Kara Voght

Washington, D.C.

Politics, culture

Education: Vassar College, BA in American studies; Northwestern University, MS in journalism

Kara Voght is a politics reporter for the Style section at The Washington Post, writing features and profiles that capture the political moment. She grew up in Eastern Connecticut and lives in Washington.
Latest from Kara Voght

Joe Biden pardons his final turkeys

President Joe Biden has pardoned Minnesota turkeys Peach and Blossom at the White House.

November 25, 2024
President Joe Biden with the chair of the National Turkey Federation, John Zimmerman, and Zimmerman's 9-year-old son, Grant, at the White House on Nov. 25.

Michael Fanone knows how many of you feel. He’s felt it for years.

Watching the election results with Michael Fanone, the former D.C. police officer beaten by Trump supporters as he defended the Capitol.

November 6, 2024

Alex Clark and the rise of the conservative wellness warrior

As Trump’s campaign embraces RFK Jr.’s causes, this 31-year-old influencer stands at a key political intersection.

November 4, 2024
“Every single political conversation we care about starts with food,” Clark says.

Democrats are trying to make Taylor Swift’s endorsement work for them

Outside a Florida concert, organizers tried getting Swifties to enter their Get-Out-the-Vote Era

October 22, 2024

Most of Red America’s ‘blue dots’ can’t help Harris win. But this one might.

Inside the quirky Nebraska district that could swing the election.

October 16, 2024

Melania Trump, in rare interview, blames others for ‘toxic atmosphere’

Her review of Donald Trump’s politics? “Maybe some strong tweets, but everything else, great for this country.”

September 26, 2024
First lady Melania Trump in 2020.

Hillary Clinton is back, again. Who’s (still) With Her?

The last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump has been more visible of late. Some people are glad to see her.

September 18, 2024
Hillary Clinton, former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, stands backstage before speaking at the Democratic National Convention in August.

In Chicago, it’s back to the future for Democrats

The convention vibe is “forward”-thinking (free vasectomies nearby!) but high on nostalgia (please welcome Jimmy Eat World!).

August 22, 2024

When Oprah says ‘childless cat lady,’ and the camera’s on you

During her speech at Wednesday’s Democratic convention, Oprah Winfrey took a crack at JD Vance’s remark about childless women. And that’s how Teresa Woorman went viral.

August 22, 2024
Teresa Woorman takes a selfie at the DNC convention in Chicago.

Doug Emhoff introduces himself as an easygoing American Dad

In a Democratic convention speech full of Gen X references and admiration for his wife, the second gentleman test-drives his potential future as the first.

August 21, 2024
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.