Tossup Race for NJ Governor Draws Big Money and a Bright Spotlight

National party leaders have taken a keen interest in the race for governor of New Jersey, where Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican, is competing against Representative Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat.

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Why a Pennsylvania Court Election This November Could Matter in 2028

Voters will decide whether three Democratic State Supreme Court justices will keep their seats in a swing state that will be crucial to the next presidential election.

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Trump and Democrats Float Unusual Midterm Conventions

Both parties appear to be weighing gatherings that would gin up excitement for candidates in 2026 — and give a major platform for ambitious politicians hoping to lead the parties in 2028.

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Democratic Party Scraps Resolutions on Israel and Gaza After Fraught Debate

The measures were almost entirely symbolic, yet laid bare the broader fault lines dividing and shaping the party nearly two years after the war began.

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In Private Deal, the D.N.C. Covered $20 Million in Harris Bills Post-Election

The former vice president has been raising the funds to pay all of those expenses and to keep the party whole financially. But small donors making those contributions have been left in the dark.

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The Democratic Party’s Voter Registration Crisis

The party is bleeding support beyond the ballot box, a new analysis shows.

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Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting

Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.

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The D.N.C.’s New Leader Seeks to Curb Dark Money Influence in 2028 Primaries

The move is the first significant maneuver from Ken Martin to shape the party’s next presidential nominating process, but how much bite his proposal could have remains to be seen.

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Union Leaders Get Tough With Democrats as Members Drift Toward Trump

Doubtful that President Trump has their best interests in mind, top union officials are redoubling efforts to push the Democratic Party to appeal more to their rank and file.

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D.N.C. Pledges $1.5 Million to New Jersey Governor’s Race

The cash infusion is a rare move by the Democratic National Committee in deep-blue New Jersey, where Representative Mikie Sherrill narrowly leads her G.O.P. opponent.

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