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November 28, 2023, 7:58 PM

Michigan will implement ambitious clean energy mandates with goal of carbon-free electricity by 2040

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a clean energy package that will require energy providers to transition to 100% carbon-free energy generation by 2040
November 28, 2023, 7:58 PM
Michigan Democrats poised to test ambitious environmental goals
November 24, 2023, 11:06 AM

Democrats' best hope of holding the Senate runs through Trump country, experts say

Senate Democrats are trying to flip Texas and Florida and defend Ohio and Montana after they lost a critical incumbency in West Virginia's Joe Manchin
November 24, 2023, 11:06 AM
Democrats' best hope of holding the Senate runs through Trump country, experts say
November 23, 2023, 1:33 AM

House Democrats pen letter demanding protection for children in Gaza

More than 5,350 children have been killed in Gaza as a result of the war between Hamas and Israel, according to UNICEF.
November 23, 2023, 1:33 AM
House Democrats pen letter demanding protection for children in Gaza
November 22, 2023, 10:23 PM

Raskin, other House Democrats pressure Biden to do more to protect children in Gaza

Several House Democrats are putting the pressure on the Biden administration to protect the vulnerable children in Gaza as war rages on in the enclave.
November 22, 2023, 10:23 PM
Raskin, other House Democrats pressure Biden to do more to protect children in Gaza
November 21, 2023, 8:41 PM

Virginia Democrats propose amendment to guarantee abortion access after winning General Assembly

After winning full control of the state’s General Assembly, Virginia Democrats introduced legislation to create a constitutional amendment to codify abortion access
November 21, 2023, 8:41 PM
Va. Dems propose amendment ensuring abortion access after winning General Assembly
November 21, 2023, 8:24 PM

Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo announces retirement after three decades in Congress

Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo is not running for reelection next year
November 21, 2023, 8:24 PM
Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo announces retirement after three decades in Congress
November 20, 2023, 8:14 PM

California Democrats cancel some convention events amid large Gaza cease-fire demonstration

Reps. Schiff, Porter and Lee, and a former tech exec will all make their case.
November 20, 2023, 8:14 PM
November 18, 2023, 5:53 PM

Fears of political violence are growing as the 2024 campaign heats up and conspiracy theories evolve

Extremism experts fear threat of politically motivated violence will intensify.
November 18, 2023, 5:53 PM
Violence fears grow as 2024 campaign heats up and conspiracy theories evolve
November 17, 2023, 10:23 PM

Dems slam Trump on abortion as Biden increasingly focuses on possible 2024 rematch

Democrats are highlighting Trump's record on abortion restrictions with billboards in Iowa ahead of his campaign trip this weekend along with other GOP candidates
November 17, 2023, 10:23 PM
Dems slam Trump on abortion as Biden increasingly focuses on possible 2024 rematch
November 17, 2023, 9:56 AM

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy, Rep. Andy Kim running for embattled Sen. Bob Menendez's seat

Two well-known Democratic candidates, first lady Tammy Murphy and Rep. Andy Kim, are mounting primary challenges to longtime Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez.
November 17, 2023, 9:56 AM
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy, Rep. Andy Kim running for Menendez's Senate seat
November 16, 2023, 9:32 PM

Major NJ Democrats enter primary for Sen. Menendez's seat

New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy and Rep. Andy Kim are mounting primary challenges to longtime Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez.
November 16, 2023, 9:32 PM
Major NJ Democrats enter primary for Sen. Menendez's seat
November 13, 2023, 1:22 AM

Third-party bid from Joe Manchin in 2024 would be ‘foolish’: Gov. Wes Moore

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on “This Week.”
November 13, 2023, 1:22 AM
Third-party bid from Joe Manchin in 2024 would be ‘foolish’: Gov. Wes Moore
November 12, 2023, 8:14 PM

Longtime Democrat from New York, Brian Higgins, to leave Congress early next year

Higgins said he has grown frustrated with the House of Representatives.
November 12, 2023, 8:14 PM
Longtime Democrat from New York, Brian Higgins, to leave Congress next year
November 11, 2023, 7:58 PM

Newly empowered Virginia Democrats nominate the state's first Black House speaker, Don Scott

Virginia’s state House will soon have its first Black speaker.
November 11, 2023, 7:58 PM
November 10, 2023, 5:48 PM

‘Nightmare’ for Democrats

West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin says he will not seek re-election, giving Republicans a major opportunity to flip his Senate seat. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii explains.
November 10, 2023, 5:48 PM
‘Nightmare’ for Democrats
November 10, 2023, 5:42 PM

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he will not run for reelection next year

The decision is a setback for Democrats hoping to maintain control of the U.S. Senate in 2024.
November 10, 2023, 5:42 PM
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he will not run for reelection next year
November 10, 2023, 5:34 PM

Harris files paperwork putting Biden on South Carolina's ballot to kick off 2024 Democratic primary

Vice President Kamala Harris has flown to South Carolina to file paperwork putting President Joe Biden on the 2024 presidential ballot of the state that will lead off the Democratic presidential primary
November 10, 2023, 5:34 PM
Harris files paperwork putting Biden on S.C. ballot to kickoff Democratic primary
November 10, 2023, 3:54 PM

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin won’t seek reelection

Manchin, a conservative Democrat, announced that he will not run for reelection next year, putting in jeopardy Democrats' hopes of holding onto their majority in the Senate.
November 10, 2023, 3:54 PM
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin won’t seek reelection
November 10, 2023, 6:05 AM

Bombshell announcement threatens Democrats' Senate majority

Senator Joe Manchin announced he will not seek reelection in 2024.
November 10, 2023, 6:05 AM
Bombshell announcement threatens Democrats' Senate majority
November 9, 2023, 10:20 PM

Sen. Joe Manchin will not seek reelection

Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, announced his decision to not run for reelection via a video message posted on social media.
November 9, 2023, 10:20 PM
Sen. Joe Manchin will not seek reelection
November 8, 2023, 11:50 PM

Democrats troll GOP Miami debate with mobile billboard attacking Trump, Republican candidates

The Democratic National Committee deployed a bilingual mobile billboard Wednesday outside the GOP primary debate in Miami to condemn Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans.
November 8, 2023, 11:50 PM
Dems troll Miami debate with mobile billboard attacking Trump, GOP candidates
November 8, 2023, 5:52 PM

What the Democrats’ wins could mean for 2024

After a disappointing election night for Republicans, what does the Democrats’ wins mean for the 2024 race?
November 8, 2023, 5:52 PM
What the Democrats’ wins could mean for 2024
November 8, 2023, 12:34 AM

Growing concern among Democrats over Biden’s latest polling numbers

As the 2024 election grows closer, the latest ABC News/IPSOS poll shows both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have major favorability issues.
November 8, 2023, 12:34 AM
Growing concern among Democrats over Biden’s latest polling numbers
November 7, 2023, 11:27 AM

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear hopes to show Democrats can win even if Biden is unpopular

Republicans are hoping to sink Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's reelection bid on Tuesday by tying him to Biden, but it may not work
November 7, 2023, 11:27 AM
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear hopes to show Democrats can win even if Biden is unpopular
November 5, 2023, 4:13 PM

Democrats pour $2M more into Virginia, where battle for statehouse could decide abortion and more

The Democratic Party is investing more than $2 million in Virginia as the party fights to keep Republicans from gaining full control of the General Assembly
November 5, 2023, 4:13 PM
Dems pour $2M more into Virginia, where battle for statehouse could decide abortion
1 month ago

The curious case of Dean Phillips's last-minute primary challenge

Who is Dean Phillips, and how could he affect the 2024 race?
1 month ago
The curious case of Dean Phillips's last-minute primary challenge
1 month ago

2020 Alabama primary election results

View primary election results from Alabama, part of the 2020 Presidential Campaign....
1 month ago
2020 Alabama primary election results
1 month ago

Biden, absent from the NH primary ballot, could benefit from write-in efforts

President Joe Biden, though absent from the New Hampshire primary ballot, could still earn votes if enough voters write him in.
1 month ago
Biden, absent from the NH primary ballot, could benefit from write-in efforts
1 month ago

Rep. Dean Phillips launches 2024 White House bid in challenge to Biden

The Democratic congressman from Minnesota will compete in the New Hampshire primary.
1 month ago
Rep. Dean Phillips launches 2024 White House bid in challenge to Biden
1 month ago

Non-white Democrats upset as Dean Phillips expected to launch challenge to Biden in New Hampshire

Dean Phillips’ expected decision to launch a long shot Democratic primary challenge against Biden has upset several major non-white members of the party
1 month ago
Non-white Dems upset as Dean Phillips expected to launch challenge to Biden in NH
1 month ago

Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips launches 2024 White House bid in challenge to Biden

The three-term congressman will compete in the New Hampshire primary.
1 month ago
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips launches 2024 White House bid in challenge to Biden
1 month ago

Mike Johnson helped lead efforts to overturn the 2020 election. What that could mean for 2024

Newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., played a key but somewhat under-the-radar role in trying to reverse President Joe Biden's 2020 victory.
1 month ago
Mike Johnson led efforts to overturn the 2020 election. What it could mean for 2024
1 month ago

New Hampshire Democratic Party chair says Biden likely not on state primary ballot, amid conflict with DNC

New Hampshire Democratic Party chair says Biden likely not on state primary ballot, amidst conflict between state party and DNC.
1 month ago
New Hampshire Democratic Party chair says Biden likely not on state primary ballot
2 months ago

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez facing additional charge following sweeping indictment

Prosecutors filed a new charge against Sen. Bob Menendez accusing him of violating a prohibition on members of Congress from acting as an agent of a foreign principal.
2 months ago
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez facing additional charge following sweeping indictment
2 months ago

Cornel West claims there are 'crypto fascist elements' of Democratic Party and GOP is Trump-'hijacked' as he courts donors

Green Party presidential candidate Cornel West denounced "crypto fascist elements'"of the Democratic Party and a Trump-"hijacked" GOP at his fundraiser.
2 months ago
Cornel West courts donors by blasting Democrats, Republicans
2 months ago

Laphonza Butler sworn in as replacement for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Feinstein died last week at the age of 90.
2 months ago
Laphonza Butler sworn in as replacement for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein
2 months ago

California governor names replacement to fill Sen. Feinstein's seat

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans to appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY'S List, to fill the Senate seat left vacant following Dianne Feinstein's death late last week.
2 months ago
California governor names replacement to fill Sen. Feinstein's seat
2 months ago

California Gov. Newsom to appoint Laphonza Butler to fill Sen. Feinstein's seat

Butler was previously an adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign in 2020, and before that a labor leader.
2 months ago
California Gov. Newsom to appoint Laphonza Butler to fill Sen. Feinstein's seat
2 months ago

Democrats tear into GOP over ‘sham’ impeachment inquiry

Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., claimed the reason Republicans launched the inquiry is to boost former President Donald Trump’s chances of being elected in 2024.
2 months ago
Democrats tear into GOP over ‘sham’ impeachment inquiry
2 months ago

Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty in federal court to bribery and extortion

Sen. Bob Menendez, his wife and two business associates appeared Wednesday in Manhattan federal court to be arraigned on bribery and extortion charges.
2 months ago
Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty in federal court to bribery and extortion
2 months ago

'There's always deeper than rock bottom': Florida Democrats gird for 2024

The battleground map is becoming clear, and Florida is left out.
2 months ago
'There's always deeper than rock bottom': Florida Democrats gird for 2024
2 months ago

Democrats have been winning big in special elections

Democrats have been doing really well in special elections, a trend that could be a harbinger of a very good year for them in 2024.
2 months ago
Democrats have been winning big in special elections
3 months ago

Ramaswamy commemorates 9/11 after criticism for comments on the attacks

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy commemorated the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks after he got criticized for past comments over them.
3 months ago
Ramaswamy commemorates 9/11 after criticism for comments on the attacks
3 months ago

Newsom wants to shut down 2024 talk, and other takeaways from the campaign trail

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday sought to shut down speculation he would run in 2024 if for some reason President Joe Biden was no longer at the top of the ticket.
3 months ago
Newsom wants to shut down 2024 talk, and other takeaways from the campaign trail
3 months ago

Nancy Pelosi announces she will run for reelection in 2024

"Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery," Nancy Pelosi wrote in her reelection announcement.
3 months ago
Nancy Pelosi announces she will run for reelection in 2024
3 months ago

Democrats tout 'junk fees' reforms, believe it can translate to 2024 wins

Democrats believe that a focus on 'junk fees' can be an electoral winning issue.
3 months ago
Democrats tout 'junk fees' reforms, believe it can translate to 2024 wins
3 months ago

Democrats celebrate 1-year anniversary of signature legislation, and more trail takeaways

Democrats took a victory lap Wednesday to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act into law.
3 months ago
Democrats celebrate 1-year anniversary of signature legislation
4 months ago

Diane Feinstein suffers fall

The 90-year-old California Democrat tripped and fell at her home in San Francisco, staff say
4 months ago
Diane Feinstein suffers fall
4 months ago

Democrats are overperforming in 2023's special elections. Is it a clue for Biden vs. Trump?

An analysis from FiveThirtyEight found that in 38 special elections held so far this year, Democrats have outperformed the partisan lean by an average of 10%
4 months ago
Dems are overperforming in special elections. Is it a clue for Biden vs. Trump?
4 months ago

Democratic lawmaker calls for 'well-positioned' primary challenger to Biden

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips said Sunday he was undecided on whether he'd challenge Biden in the primary, though he defended his push for others to do so
4 months ago
Democratic lawmaker calls for 'well-positioned' primary challenger to Biden