House & Senate Races

Not Your Father's (Or Mother's) Congress

Despite what has been called a status quo election, the 113th Congress will bring with it generational changes and some history, including the first all-female delegation for a state, and the fewest number of military veterans since World War II. Here are some of the noteworthy newcomers.
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House & Senate Races

U.S. Rep. Joe Baca of California, shown at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, learned the power of superPACs firsthand this year, when he lost for the first time since he was elected in 1999.

How To Oust A Congressman, SuperPAC-Style

Think superPACs were a waste of wealthy donors' money this election season? Consider how New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's superPAC was able to help engineer an upset in one congressional race outside Los Angeles.
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How To Oust A Congressman, SuperPAC-Style

Michael Bloomberg's superPAC was able to help engineer an upset in a congressional race outside L.A.
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Two weeks after Election Day, the results are almost final. It appears the U.S. House of Representatives will be filled with 234 Republicans and 201 Democrats, though the outcome is not yet official in two states.

Democrats Poised To Pick Up Seats In Final House Tally

Though not official, it appears the new House will be made up of 234 Republicans and 201 Democrats.
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Rep. Allen West , R-FL, speaks during an address to the 39th Conservative Political Action Committee in Washington, D.C., in February.

Allen West, Controversial Tea Party Firebrand, Concedes In Florida House Race

The race between West and Patrick Murphy will go down as one of the most expensive in history.
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Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., has refused to concede defeat in his House race.

Florida Judge Denies Call For Recount, But Allen West Continues Quest

Other too-close-to-call House races remain undecided in North Carolina, Arizona and Louisiana.
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Geography, Not Gerrymandering, May Explain GOP's Hold On House

Republicans may have a geographic advantage in winning enough seats to control the House.
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Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus rides the Mitt Romney campaign bus days before the presidential election. Despite Romney's loss and other GOP failures, Priebus, who helped the party raise huge sums of money in 2012, may seek a second term.

Meet The New GOP, Same As The Old GOP?

The party is debating whether to change its leaders or policies, or simply its salesmanship.
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Maine Independent Angus King To Caucus With Senate Democrats

King's announcement means the Democrats will have in effect a 55-45 seat advantage.
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Who Gets The Blame For The Romney Loss? The Tea Party Has A Theory.

Did Romney lose because he was too moderate? Or did the GOP fail to note the nation's diversity?
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Senate Win In Wis. A 'Turning Point' For Gay Rights

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin is the first openly gay candidate to be elected to the U.S. Senate.
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What An All-Female Delegation Says About N.H.

It's a first for Congress, but not surprising from a state with a history of electing women.
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Why Election Day Was Sort Of Like Mother's Day

Each member of New Hampshire's new congressional delegation started her career while raising kids.
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Senate Democrats Add To Majority: Caucus Now 54 Plus One

Wednesday brought news that Senate Democrats held onto two seats that once looked at high risk.
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Controversial Members Of Congress Come And Go

Some House members known for heated language have lost their seats, but others are coming back.
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Outside Groups Spend Big On Elections, But Don't Have Much To Show For It

Tuesday was particularly rough for Karl Rove, whose groups spent millions against Democrats.
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Post-'Citizens United' Senate Snapshot: Money Doesn't Guarantee Victory

Outside groups unleashed barrages of attack ads. In Ohio and Virginia, it ultimately didn't matter.
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Not Your Father's (Or Mother's) Congress

How To Oust A Congressman, SuperPAC-Style

How To Oust A Congressman, SuperPAC-Style

Democrats Poised To Pick Up Seats In Final House Tally

Allen West, Controversial Tea Party Firebrand, Concedes In Florida House Race

Florida Judge Denies Call For Recount, But Allen West Continues Quest

Geography, Not Gerrymandering, May Explain GOP's Hold On House

Meet The New GOP, Same As The Old GOP?

Maine Independent Angus King To Caucus With Senate Democrats

Who Gets The Blame For The Romney Loss? The Tea Party Has A Theory.

Senate Win In Wis. A 'Turning Point' For Gay Rights

What An All-Female Delegation Says About N.H.

Why Election Day Was Sort Of Like Mother's Day

Senate Democrats Add To Majority: Caucus Now 54 Plus One

Controversial Members Of Congress Come And Go

Outside Groups Spend Big On Elections, But Don't Have Much To Show For It

Post-'Citizens United' Senate Snapshot: Money Doesn't Guarantee Victory

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