Election 2026
A Blue Wave Sweeps Congress
Democrats won the House and the Senate on Nov. 3. Here is what changes in Washington, and why voters moved.
Yosef Halpern·10h ago
U.S. & Politics
Washington, the states and the vote
Washington“
WashingtonJeffries Eyes the Speaker’s Gavel as Johnson Steps Aside
The Brooklyn Democrat would be the first Black Speaker of the House. Republicans now face a fight over who leads them in the minority.
Yosef Halpern·10h ago
Politics“
PoliticsAfter the Victory, the Hard Part: Governing
Progressives and moderates both say the Nov. 3 results prove them right. Now Democrats have to agree on what to do with their majority.
Dovid Lieberman·10h ago
New YorkHochul Wins Big, and Rockland’s Congressman Falls
The governor’s race, the House seat that includes Monsey, and a record number of shomer Shabbos lawmakers headed to Albany.
Dovid Lieberman·10h ago
New JerseyNew Jersey Turns Bluer, but Lakewood’s Congressman Stays
Booker wins a third term and Democrats flip two House seats, while Rep. Chris Smith cruises to a 24th term.
Shmuel Rosen·10h ago
The Jewish VoteThe Jewish Vote: Still Mostly Democratic, but Less So
Exit polls show about two-thirds of Jewish voters backed Democrats, down from three-quarters two years ago. Frum voters remain the exception.
Avraham Klein·10h ago
Michigan“
MichiganEl-Sayed Wins Michigan, Becoming the First Muslim Senator
A milestone for many Michigan voters, and a source of deep concern for the state’s Jewish community.
Moshe Tannenbaum·10h ago