Pete Buttigieg’s 2026 project

The former Transportation secretary and onetime presidential candidate is traveling the country for the midterms. The road may lead him beyond.
2 months ago
Pete Buttigieg’s 2026 project

Pritzker helped a Black woman become senator. Some Black leaders are still mad at him.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus say the billionaire governor will have to answer for the way he swung the Illinois Senate primary.
2 months ago
Pritzker helped a Black woman become senator. Some Black leaders are still mad at him.

Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller defeated the former lawmaker in his attempt to return to Congress after more than a decade.
2 months ago
Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary

Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won with the help of outside spending — much of it from Gov. JB Pritzker.
2 months ago
Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator

There's a new wedge issue playing out in Senate Dem primaries

Candidates in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota are locked in largely symbolic debates over taking corporate PAC money.
2 months ago
There's a new wedge issue playing out in Senate Dem primaries

Can Democrats actually flip this red Kentucky district?

With Mitch McConnell retiring and Andy Barr opting to run for the upper chamber, a rare open House seat is now in play.
2 months ago
Can Democrats actually flip this red Kentucky district?

Pelosi backs former Capitol Police officer over Hoyer’s preferred successor in Maryland

The former House speaker is endorsing Harry Dunn over retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer’s former campaign manager.
2 months ago
Pelosi backs former Capitol Police officer over Hoyer’s preferred successor in Maryland