California’s Primary Election: What to Watch
The race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom has been unpredictable for months, while Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is trying to fend off two challengers.
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What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Iowa, Montana and Beyond
Democrats have a competitive Senate primary race in Iowa, where the party is hoping to make gains, while a smokejumper is running in a contested House primary in Montana.
Group Pledges $2 Million to Fight AIPAC in House Races
A super PAC created to counter spending from powerful pro-Israel groups will try to help Democrats critical of Israel’s wars and military actions.
Trump Endorses Tom Kean Jr., the N.J. Congressman Who Hasn’t Been Seen For Months
The message from President Trump about Representative Thomas Kean Jr. comes as voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Mr. Kean’s name is on the ballot, but he hasn’t been…
Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race
The deep-blue state’s primary elections will show how angry voters are at the status quo.
Inside the NYC Primary Between Antonio Reynoso and Claire Valdez
The Democratic battle over a House seat in New York City has reignited old tensions over gentrification, identity and who gets to define the left.
Iowa Democrats Seek an Outsider in an Anti-Establishment Year
Tuesday’s Senate primary features two candidates with compelling personal stories. Both have stressed their independence.
Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’
One super PAC is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They’re both spending millions to influence this year’s elections.
United States Politics and Government
A Clean Energy PAC Helped Beat Chip Roy, and Now It Has New Targets
A PAC representing wind and solar energy interests spent $1.1 million to boost the Republican primary opponent of Chip Roy, an opponent of renewables. Now they are trying to save…
Redistricting and Reapportionment
Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District
A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.
Is Spencer Pratt for Real?
The former reality star’s dark visions of Los Angeles are resonating in a heated mayoral race, even if they’re far from the truth.
Republican Party
Does Trump Want to Lose the Midterms?
The president doesn’t seem that concerned that his party could lose control of Congress. Ezra Klein and the Republican strategist Liam Donovan discuss Trump’s midterm strategy and Democratic paths to…
United States Politics and Government
California House Primary in Sacramento Displays Democrats’ Fierce Generational Battle
Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress.
The Politics of the Downwardly Mobile Professional Class
The debate over whether Graham Platner is “working class” comes at a time when more and more people are at risk of falling into it.
United States Politics and Government
Times/Siena Poll: 43% of Voters Dissatisfied With Both Parties
Persistent frustration over the economy and foreign policy have left many Americans feeling politically homeless, and young voters are particularly frustrated.
Michigan
A Democrat’s Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party’s Tensions Over Israel
A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.
United States Politics and Government
Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout
President Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.
United States Politics and Government
Swallowing Concerns, G.O.P. Senators Rally Behind Paxton
After attacking the Texas attorney general, who won the G.O.P. nomination, Senate Republicans are pivoting sharply to support him in what is now a competitive race.
Avila Chevalier, Darializa
Mamdani Vowed to Back Espaillat. Now He May Endorse a D.S.A. Challenger.
The mayor is seriously considering getting behind Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Representative Adriano Espaillat in an Upper Manhattan House primary.
United States Politics and Government
Saints and Sinners, From the Vatican to the Alamo
Texas just got a lot more interesting.
Presidential Election of 2024
‘Up for Grabs’: Can Democrats Sway Young Men Who Have Soured on Trump?
Many Gen Z men who voted for the president are dismayed by his time in office. But they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either: “Both parties kind…
United States Politics and Government
James Talarico Opens Texas Senate Campaign Against Ken Paxton With Houston Rally
Personal attacks and a packed campaign rally set the tone for what is likely to be a rancorous contest for U.S. Senate between James Talarico and Ken Paxton in Texas.
United States Politics and Government
California Tries to Block Trump Involvement in Election Procedures
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that tries to stop outside officials from taking ballots or getting involved in ballot processing.
Texas
Cornyn’s Defeat in Texas Runoff Underscores Trump’s Grip on the G.O.P.
Senator John Cornyn lost to his MAGA-aligned challenger, Ken Paxton, by 28 percentage points. It was a historically poor showing.
United States Politics and Government
Meeting Voters, a Republican Tries to Outrun His Party’s Woes
Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska is still meeting with constituents long after most G.O.P. members of Congress have concluded it is too politically dangerous to do so.
United States Politics and Government
Alabama Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Allow New Congressional Map in Redistricting Fight
Republican leaders in the state have asked the justices to clear the way for a congressional map that a lower court found discriminated against Black voters.
Trump, Donald J
Cornyn’s Defeat Fuels Tensions With President Trump in Senate G.O.P.
Senators are angry President Trump turned on a respected former leader whom they consider a loyal Republican. Now Mr. Trump faces resistance from his own embittered ranks.
Midterm Elections (2026)
A Blue Texas May Be More Than a Dream for Democrats
Ken Paxton’s victory for the Republican nomination and a big shift among Hispanic voters have put a Senate seat within reach.
United States Politics and Government
Paxton’s Texas Victory Opens a New Front in the Battle for the Senate
Many Democrats and some Republicans said the scandal-plagued Ken Paxton’s victory could turn Texas into a battleground state that will determine Senate control.
Elections, Senate
Cornyn Crushed: 7 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Runoffs in Texas
President Trump’s record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn’s defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.
Allred, Colin
Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat
Mr. Allred beat the incumbent, Representative Julie Johnson, and is now favored to win the general election in a heavily Democratic Dallas-based district.
Texas
Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy in the Runoff for Texas Attorney General
After connecting his opponent to past criticism of President Trump, the conservative state senator now advances to the general election.
Elections, Senate
Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn, Solidifying Trump’s Grip on Republican Party Voters
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash that Democrats had hoped for.
Trump, Donald J
What Ken Paxton’s Win Means for James Talarico
The Texas senate race will come down to the Democratic candidate’s strengths — and the Republican’s weaknesses.
Midterm Elections (2026)
5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate Nominee in Texas
With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.
United States Politics and Government
As Republicans Battled in the Runoff, Talarico Sought to Unify Democrats
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, has been raising money and looking to unite his party for the general election.