State and Local Elections

Troy Jackson

How Troy Jackson Became the Heir to Graham Platner’s Movement How Troy Jackson Became the Heir to Graham Platner’s Movement

This weekend, Democrats in Maine overwhelmingly showed that they believe the former logger and longtime state senator can dethrone GOP Senator Susan Collins.

Jul 21, 2026 / Kyle Paoletta

A “Dream Team” shirt featuring images of Democratic House candidate for New York Darializa Avila Chevalier, former New York City comptroller and Democratic House candidate for New York Brad Lander, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and New York State Representative and US House candidate Claire Valdez, outside a polling location at PS 84 during the primary election in New York City on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

The Students Betting on a New Democratic Party The Students Betting on a New Democratic Party

Gen Z is playing an instrumental role in propelling Mamdani, his slate of candidates, and his progressive vision to office.

Jul 16, 2026 / StudentNation / Cate Latimer and Paul Hudes

An estimated thousand rally and march for climate change in Philadelphia on September 20, 2019, as tens of thousands across the nation and millions globally participate in the Climate Strike.

Will Climate Voters Turn Out in Pennsylvania? Will Climate Voters Turn Out in Pennsylvania?

Interviews across this crucial swing state offer lessons for Democrats hoping to flip the House.

Jul 16, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

Graham Platner during a primary-election-night event in Blue Hill, Maine, on June 9, 2026.

A View From Maine A View From Maine

Life after Platner.

Jul 13, 2026 / Neal Gabler

US Senate candidate from Maine Graham Platner during a campaign event with the Maine AFL-CIO in Portland on May 1, 2026.

Graham Platner’s Downfall Was All Too Predictable Graham Platner’s Downfall Was All Too Predictable

Inexperienced and improperly vetted, the candidate was a disaster in the making.

Jul 9, 2026 / Katha Pollitt

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie at a January press conference announcing a new initiative for homeless treatment.

An Abundance of Influence An Abundance of Influence

A group of YIMBY Big Tech donors took over San Francisco politics. Now they’re setting their sights on the rest of the country.

Jul 8, 2026 / Julie Pitta and Dylan Gyauch-Lewis

Progressive New York primary winner Darializa Avila Chevalier did not include climate action on her list of priorities.

Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave

The city's primary winners campaigned on affordability, yet climate change, a major driver of rising costs and inequality, was conspicuously absent from the conversation.

Jul 1, 2026 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen

Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, Bernie Sanders, Zohran Mamdani, and Darializa Avila Chevalier are cheered for together for a

The Future, Party and Country The Future, Party and Country

Time for the Democrats to be born again.

Jun 26, 2026 / Corbin Trent

Protesters demonstrate against Israel Bonds in Dublin on June 11, 2025.

The Unlikely History of Israel Bonds The Unlikely History of Israel Bonds

How a little-known investment vehicle became a major source of financing for Israel—and a flash point in New York State politics.

Jun 23, 2026 / Aviva Stahl

Senator Bernie Sanders introduces Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on May 3, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan.

Progressive Democrats Are Winning in Just About Every Corner of America Progressive Democrats Are Winning in Just About Every Corner of America

Sweet victories are fueled by demands of voters who want new leaders and authentic advocates.

Jun 22, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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