The Run-Up

For one woman in Michigan, it wasn’t an obvious decision, but in the end it came down to this: “frustration and self-Interest.”

By Astead W. Herndon, Anna Foley and Caitlin O’Keefe

These Washington State voters have picked winners since 1980. This year, what everyone agrees on is anxiety.

By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe and Grant Hindsley

Gender is a main dividing line in 2024. And young swing-state voters know it.

By Astead W. Herndon, Anna Foley and Kayla Wolf

It could come down to the fate of Democrats in Trump-leaning territory.

By Astead W. Herndon and Elisa Gutierrez

A look inside the battle for votes — and to get people to trust how votes are counted — in the biggest battleground.

By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe and Elisa Gutierrez

Democrats hope demographic changes bring them success. Republicans hope Hurricane Helene didn’t ruin all their plans.

By Astead W. Herndon, Anna Foley and Caitlin O’Keefe

Why the Trump team is confident 2024 will not be a repeat of 2020.

By Astead W. Herndon, Elisa Gutierrez and Caitlin O’Keefe

The presidential race is basically a tossup. Here’s how to understand what that means and what might happen.

By Astead W. Herndon, Nate Cohn, Anna Foley and Caitlin O’Keefe

Both vice-presidential candidates have roots in parts of the country where voters feel overlooked, and Democrats have struggled.

By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe and Elisa Gutierrez

One of the most surprising surrogates of 2024 argues that Harris is best for the economy — and therefore for everyone.

By Astead W. Herndon and Anna Foley