Is the Future of the Democratic Party Bleak? It Depends Who You Ask.
We'll know in a few months whether Democratic leaders have lost control of their party.
2018 Election
Single Mothers Are Having Their Moment in American Politics
A growing number of single women are running for public office. In order to beat their opponents, they may need to shatter some unfair stigmas first.
How Colorado Is Trying to Bring Unaffiliated Voters Into the Primary Election Fold
Colorado is attempting an unusual style of primary election next month: allowing unaffiliated voters to choose which primary they'd like to vote in. What does that mean for politics in the Centennial State?
Republicans Vote for Candidates Who Look Republican
New research finds Democrats aren't similarly swayed by facial stereotypes, which could give the party an advantage.
Is It Really So Bad for Party Leaders to Pick Primary Favorites?
In most states, primary elections make official just who gets to call themselves the Democratic or Republican nominee. But that doesn't mean party leaders have to be neutral in those contests.
Meet the Biggest Climate Skeptics Up for Re-Election in 2018
We looked into the environmental records of House members who face tough races in November.
Health Care Is California Democrats' New Litmus Test
Will the fight over single payer divide Democrats, or lead to a breakthrough on health-care policy?
In California, the Possibility of an Historic Election Could Spike Turnout Among Latino and Asian-American Voters
2018 might be the year the state's voters—and political leadership—reflect just how much its population has changed.