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Key special elections to watch in early 2026

A handful of states are teeing up special elections in the beginning of 2026 in some of the earliest tests for Democrats as they look to continue...

08.01.2026 20

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Hoyer, once No. 2 House Democrat, announces retirement

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) is retiring from Congress after serving 45 years in the lower chamber. “I did not want to be one of those members who...

08.01.2026 20

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DeSantis calls special session on Florida redistricting

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced on Wednesday that he’s planning to call a special session on redistricting in Florida for April,...

07.01.2026 2

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Former senior aide to Holmes Norton launches bid for her seat

A former senior aide to Washington, D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) is launching a bid to be the city’s next nonvoting member in Congress as...

07.01.2026 8

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Trump critic George Conway launches Democratic bid for Nadler seat in New York

Former conservative lawyer-turned-Trump-critic George Conway officially launched a Democratic bid for New York’s 12th Congressional District on...

06.01.2026 30

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House Ethics panel extends investigation into Collins, top aide

The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it’s extending an investigation into Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) and Brandon Phillips, Collins’s...

06.01.2026 10

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Democrats thrilled by prospect of Klobuchar running to replace Walz

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) stunning decision to drop his reelection bid is raising speculation that Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) may run for the...

06.01.2026 50

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Klobuchar calls Walz 'true public servant' amid speculation she will run to succeed him

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) lauded Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as a “true public servant” in a statement Monday amid speculation that she may run...

05.01.2026 9

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DNC chair praises Walz after announcement: 'Speaks volumes about his character'

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin praised Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) after the governor announced Monday he would be forgoing a bid for...

05.01.2026 10

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Minnesota fraud scandal poses danger for Democrats in Senate race

The massive statewide fraud scandal in Minnesota is threatening to become a liability for Democrats in the state’s closely watched Senate race this...

03.01.2026 20

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Talarico brings in nearly $7M with latest haul for Texas Senate race

Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) hauled in nearly $7 million in the fourth quarter of fundraising last year in the Texas Senate race, raking in...

02.01.2026 10

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Here are the states to watch in the redistricting fight in 2026

The redistricting fight sparked by Texas’ efforts to redraw its congressional map earlier this year spread like wildfire across the country by the...

02.01.2026 20

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New 'CBS Evening News' anchor pledges transparency, urges viewers to hold him accountable

Tony Dokoupil, who’s set to helm “CBS Evening News” starting Monday, criticized legacy media outlets for some of their coverage and pledged to...

01.01.2026 10

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Hochul to put forward 'no tax on tips' proposal in New York

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) will put forward a “no tax on tips” proposal in her New York Executive Budget proposal for fiscal 2027, her...

01.01.2026 6

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Trump says there's 'nothing’s wrong' with his health, got CT scan not MRI 

President Trump disputed the idea that there was anything wrong with his health and clarified that he got a CT scan instead of an MRI scan when he...

01.01.2026 10

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Dozens believed dead after fire at New Year's celebration in Switzerland 

Dozens are believed to be dead and at least 100 people injured after a fire tore through a bar in a Swiss ski resort town amid a New Year’s...

01.01.2026 20

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Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor in abandoned subway station

Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist and former New York State Assemblyman whose star quickly rose over the last year, was sworn in as New York...

01.01.2026 20

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Trump plays auctioneer in New Year's charity auction

The president also revealed his New Year's resolution.

01.01.2026 20

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Trump delays tariff hikes for imported furniture by one year

President Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday to delay increases in U.S. tariffs for imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and...

01.01.2026 20

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GOP businessman launches first ad in race for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Georgia

Republican businessman and former Paulding County Commissioner Brian Stover launched his first ad on Thursday in the crowded race to replace outgoing...

01.01.2026 20

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Trump swipes at George Clooney after he gets French citizenship

President Trump took a swipe at actor George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, after their family was granted French...

01.01.2026 30

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The most exciting primaries to watch in 2026

A handful of states are teeing up some of the most highly anticipated primaries of next year, offering clues about the direction for both parties as...

29.12.2025 30

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Catsimatidis, Hochul, Blakeman take in 'Marty Supreme' 

John Catsimatidis, a Republican grocer magnate and former New York City mayoral candidate, attended a special screening of the film “Marty...

24.12.2025 9

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Hageman launches bid for Wyoming Senate seat being vacated by Lummis

Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) announced Tuesday she’s running for the Wyoming Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R), who said last...

23.12.2025 5

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Conway files to run for Nadler's seat in New York

Prominent anti-Trump critic George Conway III filed paperwork Monday to run as a Democrat for the seat being vacated by Rep. Jerry Nadler...

22.12.2025 3

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Vance rejects 'purity tests' amid GOP tensions over bigotry, conspiracies

Vice President Vance on Sunday rejected the idea of "purity tests" within his party as tensions between different conservative factions rose to the...

22.12.2025 10

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Minnesota Senate primary becomes major proxy battle for Democrats

Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary is setting up a high-profile clash within the party amid a broader fight over its future. A number of...

22.12.2025 20

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Schatz calls for DNC to release 2024 election autopsy report

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), who’s poised to become the No. 2 Senate Democrat after the midterms, called for the Democratic National Committee...

19.12.2025 2

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Democrat wins Kentucky state Senate special election

Democrat Gary Clemons is projected to win a special election to a fill a Kentucky state Senate seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Clemons,...

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Katherine Clark, No. 2 House Democrat, gets progressive primary challenger

Progressive former Waltham City Councilor Jonathan Paz announced Monday that he’s challenging House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) for...

15.12.2025 4

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Trump's Indiana primary threats risk fracturing GOP

President Trump’s vow to seek revenge against the Indiana Republicans who rejected a new House map risks further dividing the party as it looks...

13.12.2025 50

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Trump allies ramp up pressure on Indiana GOP ahead of final redistricting vote

High-profile Republicans ramped up pressure on Indiana Republican senators to pass a new GOP-favored map on Thursday as the lawmakers convened in...

11.12.2025 4

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Democrat gains in race against Ramaswamy for Ohio governor: Poll

Democrat Amy Acton is polling neck and neck with Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race, according to a new survey. An Emerson...

11.12.2025 10

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House Democrats add 5 seats to their 2026 battleground target list 

The House Democrats’ campaign arm is adding five seats to its 2026 offensive battleground target list as recent election wins have made the party...

10.12.2025 20

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Democrats flip Miami mayor's office, winning control for first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins has flipped the Miami mayor’s office, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez and marking the latest sign of the party's...

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Indiana Senate panel advances new House map, teeing up final vote

An Indiana Senate panel has advanced a new House map that aims to give Republicans two additional pickup opportunities next year, though questions...

09.12.2025 20

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Allred drops Texas Senate bid, makes run for House seat

Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) announced on Monday that he would be dropping his bid for Texas Senate and instead running for Texas's new 33th...

08.12.2025 10

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Democrats divided on redistricting in wake of Supreme Court's Texas ruling

Democrats face dwindling options to move forward with redistricting after the Supreme Court handed Republicans a major victory this week allowing them...

07.12.2025 20

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Indiana House passes GOP-friendly congressional map

The Indiana state House passed a new set of congressional lines Friday that would add two Republican pickup opportunities ahead of 2026. The new map,...

06.12.2025 40

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Here's where redistricting stands in key states

The redistricting wars show no signs of waning as several more states move toward rewriting their congressional lines. Florida, Indiana and Virginia...

04.12.2025 10

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Tennessee election revives Democrats' intraparty feud

The Tennessee special election is reviving a long-simmering debate between the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic Party over what kind...

04.12.2025 10

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5 takeaways from Tennessee's competitive special election

Republican Matt Van Epps (R) won a special election on Tuesday in Tennessee in what was seen as a likely bellwether for next year’s midterms. Van...

03.12.2025 20

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Republican wins closely watched Tennessee special election

Republican Matt Van Epps is projected to defeat Democrat Aftyn Behn in a special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, according to...

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Progressive James Solomon defeats McGreevey in Jersey City mayor's race

Progressive Jersey City Councilman James Solomon is projected to beat former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey (D) in Jersey City’s mayoral election,...

03.12.2025 10

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Pressley passes on Massachusetts Senate bid, vies for reelection instead

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), a member of the progressive “squad,” said Tuesday that she’s passing on a Senate bid for Sen. Ed Markey’s...

03.12.2025 6

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DeSantis plans to call special session on redistricting for next spring

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said in an interview published Monday he’s planning to call the state Legislature back to the Capitol for a special...

03.12.2025 10

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Democrat Mandela Barnes unveils bid for Wisconsin governor

Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D) unveiled his bid for governor on Tuesday, joining a crowded Democratic field looking to succeed retiring...

02.12.2025 5

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Democrats seek upset in Tennessee special election: 5 things to watch

A Tennessee special election for a House seat in the state’s deep-red 7th Congressional District is teeing up one of the last major electoral tests...

02.12.2025 10

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Watch live: Mark Kelly speaks about Trump, Hegseth and lawmakers' video

A week after the Trump administration launched a review into his conduct related to a video, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) will address the situation in a...

02.12.2025 3

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Mace campaign adviser quits, accusing her of turning back on MAGA

A campaign consultant for Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) announced Monday he was quitting her team, accusing her of betraying President Trump's agenda....

02.12.2025 8

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