Dems outpace GOP ad spending for Tuesday's elections The party's spending is among the reasons Democrats are favored to win most of the key races. Axios · Nov 3, 2025
Abigail Spanberger presents herself as bulwark against chaos and cruelty Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia is betting that the antidote to Trumpism is unflashy competence and a focus on cost of living The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2025
"No one knew what the hell we stood for": Dems ease off democracy message for '25 Their strategies amount to a rejection of former Vice President Harris' approach in last year's presidential campaign. Axios · Nov 2, 2025
Trump news at a glance: president threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians President says he has instructed the newly named department of war to “prepare for possible action” in the West African country. The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2025
As Barack Obama stumps for other Democrats, the party gets to see what it lost The wit and wisdom of the superstar ex-US president make him the best candidate – too bad he can’t run The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2025
Obama criticizes Trump and Republican policy in stump speech for Abigail Spanberger Former US president headlines event for Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, who leads in polls The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2025
Obama shreds Trump over ballroom, bizarre Truth Social videos and family’s crypto fortune: ‘It’s like every day is Halloween’ Obama laid into Trump during a speech in support of Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025
Is there such a thing as reverse coattails? - Roll Call Next week’s elections in Virginia are testing whether a race down the ballot could drag down the top of the ticket. Roll Call · Oct 29, 2025
Huge AI data centers are turning local elections into fights over the future of energy Rising energy bills and growing scrutiny of Big Tech’s political influence are transforming AI data centers from obscure infrastructure into political flashpoints for both progressives and conservatives. Fortune · Oct 22, 2025
Barack Obama goes on the attack against Donald Trump-backed rival – the one the president is yet to officially endorse Obama is jumping in to provide all the help he can. We Got This Covered · Oct 17, 2025
Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash in Virginia as texting scandal upends fall elections - Roll Call The fallout from revelations of violent texts sent by the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general continues to reverberate. Roll Call · Oct 10, 2025
Virginia governor candidates trade barbs in fiery election debate Republican Winsome Earle-Sears presses Abigail Spanberger over fellow Democrat’s ‘abhorrent’ texts The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025
At the Races: Signs of the times - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including fresh scandals and campaign announcements. Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025
Schumer and the Democrats hope to make Obamacare and the shutdown a 2026 issue. Good luck with that, Chuck! NEWS ANALYSIS: The minority party might have found their mojo again after months of looking like losers, Eric Garcia writes. But the American public has a short memory The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2025 Virginia governor’s race shaken up by ‘violent’ texts sent by ally of Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger faces criticism for her support of fellow Democrat who speculated about Republican lawmaker getting ‘two bullets to the head’
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025 The winner (if there is such a thing) of the government shutdown will be determined by these two races ANALYSIS: Sorting out who wins when workers are being furloughed and services to Americans frozen is a fool’s errand, writes Eric Garcia, but two races ahead of the 2026 midterms will serve as bellwethers.
Roll Call · Sep 4, 2025 At the Races: Falling into view - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including campaign launches and comeback bids.
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025 A Mamdani 2025 win could be costly: How the leftist win could shape the 2026 midterms Traditional Democrats have sought to distance themselves from Mamdani, including high-profile New York lawmakers who have yet to endorse the party’s NYC mayoral nominee
Roll Call · Jul 14, 2025 In the Spotlight: Eugene Vindman - Roll Call Freshman Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman led a recent effort to reverse the Trump administration's pause of weapons shipments to Ukraine.
The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2025 2024 book review: the what-ifs of an election that took US closer to autocracy Deeply sourced narrative charts the delusions of the main players and the disastrous debate that reset the campaign
Roll Call · Jun 10, 2025 Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor - Roll Call Rep. Mikie Sherrill secured the Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor Tuesday and will next face Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
We Got This Covered · May 20, 2025 ‘Slaves did not die in the fields’: Virginia Republicans fret over reelection after Earle-Sears’ campaign ‘glitches’ Virginia may become a Democrat state.
The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2025 Virginia elections will test the backlash against Musk – and Democrats are ready with a plan Democrats in the state view themselves as on the frontlines responding to Donald Trump’s harmful policies
Roll Call · Mar 3, 2025 Slotkin leads return of the national security women for Democrats - Roll Call A handful of Democratic women with national security and military backgrounds are back in the spotlight early into Donald Trump's second term.
Top News · Jan 27, 2025 Virginia Gubernatorial Race Heats Up With Diverse Candidates Get insights into the upcoming Virginia governor's race featuring Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears.