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The United States' Democratic Party make decisive gains in local elections last week, hinting at new political fault lines in an unsettled electorate. Political scientist Charles Bullock of the University of Georgia, a veteran observer of US elections, analyses the implications for the 2026 midterms.

Party was shell-shocked after 2024 defeat but Tuesday night’s coast-to-coast romp signals brighter times ahead

Zohran Mamdani, Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill focused their messages on the economy, but structural problems endure

Carrie Coyner conceded defeat after igniting text scandal over Democrat imagining ‘two bullets’ in rival’s head

Many in the rising generation are embracing collectivist ideas.

On Wednesday, Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger won the gubernatorial elections, making her the first female governor-elect of Virginia. After the results were announced, confirming her victory, Spanberger held a press conference to celebrate with her supporters.

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including election results and Pelosi's exit.

To understand this week's election, look to economic and political lessons from Argentina.

Trump looks increasingly out of touch and his disapproval rating is at an all-time high – which partly explains Tuesday’s election results

Democrats’ commanding victories have breathed new life into the reproductive health fight

The deeper Democrats looked into the numbers Wednesday, the more encouraging it seemed for a party that has been in the wilderness.