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Earl Gibson III AFP/Getty Political Crowdfunding Organization Tests Its Appeal Against Indicted Rep. Chaka Fattah
A new Kickstarter-style website is looking to build support for a challenge to the indicted congressman in a test case for crowdfunding in lower-level campaigns.
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Bloomberg AFP/Getty Office of Congressional Ethics: ‘Reason to Believe’ Rep. Mike Honda Used Official Resources for Campaign Purposes
The House Ethics Committee will continue to investigate Honda.
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Alex Wong AFP/Getty Iran Deal Divides Two Jewish Democrats Running for Congress Against Each Other
Outside Chicago, Democrats Brad Schneider and Nancy Rotering have taken opposite sides on Iran ahead of their congressional primary.
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Chip Somodevilla AFP/Getty New Campaign-Finance-Reform PAC to Boost Four More Democratic Senate Candidates
The group, End Citizens United, plans to spend $25 to $30 million next year.
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National Journal Texas House Battleground Could Hinge on Voter-ID Law in Flux
A federal appeals court struck down the statute last week, emboldening Democrats in West Texas.
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Mark Wilson AFP/Getty Why the Race For Alan Grayson's House Seat Is Stranger Than Fiction
In the race to represent his Central Florida district, Grayson's former top political aide is running against his girlfriend.
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National Journal Latino PACs Eye a Bigger Role in 2016
Emboldened by presidential-election-year turnout, groups are raising more money and making earlier endorsements.
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National Journal African-American Candidates Enjoy String of Victories in Heavily Latino San Antonio
Rep. Will Hurd and San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor both won elections in the past year despite what look like challenging demographics in the area.
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Every Public Campaign Trip, by Every 2016 Presidential Contender, in One Chart
The early-voting and big-money states got the most attention, but every state (except three) received a visit from a presidential hopeful during the first half of 2015.
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Primary Challenge Lies in Wake as Scandal-Plagued Frank Guinta Aims for Reelection
2014 candidate Dan Innis is considering another run as Republicans have soured on Guinta this year after a campaign finance issue.
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National Journal Even in Chicago, Democrats Sprint Away From Obama on Trade
In two Democratic primaries on his home turf, candidates are blasting the president's trade agenda.
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National Journal Democrats' Big-Money Primary to Replace Chris Van Hollen
The race to replace the outgoing House Democrat is coming with a hefty price tag.
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National Journal Democrats' Trade Fight Is Getting Messy in California
After Rep. Ami Bera announced he backs the trade bill, activists and labor groups are attacking the two-term Democrat, even as President Obama stands behind him.
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National Journal Rival Democrats Ready For Bitter Rematch in California
In Silicon Valley, a labor-backed candidate is facing an intraparty challenge from a tech community favorite.
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Brenda Jones: The Wordsmith and Whisperer to John Lewis
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New Hampshire Republicans Cut Loose Rep. Frank Guinta After Campaign-Finance Violation
The FEC found that Guinta used his parents' money to finance his 2010 campaign, and fellow Republicans want to contain the damage.
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National Journal Why West Virginia's Governor Might Run for Congress
Earl Ray Tomblin is considering taking an unusual step when he's termed out of the governor's office in 2017.
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National Journal Anthony Brown Tries Political Comeback in Maryland After 2014 Debacle
He’s trying to rebuild his political career in the House—but there’s no guarantee he’ll even get there.
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National Journal Indian-American Donors Rally to Elect More Indian-Americans to Congress in 2016
Across the country, the Indian-American community is growing in political strength, and it's showing up in fundraising reports from Maryland to Iowa to California.
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Webster's Fundraising Rises After Speakership Coup Attempt, Despite PAC Abandonment
Rep. Daniel Webster, who put his name forward for House speaker in January, enjoyed one of his best fundraising quarters despite getting almost no PAC money.
