Nithya Raman, a little-known Los Angeles City Council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, has defeated Mayor Karen Bass, an upset that will alter the trajectory of the nation’s second-largest city.
AAPIs played substantial role in 2026 midterms — and will continue to do so in future elections
Tuesday’s midterms Democrats emerge victorious in both the House and Senate, flipping several seats in states with longtime Republican incumbents.
Democratic wave brings historic firsts as Washington election results roll in
Initial election returns Tuesday night pointed to a sweeping Democratic victory across the country, with several historic milestones and a number of closely watched races in Washington state, including contests involving Asian American candidates.
What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide
The latest battle over the Democratic ideological divide this year shifts to the upper Midwest on Tuesday as nominating contests for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. senator in Minnesota pit left-wing candidates against more traditional ones.
Democrat Francesca Hong promises to be ‘wild card’ in Wisconsin governor’s race
A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a “wild card” joined Wisconsin’s open race for governor on Wednesday, saying she will focus on a progressive agenda to benefit the working class.
Hmong Democrat wins pivotal Minnesota race after tragedy
Democrat Xiongpao “Xp” Lee won a special election Tuesday to fill the Minnesota House seat of a top Democratic leader who was assassinated, restoring a 67-67 tie and preserving a power-sharing deal that has forced both parties to work together.
The Trump era has changed the politics of local elections in Georgia, a pivotal 2024 battleground
As she accepted an endorsement from a group called Veterans for Trump, Stacy Skinner spoke about how she got into politics because Democrats “were starting to infiltrate on the local level.”