Mark Z. Barabak

Presidents typically lose congressional seats in the midterm election, but Trump put himself front and center like no other. The verdict from voters was thunderous and clear.

Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Democrat JoAnna Mendoza are battling over some of the hardest-fought political turf in America. But for voters, it’s more of a proxy fight over the president.

Democrats appear a cinch to win control of the House, but the Senate remains a toss-up. Save your sanity by ignoring the polls. And don’t put too much weight on Republicans’ big financial advantage.

Joe Lombardo is no MAGA warrior, but his Democratic opponent ties him to the president at every opportunity. Lombardo hopes Nevada voters judge him on his performance, not Trump’s.

The San Francisco lawmaker has dived into the intraparty fight to succeed her in Congress. Is it personal, or her prerogative to have a say in her replacement?

In Oregon, a progressive bastion, voter discontent has incumbent Tina Kotek on the defensive. Her struggle shows the perils of incumbency this angry election season.

California was a springboard for the White House ambitions of Nixon and Reagan. Now it’s an anchor on the aspirations of Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris and others.

Anti-vaxxers and attacks on the nation’s public health system have spurred hundreds of doctors and scientists to seek office. In Sacramento, congressional hopeful Richard Pan is part of that wave.