DSA’s and Mayor Mamdani’s candidates rocked establishment incumbents backed by unions and political bigwigs. In most cases, it wasn’t even close.
Election 2026
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The Pro-Israel Super PAC Cinematic Universe
Nine PACs have received money from AIPAC’s United Democracy Project and Democratic Majority for Israel.
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Michael Bennet Creates Ultimate ‘Pay to Play’ Opportunity
By loaning his gubernatorial campaign $1 million, the Colorado senator can ask special-interest donors to personally repay the loan, while he serves as an elected official.
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Tech Industry Defector in NY-12 Gets Boost From New Super PAC
Guardrails Alliance has already raised $5 million and yesterday launched its first ad buys for New York state Rep. Alex Bores, who is running to replace longtime Rep. Jerry Nadler.
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The Oligarch-on-Oligarch Fight That Defines Politics in 2026
In Maryland, a billionaire is trying to get his seat back from a mega-millionaire. It’s the epitome of a broken campaign finance system. Is there a way out?
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Trump Goes Postal
The latest scheme to use the Postal Service to block mail ballots and take over elections
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In New York’s ‘Commie Corridor,’ a Race Over How to Build Power
The goals of New York Assemblymember Claire Valdez and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are similar. How they intend to meet them is miles apart.
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Graham Platner Prepares to Take On Susan Collins
After demolishing Gov. Janet Mills in Maine’s Democratic primary, the political newbie confronts a major challenge running against the Senate’s longest-serving Republican woman.
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The Right Voting Reforms—and the Wrong Ones
Insurgents are defeating establishment candidates across the country. But bad election laws and Trumpian interventions could frustrate these trends.
