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Progressives won a lot of primaries this year. Can they win in November?
Throughout the 2026 primaries, progressive candidates have made headlines across the country, with little-known challengers toppling 30-year incumbents, deep-pocketed House members, and powerful congressional chairs. Elsewhere, notable progressives won highly competitive open primaries in swing districts and deep-blue seats alike, all but guaranteeing that they will expand their numbers in Congress next year. So, what types of races were these progressives running in and winning?
Republicans in Congress voted in lockstep with Trump in 2025
Last month, President Donald Trump and Republican leaders in Congress were scrambling to stave off defections as both chambers considered measures to block Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela. With slim majorities in both chambers, GOP leadership couldn’t lose more than two or three of their members without handing Democrats a rare legislative win.
What do Americans think about Trump's tariffs?
Economists agree they would raise prices, and Americans agree that would be bad. ByNathaniel Rakich, Tia Yang, Monica Potts, and G. Elliott Morris February 13, 2025, 5:33 PM Welcome to 538's latest politics chat. Welcome to 538's politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited.
What did we learn from Trump's first week?
Welcome to 538's politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. tia.yang (Tia Yang, senior editor): President Donald Trump's second term began on Monday, and he's already taken a record number of executive actions. A lot has happened this week, so today we thought we'd debrief and discuss what mattered most (or least), what it tells us about how Trump is approaching his second presidency and what we might expect moving forward. So, what stood out to you all the most this week?
What do Americans think of Trump's executive actions?
They support Trump’s immigration policies, but not much else. ByMary Radcliffe, Nathaniel Rakich, Tia Yang, and Cooper Burton January 22, 2025, 1:39 PM In just the first couple days of his second term, President Donald Trump has already taken an extraordinary amount of executive action. On Monday alone, he issued 26 executive orders, 12 legally binding memoranda and four presidential proclamations.
Why Democrats now support the Hunter Biden pardon Original
Plus, polls on Sarah McBride's favorability and the future of America. ByNathaniel Rakich, Mary Radcliffe, and Tia Yang December 5, 2024, 4:02 PM Welcome to Pollapalooza, our occasional polling column.
Gaetz is out. Will Trump's other Cabinet picks be confirmed? Original
Nomination fights are already causing headaches for the new GOP majority. ByTia Yang, Geoffrey Skelley, and Nathaniel Rakich November 21, 2024, 4:14 PM Welcome to 538's politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. tia.yang (Tia Yang, senior editor): It's been a couple of weeks since the election, and the political world is gearing up for a second Trump term, with all the potential uncertainty and controversy that we know come along with it.
What the gender gap tells us about Trump's win
His appeals to young men and men of color may have paid off. ByMeredith Conroy, Tia Yang, and Katie Marriner November 19, 2024, 5:10 PM Not long before polls began closing on Election Day, Stephen Miller, a longtime adviser whom President-elect Donald Trump has since tapped as his deputy chief of policy, shared a post on X mentioning an "after-work surge of men" voting: "Get every man you know to the polls," Miller added.
Fact-checking Tim Walz and JD Vance's VP debate
The high-stakes, 90-minute debate was held in New York City. In the first and only vice-presidential debate of the 2024 election, Minnesota Gov. Tim …
Fact-checking Tim Walz and JD Vance's VP debate Original
The high-stakes, 90-minute debate was held in New York City. October 2, 2024, 12:00 AM ET • 14 min read Key moments from the Walz-Vance vice presidential debateThe two vice presidential nominees struck a cordial tone as they spoke in-depth about everything from immigration to the economy.AP In the first and only vice-presidential debate of the 2024 election, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance went head-to-head on the nation's most pressing issues.
What you might've missed at the DNC
Democrats have leaned into themes of "joy" and "freedom" this week. ByTia Yang, Monica Potts, Meredith Conroy, and Nathaniel Rakich Welcome to 538's politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. tia.yang (Tia Yang, senior editor): This week, Democrats (and our own Nathaniel Rakich!) are gathered in Chicago for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Americans don’t like Project 2025 Original
Welcome to Pollapalooza, our occasional polling column. Project 2025 could be an albatross for Trump There's been some infighting among conservatives lately over a package of sweeping conservative policy proposals known as "Project 2025." Conservative groups developed the plan as a sort of wish list for if former President Donald Trump gets reelected, and it contains policies widely considered to align with his vision for governance.
18 primaries to watch in Missouri, Michigan, Washington and Kansas
ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream THE LOOP | NYC Weather and Traffic Cams WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out ByGeoffrey Skelley, Kaleigh Rogers, Nathaniel Rakich and Tia Yang, ABCNews Monday, August 5, 2024 10:00PM We're getting oh so close to knowing who all the candidates on the November ballot will be, but even as the calendar has turned to August, about a third of all states still have yet to hold their primaries for non-presidential office.
South Carolina, Nevada, North Dakota and Maine primaries 2024: Live results and analysis Original
LIVE UPDATES It's another packed primary day this Tuesday, as voters in South Carolina, Maine, North Dakota and Nevada weigh in on who will make the ballot this fall. We have our eyes on a slew of Republican primaries tonight, including several competitive contests for U.S. House seats, as well as contests to pick Nevada's GOP Senate nominee — who will challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen this fall — and effectively pick the next governor of North Dakota. In South Carolina, Rep.
How will Trump's hush money trial impact the 2024 election? Original
Trump could get convicted, but it may not matter to voters. ByTia Yang, Nathaniel Rakich, Kaleigh Rogers, and Monica Potts Welcome to 538's politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited.
How will Trump's hush money trial impact the 2024 election?
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Georgia, Oregon, Idaho and Kentucky primaries 2024: Live results and analysis
LIVE UPDATES Primary season is in full swing, and today voters in Georgia, Idaho, Oregon and Kentucky will decide which candidates face off this fall. We're tracking a handful of key primaries that will help shape the next Congress, a Georgia Supreme Court contest that has revolved around abortion, and more. As usual, 538 reporters and contributors will be live-blogging the election results as they come in tonight. Join us below for up-to-the-minute vote counts and analysis.
The 8 types of Democrats and Republicans in the House
We analyzed voting patterns to see if members actually vote with their caucuses. ByTia Yang, Cooper Burton, Mary Radcliffe, Katie Marriner, and Amina Brown A new 538 analysis of voting data reveals that while many members' formal caucus affiliations matched up pretty well with their voting behaviors, some did not.
The 8 Types Of Democrats And Republicans In The House
We analyzed voting patterns to see if members actually vote with their caucuses. Some say Congress is a lot like high school — but who lawmakers vote with isn't necessarily who they sit with in the cafeteria. We were interested in whether members’ formal ideological caucus affiliations matched up with how they actually voted. Is every member of the Problem Solvers Caucus actually voting to advance bipartisan legislation?
Pennsylvania primaries 2024: Live results and analysis
LIVE UPDATES Pennsylvania is already in the thick of campaign season for November's presidential and U.S. Senate races, but Democrats and Republicans in the Keystone State still need to choose their candidates in a slate of other consequential races down the ballot this fall. It'll all go down in the state's April 23 primaries.
Why it always feels like the government is about to shut down Original
Congress routinely uses stopgap bills to punt funding deadlines. ByTia Yang and Amina Brown In the wee hours of the morning last weekend, Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown when the Senate passed a $1.2 trillion annual government funding package. That vote happened on March 23, nearly six months into the fiscal year (which began on Oct.
How IVF and abortion access could shape the 2024 election
Welcome to Pollapalooza, our occasional polling column. Americans continue to support IVF and abortion access It's been just over a month since the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are children and jeopardized access to in vitro fertilization treatments in the state, bringing the procedure to the forefront of reproductive rights politics.
Illinois and Ohio primaries 2024: Live results and analysis
LIVE UPDATES November’s presidential matchup may be set, but Democrats and Republicans still need to decide who will run in hundreds of downballot races (e.g., for Senate and House) this fall. March 19 is primary day in Ohio and Illinois, where a couple of incumbent House members could lose reelection and Republicans will choose their candidate in a key Senate race. Plus, a special election in California could have immediate implications for House Republicans’ razor-thin majority.
How worried should Democrats be about the polls?
The presidential candidates are trying to crowd us out of the polling analysis business with their own takes on the polls! In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew assesses whether President Joe Biden's dismissal of polls because of declining response rates is fair. They also reexamine a viral poll from late last year that suggested 20 percent of young Americans think the Holocaust is a myth. It turned out to likely be bogus.
Does Gen Z really care more about that viral TikTok than politics? Original
What is (and isn't) motivating young voters today. ByGalen Druke, G. Elliott Morris, Geoffrey Skelley, Tia Yang, and Cooper Burton The general election has begun in earnest and in this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew assesses how the country is feeling about it with a game of “Guess What Americans Think.” What percentage of Americans think the country is on the right track? Or that their preferred candidate will win?
Super Tuesday primaries 2024: Trump and Biden dominate, Haley drops out
LIVE UPDATES March 5 was Super Tuesday — the biggest election day of the year until the one in November! With former President Donald Trump projected to win 14 of the day's 15 GOP presidential nominating contests, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley announced Wednesday morning that she is suspending her campaign. It was also the first downballot primary day of 2024, with important contests for Senate, House and governor in states like Alabama, California, North Carolina and Texas.
Super Tuesday primaries 2024: Trump, Biden dominate, Haley ekes out win in Vermont Original
LIVE UPDATES March 5 was Super Tuesday — the biggest election day of the year until the one in November! As of early Wednesday morning, former President Donald Trump is projected to win in at least 12 of the day's 15 GOP presidential nominating contests, while former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is projected to win one state (Vermont).
Final thought: The real winner is presidency-centered parties
LIVE UPDATES It's Super Tuesday — the biggest election day of the year until the one in November! Fifteen states hold their GOP presidential nominating contests today, and 854 delegates are up for grabs. It's also the first downballot primary day of 2024, with important contests for Senate, House and governor in states like Alabama, California, North Carolina and Texas. As usual, 538 reporters, analysts and contributors will be live-blogging the election results tonight as they come in.
Super Tuesday primaries 2024: Live results and analysis Original
LIVE UPDATES It's Super Tuesday — the biggest election day of the year until the one in November! Fifteen states hold their GOP presidential nominating contests today, and 854 delegates are up for grabs. It's also the first downballot primary day of 2024, with important contests for Senate, House and governor in states like Alabama, California, North Carolina and Texas. As usual, 538 reporters, analysts and contributors will be live-blogging the election results tonight as they come in.
Super Tuesday primaries 2024: Live results and analysis
LIVE UPDATES It's Super Tuesday — the biggest election day of the year until the one in November! Fifteen states hold their GOP presidential nominating contests today, and 854 delegates are up for grabs. It's also the first downballot primary day of 2024, with important contests for Senate, House and governor in states like Alabama, California, North Carolina and Texas. As usual, 538 reporters, analysts and contributors will be live-blogging the election results tonight as they come in.
South Carolina primary 2024: Trump projected win, Haley vows to stay in the race
Former President Donald Trump has won the South Carolina Republican primary, ABC News projects. It was a swift and embarrassing defeat for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who rose to political prominence as South Carolina’s governor. Nevertheless, in her concession speech, Haley vowed to continue her campaign into Super Tuesday on March 5. Throughout the evening, 538 reporters, analysts and contributors broke down the results as they came in with live updates, analysis and commentary.
South Carolina primary 2024: Live results and analysis Original
LIVE UPDATES Will South Carolina be former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s last stand? She is the only major Republican presidential candidate still running against former President Donald Trump, but polls indicate she is heading to a near-certain defeat in today’s Republican primary in South Carolina — her home state. Haley has vowed to continue her campaign no matter the result, but the pressure on her to clear the path for Trump is mounting.
New York 3rd District special election: Live results and analysis
LIVE UPDATES On Tuesday, voters in New York's 3rd Congressional District head to the polls to choose a replacement for Republican former Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December after a series of scandals. It's very possible that Democrats will pick up a seat in the House as a result, as polling indicates a tight race between Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Pilip.
Which Senate candidates are winning the money race?
Reading the tea leaves in the latest campaign fundraising reports. ByGeoffrey Skelley, Monica Potts, Nathaniel Rakich, and Tia Yang February 2, 2024, 4:52 PM Welcome to 538’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. tia.yang (Tia Yang, senior editor): The latest FEC deadline for campaign finance disclosures was Wednesday, giving us a look at how campaigns fared in the last quarter of 2023, about a year out from the 2024 elections.
How often every member of Congress voted with Biden in 2023 Original
Senate Democrats focused on nominees, while the House GOP unified against Biden. ByTia Yang and Cooper Burton January 29, 2024, 4:43 PM Even for a divided Congress, the 118th Congress so far has been historically unproductive. That's in no small part because the House devoted much of its floor time to partisan bills with no chance of advancing in the Senate — not to mention two protracted periods where the House had no speaker.
How often every member of Congress voted with Biden in 2023
Even for a divided Congress, the 118th Congress so far has been historically unproductive. That's in no small part because the House devoted much of its floor time to partisan bills with no chance of advancing in the Senate — not to mention two protracted periods where the House had no speaker. But lawmakers still managed to hold over 1,000 roll call votes between the Senate and the House of Representatives, giving us a trove of data to dissect and analyze.
How often every member of Congress voted with Biden in 2023
Even for a divided Congress, the 118th Congress so far has been historically unproductive. That's in no small part because the House devoted much of its floor time to partisan bills with no chance of advancing in the Senate — not to mention two protracted periods where the House had no speaker. But lawmakers still managed to hold over 1,000 roll call votes between the Senate and the House of Representatives, giving us a trove of data to dissect and analyze.
The GOP primary is basically over
The 538 podcast crew recaps what happened in New Hampshire. ByGalen Druke, Nathaniel Rakich, and Tia Yang January 24, 2024, 1:01 AM In a late-night New Hampshire primary reaction edition of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew concludes that the GOP primary is basically over, even if not literally. They dig into the results and exit poll data to describe the coalitions that backed Trump and Haley and explain why this was Haley's best shot at scoring a win.
Iowa caucuses 2024: Trump projected to win, DeSantis 2nd Original
The first election of the 2024 presidential primaries is in the books, and former President Donald Trump was the big winner. ABC News projects that Trump finished first in the Iowa caucuses, about 30 percentage points ahead of second-place finisher Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is projected to finish third, while businessman Vivek Ramaswamy is projected to finish fourth. As a result, Ramaswamy has dropped out of the presidential race.
Trump likely headed for a historic win in Iowa
Trump's polling lead in Iowa was more than 30 points, and preliminary entrance poll data suggested he has a large enough edge that ABC News projected he will win the caucuses.
Iowa caucuses 2024: Live results and analysis
LIVE UPDATES The first election of the 2024 presidential primaries is here! Tonight, Iowa Republicans will brave frigid temperatures to participate in the state’s caucuses, giving us the first concrete look at who Republican voters want as their 2024 presidential nominee. Former President Donald Trump is favored to win, with former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fighting for second place.
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