Elections

Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre failed to capture his own seat in Parliament as the party lost against the Liberals led by Mark Carney

President Donald Trump reportedly told The Atlantic that he's "not looking" to run for a third term in office despite teasing about the possibility

An increasing share of younger Americans say they have abandoned both the national Republican and Democratic parties as disapproval ratings rise.

Long-time Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement Wednesday, setting off a once-in-a-decade leadership fight to fill his highly-coveted position.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky has told colleagues she plans to retire at the end of her term rather than seek reelection, marking a new departure from a Democrat in Congress

David Hogg, an emerging star in the Democratic party, discussed plans to challenge veteran Democrats in the 2026 elections. The initiative is not being well received.

Musician Tim Myers announced he will challenge Ken Calvert in California's 41st District. His campaign seeks to allow Democrats to oust the longtime GOP lawmaker.

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon continues to tout the possibility that Donald Trump will seek a third term in office despite the Constitution forbidding it

Former Republican Rep. Mayra Flores will look to challenge Henry Cuellar in Texas' 28th district

Democrats in their 20s and 30s across the country are launching primary bids ahead of the 2026 elections in hopes of ousting career politicians.

Republican lawmakers will be stepping away from the spotlight during their two week recess from Congress, avoiding town halls and frustrated voters.

Prosecutors are seeking seven years in prison for former U.S. Rep. George Santos, whose tenure in Congress ended after his biography was revealed to be a lie.

Republicans' anxieties over retaining House control grew after Tuesday's special elections saw a major strengths for Democrats.

Ted Cruz warned that Trump's tariffs pose "enormous risks" to the U.S. economy and could be catastrophic for the GOP's electoral prospects next year

A loss for a sit in Wisconsin's Supreme Court left GOP members wondering if Musk's involvement was productive. For Democrats, it's key to energizing their base.

The race grabbed national headlines as President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and others threw their weight behind the candidates

State Sen. Randy Fine is vying to represent Florida's 6th District. He faces a tougher-than-expected race and some Republicans have expressed concern about the outcome

President Trump said over the weekend that he was "not joking" about trying to serve a third term. But that move is highly unlikely.

Two special elections will take place in Florida Tuesday. In the 1st District, candidates will hope to replace Matt Gaetz, who left Congress after sexual misconduct allegations.

Republicans have the upper hand in Florida's 6th district ahead of its special election, but the contest is set to be much closer than expected

Elon Musk claimed that the $1 million checks he is handing out ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election don't have political purposes, court records show

As Democrats look for future party leadership, New York Rep. AOC stands out among her peers, fighting for a broader coalition of Democrats.

Republican Randy Fine is facing a tougher-than-expected race in Florida's 6th district as Democratic challenger Josh Weil vastly outraised him ahead of the special election

As Democrats continue countering Trump administration, New York Rep. AOC seems to be standing out among the crowd to lead the party.

Trump's former campaign manager Chris LaCivita recently stopped by Politico's "Playbook" podcast, where he talked about his impression of Project 2025.

South Texas, once a region of moderate Democratic voters, is turning redder as officials switch parties, GOP gains ground and Musk donates in key races.

Trump's allies secretly met with Ukrainian opposition figures reportedly discussing ways to push Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy out of office.

Trump has made headlines and stirred discourse online over his controversial policies, but polls suggest his voters are still backing him up.

A federal appeals court upheld a previous ruling that blocked two Arizona laws that sought to increase proof-of-citizenship for voter registration.

UK group Everyone Hates Elon went viral for posting parody ads for Tesla's "Swasticar" with an image of Musk making a Nazi salute after the tech billionaire helped Germany's far-right party become the second-most powerful in the nation.