Senate advances same-sex, interracial marriage bill with 12 GOP votes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.
Sen. Patty Murray could be 3rd in line for presidency, tapped as Senate president pro tempore
U.S. Senator Patty Murray is expected to be the first woman to serve as Senate president pro tempore. The position would put her third in line for the presidency.
U.S. Senator Patty Murray is expected to be the first woman to serve as Senate president pro tempore. The position would put her third in line for the presidency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Democratic wins in Washington buoy party hopes
Democrats won a second key House race in Washington state Saturday — an open seat in a conservative region that long evaded the party.
Democrats won a second key House race in Washington state Saturday — an open seat in a conservative region that long evaded the party.
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.
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.
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.
Gluesenkamp Perez elected to Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, flipping the seat for Democrats
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has been elected to the U.S. House from southwestern Washington, capturing a district that has long eluded her party.
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has been elected to the U.S. House from southwestern Washington, capturing a district that has long eluded her party.
Democrat Tina Kotek wins Oregon governor's race
Tina Kotek has been elected Oregon’s next governor, extending longtime Democratic control of the state and dashing Republican hopes for a rare win in a top race on the West Coast of the United States.
Tina Kotek has been elected Oregon’s next governor, extending longtime Democratic control of the state and dashing Republican hopes for a rare win in a top race on the West Coast of the United States.
Washington Secretary of State Race: Anderson concedes to Hobbs, AP has yet to call the race
Democrats are trying to win the secretary of state’s office in an election for the first time in six decades after Republicans failed to advance a candidate in the primary.
Democrats are trying to win the secretary of state’s office in an election for the first time in six decades after Republicans failed to advance a candidate in the primary.
AP: Kim Schrier wins reelection to U.S. House in Washington's 8th Congressional District
Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier will retain her seat in the 8th Congressional District as she defeated Republican Matt Larkin, who hoped to take back the seat for his party.
Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier will retain her seat in the 8th Congressional District as she defeated Republican Matt Larkin, who hoped to take back the seat for his party.
Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County Prosecuting Attorney race
The state’s largest county has a new lead attorney for the first time in 15 years.
The state’s largest county has a new lead attorney for the first time in 15 years.
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.
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.
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.
Democrat Patty Murray wins re-election to U.S. Senate, challenger Tiffany Smiley concedes
Sen. Patty Murray won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic stalwart prevailed in a campaign in which she repeatedly said her Republican challenger was too extreme for Washington state.
Sen. Patty Murray won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic stalwart prevailed in a campaign in which she repeatedly said her Republican challenger was too extreme for Washington state.
Two races in Washington could tip scales in Congress
With control of Congress potentially hanging in the balance, Democratic candidates took early leads Tuesday night in two key races in Washington state. But the state’s vote-by-mail system means final results likely won’t be known for days.
With control of Congress potentially hanging in the balance, Democratic candidates took early leads Tuesday night in two key races in Washington state. But the state’s vote-by-mail system means final results likely won’t be known for days.