McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
Who will Donald Trump pick as vice president? Here are some possible nominees
Speculation over Trump’s running mate in 2024 will soon start to brew.
Kevin McCarthy wins GOP nomination for House speaker amid party factions
The formal vote for House speaker will come when the new Congress convenes in January.
Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments over statewide abortion ban
Tuesday's hearing comes a week after Kentucky voters rejected an anti-abortion ballot measure.
Live midterm election results: Key races for governor around the U.S.
Voters in 36 states are casting ballots for governor in the 2022 midterm elections. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
Biden says there’s still not enough votes to codify abortion rights
Although Democrats will hold on to control of the Senate after midterm elections, they're still likely to lose control of the House, which would allow Republicans to block any abortion rights laws.
Arizona Democrat Katie Hobbs keeps lead over Kari Lake in race for governor
Democrat Katie Hobbs was leading the Arizona governor's race by about 35,000 votes as of Sunday morning.
Live midterm election results: Key U.S. Senate races
In 2022, a total of 35 U.S. Senate seats are up for election. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
Trump loyalist Boebert's reelection bid could go to recount
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s race remained extremely tight on Thursday and could be headed for a recount in the GOP firebrand’s bid for reelection against Democrat Adam Frisch, a former city councilmember from Aspen.
Trump urged to delay 2024 White House bid after GOP's uneven election
Some allies were calling on Trump to delay his planned announcement, saying the full focus needs to be a runoff election in Georgia that could again determine control of the Senate.
Control of the U.S. Senate: What are we waiting for?
The balance of power in the U.S. Senate is less certain after the Democrats' surprisingly strong showing in nearly every state not named Florida. Here's where things stand in the few close states.
Balance of power: Control of Congress unclear amid Democrats' surprising strength
Democrat John Fetterman flipped a Republican-controlled Senate seat that is key to the party’s hopes of maintaining control of the chamber.
Voters say 'yes' to protecting abortion rights in Michigan, California, Vermont, Kentucky
The ballot initiatives come months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion it guaranteed to women nationwide.
Election Day 2022: Amid intense scrutiny, Americans vote with no major hitches
The final day of voting in the 2022 midterms unfolded Tuesday without major disruptions or widespread problems, a relatively trouble-free end to the first nationwide election since a campaign of conspiracy theories and false claims began eroding public confidence.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders becomes 1st woman elected Arkansas governor
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile Trump administration official in elected office.
Maura Healey becomes 1st lesbian elected Massachusetts governor
Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation's first openly lesbian governor.
Live updates: National view of the 2022 general election and results
The 2022 midterm election is here, with control of Congress up for grabs, along with a number of gubernatorial races. Here’s a look at the biggest headlines and results from election night across the U.S.
How to read your social media feeds on Election Day 2022
Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.
Elon Musk: 'I recommend voting for a Republican Congress'
Billionaire Twitter CEO Elon Musk endorsed Republicans for the midterm election cycle on Monday, telling voters to cast ballots for a Republican Congress.
Trump 2024 campaign prepares for launch after midterm elections
Former President Donald Trump has been teasing another presidential run since before he left the White House.