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

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.

Jill Biden begins a long, heartfelt goodbye

The first lady took a moment to bask Monday night and once more support President Joe Biden as they both addressed the Democratic convention.

August 20, 2024
First lady Jill Biden speaks Monday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Everyone’s talking about Chicago and 1968. But is the vibe more 2008?

There will still be antiwar protests and tension about the election, as Democrats return to the city that some equate with chaos and others equate with victory.

August 18, 2024

What’s in Kamala Harris’s laugh?

It has a beat and a bit of B-flat. Trump has criticized it, but Democrats say it’s good to have a candidate who laughs instead of one who never does.

July 31, 2024

Finally, Melania

Former first lady Melania Trump makes her highly anticipated entrance for the final night of the Republican convention.

July 18, 2024
Former first lady Melania Trump arrives on the final day of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum on Thursday in Milwaukee.

    At the not-so-secret RNC parties: Cigars, wagyu and absolute euphoria

    After the RNC programming ends, the parties in Milwaukee begin.

    July 18, 2024
    The New York State Young Republicans' “I Love New York” party at Shaker's Cigar Bar in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 16.

    How Lara Trump found her place in the family business

    Her siblings-in-law have done their stints on the campaign trail and in the White House. Now Lara Trump, wife of son Eric, enters the political spotlight as RNC co-chair.

    July 16, 2024

    30 hours in Jillville

    On the road with first lady Jill Biden this week, the drumbeat of news and calls for her husband to stop seeking reelection was reduced to a faint sound.

    July 4, 2024
    First lady Jill Biden greets kids at a YMCA camp in Middleville, Mich., on Wednesday.