Democratic Party20 hrs agoUS Politics Unspun: Sign up for our BBC newsletterCut through the spin with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher's take - in your inbox every Wednesday.20 hrs ago6 days agoEx-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote countAnother Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues. 6 days ago13 Apr 2026Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped outCalifornia Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition13 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Georgia holds run-off election to replace Marjorie Taylor GreeneGreene left Congress earlier this year after a dramatic split with US President Donald Trump.7 Apr 202625 Feb 2026Trump's theatrical State of the Union address offers little hint of any change in courseThe BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.25 Feb 202615 Feb 2026'Trump will be gone in three years': Top Democrats try to reassure EuropeOpposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.15 Feb 20262 Feb 2026Texas loss delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election yearAn election for a state Senate seat has unnerved Republicans, after the Democratic candidate delivered a surprise win.2 Feb 20265 Jan 2026Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says he will not seek re-electionWalz is stepping aside amid criticism of alleged fraud in the state's social safety net programmes, including from President Donald Trump.5 Jan 202630 Dec 2025The fight over Christian nationalism in a small Tennessee townA controversy kicked off after two religious podcasters moved into an Appalachian hill town deep in the Bible Belt.30 Dec 2025...
