Dan Merica

Democrats are bracing for another possible blow from the Supreme Court w/ @KnowlesHannah: washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

Is this really the best California Democrats can do? w/ @matthewichoi on how the field of Democratic candidates for governor in a state that has long been home to some of the biggest names in the party is chock full of flawed aspirants: washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

Unusual flood of money from a veterans group roils Iowa Senate primary, via @merica wapo.st/4uLPLBb

VoteVets has spent more than $8 million on ads supporting state Rep. Joshua Turek, who isn’t a veteran, in Iowa. The outside spending is unprecedented for this kind of Iowa race, creating a messy Dem primary and exposing fissures in the party. More here: washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

Republicans who denied 2020 election results could be governors next year
 It’s a sign of how President Trump’s baseless claims that the election was stolen have become an article of faith within the Republican Party. w/ @patrickdmarley & @ccemorse: washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

Republicans who denied 2020 election results could be governors next year — via @merica @patrickdmarley @ccemorse wapo.st/3PwTuDF

Sen. John Fetterman: Become a Republican? I’d be terrible. From @PostOpinions: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/…

Amen to this. CNN gave me my start in this industry, and that wouldn't have happened without Ted Turner's pioneering vision.

After defying Trump, a Republican lawmaker hangs on by a thread wapo.st/4uzr0Z1

BREAKING: The Washington Post wins Pulitzer for public service for its reporting on DOGE and its impact, including reporter Hannah Natanson who was at the center of the team effort.

The Washington Post won a Pulitzer Prize for public service for coverage of DOGE and the federal workforce. It’s the second time The Post has won the prestigious award in five years. Read more about our winning coverage here: wapo.st/3OX3l5A

A lobbyist told Janet Mills on Wednesday night that he’d raise more money for her flagging campaign. “Hold off,” she said. @BenKail and I look at how Mills lost and Platner won. bangordailynews.com/2026/05/01/pol…

ICYMI: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) told Republican House candidates Wednesday that he plans to suspend next month’s primary elections so state lawmakers can pass a new congressional map first. More on the Post exclusive: washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday she is dropping out of her race to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the crucial state for Democrats, saying she had run out of money to compete. The news from @lizcgoodwin: washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

Louisiana governor prepares to suspend House primaries after court ruling — ⁦@merica⁩ ⁦@patrickdmarley⁩ washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

New w/ @patrickdmarley: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) told Republican House candidates Wednesday that he plans to suspend next month’s primary elections so state lawmakers can pass a new congressional map first, per two people with knowledge of the call. washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

New in Early Brief: Graham Platner will begin airing two new ads this week, the Democrat’s campaign tells us, a response to a GOP super PAC now attacking him on air. Taken together, the ads paint an interesting picture of where Platner’s campaign stands: washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

Data center opposition is growing and already impacting key midterm campaigns. Just look at Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial primary. More here w/ @matthewichoi: washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

Dan was a generous colleague who helped elevate countless stories with a sharp angle, a question worth exploring or just a witty way to frame an idea. I’m incredibly grateful to have worked with him. washingtonpost.com/obituaries/202…

The congresswoman who represents El Paso responds to our report on PA congressional candidate Bob Brooks, who posted a pro-gun meme the day after a shooter killed 23 at an El Paso Walmart. She is supporting one of Brooks' opponents. More here: washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…