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These voters backed Trump in 2024 and Democrats in 2025. What will they do in 2026?

In focus groups, 14 swing voters from New Jersey and Virginia voiced negative views of both parties and were down on Trump and drawn to Democrats they saw as moderates. Read More

Yes, Democrats swept their elections. No, Republicans don't need to panic. | Opinion

After the Nov. 4 election sweep by Democrats, I smell a hint of fear in my Republican Party. But some perspective is in order. The wins in California, New York, New Jersey and Virginia happened in ... Read More

Democrats sweep key races in 2025 elections in early referendum on Trump

Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races on Election Day 2025 in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year. Read More

Latino voter shifts in Tuesday's elections alarm some Republicans

Republicans have spent a year cheering President Donald Trump’s gains among Latino voters in November 2024. Now, Democrats’ big wins among Latino voters this week have some Republicans sounding the ... Read More

Steve Kornacki: GOP warning signs and lessons for Democrats in Tennessee's special election results

The Tennessee results continued a trend of big swings toward Democrats compared to the last presidential results. But the party might have left an opportunity on the table. Read More

Texas Senate moves forward with GOP-backed elections bill

AUSTIN, Texas — A day after Democrats from Texas’ legislature fled their state, the state Senate approved a controversial elections bill, and bail legislation, along party lines 18-4. The vote came on ... Read More

Democrats will force a Senate vote on a 3-year extension of Affordable Care Act funds

The legislation is all but guaranteed to fail next week due to widespread Republican opposition and become a key issue in the 2026 elections as insurance premiums rise. Read More

Fox News faces critical test in 2nd case over false 2020 election claims

The allegations in the multibillion-dollar case sound familiar: A voting-tech company accuses Fox News of defamation for false claims it broadcast about rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election. Read More

Election reflection: 'Democrats flipped the script' on affordability in ballot box showdowns

The economy, the issue that hurt Democrats in the 2024 elections, gave them a major boost in this year's ballot box showdowns. One year after deep concerns over inflation helped Republicans win back ... Read More

Florida legislature passes bill that makes voting by mail, drop box more difficult

Florida’s GOP-backed legislature has passed a new bill that includes restrictions on voting by mail and ballot drop boxes, making it the latest swing state where Republican lawmakers have passed more ... Read More