The Democrats finally have their groove back—or at least a semblance of a groove. The convention was held, somewhat awkwardly, at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., and was intended to be the first annual send-up of the Democrats’ big-tent coalition.

In Michigan, Maine and many other states, primary candidates will decide the party’s direction on a host of policy issues, and ultimately whether it has a center-left or left-wing vision.

In January, Democrats will enjoy a trifecta of power in both chambers of the legislature and the governor’s mansion. Several lawmakers said they plan to reintroduce legislation next session

The Trump administration's legal efforts to fight having to fully fund food stamps for millions of vulnerable Americans is creating an opening for Democrats eager to use the longest government shutdown in U.

Soon, Democrats will hold all elected offices in the two Columbus-area suburbs that hold partisan elections. While other races on the Nov. 4 ballot were non-partisan, the Democrat-backed candidates throughout Franklin County won most contests, according to The Dispatch’s analysis of unofficial results.

After weeks of stalemate, Senate Democrats said they were willing to reopen the government in exchange for a one-year extension of health care subsidies. Republicans ruled it out.

Elected to the House a decade ago in a deep red district, the 41-year-old Stefanik is the longest-serving New York Republican in Washington and has long been considered a rising star within the party. Known for having sharp elbows, she’s emerged as a prominent — and fervent — Trump supporter in an otherwise Democratic-dominated state.

Senate Republicans are trying to end the government shutdown by preparing a bipartisan package of spending bills that they hope will win new Democratic votes.

The California governor celebrated Proposition 50's victory Saturday, calling the redistricting battle "the whole thing" for Democratic hopes in upcoming midterm elections.