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Opinion | A blue wave in next year’s midterms is far from guaranteed

"In the aftermath of an off-year election, pundits and pollsters suddenly become Miss Cleo as they look at data, statistics and exit polls," GOP comms consultant Preya Samsundar writes. Read More

The Backlash Has Arrived: 6 Takeaways From a Good Night for Democrats

In Virginia, New Jersey and beyond, Democratic voters powered their candidates to victory and sent a warning sign to President Trump and his Republican Party. By Reid J. Epstein Reporting from ... Read More

New Jersey Election 2025: What to know about this year’s governor’s race

There’s a huge spotlight on New Jersey’s elections this year as voters are set to select the state’s first new governor since 2018. The marquee race this fall will determine who takes over for ... Read More

DNC chair says wins in Virginia and New Jersey would signal 2026 blue wave

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin feels confident about Tuesday’s gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, arguing Democrats have the momentum coming off of a series of ... Read More

Pollsters Didn’t See the Blue Wave Coming in New Jersey and Virginia

The pollsters had a bad night, too. As a group, firms that publicly release their polls failed to detect the wave that gave a landslide win to Democrats in New Jersey, where their candidate for ... Read More