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Politics - U.S. House
Jun 10, 2026

Why Complete Election Results in Maine Could Take More Than a Week
Winners in the Republican and Democratic primary races for governor and in a Democratic congressional primary have not yet been determined.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 10, 2026

Graham Platner's Victory in Maine Senate Primary Gives Democrats Hope and Fears
Graham Platner's primary victory sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 10, 2026

ActBlue C.E.O. to Invoke Fifth Amendment in Testimony to Congress
The head of the Democratic fund-raising behemoth was called to testify on Wednesday about reports that she may have misled Congress about how it vets foreign donations.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 10, 2026

Stray Drones Are Setting Off Alarms in Europe, and the U.S. Deports a World Cup Referee
Plus, why Americans are clamoring for European sunscreen.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 10, 2026

The Battle for the Senate Could Come Down to Hopes and Fears in Maine
Graham Platner's primary victory in Maine sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 10, 2026

Platner's Primary Victory in Maine Gives Democrats Hope and Fears in Key Senate Race
Graham Platner's primary victory in Maine sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 10, 2026

Graham Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary
Graham Platner, a progressive oyster farmer, won the Democratic nomination for Senate on Tuesday. He is set to face Senator Susan Collins, a five-term Republican, in November.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 10, 2026

Takeaways From Tuesday's Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina
Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine and quickly turned his populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 10, 2026

Democrats Face Another Long Wait for Results in Maine Swing District
No candidate cleared 50 percent in the Democratic primary race to replace Representative Jared Golden, sending the race into ranked-choice voting.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Republican Primary for Open Congressional Seat in South Carolina Heads to Runoff
The largely coastal district has voted overwhelmingly Republican in recent elections. Representative Nancy Mace ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of seeking re-election to the seat.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid
Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina
Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao
Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Lindsey Graham Wins G.O.P. Primary in South Carolina, Avoiding Runoff
Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent senator, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace
Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of running for re-election.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

5 Things to Know About Graham Platner, Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine
Mr. Platner, an oyster farmer running for a Senate seat on a progressive platform, has drawn a large following among Democrats in Maine. His campaign has also surfaced damaging reports about his personal history.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Maine Senate Polls Point to a Competitive General Election
Graham Platner is expected to win handily in the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine. The focus is shifting to how he might do in November.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill
Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

5 Things to Know About Susan Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Maine
Ms. Collins, the longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history, is also her party's most vulnerable incumbent this year.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

How Ranked-Choice Voting Works in Maine
Proponents say the practice reduces partisanship, while critics say it is confusing and expensive.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

South Carolina Voters Are Choosing Nominees to Fill an Open Seat in Congress
Representative Nancy Mace's run for governor created the opening in the coastal First Congressional District. Republicans are expected to hold it, but one Democrat has proved to be a prolific fund-raiser.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Pro-Israel Group Pushes for Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race
The main super PAC tied to the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee released its first ads backing Ms. Stevens, a moderate congresswoman locked in a tight three-way primary.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Maine Second Congressional District Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Maine primary election.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in High-Stakes Maine Primary
A mysterious group has spent $500,000 to elevate a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary race for a key House seat.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Maine First Congressional District Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Maine primary election.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

House Votes to Advance $70 Billion G.O.P. Immigration Bill
The test vote cleared the way for final passage of Republicans' megabill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Trump's term.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Maine Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Maine primary elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Maine U.S. Senate Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Maine primary election.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

The Good That Can Come From Platner's Candidacy
The Senate race in Maine is a chance to do away with inconsistent standards applied according to political bias.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

South Carolina Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 South Carolina primary elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

North Dakota Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 North Dakota primary elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Nevada Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Nevada primary elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Watchdog Group Skeptical of Justice Dept.'s Vows to End $1.8 Billion Fund
The group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, doubled down on its request to a federal judge to issue a formal order stopping the fund from being set up.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Who Is Ahead in Florida's 28th Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in Florida's 28th Congressional District.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Who Is Ahead in Florida's 27th Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in Florida's 27th Congressional District.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Who Is Ahead in Florida's 23rd Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in Florida's 23rd Congressional District.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Who Is Ahead in Florida's 20th Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in Florida's 20th Congressional District.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Who Is Ahead in Florida's 19th Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in Florida's 19th Congressional District.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Maine Votes as Graham Platner's Past Poses New Conundrums
Mr. Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate, is causing anxiety over his turbulent personal history.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Democratic Group Kicks Off $50 Million Midterm Blitz in Conservative Strongholds
American Bridge is hoping that Republicans are vulnerable in parts of the country that had been exceedingly tough terrain for Democrats in recent elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Maine Elections Test Democrats' Support for Platner: What to Watch in Today's Primaries
Any indication of tepid support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, will be seen as a warning sign about his chances against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 09, 2026

Will Platner Scandals Dampen Democratic Vote? What to Watch in Tuesday's Primaries.
Any indication of tepid support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, will be seen as a warning sign about his chances against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 08, 2026

Who Is Ahead in New York's 15th Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in New York's 15th Congressional District.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 08, 2026

Who is Ahead in Florida's 2nd Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in Florida's 2nd Congressional District.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 08, 2026

Why People Are Obsessed With Platner
Graham Platner is not just a candidate for the Senate in Maine, argues the Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie on "The Opinions," but also a representative of "an intra-Democratic Party factional battle." Bouie says the arguments around Platner resemble a proxy fight unfolding within the party.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 08, 2026

Who Is Ahead in Maine's 1st Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in Maine's 1st Congressional District.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 08, 2026

Who Is Ahead in Connecticut's 1st Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in Connecticut's 1st Congressional District.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 08, 2026

Why We May Need More Military Veterans in Congress
There's an argument for candidates who've served in the military.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 08, 2026

Why Everyone Wants Jon Ossoff to Run for President
The Georgia senator is excoriating Trump and his systemic corruption in a way that transcends the Democratic Party's progressive-moderate divide.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 08, 2026

In Maine, Supporters of Graham Platner Continue to Back His Senate Campaign, With ‘Trepidation'
Many are sticking by the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner. But some have soured, and others are anxious about how recent revelations could affect a close race.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 07, 2026

Democrats in Congress Grapple With Concerns Over Platner Allegations
Representative Ro Khanna said that he believed the account of a woman who accused Graham Platner of physically threatening behavior, and urged his campaign not to criticize her.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 07, 2026

Trump Looms Over Pivotal Republican Senate Runoff in Georgia
The president has not yet endorsed Representative Mike Collins or Derek Dooley, a former football coach, in the race to challenge the Democratic senator, Jon Ossoff.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 06, 2026

Senators Warn of Intelligence Gaps if Surveillance Program Expires
Two senior Republicans urged the Trump administration to prepare for the possible expiration of a contentious intelligence-gathering authority.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 06, 2026

Bob Packwood, Senator Forced to Quit in Sex Scandal, Dies at 93
An unorthodox Republican, he helped shape tax policy and women's rights legislation before resigning in 1995 amid accusations by more than 20 women of sexual misconduct.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 06, 2026

Escape From Trumpism
The best pathway out is to make Congress great again.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 06, 2026

Graham Platner and the Rise of the ‘Dirtbag' Democrat
And what the Maine candidate reveals about politics today.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 06, 2026

Raphael Warnock Says the Supreme Court Has Done ‘Violence' to Democracy
The Democrat from Georgia on what he sees as the moral issues of our time.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 06, 2026

Paxton's Senate Bid Raises the Stakes in His War on Latino Voting Groups
The Texas attorney general has mounted an all-out effort to prove Democratic Hispanic groups have been corrupting elections. Now he could be the beneficiary of his own attacks.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 06, 2026

A.I. Companies Don't Know What to Do With Alex Bores
Outside groups have spent roughly $12 million to support or oppose Mr. Bores's campaign for a House seat in Manhattan, elevating his name in a crowded race.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 06, 2026

Trump Pardons Stephen Buyer, Former Congressman Convicted of Insider Trading
Stephen Buyer, a former Republican representative from Indiana, was convicted of trading stock related to two deals before they were made public.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Graham Platner Says His Past Is Being ‘Weaponized' Amid Growing Democratic Concern
The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Maine said the state would have his back in the face of accusations he has denied.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Amid Graham Platner Controversy, Where Does the Maine Senate Race Go Next?
New revelations about Graham Platner have left Democrats anxious.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Trump Has Become What He Feared
"Trump loses more often, on more things, than most."

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Graham Platner Controversy Deepens Democratic Unease Before Maine Senate Primary
The party's politicians, officials and strategists wrestled with how to respond to new reporting about Graham Platner, with worries rising about his vulnerabilities in a general election.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Chuck Schumer Privately Backs Haley Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Chuck Schumer, the Democratic minority leader, has remained officially neutral on the race, but in conversations with donors, he has been clear about which candidate he supports.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Trump Is Getting Worse at His Job
"Trump loses more often, on more things, than most."

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Casting Her 10,000th Vote in a Row, Collins Sets a Senate Record
The Maine Republican, who is in the middle of a tumultuous re-election race, became the first senator in history to reach the threshold without missing a vote.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

What Are Democrats' Best Senate Pickup Opportunities?
We've grouped six battleground states by some of the factors that shape how likely it is for the party to flip each Senate seat.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Graham Platner Denies Hurting Ex-Girlfriend and Says He Will Not Quit Maine Senate Race
In an interview after The Times reported on his treatment of women he had dated, Graham Platner acknowledged "not exactly acting with the best behavior" after his military service.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Platner Denies Hurting Ex-Girlfriend and Says He Will Not Quit Senate Race
In an interview after The Times reported on his treatment of women he had dated, Graham Platner acknowledged "not exactly acting with the best behavior" after his military service.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Deal to Renew FISA Surveillance Law Falters in the Senate Over Pulte
Democrats who had been expected to supply the votes necessary to advance it balked after President Trump named Bill Pulte to head the intelligence apparatus.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Senate Passes $70 Billion G.O.P. Immigration Bill
It was a victory for President Trump and his party, though the debate exposed fissures between Republican senators and Mr. Trump on a variety of issues.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Republicans Push Through Immigration Crackdown Bill
It was a victory for President Trump and his party, though it exposed fissures between G.O.P. senators and Mr. Trump on a variety of issues.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Why Harlem May Be the Deciding Factor in a Critical House Race
Representative Adriano Espaillat and his progressive challenger, Darializa Avila Chevalier, have zeroed in on Harlem, traditionally hostile turf for the Democratic incumbent.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 05, 2026

Republicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump's Payout Fund
The vote on Democrats' proposal, which would have sent the G.O.P. immigration bill back to committee, kicked off a marathon of votes that stretched all day and overnight.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

Schlossberg, Bores, Conway and Lasher Spar in NYC Primary Debate
Four Democratic hopefuls seeking to represent a key Manhattan House district clashed in the first debate of the race.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

New York Democrats Vote to Allow More Frequent Redistricting
Lawmakers moved to let the state redraw its congressional districts more regularly, potentially putting Republican-held seats in play before the 2028 election.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

House Passes Ukraine Aid in Defiance of Republican Leaders
Eighteen G.O.P. lawmakers broke with their party and joined Democrats to deliver yet another blow to the president's foreign policy agenda.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

Multimember Districts? Ranked Choice? This Is How to Fix Our Elections.
Americans should think big about shaking up how we vote.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

Jan. 6 Rioter Hired by Pentagon
Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty to climbing through a broken window at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, now works for an office responsible for uncovering and defending against terrorism plots at the Pentagon.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

Trump's Fraud Claims in California Could Undermine Confidence in November Result
The president is claiming without evidence that the lengthy counting process in California, which could help determine control of Congress, means Democrats are stealing the election.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling' Behavior
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming, women said in interviews, but some found his actions intimidating and disturbing.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

Republicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump From Creating Compensation Fund
Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, introduced the motion, which would have sent the G.O.P. immigration bill back to committee. Three Republicans up for re-election voted for it, but it still fell short.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

G.O.P. Toiling to Defeat Proposal Barring Trump From Creating Compensation Fund
The Senate floor ground to a standstill as Republicans struggled to cobble together the votes to defeat a proposal that would send their immigration bill back to committee and ban President Trump's fund.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

New York Democrats Move to Allow More Frequent Redistricting
Lawmakers moved forward with a measure that would allow the Democratic-run state to redraw its congressional districts more often.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

Senate Voting on Motion to Bar Trump From Creating Compensation Fund
Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, introduced the motion. A handful of Republicans have indicated that they would support such a measure, which needs just 50 votes to pass.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

Trump Says He Plans to Nominate Blanche for Attorney General
Todd Blanche has been serving as the acting attorney general. A formal nomination to the post would be the president's latest move to place loyalists in top government jobs.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

America Doesn't Have to Hold Unfair, Unrepresentative Elections
Americans should think big about shaking up how we vote.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 04, 2026

The Democrats' Big Decision: Black Representation or More Blue Seats?
As Republicans break up majority-Black House districts, Democrats must decide whether to preserve seats concentrated in urban areas or push them into white suburbs to target G.O.P. seats.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 03, 2026

We Interrupt This Knicks Victory for a Political Ad Starring Mamdani
Mayor Zohran Mamdani lent his political star power to an unusual TV ad promoting three Democrats running for House seats in New York City.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 03, 2026

Massie, 3 Other House Republicans Broke From Trump on Iran War Powers Vote
Four Republicans from different ideological factions crossed party lines to vote with Democrats in favor of reining in the president's power to wage war unilaterally.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 03, 2026

Republicans Begin to Test the Limits of Trump's Power by Flexing Their Own
The president's unilateral and retributive style of governing is starting to hit a wall in both chambers of Congress.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 03, 2026

House Advances New Sanctions on Russia and Aid to Ukraine
After G.O.P. leaders blocked additional aid to Ukraine, six Republicans and an independent joined Democrats to force the measure to the floor against the wishes of the speaker.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 03, 2026

‘I Love It': Trump Is Still in Favor of $1.8 Billion Payout Fund
Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, said on Tuesday that the administration was "not moving forward with the fund, period," after the plan drew bipartisan backlash.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 03, 2026

In Alabama Ruling, Supreme Court Signals Limited Role for Federal Courts in Redistricting Fights
In an emergency ruling on Tuesday night, the court's conservative majority gave a first glimpse into congressional district battles under a weakened Voting Rights Act.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 03, 2026

How Each House Member Voted on the Iran War Powers Resolution
The House passed a measure to rein in the use of military force in Iran.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 03, 2026

G.O.P. Revives Immigration Bill, Weighing Ban on Trump's Fund
Several Republicans suggested they would insist on adding a measure to bar the president from creating a fund to pay people who claim to be victims of government persecution.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 03, 2026

The Narrow Path to a Democratic Senate Runs Through Very Red States
Democrats cheer there is a way, even as new worries emerge over whether Graham Platner can flip a Maine seat. Republicans remain confident they will prevail in Texas, Iowa and Alaska.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 03, 2026

Six Questions Out of Tuesday's Big Primaries in California, Iowa and Elsewhere
Who will run California? Can Democrats win Iowa? Here's what happened, and what might be next.

Politics - U.S. House
Jun 03, 2026

Sam Forstag Wins Democratic House Primary in Montana's 1st Congressional District
Sam Forstag's candidacy will test a liberal theory that left-leaning politicians running in Republican strongholds can do better in general elections than moderates have done historically.

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