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.

Polling shows that among Democratic voters, Kamala Harris is the top choice for president, while JD Vance leads among Republican supporters.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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