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What can Democrats learn from their victories in off-year elections across the U.S.?

Democrats won in a variety of races across the country by combining an anti-Trump message with a positive message on improving affordability. In race after race, from congressional redistricting here ... Read More

Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries

The federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states ... Read More

Experts say recent elections in blue areas bode well for Democrats but Trump coalition holding firm

Political experts say voter enthusiasm on display in races earlier this month in New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere could point to a Democratic edge. Read More

How Proposition 50 can change California elections and shift Trump's strategy

In a bid for Republicans to hold onto power in Washington, President Donald Trump has been pushing GOP-led states to eke out extra seats ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections by redrawing ... Read More

2025 Election Day survival guide: Your last-minute roadmap to voting across the nation

While 2025 is considered an "off-year election," without the high-profile presidential showdown of last year or the competitive midterm elections that could shift the congressional balance of power ... Read More

Setting the stage: What the 2025 elections signal for next year's midterm showdowns

Democrats claim economy focus drove 2025 gubernatorial wins in New Jersey and Virginia, setting stage for 2026 midterm elections as affordability remains key voter issue. Read More