Elections
Abdul El-Sayed Criticized Obama for Years. Now They’re Campaigning Together
‘This leader has perpetuated war, violated our civil liberties, deported more people from our shores than any other president before him.’
Chris Pappas Runs More Against Donald Trump Than John Sununu
As he attempts to preserve Democratic control over a key Senate seat in the midterm elections, New Hampshire Representative Chris Pappas is running as much against Donald Trump as he is against his Republican opponent, John Sununu.
Susan Collins Is Pro-Choice, but Troy Jackson Is Still Hitting Her on Abortion
Senator Susan Collins is avowedly pro-choice, but her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, is nevertheless attempting to tie her to abortion restrictions.
Republicans’ Midterm Choice: Embrace AI and Trump — or Bow to the Polling
Lawmakers are going home to face AI-skeptical constituents as the GOP puts the industry’s biggest booster front and center in midterm messaging.
South Carolina Senate Candidate Went All in on Child Gender Transition Despite Being a Pediatrician
Democrat Annie Andrews advocated puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for minors while working as a pediatrician.
Vivek Ramaswamy Doesn’t Pretend to Be a Populist
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for governor of Ohio, is openly pledging to govern as a right-winger.
Jon Husted Keeps Trump at Arm’s Length on the Campaign Trail
As Senator Jon Husted campaigned before a local Republican group in the northeastern part of his state, he attacked Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and his opponent, Sherrod Brown, all by name, but there was one person he never mentioned: Donald Trump.
Trump-Backed Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Primary Runoff
Senator Darline Graham will advance to the general election in the race to replace South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly last month.
Democratic Ohio Governor Candidate Amy Acton Vows to Cooperate with ICE
Acton touted her support for law enforcement during a press conference alongside members of the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association.
What the Florida Primary Results Say About Antisemitism in the GOP
Although they came up far short of winning the nomination in their respective Republican primary races, candidates who have waded into antisemitic tropes or even embraced explicit Jew hatred did receive double-digit vote shares.