The Billionaire-Backed Democrat With An Enron-Sized Problem
New Hampshire congressional candidate Maura Sullivan worked for a biotech giant accused of using “shell” customers to inflate its business — and its executives are now campaign donors.
Elections
Explore The Lever’s coverage of the 2026 midterm elections.
How Troy Jackson Can Put Collins' Career On The Chopping Block
Democrats haven’t won a U.S. Senate seat in Maine since 1988 — but Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins isn’t out of the woods yet.
Midterm Madness: In Through The Pac Door
Dems swore off corporate cash. Their PACs found a loophole.
The Corporate Democrat Who Mistook Youth For Progress
Massachusetts voters need more than a fresh face — they want someone with a strong record of fighting on their behalf.
He Champions Centrist Dems On Cable. He Also Works For Big AI.
Former Rep. Max Rose helps lead an influential network intervening in Democratic primaries — while quietly advising a tech-funded political operation targeting AI regulation.
The Corporate Dem Asking Super PACs To Call Him A Progressive
Seth Moulton once called progressive populism a recipe for losing. Now he’s asking Wall Street financiers to help him claim the progressive mantle.
The Billionaire Building The Democrats’ New Machine
We peel back the curtain on one billionaire’s effort to move the Democratic Party more to the center during this midterm season and the upcoming presidential season.
Midterm Madness: Michigan’s Senate Race Hits A Minefield
A Hasan Piker controversy has rocked Michigan’s critical Senate race — and the “centrist” wing of the party is capitalizing on the chaos.
Nevada Governor Backed Data Centers Days After $1 Million Donation
AI-linked donors poured $2 million into Republican Joe Lombardo’s reelection campaign as he championed data centers that could consume enough water for 150,000 households.
Democrats Want A Break From Israel
Key Democratic voters want a 2028 presidential candidate who will cut off military aid to Israel.
