Accessibility links
Don Gonyea Gonyea is NPR's National Political Correspondent, a position he has held since 2010. His reports can be heard on all NPR News programs and at NPR.org.
Don
Stories By

Don Gonyea

Politics

First-Time Voters In Iowa Process Unusual Presidential Election

For many voters, 2016 seems like an unusual election compared to what they've seen in past years. For the youngest voters this year, it's the only one they've participated in.

First-Time Voters In Iowa Process Unusual Presidential Election

Listen · 4:38
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/495226491/495226492" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
Florida Isn't Just Your Grandma's Battleground State Anymore

Zach Lombardo, 26 is an attorney in Tampa, FL. This election, he's voting for Libertarian Gary Johnson. He's not surprised by Trump's use of media in this election noting, "It's like what 24 hour news coverage plus one," referring to social media. Meg Kelly/NPR hide caption

toggle caption
Meg Kelly/NPR

Politics

Florida Isn't Just Your Grandma's Battleground State Anymore

Young voters, an increasingly dominant force in Florida, are frustrated that many of the issues they feel so strongly about aren't a major part of the discussion by the major party candidates.

Politics

Republicans Watch As Life-Long GOP Voters Go Elsewhere

North Carolina has become one of the most hotly contested battleground states in presidential elections. One of the reasons is that the state's population is growing and becoming more diverse.

Republicans Watch As Life-Long GOP Voters Go Elsewhere

Listen · 7:13
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/494043606/494043607" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript

Politics

Millennial Voters In Florida Watch Election With Amusement, Dread

Voters in Florida share their thoughts on what it's been like to experience the 2016 campaign and the outlook for the nation after Election Day.

Millennial Voters In Florida Watch Election With Amusement, Dread

Listen · 4:26
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/493157896/493157897" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript

National

As Trump Poll Numbers Slip, He Warns Of A Rigged Election

As Donald Trump's poll numbers slip, he's warning of a rigged elections. We get the latest from the candidate's appearances in swing states.

As Trump Poll Numbers Slip, He Warns Of A Rigged Election

Listen · 4:33
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/488969831/488969832" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript

Politics

Trump Continues War Of Words With Muslim Parents Of Fallen Army Captain

Donald Trump is campaigning in the key battleground states of Ohio and Pennsylvania Monday, as his war of words continues with the Muslim parents of a fallen Army captain.

Trump Continues War Of Words With Muslim Parents Of Fallen Army Captain

Listen · 4:02
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/488274006/488274007" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript

Politics

A 'Messy, Messy Beginning' At Democrats' Breakfast In Philadelphia

Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz, who is stepping down amid an email scandal, was booed Monday. Is that a hint of what's to come as Bernie Sanders speaks tonight?

A 'Messy, Messy Beginning' At Democrats' Breakfast In Philadelphia

Listen · 7:16
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/487360529/487360536" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript

Politics

At Democratic Convention Kickoff Breakfast, Outgoing Chairwoman Booed

It's not a good opening for the Democratic National Convention: At a breakfast hosted by the delegation from Debbie Wasserman Shultz's home state of Florida, she was booed before she started talking.

At Democratic Convention Kickoff Breakfast, Outgoing Chairwoman Booed

Listen · 9:43
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/487342614/487359924" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript

Politics

John McCain Avoids Republican Convention To Focus On Re-Election

There are many prominent Republicans who have stayed away from the Republican National Convention this week. Prominent among them is former GOP nominee, Sen. John McCain, who says he's not even watching the convention and is focused instead on winning re-election.

John McCain Avoids Republican Convention To Focus On Re-Election

Listen · 3:55
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/486785260/486785261" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript
Detroit's Working Class Men Split On Donald Trump

Scott Klein, 55, is a long-haul truck driver and former Sanders supporter. He is undecided which candidate he will vote for in the coming election, but does not like Trump, which sets him apart from most of the other drivers he talks to. Don Gonyea/NPR hide caption

toggle caption
Don Gonyea/NPR

A Nation Engaged: Sparking Conversations That Matter

Detroit's Working Class Men Split On Donald Trump

If Trump wants to win Michigan, he's got to win over working-class white men in suburban Detroit. But that will be tough. The state hasn't backed a Republican presidential candidate since 1988.

Detroit's Working Class Men Split On Donald Trump

Audio for this story is unavailable.

Politics

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Disagrees With Donald Trump On Key Issues

Donald Trump's running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, disagrees with the presumptive GOP nominee on a number of notable issues.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Disagrees With Donald Trump On Key Issues

Listen · 3:38
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/486208789/486208793" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript

Politics

Trump Expected To Name Pence As Running Mate, Sources Tell NPR

Donald Trump was to announce his VP pick Friday morning but because of the attacks in France, he is delaying the announcement. Sources tell NPR that Trump has chosen Indiana Governor Mike Pence.

Trump Expected To Name Pence As Running Mate, Sources Tell NPR

Listen · 5:02
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/486130095/486130096" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript

Politics

Long List Of Prominent Republicans Refuse To Attend Cleveland Convention

A long list of Republicans will not be attending the Republican National Convention this week in Cleveland. Some oppose Donald Trump as the nominee. Others say they will support the nominee but do so without mentioning Trump's name. Some say they have better things to do, even though they've never missed a convention. NPR reports on the most prominent no-shows.

Long List Of Prominent Republicans Refuse To Attend Cleveland Convention

Listen · 3:48
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/486063696/486063697" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
  • Transcript