For the first time in more than a quarter-century, there is no prominent candidate running to be elected governor. A dozen candidates are in the contest, but none has the charisma, wealth or name ...

This weekend's special election in Houston could give insight into how voters view an aging Congress and whether it needs term or age limits. The post Does Congress need a retirement age? Houston is ...

Zayas, the former state senator now serving as Mayor Brandon Johnson’s chief of staff, said the second time could be the charm for a referendum likely to gain steam amid the political rush to confront ...

The main thing here is that we are just relentless in supporting our neighbors,” one Minneapolis resident said. “That's it.

Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat who serves as mayor of San Jose, Calif., is entering the crowded race for California governor ...

Politicians still have time to throw their hats into one of the rings, but here are the top candidates for several US House districts next year in Illinois.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan enters California’s crowded governor’s race, pitching himself as a results‑driven Democrat in a wide‑open 2026 field.

That would seem to present a potentially serious conflict of interest for John Kelly should he formally enter the race and ...

Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza joined “The Point” with WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley on Wednesday. Medoza is ...

Chicago's 25th Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez announced his run for Congress on Wednesday.

Mayor Brandon Johnson defended Jason Lee’s work on Jasmine Crockett’s campaign, saying the nation and Chicago need Crockett ...

The Burlington native’s exhaustive look at the Vermont socialist senator’s formative years offers the definitive origin story ...