Campaigns and Elections

A video screen declaring “VOTE ANDY FOR US” and depicting Andy Burnham adorns the side of a home in Ashton-in-Makerfield, England, on June 10, 2026.

In Britain, an Election That Could Mark the Beginning of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s End In Britain, an Election That Could Mark the Beginning of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s End

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party.

Jun 12, 2026 / Stanley Reed

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents run out of Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center on June 7, 2026.

The Trump Administration Is Addicted to Violence The Trump Administration Is Addicted to Violence

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent warns of a potential ICE invasion of New York. Plus: The administration escalates its assault on trans rights.

Jun 12, 2026 / Elie Mystal

Graham Platner Had a Much Better Primary Result Than Lindsey Graham

Graham Platner Had a Much Better Primary Result Than Lindsey Graham Graham Platner Had a Much Better Primary Result Than Lindsey Graham

The anti-establishment Democrat in Maine won much bigger than the establishment Republican in South Carolina.

Jun 12, 2026 / John Nichols

Our Endorsement: Brad Lander for Congress

Our Endorsement: Brad Lander for Congress Our Endorsement: Brad Lander for Congress

“The Nation” backs the NY-10 candidate who has the experience, financial expertise, and progressive vision to be an essential leader in the House.

Jun 12, 2026 / The Nation

Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner and his wife, Amy Gertner, wave to supporters as they arrive at Platner’s primary election event in Blue Hill, Maine, on June 9, 2026.

Is Graham Platner Fit to Be a US Senator? Is Graham Platner Fit to Be a US Senator?

The Democrats of Maine answered that question.

Jun 10, 2026 / Corbin Trent

Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for US Senate, acknowledges applause at a campaign event Friday, June 5, 2026, in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Graham Platner Is About to Find Out Whether Mainers Really Have His Back Graham Platner Is About to Find Out Whether Mainers Really Have His Back

Voters, not DC insiders, will determine whether the Senate candidate is credible and viable.

Jun 8, 2026 / John Nichols

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner at a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour event in Portland, Maine, on May 25, 2026.

Graham Platner and the Rise of White-Male Identity Politics Graham Platner and the Rise of White-Male Identity Politics

Platner’s rocket to stardom reflects something ugly that’s developed, not only on the right but the left as well.

Jun 5, 2026 / Joan Walsh

In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough

In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough

The state assemblyman wants to go to Congress to take on MAGA, but says that Democrats need to show Americans that they are “gonna make their lives better. Quickly.”

Jun 3, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for the Democratic nomination for Senate, runs towards the stage after receiving the DFL endorsement during the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party Convention in Rochester on May 30, 2026.

Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan Wins the DFL Nomination for a Senate Seat Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan Wins the DFL Nomination for a Senate Seat

Her opponent, Representative Angie Craig, campaigned for the DFL nod for months, but declared she would no longer seek its endorsement two days before the party convention.

Jun 2, 2026 / Joan Walsh

The GOP Is Not a Political Party—It’s a Cult

The GOP Is Not a Political Party—It’s a Cult The GOP Is Not a Political Party—It’s a Cult

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent marvels at Trump’s enduring hold over the GOP mind. Plus: the dumbest CEO in the gaming industry.

May 29, 2026 / Elie Mystal

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