Election 2020
In Iowa, as in Other Red States, Hopeful Democrats Failed to Make Gains
Democratic Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield lost to incumbent Republican Sen. Joni Ernst by about 109,000 votes.
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Election 2020
Democrats Underperformed Among Voters of Color — Except in Arizona. Here’s Why.
Even as Democrats ran up big numbers among suburban and college-educated voters, their support among voters of color eroded.
Election 2020
In Maine, Ranked-Choice Voting Was a Reaction to GOP Wins. Susan Collins Might Be Its First Victim.
In Maine, ranked choice allows voters to choose their favored candidate, even if they’re a third-party and have no shot.
White House Security Wall Provided by Same GOP Firm That Managed Trump's Tulsa Rally
As concerns over political turmoil grew, the Secret Service gave a $1 million fortification contract to a familiar firm.
How Hunter Biden Stumped the Media
Each time Trump attempts to pop a kernel of truth into something tastier, he winds up burning it.
Election 2020
Gianforte Win in Montana Will Have Stark Consequences for Workers’ Rights
Republican Rep. Greg Gianforte pulled off a victory in the governor’s race. The state GOP is planning a comprehensive assault on workers’ rights.
Election 2020
Julie Oliver, Campaigning on Medicare for All, Loses Texas House Race
Oliver’s second effort to flip a suburban Austin district held by Republican Rep. Roger Williams fell short.
Election 2020
Kara Eastman Loses Omaha House Race, but Joe Biden Picks Up Electoral College Vote
Eastman previously ran for the GOP-held Nebraska district, which has its own Electoral College vote, in 2018.
Election 2020
Mike Siegel’s Ambitious Progressive Platform Falls Short in Deep-Red Texas
Siegel failed to match his 2018 performance, coming in almost 7 points behind Rep. McCaul on Tuesday.
Election 2020
J.D. Scholten, a Progressive Who Almost Unseated Steve King, Concedes in Iowa Race
Scholten rejected the possibility of help from the DCCC, saying that he didn’t need their support to win.