Democrats know they need to escape political purgatory. Finding a leader to steer the way is the party’s most daunting challenge after President Donald Trump won a second, nonconsecutive term. Ambitious Democrats are positioning themselves to seek their party’s 2028 presidential nomination.

Democrats can take yesterday's elections as one of the first bits of good news they've had in months. But there are lots of issues that are still center-right, including immigration.

A group of 19 Democratic attorneys general is suing the Trump administration over its sweeping executive order targeting election rules and administration across the country, saying the president has no authority to make changes to federal elections.

They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.

The New York Times Editorial Board accused the Democratic Party of being in "denial" over the poor state it's in, and gave advice for leaders to get the party back on track.

The party’s activist base was jolted by a senator’s marathon speech and electoral victories, but questions linger about broad appeal.

But the lawsuit — brought by the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Governors Association, and Senate and House Democratic leaders over a recent executive order — argues that the order is unconstitutional, not for voting by noncitizens. Here's a closer look at the facts.

Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair Crystal Gayden said Tuesday that her party is strategically restructuring, although she declined to share details on what that restructuring looks like.

The California governor is considered a 2028 presidential candidate and launched his podcast, This is Gavin Newsom, following the election.

So far, there are at least four House Democrats facing high-profile primary challenges ahead of the 2026 elections.