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Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 23, 2026

Arizona’s Kris Mayes Joins Seven GOP AGs to Sue OpenAI

The lawsuits allege the company rolled out ChatGPT without proper safeguards to protect users, especially children

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 22, 2026

How A Republican Stronghold in North Carolina Turned Into a Toss-Up

Farmer Jamie Ager could pick up a House seat for Democrats in the Tar Heel State’s conservative, rural counties

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 21, 2026

Bloomberg Drops $80 Million to Help Expand Democrats’ Potential House Majority

The New York billionaire and former presidential candidate is spending big to boost Democratic candidates

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 20, 2026

Republican Billionaires Outspent Democrats in Both Federal, State Races: Report

80% of billionaire contributions have gone to GOP campaigns this cycle

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 19, 2026

Democratic Governors Association Announces It Has Spent At Least $73 Million in 10 States So Far This Cycle

The organization sees a “very real opportunity” for Democrats to secure a majority of governor seats this midterm season

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 18, 2026

State Democrats in Key Georgia Races Are Raising Less Money This Election Cycle

Record amounts of money are being poured into races for state offices across the nation. But this trend is being bucked in Georgia, where Democrats have seen a dip in fundraising hauls

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 17, 2026

Report: Harris’s Husband, Donors Express Reservations About 2028

If she launches a 2028 presidential campaign, it would be her third run for the seat

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 16, 2026

Republican PACs Pull Funding Back from Races in New Jersey, Iowa, and More

The GOP is redirecting money to races where they feel Republicans are more competitive

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 15, 2026

DCCC Launches Ad Campaign Targeting Latino Voters in Texas Battleground District

The advertisements will spotlight Democratic candidate Johnny Garcia in an area dramatically reshaped by last year’s redistricting.

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 12, 2026

In Alabama, Democrat Bobby Singleton is Done Being on Defense

Singleton defeated the incumbent Alabama Democratic Party chair in a 165-62 vote in August

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 10, 2026

Despite Cash Advantage, Republican Ads Are Reaching Less Voters Than Expected

A new POLITICO poll shows less than 30% of voters have seen advertisements for GOP candidates more frequently than ones for Dems

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 9, 2026

Turek Threads Middle Ground in First Iowa Senate Debate

State Rep. Josh Turek (D) sought to appeal to voters of both parties this week during his first debate with Rep. Ashley Hinson.

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 8, 2026

Cantwell Outlines AI Safety Framework of “Constant Oversight and Vigilance”

The Washington senator is the top Democrat on the Commerce Committee, which holds extensive authority over AI policy

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 7, 2026

Georgia Governor Candidates Clash Over Elections, Flock, Data Centers

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican billionaire Rick Jackson are locked in a close race to replace Gov. Brian Kemp

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 5, 2026

Republican Outside Spending is Surpassing Democrats in Key Races

Across the country, Democrats have outraised their opponents, including in key races that will determine control of the House and Senate

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 2, 2026

DCCC Goes On Offensive With Biggest Ad Buy Yet

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is spending $11 million across 35 districts to help candidates reach voters through television

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 1, 2026

Trump Loomed Large in California Governor Debate

Former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra and Republican opponent Steve Hilton clashed on the Wednesday night over Trump administration policies, affordability, and more

Surina Venkat · Reporter · October 1, 2026

Congressional Democrats Take Lead On AI Safety

Multiple Democrats, including Reps. Ro Khanna and Ted Liu, have introduced legislation to slow AI development

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 29, 2026

Senate Tees Up Bills for Final Votes Before Midterm Break

The upper chamber passed the Protect College Sports Act and the GOP has two more bills on their agenda

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 27, 2026

Why Democrats Are Taking Greater Interest in State Supreme Court Elections

As state Supreme Courts make consequential decisions on issues like abortion and redistricting, Democratic groups are taking greater interest in getting liberal judges elected.

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 25, 2026

CBC Continues Opposition to Protect College Sports Act, Significant Democratic Support Remains

The Congressional Black Caucus has argued the bill benefits institutions that have remained largely silent as Black communities face political attacks while also undercutting the rights of Black athletes

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 23, 2026

DCCC Lays Down Nearly $8 Million in TV Ads This Week Alone

The Democratic Party’s campaign arm is putting money into districts across the ‘House battlefield’

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 23, 2026

Sen. Ashley Moody’s Campaign Says She’s in Dead Heat with Angie Nixon

Nixon’s unexpected win in the Democratic primary has shaken up Florida’s Senate race, which Republicans have long considered a safe seat

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 22, 2026

Poll: Lead for Billionaire Tax Ballot Measure Shrinks in California

A new survey shows a slight drop in registered voters’ support of a one-time tax on California’s richest residents

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 19, 2026

New Flock Camera Opposition Gains Campaign Trail Traction

Backlash over the surveillance technology has led more Democratic and Republican candidates to support Flock bans

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 17, 2026

Could Rep. Waters Be Challenged For Financial Services Committee Gavel?

If Democrats win a House majority in November, Waters would be the committee’s oldest-ever chair

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 17, 2026

NYT/Siena Poll: Dems Trusted to Handle Every Issue Better Than GOP, Except AI

The poll also shows Americans are more likely to describe Republicans as corrupt than Democrats.

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 15, 2026

Rep. Jamie Raskin Has Become A Power Player On the Campaign Trail

The Maryland Democrat traveled across the county in August to support Democratic candidates as the party tries to take back Congress.

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 14, 2026

Sherrod Brown Centers Affordability In Fight to Return to Congress

As Americans grapple with rising costs of living nationwide, Brown has called for capping electricity rate increases

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 14, 2026

Potential 2028 Democratic candidates are hitting the campaign trail

Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and others have made stops across the U.S. as they weigh a presidential bid

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 11, 2026

GOP Midterm Convention Draws Democratic "Truth Brigade," Protesters On Its Final Day

Democratic leaders emphasized their party’s focus on increasing affordability while blasting Republicans’ decision to host the highly unusual event

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 10, 2026

Republicans Are Now Publicly Worried About Holding the Senate

Several GOP leaders, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), believe Democratic voter turnout will be an issue for them

Surina Venkat · Reporter · September 8, 2026

Democratic House and Senate Groups Made Big Ad Buys to Start September

The organizations have spent a combined total of over $15 million since the start of the month

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