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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 months ago
Pelosi backs former Capitol Police officer over Hoyer’s preferred successor in Maryland

Unearthed audio appears to contradict Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s stock trading claims

Facing questions about his stock trading in a highly competitive House seat, the Pennsylvania Republican told a local radio host he talked with his financial adviser about “what different positions are coming up.”
4 months ago
Unearthed audio appears to contradict Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s stock trading claims

Bobby Rush’s voice gets AI boost in Jesse Jackson Jr. campaign ad

The spot restores the voice of the longtime former Chicago congressman — just as AI super PACs get involved in the race.
4 months ago
Bobby Rush’s voice gets AI boost in Jesse Jackson Jr. campaign ad