Election night on Nov. 3 produced a run of victory speeches in places where few expected them, including two statewide Democratic wins in Texas. This post collects six notable speeches from winners of Senate and governor’s races, each with video on YouTube. Because Democrats won most of the night’s marquee contests, five of the six … Read more
This post reflects reporting available as of the evening of Monday, Nov. 2, US Eastern time. Polls open Tuesday, Nov. 3. Election Day arrives with Democrats leading most final polls, forecasts and betting markets for both chambers of Congress, and Republicans publicly confident but privately bracing. The last 48 hours brought a surprise endorsement in … Read more
With Election Day on Nov. 3, campaigns and outside groups are spending their final dollars on closing messages, last-minute attacks, and a few spots built mainly to go viral. This post collects eight ads released or first reported between Oct. 20 and Oct. 27, four aimed at helping Republicans and four aimed at helping Democrats. … Read more
Figures current as of Oct. 25, 2026. Majorities of both Republicans and Democrats say they want tougher rules on political money, according to recent national polls from three organizations. The widest agreement is on donor disclosure, which 85% of Republicans and 88% of Democrats backed in a Brennan Center survey. Support also clears 55% in … Read more
