddenly has such a competitive Senate race
Ken Paxton makes a win possible for Democrats.
Johnny Garcia wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th U.S. House District
National Democrats stepped in to help Garcia win House nomination as the party was seeking to defeat his rival, Maureen Galindo, who has repeatedly expressed antisemitic views.
Democrats break with scandal-plagued Graham Platner, warn of 'civil war' in party
Top Democrats break with Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner over his Nazi-linked tattoo and online scandals, sparking what some are calling a party "civil war."
Many Latino voters have turned away from Trump, but Democrats aren't necessarily winning them over, new poll finds
Hispanic voters are heading into the midterms feeling economically squeezed and increasingly skeptical of the direction of the country — but Democrats are not necessarily running away with their support, a new poll by UnidosUS finds.
Trump's Senate endorsement of Paxton buoys Democrats in Texas
Ken Paxton's primary win has buoyed Democratic hopes of an upset by the viral sensation James Talarico. But touted Democrats have a history of falling flat.
Texas Democrats reject House candidate who called for imprisoning Zionists
The runoff was a test of whether the Democratic Party could successfully distance itself from a left-wing candidate whom leaders called antisemitic.
Cook Political Report shifts Texas Senate rating toward Democrats after Paxton runoff victory
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its rating of the Texas Senate race toward Democrats on Tuesday, from “likely Republican” to “lean Republican,” after state Attorn…
Texas Democrats pick lieutenant governor nominee to challenge GOP incumbent Dan Patrick
Texas voters selected a Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in Tuesday's primary runoff to challenge Republican incumbent Dan Patrick in November.
Attorney General Ken Paxton wins Texas Senate primary, defeating Cornyn
The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.
Christian Menefee beats Al Green in Democratic primary runoff in new TX-18, according to AP
The race was an election rarity: two incumbents of the same party facing one another. Its outcome could prove to be a bellwether for Texas Democrats.
Christian Menefee Defeats Al Green in Texas Democratic House Runoff
The showdown, manufactured by a Republican gerrymander, created one of many generational clashes consuming Democrats this cycle.
Why aren’t Democrats talking about Trump’s health?
President Trump visited Walter Reed on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns about his health. From appearing to doze off in cabinet meetings to visible ankle swelling and bruising on his hands, Americans are asking questions — but why aren't Democrats seizing on the issue? The Bulwark's Lauren Egan, Reuters White House reporter Bo Erickson, and The Atlantic staff writer and MSNBC political contributor Mark Leibovich join Katy Tur with reporting and analysis.
Tina Polsky won’t seek re-election in November, opening Senate seat
2 well-known Democrats are already looking at running to succeed her.
Democrats feud over stock trading amid anti-corruption messaging against Trump
Congress has yet to enact a stock trading ban for its members, though insider trading is already illegal for members just like it is for anyone else.
Democrats criticized for Memorial Day ICE protest as 'political stunt'
New Jersey Democrats protest an ICE facility on Memorial Day, drawing sharp criticism. 'Outnumbered' discusses the timing of the demonstration and highlights accusations of it being a 'political stunt'.
'Representation matters': Majority of Florida's DNC members slam Debbie Wasserman Schultz's CD 20 run
Under Gov. DeSantis' new map, Florida's longest-serving Democratic Congresswoman is running in a Black plurality district.
Markwayne Mullin goes off on Dems’ 'garbage' Memorial Day ‘political stunt’ at ICE facility
Mullin rips Sen. Booker, Gov. Sherrill and NJ Democrats over Memorial Day ICE facility clash, calling their demands for access a political stunt.
How a Texas Democrat rebuked by her party for antisemitism made it to the runoff
Tuesday’s runoff election in Texas’ 35th District has become for many a referendum on Democrat Maureen Galindo’s remarks, which her party has rebuked as antisemitic, and a test of whether national Democrats, at a time of increasing anti-Israel sentiment in the party base, can stop her from advancing to the general election.
Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump
Democrats are increasingly critiquing each other over their personal stock trades as the party looks to hone its anti-corruption message against President Donald Trump in the midterm elections. In...
Inside Valley Politics: Candidates in Democratic runoff races face off
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As Democratic candidates approached the runoff election finish line, they gathered in Harlingen to face off one last time. The Northern Cameron County Democrats h…
Steyer, Becerra clash over paid influencers in CA governor’s race. What to know
The two leading Democrats have filed dueling state ethics complaints against one another.
Democrats' 2028 presidential hopefuls face scrutiny over elitism, political attacks
'The Five' co-hosts discuss potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates.
Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump
Democrats are increasingly critiquing each other over their personal stock trades as the party looks to hone its anti-corruption message against President Donald Trump in the midterm elections
Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump
Democrats are increasingly critiquing each other over their personal stock trades as the party looks to hone its anti-corruption message against President Donald Trump in the midterm elections.
Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump
Democrats are increasingly critiquing each other over their personal stock trades as the party looks to hone its anti-corruption message against President Donald Trump in the midterm elections.
South Philly’s Morning Glory Diner: Homemade breakfasts with a spicy political topping
At the restaurant that “made brunch cool again,” mocking Trump and loving Democrats.
Jewish Democrats grapple with a changing party and Israel’s entrenched leadership
Speakers at a conference blame Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu for alienating Democrats and say there’s room to criticize his government without turning on the nation.
Growing backlash over Galindo comments clouds final stretch of key TX-35 Democratic runoff
A Democratic primary runoff in South Central Texas has become one of the most volatile congressional contests in the state, after comments by candidate Maureen Galindo drew condemnation from local Jewish leaders and national Democrats.
Defense: Primes play big in politics
Employees of some of the biggest defense contractors are placing big bets in political contests — a mix of Republicans and Democrats — through PACs.
Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders
In an appearance May 24 on CNN's "State of the Union," Sen. Cory Booker said the Democratic Party "desperately needs new leadership."
Democrats push back on arts funding cuts during Orlando Fringe, budget talks
Democrats spoke at "The State of Arts in F%king Florida" panel at the Orlando Fringe.
Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't
Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House.
Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't
Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House.
Democrats Vow a Redistricting Counterpunch but Are Facing Hurdles Republicans Don't
Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House. They can catch up in 2028, but only if they overcome a series of redistricting hurdles that the GOP does not face. That's because Democrats, in many states, can draw ...
Media, Democrats suggest politics behind Tulsi Gabbard's exit amid husband's cancer battle
The Daily Signal national correspondent Tony Kinnett discusses the response to Tulsi Gabbard's resignation due to her husband's diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer.
From red to blue: Deschutes County politics shift left after election
After Tuesday’s election results, the balance of power on the Deschutes County Commission is undergoing what some observers describe as a seismic shift to the left. Democrats and left-leaning candidates […]
After GOP love fest, Bianco says Hilton’s Trump endorsement makes him unelectable in CA
As the crowd cheered, Bianco said he can draw independents and Democrats in the governor’s race, but Hilton cannot.
WATCH: House Dems unload on Texas Democrat over ‘demented’ antisemitic comments
House Democrats distance themselves from Maureen Galindo after her remarks about turning ICE detention centers into prisons drew antisemitism claims.
Mike Duggan decision rocks Michigan. What politicians are saying
Democrats and Republicans had plenty to say about Mike Duggan's decision to end his Independent campaign for governor.
The Democrats’ Autopsy Isn’t Helpful. New Ideas Are
At long last, and after much scrutiny, the Democratic National Committee’s audit of the 2024 election cycle is out. And so are the knives. The nearly 200-page report landed with a thud, angering the party faithful just five months before an election that demands Democrats play error-free ball. While the DNC has oddly distanced itself from its own report, which hardly seems that revelatory or controversial, actual Democrats already seemed to be implementing some of the lessons.
Whole Hog Politics: Blue MAGA? Yep. Democrats’ Tea Party? Probably not.
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 am ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audienc…