Republicans’ Redistricting Push Is at Risk of Backfiring

A series of setbacks for the G.O.P. leaves an unlikely opening for Democrats to narrowly win this year’s redistricting wars.

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Why Democrats Could Win the Redistricting War

Amending state constitutions seemed like a long shot, but Virginia’s move shows more blue states may be willing to try, opening new possibilities.

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Democrats Won Big Because They Won Over Trump Supporters

It wasn’t just about superior turnout. Party switchers played a significant role in Virginia and New Jersey.

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Can Tuesday’s Success Carry Democrats Further Than the Midterms?

Victories across the country show promise for the party’s chances next year, but some bigger issues remain.

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The Supreme Court Case That Could Hand the House to Republicans

Democrats would be in danger of losing around a dozen majority-minority districts across the South if the court struck down part of the Voting Rights Act.

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Democrats Play the Hits on Health Care. Why Fewer People Are Listening.

The basic political conflict in America has changed to something very different than the one putting health care to the fore.

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Trump Is Still Unpopular in Our Poll. Why Aren’t Democrats Doing Better?

“Disapproval” of the president does not necessarily translate into support for the opposition.

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Readers Have Their Own Suggestions on Redistricting

Exploring alternatives to single-member districts and the recent cycle of gerrymandering.

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Why Support for Political Violence Is Not as High as It May Seem

A tiny percentage of Americans support it in any meaningful sense, despite what some polls may show.

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New Yorkers Support Free Buses, but They Don’t Think It Should Happen

A polling experiment shows how a small change in wording can make a big difference.

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