Senate Democratic candidates to face off in statewide debate on WGN

WGN News will host a debate on February 19 between the leading candidates for the Democratic Party nomination for U.S.

Wes Moore on 2028, His Party’s Problems and His Favorite Crab Cake

The Maryland governor discussed Trump, the country’s divisions and his workout routine. Welcome back to our interview series ...

Democratic ward leaders endorse Sharif Street for Congress, solidifying him as Philly’s establishment favorite

Philadelphia’s Democratic Party has endorsed State Sen. Sharif Street for the city’s open congressional seat. The endorsement Monday came as no surprise, given Street’s insider connections. He ...

Illinois 9th District race tests long Jewish legacy in 15-way Democratic Party fight to succeed Schakowsky

Illinois’ 9th Congressional District has an almost unbroken tradition of Jewish representation but that history now collides with a changing district and a crowded, high-stakes Democratic Party ...

The Democratic Party Realignment That Empowered Trump

Since the 1970s, the Democratic Party has realigned—a shift that might have cost Kamala Harris the White House.

Day after filing to challenge André Carson, Destiny Wells sparks party tensions

One Democrat called Destiny Wells, who's vying for Rep. André Carson's seat, a "narcissistic demagogue" after she called out party in blog posts.

Steve Kornacki: Democratic primary season kicks off with an anti-establishment earthquake

New Jersey’s special House primary is too close to call, but the results still sent a message about what forces are rising ...

Pennsylvania Democratic Party officially endorses Gov. Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Davis for reelection

The announcement comes almost two weeks after President Donald Trump backed Republican candidate Stacy Garrity in the 2026 ...