The 2026 elections resulted in a wipeout for Republicans at the state level, and with it their power over redistricting. Aaron Kleinman argues that this is proof that it’s time for them to come together with Democrats and pass a national gerrymandering ban.
The DFL won Minnesota’s governorship and both legislative chambers on Nov. 3, but the state swung less than the nation. Here’s where it gained and lagged, and why.
Was the mandate from the midterm to lower costs? Yes, kinda. But a wave that large is about something bigger, writes Aaron Kleinman. It’s about the American people seeing how destroying the constitutional order leads to chaos in their own lives. Democrats really have a mandate to crack down on right-wing impunity.
Election Night is a chaotic time that's difficult to make sense of. Aaron Kleinman breaks down what to look for as results come in (assuming you're not listening to his stream or WCPT, of course).
As the midterm elections approach people are wondering how to get involved. As our Aaron Kleinman points out in his Radio Free America newsletter, candidates need your money far more than they need you to cold call strangers.
From health care cuts to trade policies impacting farmers, voters in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District face a stark choice. Rep. Derrick Van Orden supported $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts and tariff policies driving up costs, while challenger Rebecca Cooke is proposing a data center moratorium and minimum wage increases.
Republican Bill Huizenga and Democrat Sean McCann face off in Michigan's 4th Congressional District, clashing over health care, tariffs, energy costs and government ethics.
Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson face off in Pennsylvania’s 10th District, a race highlighting sharp contrasts on health care, tariffs, data centers, and ethics.
Democrats are scared the polls are wrong again. But special elections, party ID and economic sentiment all look worse for Republicans than the polls do.
Voters in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District are weighing two vastly different visions on healthcare and rising costs. Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie backed federal Medicaid cuts, while Democratic challenger Bob Brooks, a local firefighter, is centering his campaign on expanded coverage and corporate accountability.