Justine Mcdaniel
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Justine Mcdaniel

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Politics reporter in DC for @LATimes. Previously at the Washington Post and Philadelphia Inquirer. justine.mcdaniel@latimes.com | signal: justinemcdaniel.76

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All eyes are on swing voters in race for Senate

With upper house up for grabs, candidates train efforts on large pool of independents.

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Democrat fights to hold Trump district

In a rare swing district in the West, voters seek independence as the key factor.

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Los Angeles Times•OCT 26, 2026
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All eyes are on swing voters in race for Senate

With upper house up for grabs, candidates train efforts on large pool of independents.

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Los Angeles Times•OCT 11, 2026•Lead Story
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Canada trade war adds challenge in tight Senate races

The dispute stands to heighten economic anxiety, especially in 5 crucial border states.

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Los Angeles Times•SEP 26, 2026•Lead Story
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GOP candidates run with and without Trump

California Republicans keep distance from his unpopular policies as he hits campaign trail.

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Los Angeles Times•SEP 20, 2026
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Central Valley district tests the economy’s stress on voters

In a rural area crucial to House control, few are committed. Many are disillusioned.

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Los Angeles Times•SEP 13, 2026•Lead Story
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Voter backlash to data centers hits California and midterms

It's a bipartisan flash point driven by fears of rising costs and environmental risks.

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Los Angeles Times•SEP 6, 2026
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Democrats prep for potential interference in the midterms

Messaging from the Trump administration leads to creation of defensive battle plans.

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Los Angeles Times•AUG 23, 2026•Lead Story
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California voters favor progressives

They are split over democratic socialists, poll says. There's also a generational divide.

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Los Angeles Times•AUG 19, 2026
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A new threat to trust in elections

As prediction markets sow doubt, L.A. officials study voting safeguards

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Los Angeles Times•AUG 12, 2026•Lead Story
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For Democrats, a struggle over party’s identity

A progressive’s Senate primary victory in swing state Michigan presents a crucial test.

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Los Angeles Times•AUG 6, 2026
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Few contested House races, but high stakes

Even with more safe districts in redrawn map, California holds key to party control.

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Los Angeles Times•AUG 1, 2026
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Few ways, and little time, left to win over voters

Any moves by Trump are unlikely to bring economic relief before midterms, experts say.

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Los Angeles Times•JUL 31, 2026
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Trump attacks elections ahead of midterms

Without evidence of illegal balloting, the administration demands voter data.

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Los Angeles Times•JUL 18, 2026
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Democrats’ new strategy: It’s economics

Candidates zero in on affordability to win over voters before the November midterms.

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Los Angeles Times•JUL 17, 2026•Lead Story
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Graham’s death further roils midterm races

His loss, along with McConnell’s absence, cuts into GOP’s edge and adds uncertainty.

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Los Angeles Times•JUL 13, 2026•Lead Story
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Race in Maine draws national concern

Allegations against candidate set back Democrats’ hopes of flipping Senate seat.

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Los Angeles Times•JUL 8, 2026
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D.C.’s July 4 facelift raises some eyebrows

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Los Angeles Times•JUL 2, 2026•Lead Story
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TRUMP REFUSES TO SIGN BILL ON HOUSING

President’s push for voter ID law could test GOP willingness to counter him.

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 25, 2026
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In politics, all bets are on

Prediction markets are covering elections, raising concerns about their effect on democracy

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 17, 2026
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Trump’s false claims of rigged votes stoke fears

Californians are worried feds will step in, poll finds

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 9, 2026•Lead Story
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Senate rejects an initial attempt to ban Trump’s $1.8-billion fund

Congress’ second recent effort to rebuke Trump’s shows fractures within GOP.

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 5, 2026
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TRUMP SIGNS ORDER TO VET NEW AI

Companies are asked to allow government agencies to evaluate models before release.

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 3, 2026
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GOP senators defy Trump on ‘slush fund’

$1.8-billion pot is last straw for some as they block money for immigration efforts.

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Los Angeles Times•MAY 22, 2026
Highlights internal Republican friction over immigration funding and presidential demands.
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Democratic elders face new voices in races

The House challenges underline debate over generational power, the party’s direction.

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Los Angeles Times•MAY 12, 2026
Highlights internal generational tensions and primary challenges within the Democratic party ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Harris’ big donors in 2024 express doubts for 2028

Skepticism over a potential presidential bid is at odds with favorable polling.

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Los Angeles Times•MAY 10, 2026
Reports on internal Democratic party scepticism regarding the Vice President's future electoral viability.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Justine Mcdaniel in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.