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Cuomo leads NYC mayor's primary in new poll

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has a clear lead in the Democratic primary for the New York City mayoral race this year before he’s entered...

yesterday 9

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Arab, Muslim Americans blast Trump's 'grotesque' Gaza proposal

Arab American and Muslim American leaders are blasting President Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza, warning that it’s antithetical to their...

yesterday 20

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Buttigieg excites Democrats as he mulls Michigan Senate bid

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is considering a run for Michigan’s Senate seat, the latest development to roil what is quickly...

04.02.2025 4

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Paxton weighs Cornyn challenge as Texas GOP rift deepens

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is weighing a primary challenge to Sen. John Cornyn (R) in what could be the next high-profile proxy battle...

03.02.2025 30

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Peters retirement scrambles Michigan Senate race for Democrats

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters’s (D) unexpected decision to not seek another term in 2026 has scrambled what was already expected to be a closely fought...

02.02.2025 1

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Mike Rogers considering another Senate bid in Michigan

Former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) said he’s considering another run for Senate in 2026 after incumbent Sen. Gary Peters (D) made a surprise...

31.01.2025 10

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Trump holds 49 percent approval rating in national poll

President Trump’s approval rating starts out at 49 percent in the first Emerson College Polling survey of his administration. The poll, released...

30.01.2025 10

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Democrats unveiling resolution condemning Trump pardons of violent Jan. 6 rioters

Senate Democrats are unveiling a resolution Monday that would condemn President Trump’s pardons of those found guilty of assaulting police officers...

27.01.2025 10

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Eric Adams moves closer toward Trump, alarming Democrats

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s (D) relationship with President Trump is alarming Democrats, who question the embattled mayor’s motives amid his...

25.01.2025 20

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Democratic field for New Jersey governor’s race wide open: Poll

The Democratic field in the New Jersey gubernatorial race appears wide open with a half dozen major candidates in contention, according to an early...

23.01.2025 10

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Political war rages over North Carolina court race

A political war has erupted over a state Supreme Court race in North Carolina more than two months after Democrats appeared to narrowly clinch the...

22.01.2025 20

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Adams says he’s ‘here to work with’ Trump

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) told Tucker Carlson that he’s “here to work with” President Trump following a meeting between the two...

22.01.2025 5

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Adams argues Democrats left him behind amid political, legal battles

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) said the Democratic Party “left” him and the working class behind as much of his own party has distanced...

22.01.2025 20

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Who is Jon Husted, Vance's replacement in the Senate?

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted (R) is set to become the newest addition to the Senate after Gov. Mike DeWine (R) selected him to fill Vice President-elect...

18.01.2025 40

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Cuomo poised to shake up NYC mayor's race: 'The 900-pound gorilla in this room'

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is poised to jump into the New York City mayoral race as soon as next month, threatening to roil an already...

16.01.2025 10

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Hegseth set to start Trump’s Cabinet confirmation hearings

The Senate battle to confirm President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks will begin in earnest on Tuesday, as his controversial pick to lead the Pentagon,...

14.01.2025 10

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Election math looks like it’s just going to get easier for the GOP

It’s going to get tougher and tougher for Democrats to win the Electoral College and the White House if present trends hold, new projections from...

13.01.2025 100

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Lee announces candidacy for Oakland mayor

Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) announced Wednesday that she is running to be the next mayor of Oakland this year. Lee said in a video posted on...

08.01.2025 3

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Muslim, Arab voters face uncertain political future under Trump

Muslim and Arab American voters in the U.S. face an uncertain political future as President-elect Trump prepares to take office later this month....

06.01.2025 7

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7 rising Democratic leaders to watch

Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss...

01.01.2025 20

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Second Florida Democratic lawmaker switches to GOP

A second Democratic Florida legislator has switched parties to the GOP this month, citing her former party’s lack of unified support for Israel....

27.12.2024 3

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New York City braces for chaotic mayor's race

New York City is bracing for a chaotic mayoral race next year, with the sitting mayor facing a criminal indictment and an increasing number of...

26.12.2024 20

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5 under-the-radar races to watch in 2025

While elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City will receive the most attention next year, 2025 will also see plenty of lower-profile —...

26.12.2024 10

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Luigi Mangione's lawyer blasts New York officials for 'staged' perp walk

The attorney for Luigi Mangione, who has been accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, slammed New York City officials for what she...

23.12.2024 4

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Mangione pleads not guilty to state charges in health insurance CEO killing

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan earlier this month, pleaded not guilty on...

23.12.2024 5

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Detroit Mayor Duggan shocks with independent bid for governor

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision to run as an independent candidate in the Michigan gubernatorial race may throw a wrench in Democrats’ plans...

11.12.2024 5

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North Carolina Dem chair 'absolutely' worried state court could overturn election results

North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton said she's "absolutely" concerned that the state Supreme Court could overturn the results of...

10.12.2024 2

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Murphy draws attention with calls for Democratic shift in strategy

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is on the rise as a Democratic Party voice calling for a new direction as the party seeks to regroup following a...

08.12.2024 10

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Democrat narrowly flips California seat in last uncalled race of 2024

Rep. John Duarte (R-Calif.) will lose his House seat in what was the last uncalled congressional race of the 2024 cycle, giving Democrats a pickup...

05.12.2024 9

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Democratic Detroit mayor launches independent run for Michigan governor

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan kicked off a run for governor of Michigan as an independent on Wednesday, despite having long been a Democrat, an...

04.12.2024 4

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Helmy to exit Senate on Sunday, be replaced by Kim

New Jersey Sen. George Helmy (D) announced that he will resign from his seat on Sunday, clearing the way for Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), the...

03.12.2024 4

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7 most competitive Senate races in 2026

The race for key Senate contests in 2026 is already getting underway, with a few major potential candidates hinting they may join the race....

28.11.2024 10

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GOP Rep. Steel concedes in California House race

Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) has conceded defeat in her reelection bid against Democrat Derek Tran to represent California’s 45th Congressional...

28.11.2024 30

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NC governor vetoes bill that would strip power from Democrats

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would strip power away from incoming Democratic officials in favor of Republican...

27.11.2024 10

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GOP smells blood in New Jersey governor's race

Republicans are smelling blood in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race next year following an unexpectedly close result in the presidential election....

27.11.2024 20

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Eric Adams faces uncertain political future

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing an increasingly uncertain future as he stares down both a criminal trial and a likely fierce reelection...

24.11.2024 5

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Trump praises Gaetz after AG nod falls through

President-elect Trump said former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has a “wonderful future” ahead of him following the former congressman’s withdrawal as...

21.11.2024 3

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5 things to know about North Carolina GOP's effort to strip power from Democrats

A bill to significantly restrict the North Carolina governor’s office could further reduce the power of the incoming Democrats, including...

21.11.2024 7

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Trump's approval rating at 54 percent as president-elect

A slight majority of registered voters approve of the job Donald Trump is doing as president-elect, according to a new poll. A Harvard CAPS/Harris...

19.11.2024 3

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Split-ticket voting saves Democrats in key battleground races

Split-ticket voting played a prominent role in several battleground states during last week’s elections despite the practice becoming increasingly...

14.11.2024 3

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Why DDHQ hasn’t called the Pennsylvania Senate race

The Pennsylvania Senate race remains the last major contest of the 2024 cycle that Decision Desk HQ has not called. Three-term incumbent Sen. Bob...

12.11.2024 3

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Were the polls wrong about Trump again?

Donald Trump outperformed expectations for his third straight presidential election, which will surely raise more questions about pollsters’...

09.11.2024 20

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California Republican who impeached Trump wins reelection

Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) will win another term representing his House district, a key victory for Republicans trying to keep their narrow...

08.11.2024 4

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How the 2024 election compares in history 

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08.11.2024 3

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Marcy Kaptur fights off challenge for Ohio House seat

Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) will win her House race for another term representing Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projects....

07.11.2024 3

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Gillen ousts D'Esposito in major pickup for House Democrats

Laura Gillen will defeat Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) to score a key pickup for Democrats eager to retake the House, Decision Desk HQ projects....

07.11.2024 9

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Michigan voters return John James to House

Rep. John James (R-Mich.) will win his House election for another term representing Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ...

06.11.2024 3

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Bacon holds onto Nebraska House seat for Republicans

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) will win another term representing Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, holding on in the district seen as central to...

06.11.2024 4

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World leaders congratulate Trump on election win

Congratulations are flowing in from world leaders for President-elect Trump following his win in the 2024 presidential election over Vice President...

06.11.2024 4

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Harris wins Maine's statewide electoral votes

Vice President Harris has won Maine’s statewide contest, netting her two Electoral College votes, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. Maine...

06.11.2024 9

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