Elections
On the Kemp Chase With Stacey Abrams
One of the country’s most notable Democratic political figures tries to gain ground on Georgia’s incumbent governor.
The Morning Dispatch: How Sarah Palin Lost Alaska’s House Special Election
Plus: Why more states may implement ranked-choice voting.
Trump Is Hurting the GOP’s Midterm Prospects
Usually, losing presidents go away and allow parties to reinvent themselves.
Our Best Stuff From a Not-So-Slow News Week
Liz Cheney loses, and we mark the one-year anniversary of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
The Morning Dispatch: Down Goes Cheney
Plus: Alaska voters head to the polls, but the full results won't be known for weeks.
The McCarthy-Cheney Split Comes to a Head in Tuesday’s Primary
As Liz Cheney has focused on the January 6 investigations, Kevin McCarthy has boosted her election-denying opponent.
The Perils of Giving Up on Persuasion
Our political parties have emphasized mobilization instead, and a cascade of problems have followed.
The Morning Dispatch: Will Biden’s Big Win Matter in the Midterms?
'History suggests that when a party passes a big piece of legislation, they generally don’t get rewarded for it.'
Did the GOP Peak Too Soon?
In just the last few weeks, the Biden administration has enjoyed political and legislative victories that are quieting talk of a ‘red tsunami’ in the midterms.
Trump-Endorsed Tim Michels Prevails in Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch won a Mike Pence endorsement but faltered.
Our Best Stuff From a Week of Revealing Primaries
The Democrats back Peter Meijer’s challenger in Michigan, and a pro-life referendum fails in Kansas.
Peter Meijer Falls to Trump-Endorsed John Gibbs in Michigan
Gibbs was boosted by $435,000 in spending on ads by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Eric Schmitt Wins the Missouri GOP Senate Primary
The state’s attorney general defeats Rep. Vicky Hartzler and disgraced former Gov. Eric Greitens.
Joe Kent’s Tumultuous Campaign Comes to a Close
The candidate in Washington state’s 3rd District has made headlines for his controversial foreign policy views, 2020 election denialism, and far-right ties.