Election 2026

On the eve of the midterms, Democrats seem poised to enjoy a “blue wave.” But there’s still reason for the party to be anxious about its anticipated comeback.

"Constant lying ads, fear and disgust, a sense that yet more precious taboos will fall. Is there anything new to say about election season in my purple Midwestern state?"

The most surprising insurgent this election cycle is in Donald Trump’s adopted home state. Can Angie Nixon show Democrats a new way to compete in Florida?

Since Catholic voters were pivotal in helping re-elect Trump, they could now step up to start trying to fix this mess.

A Gen Z democratic socialist who moonlights as a professional wrestler is set to become the next mayor of Providence. How did David Morales do it?

Abdul El-Sayed notches a win for the left in the Michigan Senate primary—and in the battle over the direction of the Democratic Party.

The Democratic Party needs centrists capable of self-criticism and leftists capable of self-discipline. The current state of the discourse militates against both.

Can James Talarico's blend of Christian uplift and progressive populism strike a chord among the Texans who have eluded Democrats this century?

As the midterm elections approach, the Church must embrace more explicitly political strategies to combat Trump's war on immigrants.

Whether Democrats secure a narrow majority in the upcoming midterms or thrash Trump’s GOP, successful female candidates will be central to the story.

Senate candidate James Talarico’s faith-first approach to public service may offer a path out of our toxic politics. But first, he’ll have to win Texas.