Voices
Hasan Piker Is the Democrats’ New Man on the Trail, Whether They Like It or Not
Insurgent candidates like Cori Bush are tapping Piker as a campaign surrogate — but they still face an uphill battle to winning.
Midterms 2026
Maine Dems to Vote on Condemning DCCC Interference in House Primary
National Democrats put their weight behind a candidate in Maine’s hotly contested House race just weeks before the primary. Locals are pissed.
She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent.
A crypto mogul gave $2.5 million to a candidate running against state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro in the Nevada attorney general race.
Voices
Graham Platner Handed Centrist Dems a Bruising Defeat in Maine
After throwing their support behind Gov. Janet Mills, party leaders are left doing an about-face on the insurgent candidate.
Democratic Leaders Wanted to Control the Maine Senate Race. Their Pick Just Dropped Out.
Janet Mills dropped out of the Senate race against Graham Platner, despite the establishment’s longtime support for the Maine governor.
ICE Watchers Worry Democrats Are Trying to Co-Opt Their Movements For Votes
Minneapolis activists are accusing a local House candidate of “cosplaying” as a protester, blurring the line between solidarity and opportunism.
The Intercept Briefing
“Me Too” Comes Back to Congress
Intercept staffers discuss the themes emerging this midterm election season.
Progressive Group Founded by Bernie Sanders Endorses Billionaire for California Governor
Our Revolution is hoping to rally Democrats to Tom Steyer to prevent a Republican from taking the governor's mansion.
Crypto Critic Maxine Waters’s New Primary Foe Got Over Two-Thirds of Money From Crypto
Maxine Waters, the scourge of crypto, could become Financial Services Committee chair if Democrats win the House in midterm elections.
Swift Swalwell Fallout Suggests the Democrats Have Finally Learned From Epstein
The former representative’s rapid collapse over sexual assault allegations signals that Democrats have gotten the message: Voters see accountability for abuse as a key electoral issue.