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.

Justices are elected to 10-year terms on the State Supreme Court here, and Democrats hold a five-seat majority. But three Democrats are up for “retention” elections, meaning voters can send them home. The election to replace them would take place in 2027.

U.S. politicians and interest groups reacted to Democratic wins in a trio of races on Tuesday, the first major elections since Donald Trump returned to the presidency, giving the embattled party new momentum ahead of next year’s congressional midterms.

In his first Truth Social post commenting on the election results, Trump suggested that the reasons why Democrats won is because he was not on the ballot and because of the government shutdown. Trump has repeatedly blamed Democrats for the shutdown despite Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress and the White House.

Even many of the “Squad” member’s small-dollar contributions are larger than meets the eye, under an accounting loophole that lets big donors masquerade as little ones.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling coalition is headed for a landslide win in Bihar, securing over 200 of 243 seats in a key test of the leader’s popularity ahead of major state and national elections.

A Latin American strongman accused of drug trafficking and rigging elections openly defies the White House despite threats of military action.