Articles tagged: 2026 Midterms

Trump 'Grudgingly' Accepted Arizona Loss Despite Public Remarks: Ex-Adviser

President Joe Biden won Maricopa County by 45,000 votes in 2020, which were crucial to his 10,500-vote victory in Arizona.

Senate Map Tilts Toward Republicans as 2024 Election Comes Into Focus

Democrats have more seats to defend, including some states Donald Trump won

Trump, McCarthy, Biden: Six political storylines that will shape 2023

After a 2022 that saw Democrats celebrate passing key parts of their agenda and defy expectations in the midterms, the next year is set to bring about change in Congress and set the table for another big election year.

U.S. Representative Schiff sets sights on fellow Democrat Feinstein's Senate seat

U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, a Democrat who led the impeachment case against former President Donald Trump and sat on a committee that probed the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, said on Thursday he would run for U.S. Senate.

As Trump Heads to New Hampshire, Republicans Say He's a 'Distraction'

A former supporter in New Hampshire said the former president gives people "headaches" and that they are "tired of the drama."

Trump rips Democrats in New Hampshire, heads to South Carolina in campaign kickoff

Among those not attending are the state party chairman, at least three Republican U.S. representatives from the state and South Carolina U.S. Senator Tim Scott, who has himself been floated as a potential Republican presidential candidate.

Trump's return to stump highlights 2024 campaign challenges, donor woes

Former President Donald Trump’s rant-filled weekend campaign stops highlight the challenges he faces in the 2024 election — including getting big donors to back him.

Trump struggles to fundraise in early weeks of campaign

Former President Donald Trump's political operation brought in $9.5 million in the roughly six weeks after he announced his latest White House bid, according to a source familiar with the fundraising numbers.

Trump Does Complete 180 on Election Issue

The former president previously called ballot drop boxes a "security disaster," now he says he wants them "everywhere."

Trump amplifies posts claiming DeSantis was 'grooming high school girls'

Former President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, seizing on a story that his rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination partied with underage students when he worked as a teacher at a Georgia high school.

Haley faces "high-wire act" in 2024 bid against Trump

Nikki Haley was the first woman and person of color elected South Carolina’s governor — and the nation’s youngest state executive.

Republicans 'Need a Woman' on 2024 Ticket: GOP Rep.

Former President Donald Trump told Newsweek he wishes Haley "luck."

Election denier Kristina Karamo chosen to lead Michigan Republican party

Karamo lost secretary of state race in 2022 after mounting a campaign in support of Trump’s lie about electoral fraud

Ron DeSantis leads GOP primary, beats Donald Trump: poll

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis comes out on top of a hypothetical GOP primary field -- and defeats former President Donald Trump, according to a new poll.

Iowa Republicans Are Open to Names Other Than Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis

The 2024 presidential primary campaign heats up in state where GOP voting will start

The Courage to be Free review: Ron DeSantis bows and scrapes to Trump

On the page, the Florida governor doesn’t show much courage about the man he must beat to be the Republican nominee

Trump’s polling strength causes heartburn for Senate GOP

A Fox News survey showing former President Trump leading Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis by 15 points among Republican presidential primary voters is the latest cause for heartburn among Senate Republicans who don’t think Trump can win a general election match-up against President Biden.   Predictions by key Senate Republicans that Trump would fade as the 2024…

Nikki Haley seeks support from Republicans ‘tired of losing’ at CPAC

Ex-UN ambassador and 2024 contender presents herself as face of ‘new generation’ in pitch to crowd still largely wed to Trump

Trump calls 2024 election 'final battle,' takes shots at Ron DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump took several shots at his potentially fiercest opponent for the Republican nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, during his Conservative Political Action Committee speech.

Ron DeSantis wallops Donald Trump in Florida presidential poll - but right-wing state legislative agenda is unpopular

DeSantis scored an impressive 52%-to-27% lead over Trump among registered Republicans surveyed, with Nikki Haley and Mike Pence far behind in the low single digits.

Anti-Trump GOP voters mostly loyal in 2022, but not entirely

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Lauren Boebert's grip on Colorado's 3rd Congressional District didn't seem in question heading into last year's midterms .

Mike Pence Takes the First Swing at Donald Trump

GOP hopefuls have largely ignored the former president, but to ensure victory they must attack.

Pro-Trump super PAC files ethics complaint against potential 2024 opponent Ron DeSantis

DeSantis has not yet declared a 2024 run, though Trump acknowledged he is "probably" his biggest challenger.

Ron DeSantis shrugs off Trump attacks and vows ‘no drama’ leadership as GOP poll numbers sag

Trump leads DeSantis by a 41%-to-27% margin in a new Monmouth poll of likely Republican primary voters, a reversal of the survey's findings as recently as December.

Trump to rally supporters in Waco ahead of possible charges

Staring down a possible indictment, a defiant Donald Trump is hoping to put on a show of force Saturday at the first rally of his 2024 presidential campaign, held in a city made famous by deadly resistance against law enforcement.Trumps supporters began lining up the day before doors opened on the airport grounds in Waco, which will mark the 30th anniversary of the Waco massacre next month.

Trump campaign claims his indictment has given them a financial boost as $34m raised

Former US president Donald Trump has raised more than $34m ($40m) for his 2024 White House run since the start of the year - buoyed by a big bump in donations since the announcement of criminal charges against him, his campaign said.

Christie, in New Hampshire, Reconnects With 2016 Supporters

The former New Jersey governor is testing a campaign as Donald Trump’s most vocal critic in the Republican field.

GOP Efforts to Take Down Trump May Be Futile, Two Historical Trends Show

Former President Donald Trump's opponents have struggled to chip away at his support in two key metrics ahead of the 2024 presidential primary.

Democrat Confronted Over 'Supermajority' of Voters Against Biden 2024 Run

A recent NBC News poll showed large majorities of voters opposed both Biden and Trump seeking reelection, with age cited by many as a factor.

Republican 2024 Hopefuls Gather in Iowa Without Trump and DeSantis

Republicans gathered in the state Saturday in a kickoff event that lacked the attendance of two front-runners, though their presence was felt.

Trump hugs Jan. 6 protester Micki Larson-Olson. Cool stuff!

Because of “admiralty law.”

Democrats reconstruct blue wall in lead-up to 2024

Democrats are rebuilding their strength in the “blue wall” states that former President Trump won in 2016, raising the party’s hopes in a region that will prove critical to races up and down the ballot next year.  The party is riding high after key victories in states like Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin over the past…

CBS News poll on how 2024 GOP presidential primary race could be Donald Trump v. Trump fatigue

And why Trump is winning easily.

Election denier Jim Marchant to run for Senate in Nevada

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jim Marchant, a Nevada Republican who led a movement of candidates who promoted Donald Trump's lies of a stolen 2020 election, was set to announce Tuesday that he will run for the U.S.

Biden trails Trump as his approval rating hits new low in latest poll

More than 38 per cent said they would vote for Mr Biden; 44 per cent said they favoured Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Kentucky GOP governor primary tests Trump's influence ahead of 2024

Republicans in Kentucky will decide their nominee for governor on Tuesday in the party's first major primary since last year's midterm elections -- and one with implications for the 2024 GOP presidential race and the battle for Senate control.

Iowa Looms Large for Ron DeSantis as He Looks to Slow Trump’s Momentum

The Florida governor is hoping to make a stand in the first state on the 2024 GOP nomination calendar

Republican senator: Trump will lose 2024 presidential race if nominated

Bill Cassidy, one of the few Republicans to vote to impeach Trump in 2021, says 2022 midterms showed Trump’s weakness

Republicans damned if they do, damned if they don't in Trump's 2024 candidacy

By the end of the week, there'll be around 7 contestants in a race to see who gets to go head-to-head with Donald Trump for the GOP nomination.

Republican Trump rival Ron DeSantis announces run for White House

The 44-year-old Republican revealed his decision in a Federal Election Commission filing before an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk

Trump's Next Town Hall Won't Go Out Live

Former President Trump is following up his CNN town hall event with one on another network he often maligns—Fox News. The network says the frontrunner for the 2024 GOP nomination...

Trump's 2024 Calculus: The More GOP Rivals, The Better For Him

Trump and his team are operating under the assumption that no other candidate will be able to consolidate enough of the anti-Trump vote to take him down.

Republican hopefuls make pitches to voters in Iowa

Eight candidates from the party visited the state while frontrunner for the party nod Donald Trump was there earlier in the week.

Republicans schedule first presidential debate for Aug. 23, but there’s no guarantee Trump will attend

Debate requirements could leave Trump off the stage on Aug. 23

Trump might be the favorite for GOP nominee, but DeSantis is on the attack

Ron DeSantis is not only positioning himself as the no-drama candidate, but he’s also asserting that it is his very lack of drama that delivers results.

‘Roast and Ride’: Republican primary revs up with bikers, BBQs and a Trump-shaped hole

Aspirants including Ron DeSantis and Mike Pence rally the crowd but none mention the ex-president by name, giving the impression of a party in denial

Chris Christie takes aim at ‘self-serving’ Trump as he launches White House bid

He joins a growing Republican field led by former president Donald Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Miami Mayor Suarez announces 2024 Republican presidential bid

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced on Thursday he is running for president, joining a host of Republican candidates vying for the 2024 nomination days after front-runner Donald Trump faced federal charges in his city.

Christie gets modest bounce in GOP poll after attacking Trump

Most of Christie’s newfound support in the New Hampshire survey appeared to come from those who previously backed either Ron DeSantis or fellow Trump critic Chris Sununu.

Sunday shows preview: 2024 race heats up a saturated field; Trump indictment fallout continues

The ever-expanding field for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and the ongoing fallout from former President Trump’s indictment will likely dominate the Sunday talk show circuit this weekend. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who will make an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” formally announced his campaign for president on Thursday, becoming the latest…

In Nevada, DeSantis sells Republicans on ending ‘culture of losing’

In black boots, jeans and an untucked shirt — the fundraiser dress code specified “ranch casual” — Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida on Saturday tried to persuade Republican voters in Nevada still loyal to former President Donald Trump that the party’s formula for winning elections was beyond its shelf life.

Will Hurd: Former Texas congressman says he won't sign GOP presidential debate pledge

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd, who announced his 2024 Republican presidential campaign earlier Thursday with an anti-Donald Trump message, said he won’t sign the Republican National Committee’s pledge to back the party’s ultimate nominee in order to participate in primary debates.

Florida police union endorses DeSantis after backing Trump in 2020

The Florida Police Benevolent Association announced Monday that it has endorsed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis for president after previously backing former President Donald Trump in 2020.

McCarthy says he 'doesn't know’ if Trump is best candidate vs. Biden

McCarthy has already raised some eyebrows by failing to openly endorse Trump, who has cemented a wide lead over Gov. Ron DeSantis and the rest of the crowded field.

Trump says may skip first Republican debate, hold rival event

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he might not participate in the Republican Party's first 2024 election primary debate in August and may hold an alternative event, citing his lead in opinion polls and what he claims is the hosting network's bias against him.

EXCLUSIVE-Trump says may skip first Republican debate, hold rival event

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he might not participate in the Republican Party's first 2024 election primary debate in August and may hold an alternative event, citing his lead in opinion polls and what he claims is the hosting network's bias against him.

The 2024 Presidential Race Barrels Toward the Rapids

The seemingly inevitable rematch between Trump and Biden has the country in a state of anxiety.

Will Donald Trump Duck the GOP Debates?

If he refuses to meet his rivals on stage, voters will be entitled to wonder what he’s afraid of.

Trump’s South Carolina rally attracted crowd of 50,000 to 55,000

Former President Donald Trump marked a return to the large-scale rallies of his previous presidential campaigns, speaking to a massive crowd gathered in the streets of a small South Carolina city on a blazing summer weekend.

Fourth of July: GOP candidates campaign, while Trump shares 'F*CK BIDEN’ meme

Most Republican 2024 hopefuls will hit the campaign trail today, while one got the day started early with a little online taunting.

Amid indictments, Trump's fundraising nearly doubled in second quarter

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's main fundraising committee raised more than $35 million during the April-June period, a campaign official said, nearly twice what the group gathered in the prior three months.

DeSantis rivals Trump with $20 million haul in first six weeks

The DeSantis presidential campaign in a press release explicitly compared its haul to totals raised by former President Donald Trump's campaign.

MAGA voters on 2024: 'Trump has faults. We all do'

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — Former President Donald Trump lost the 2016 popular vote to the most unpopular politician of a generation and lost the 2020 presidential election to an elderly man who barely left his house.

Voters believe Biden and Trump are the not strongest options for 2024: Poll

Voters believe the Democratic and Republican front-runners for the presidency in 2024 are not the strongest option either party could nominate, but President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump appear likely to be facing off in next year's election.

Chris Christie celebrates getting enough donors to make GOP debate

The former New Jersey governor said the show of support means GOP voters want to see someone take on Trump directly.

Christie ‘can’t imagine’ pardon for Trump in documents case

GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie on Thursday said he “can’t imagine” a presidential pardon for former President Trump if the Republican frontrunner is found guilty in the classified documents case for which he is facing federal charges.  “I can’t imagine a circumstance, as we see it right now, let’s say with the documents case, which…

The 2024 field (minus Trump) goes through the Tucker stress test

The former Fox News host grilled GOP candidates on Ukraine at the annual evangelical forum in Iowa.

Biden's election war chest trails Trump's in size, filings show

Biden's election war chest trails Trump's in size, filings show

Nervous Republicans turn to New Hampshire in hopes of stopping Trump

Weary Republicans across New Hampshire, even inside the governor’s office, are desperate to stop former President Donald Trump from winning the first-in-the-nation presidential primary.

Trump is gearing up for his ‘final battle’. So should we

Trump and the Republicans will lose this battle. Even if they win Republican primaries, they will lose the general election

Iowa’s Governor Will Interview G.O.P. Field, Minus One: Trump

Gov. Kim Reynolds next month will hold “Fair-Side Chats” with candidates including Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott and Perry Johnson, but not the former president.

Labor battle brews as Trump rallies in Biden's backyard

Trump’s Pennsylvania return foreshadows a ‘24 Keystone State showdown.

Trump's rivals let GOP voters believe he's a winner - and it's coming back to bite them

Trump's rivals hoped to appeal to conservatives fed up with losing, but they never called out his 2020 loss. Now GOP voters believe Trump can win again.

Hurd says getting booed at Lincoln Dinner ‘was as expected’

Republican candidate Will Hurd said Sunday he expected to get booed at the Iowa Republicans’ Lincoln Dinner on Friday night, when he asserted that former President Trump was only running for the White House again “to stay out of prison.” “One of the things we need in our elected leaders: to tell the truth, even…

Donald Trump: Prosecutors' desire for January Capitol riot trial date sets up clash with primaries

A January start would clash with the Republican presidential primaries, with Donald Trump the front-runner to clinch the nomination again.

Trump’s Iowa state fair spectacle clouds DeSantis as former president is joined by Florida officials

Donald Trump tired set himself apart from his main rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at the Iowa State Fair

Trump indictment forces a GOP reckoning on 2020

Trump’s news conference Monday will force the primary field to re-litigate 2020 once again.

For Democrats, Trump’s charges are the gift of a lifetime

In an election year, the GOP’s leading candidate will spend week after week appearing in courtrooms

Trump proposes April 2026 trial in federal election subversion case

Former President Donald Trump is asking the federal judge overseeing special counsel Jack Smith’s criminal election subversion case against him to set the trial for April 2026.

GOP debate: Will Trump show? Candidates prepare for first gathering onstage with or without him

The GOP’s first 2024 debate is next week in Milwaukee. And while several campaigns told CNN they have spent weeks preparing, the 800-pound gorilla in the room will be the person who may not be there at all – Donald Trump.

The Plan to Boost GOP Primary Turnout

Americans for Prosperity hopes to block Trump and get better Senate nominees by getting out 10% to 15% more Republican voters.

DeSantis campaign calls Trump claim he might drop out of 2024 race ‘fake news’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) presidential campaign Monday railed against former President Trump’s suggestion that DeSantis might drop out of the 2024 presidential election, calling Trump’s claim “fake news.”  “This is fake news,” DeSantis’s press secretary Bryan Griffin wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Clearly, Donald Trump and his army of consultants are…

N.H. GOP Fights 14th Amendment Bid to Bar Trump From Ballot

In New Hampshire, Republicans are feuding over whether the 14th Amendment bars Donald J. Trump from running for president. Other states are watching closely.

US polls 2024: 14th Amendment could bar Donald Trump from presidential ballot

Accusations against Donald Trump of illegally trying to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia may prevent him from running in 2024.

The GOP’s Big 2024 Problem

A WSJ poll finds indictments are helping Trump in the Republican primaries, but not with all voters.

A Trump-Biden rematch? Wary folks in a bellwether Wisconsin county say no thanks.

Between Trump fatigue, Biden ambivalence, and strong distaste for the candidate on the other side, there is a stalemate, one that's exemplified by a bellwether county in Wisconsin.

The GOP's sad addiction to low turnout could spell trouble in 2024

Republicans underestimate the magnitude of opposition to Trump in places that don’t elect Republicans.

Joe Biden highlights job creation record as he hits out at ‘the last guy’ Donald Trump

US president says with age comes ‘a little bit of wisdom’ as voters raise concern he is too old to seek re-election

Biden takes shot at Trump on jobs in battleground Pennsylvania

U.S. President Joe Biden took shots at his likely 2024 rival, Donald Trump, in a Labor Day speech aimed at shoring up support in Pennsylvania, a state he needs to win next year to retain the White House.

Christie To Trump: I’m Good At Tracking People Down And Will Eventually Confront You

The 2024 hopeful said Trump won’t be able to avoid him just by skipping debates, and that as a former federal prosecutor, he knows how to find people.

Retiring Romney urges Trump, Biden to quit for younger leaders

The moderate Republican senator’s call came as he announced he would not seek re-election next year.

Nikki Haley attacks Donald Trump over 'reckless spending'

Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley attacked former President Donald Trump for his "reckless spending" as president.

Which candidates qualified for the second Republican 2024 debate?

At least six Republican candidates will take part in the second 2024 Republican presidential debate on Wednesday in California. Donald Trump plans to skip the event and give a speech in Detroit to autoworkers.

Republican attacks on Trump increase in second debate

Former US president Donald Trump's Republican rivals have clashed during a chaotic presidential debate levelling attacks at Mr Trump, President Joe Biden and at one another over.

How the Senate GOP's campaign chief is navigating Trump and messy primaries

Top Senate Republicans look at the prospects of a Donald Trump primary victory with trepidation, fearful his polarizing style and heavy baggage may sink GOP candidates down the ticket as their party battles for control of the chamber.

Trump is returning to Iowa to campaign Sunday in an area he flipped from Democrats in 2016

Former President Donald Trump heads to southeast Iowa Sunday in the middle of a fall campaign push aimed at locking in supporters with large organizing events.

Will Hurd suspends long-shot 2024 presidential bid

Former Texas congressman Will Hurd suspended his Republican presidential bid Monday, abandoning a brief campaign built on criticizing Donald Trump.

Biden Campaign Raises $71.3 Million in Third Quarter Alongside D.N.C.

The president’s re-election campaign announced a substantial quarterly fund-raising haul, but it’s far short of what Donald J. Trump raised in the same quarter of his 2020 re-election campaign.

Biden raises more than potential GOP challengers in 3rd quarter, while Trump leads GOP field in fundraising

A round-up of what presidential campaigns raised and spent from July through September.

Mike Pence exits presidential race: 'This is not my time'

Pence is the first major candidate to leave a race that has been dominated by his former boss-turned-rival, Donald Trump.

Trump calls on 'disloyal' Mike Pence to endorse him in 2024 race

Donald Trump called on Mike Pence to endorse him after his former vice president abandoned his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Kevin McCarthy gets MAGA primary challenger

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is getting a primary challenger in his reelection race for his House seat representing the state’s 20th congressional district.  David Giglio, who previously lost a congressional bid for the state’s 13th District, is running as an “America First Republican” who will “fight alongside President Donald Trump in 2024 as he…

Christie, Hutchinson get a stormy reception at Florida voter summit

It's nothing new for the 2024 contenders when it comes to throwing jabs at Donald Trump.

Trump Leads Biden In 5 Swing States, Per New Polls

But Biden maintains a modest lead in Wisconsin.

US Presidential Elections: Donald Trump leads Joe Biden in 6 swing states, survey shows

Former US President Donald Trump leads polls and is followed by US President Joe Biden as Americans were doubtful about Biden's age and were dissatisfied with him for the way he handled the economy.

With the US election a year away, most Americans don’t want Biden or Trump

Polls continue to show both presidential frontrunners ‘as tied as tied can be’, with third-party candidates tying for a distant third

Trump was the GOP debate winner, even though he wasn't there.

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Biden voters driven by ‘dislike’ of Trump

Another poll is out Thursday showing former President Donald Trump ahead of President Joe Biden in several swing states that are likely to determine the 2024 outcome.

Sen. Joe Manchin says Donald Trump would destroy US democracy if he wins second term as president

West Virginia Sen_ Joe Manchin says if U_S_ voters give former President Donald Trump another term in the White House, “he will destroy democracy in America.”.

Haley secures former Tim Scott donors as her money momentum continues

Nikki Haley’s 2024 bid started to pick up momentum in the debates. Now, she is starting to vacuum up money, as GOP donors see her as a good Trump alternative.

Trump’s Big Advantages as the Election Year Unfolds

From the rules on winning GOP delegates to the weighting of the Electoral College, the Republican front-runner benefits—even as he claims the cards are stacked against him

Biden steps up Trump attacks as economic message falls flat

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Trump's biggest booster is Biden as president's team hopes chaos will push voters to Democrats

President Joe Biden's reelection campaign is looking to boost and give more airtime to an unlikely individual in its bid for four more years in the White House - former President Donald Trump.

Joe Biden Airs Thanksgiving Ad To Try To Boost Floundering Campaign

The ad will air in Michigan, where recent polls showed Biden is trailing Trump by 5 percentage points.

Nikki Haley’s Challenge: Keep Anti-Trump GOP Vote, Add Some Trump Backers

Her recent surge in GOP polls tests appetite for a more traditional Republican

How much have 2024 presidential candidates raised, spent?

Donald Trump and Joe Biden have raised the most money, raking in $60.5 million and $56.8 million, respectively, according to the FEC.

DeSantis reaches Iowa campaign milestone as Trump turns his focus to Biden

Both GOP presidential candidates held dueling rallies in Iowa Saturday, as Trump tries to pivot to the general election.

Graham responds to Cheney’s dire warnings about second Trump term

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) responded to former Rep. Liz Cheney’s (R-Wyo.) dire warnings about a potential second term for former President Trump by claiming President Biden’s reelection would be much worse for the country. Cheney warned in an interview with CBS’s John Dickerson that the United States is “sleepwalking into dictatorship” as the possibility of Trump winning…

Kevin McCarthy endorses Trump for president and would consider serving in his Cabinet

Retiring Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the ousted House speaker, says he is endorsing Donald Trump for president.

How Trump and Biden could spell bad news for their parties in crucial races

Governors historically hold one of the few offices that aren't affected by the nationalization of politics, but a rematch between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden could sweep away any chances of that remaining in 2024.

It's clear Trump is the Republican nominee ... but Haley won’t quit

The former South Carolina governor is determined to stay in the race – but how much further can she go as Trump picks up momentum?

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces U.S. Senate run

The anti-Trump Republican is entering the race in the traditionally Democratic state to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin.

Sunday shows preview: Trump, Haley battle it out for South Carolina

The upcoming South Carolina GOP presidential primary will likely be the focus of this week’s Sunday news shows. The South Carolina GOP presidential primary will happen next Saturday, with former President Trump and former Palmetto State governor Nikki Haley facing off in a race on Haley’s home turf. Despite Haley’s home-field advantage in the primary,…

MAGA candidate won't drop out of race after using slur against Special Olympics

J.R. Majewski won't be ending his Ohio congressional campaign after all.After reports earlier this week that the pro-Trump, QAnon-promoting candidate would drop out over his attack on Special Olympics athletes, Majewski put out a statement making clear he would in fact do no such thing."After carefu...

Montana Republican seeks to knit Trump, Senate GOP as campaign chief

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) didn’t waste any time after the Alabama Supreme Court threatened to upend the political cycle by ruling that frozen embryos are people. Reproductive rights issues had given Democrats a big leg up in 2022 while Republicans struggled to communicate cohesively in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s…

Trump-backed Senate candidate faces GOP worries that he could be linked to adult website profile

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Republicans eager to regain the Senate majority this year, Ohio offers a prime opportunity to pick up a critical seat.

FACTBOX-Seven US Senate races to watch in 2024

Maryland's primaries will be held on May 14. MONTANA: VULNERABLE DEMOCRATIC INCUMBENT Democrat Jon Tester is defending his seat in a state that backed Trump during the 2020 election. Tim Sheehy, a military veteran who founded an aerial firefighting company, is running as a Republican and has drawn the support of other party members in the Senate.

Former GOP rep who voted to impeach Trump drops Michigan Senate bid

Former Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) has dropped his bid for Senate, according to a statement posted to the social platform X Friday. “After prayerful consideration, today I withdrew my name from the primary ballot,” Meiijer said in the statement. “Without a strong pathway to victory, continuing this campaign only increases the likelihood of a divisive…

Jared Moskowitz signals openness to future governor bid in Florida

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) signaled on Sunday he was open to possibly running for governor in Florida in 2026. “We’ve got to see what the data looks like. We’ve got to see how the election works between Biden and Trump, and we’ve got to see what the data looks like,” Moskowitz said on MSNBC’s “The…

Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration

Brian Jack sought to make a debate among Republicans for an open Georgia congressional seat all about his close ties with Donald Trump, while the other contenders are ignoring Trump’s endorsement of Jack.

Can This Never Trumper Find a Future in the Republican Party?

Hogan’s Senate run will test whether there is a path forward for a Trump critic in 2024.

Jim Justice wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary

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Tense wait in tight Virginia primary for House Republican who crossed Trump

Incumbent Bob Good, chair of far-right Freedom Caucus, appeals for patience as votes counted in congressional race

Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger

Conservative Virginia Congressman Bob Good is asking for patience as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesday’s primary will allow him to fend off a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Kamala Harris has made a dream start. But it’s too early to count out Donald Trump

Trump unexpectedly closed a gap in the polls to a photo-finish in 2020. History has taught us it is far too soon to celebrate, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

Taylor Swift’s endorsement post of Kamala Harris on Instagram draws 9 million ‘likes’

Soon after Harris, a Democrat, finished debating her Republican rival Donald Trump, Swift, 34, told her 283 million followers that Harris and running mate Tim Walz would get her vote in the Nov. 5 election.

Reporter’s Notebook: State of the race for Senate control

Washington Examiner congressional reporter Samantha-Jo Roth discusses the state of Senate elections and the effect of Donald Trump on Republican candidates.

GOP’s New Jersey Senate candidate has establishment backing but not Trump’s

Trump has been quiet on the New Jersey Senate race, which features Curtis Bashaw against Democratic favorite, Rep. Andy Kim.

Donald Trump Says He Won't Run In 2028 If He Loses In 2024

Trump says "that will be it" for presidential runs if he loses this year.

Trump's Fiery Pennsylvania Rally: Immigration Rhetoric & Battleground State Focus

Donald Trump, in a Pennsylvania rally, repeated his severe rhetoric against undocumented immigrants, aiming to energize his core supporters. Highlighting violent incidents, he avoided new policy details. His speeches in Pennsylvania, considered a crucial battleground state, have overshadowed other campaign issues like the economy.

Trump Campaigns in Democratic Stronghold Ahead of Key Debate

Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Dane County, a Democratic stronghold in Wisconsin, ahead of Tuesday night's vice-presidential debate. Trump criticized Kamala Harris and outgoing President Joe Biden while highlighting his economic themes. Trump's Wisconsin tour also included a stop in Milwaukee aimed at conservative suburbs.

Trump returns to Pennsylvania rally at site of assassination attempt

The Trump campaign anticipates a crowd of tens of thousands for what they are billing as a "tribute to the American spirit."

Donald Trump allies prepare for election loss

Right-wing organisations have spent months and millions of dollars contesting ballot procedures and voter eligibility as they prepare for a fierce election.

Presidential rivals hold events in battleground state

Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump returned to Pennsylvania on Monday.

In an open Georgia congressional seat, a Republican nominee ties himself tightly to Trump

ATLANTA (AP) — Leaving no daylight between himself and Donald Trump made Brian Jack the Republican nominee for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, and the former political director in Trump's White

Swing State Showdown: Harris and Trump Mobilize Celebrities for Early Voting Push

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump intensified their campaigns in key swing states, with Harris leveraging support from celebrities like Lizzo and Usher to boost voter turnout. As early voting begins, both candidates aim to secure victories in crucial battlegrounds, with Trump intensifying his criticisms of Harris.

US Election News LIVE: Trump and Harris neck and neck in tight presidential contest

US Election News LIVE Updates: Democratic former prosecutor Harris led among likely voters in Georgia 51% to 47%, while Republican Trump was slightly ahead in Arizona with 49% to 46%. Both findings fell within the plus or minus 4.5 percentage points margin of error in the poll, which surveyed 5,016 registered voters from Sept. 30 to Oct. 15

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds rally in Traverse City, Michigan

The former president is heading to Michigan to discuss the auto industry and the Biden-Harris administration's electric vehicle policies.

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds rally with Brett Favre in Wisconsin

With less than a week until the election, Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre will attend Trump's rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

US election latest: Trump speaking in North Carolina - as Alicia Keys to join Michelle Obama for Harris event

Donald Trump has been speaking in the crucial swing state of North Carolina today on the final weekend of campaigning. Elsewhere, Grammy Award-winning singer Alicia Keys is set to join Michelle Obama at a Kamala Harris campaign event.

Donald Trump's 'beautiful' election map is back

Donald Trump has won the US presidential election twice, and lost once. Take a look at how his results compare.

Donald Trump picks campaign manager Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff

Wiles, who will be the first woman to serve in the role, helped to manage Trump’s successful run for the US presidency

Who is Rep. Matt Gaetz, the Florida congressman Donald Trump picked to serve as attorney general?

In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist who has been seen as divisive even within his

How Scott Presler helped Trump win Pennsylvania

Scott Presler founded Early Vote Action, which helped register Republicans and get out the vote in Pennsylvania, helping Donald Trump retake the Keystone State in 2024.

Lara Trump removes name from Rubio Senate seat short list

The announcement comes after her father reportedly spoke with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) about appointing Lara to the Senate seat.

Did Republicans Take Washington in a Landslide? Not So Much

President-elect Donald J. Trump was the first Republican to win the popular vote in two decades, but by only a 1.5-point margin, the narrowest since 2000.

Virginia's governor's race could be a barometer for how voters feel about Trump

On Tuesday, Virginia hold its primary election. The contest is a barometer for how Virginians, and maybe the country, feel about the Trump administration ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Trump still would have won in 2024 even if everyone had turned out to vote, Pew finds

In 2024, 64% of the eligible-voting population turned out, the second highest in 120 years. New data show that even if all those voters who stayed home had voted, Trump would still be president today.

'Selling' the megabill: Republicans tout taxes, Democrats point to Medicaid cuts

Republicans see a lot to celebrate, but Democrats are hoping to build momentum leading into the 2026 midterms.

Will Trump's megabill help Democrats win the House?

Democrats feel that Trump's tax and spending bill gives them an opening ahead of the 2026 midterms. But if they want to win back the House, they're going to have to get their own house in order first.

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties

South Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has kicked off her bid for governor in 2026, highlighting several years of what she considers pushing...

Dems Are Struggling to Register Voters and Raise Money

The Democratic Party is struggling to register voters and raise money ahead of the 2026 midterms, when the party hopes to win back the House.

A year ahead of the midterms, Medicaid cuts take center stage in Michigan

With roughly a quarter of Michiganders enrolled in the program, Democrats are hoping the issue gives them an edge in battleground districts.

Even Former AIPAC Democrats Are Signing On to Block Arms Sales to Israel

The “Block the Bombs” bill’s supporters are presenting it as a litmus test for the 2026 midterms. The post Even Former AIPAC Democrats Are Signing On to Block Arms Sales to Israel appeared first on The Intercept.

Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say

GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst won't seek reelection next year, source says

Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst plans to announce that she will not run for reelection in 2026, a senior Republican official familiar with her decision told ABC News.

Young Democrats want to unseat their elders. Young Republicans are happy to wait

More than 20 Democrats under age 40 are vying for Congress, while on the GOP side, party organizers can point to only one. Young Republicans say it's a sign of how they're rallying behind the party.

Key elections approach with Trump approval, congressional maps at stake

This year’s elections are ramping up as candidates begin to make their final pitch to voters. Here are some key races and what they could portend for the midterms.

He planned to run for Ohio governor. Now Jon Husted could be in the US Senate’s toughest 2026 race

Sen. Jon Husted looks on as Vivek Ramaswamy fires up a standing-room-only crowd in Ohio, making the case for why he should be their next governor. In just...

Amy McGrath isn’t sorry for trying again

McGrath tells Salon "no one got rich" off her last Senate campaign, but that she could step aside for someone else

Dems Can Win a Senate Seat in Texas. Yes, Really

Democrats need to play the long game in Texas, which doesn't mean they shouldn't take advantage of the opportunity to flip a Senate Seat in 2026.

The Atlantic’s December Cover: David Graham and J. Michael Luttig on “The Coming Election Mayhem”

Donald Trump’s plans to throw the 2026 midterms into chaos are already under way.

How Republicans are planning to win the 2026 midterms without Trump on the ballot

Republican candidates running in the 2026 midterm elections are ramping up for a campaign cycle in lockstep with President Donald Trump.

One year out from Election Day, Tuesday's results could shape 2026 midterms

ABC News is taking a look at the 2026 midterms, now just one year away.

Democrats lean into fighter persona as party rebuilds ahead of 2026 midterms

Democrats, in the throes of rebuilding their party can agree, at least, on one thing: they are fed up with being portrayed as losers.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed to run for governor. Who is he?

After weeks of speculation, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed to run in the 2026 governor’s race, election records show. Demings is the second...

Election Day live updates: Key races unfold in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia

Follow live coverage of the U.S. November 4, 2025 elections: Results, analysis, key state and local races, and what they mean for the 2026 midterms.

California's 'Prop 50' congressional map election could impact midterms

One of 2025’s major elections could have major reverberations for the 2026 midterms.

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And the Democrats have also won governor races in Virginia and New Jersey

Democrats' 2025 election wins go beyond big races to places like Georgia, Pennsylvania

Democrats enjoyed major wins beyond just the marquee races, up and down the ballot — and across the country — continuing the party's momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

Elections give Dems a roadmap -- but not a ticket -- out of the wilderness: ANALYSIS

Democrats get wins in blue states but the midterm battlefield is more difficult.

The Democrats are back…will it last?

Republicans suffered losses in key elections on Tuesday night.

Where 2028 presidential hopefuls have traveled 1 year out from the midterms

ABC News has tracked at least 43 visits or planned visits so far in 2025 and 2026 by Democratic presidential hopefuls to key early or battleground states.

Will 2026 Be a Fair Fight?

Democrats swept the 2025 elections. But Donald Trump is already laying the groundwork to subvert the next vote.

Trump’s approval rating takes a shocking turn in latest poll

The new Emerson College poll, released on Friday, showed Trump’s approval rating dropped 4 percentage points.

Rep. Elise Stefanik launches bid to be New York’s next governor

Rep. Elise Stefanik has represented much of northern New York since 2014 The top Trump ally in Congress had spent months signaling she’d run for the state’s highest office. [ more › ]

As MAGA loses, OBAMA POUNDS 'cruel' Trump! Voters speak as GOP fears 'Blue Wave' midterms

MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on the "blue wave" of Democratic wins in the recent elections. Plus, former President Barack Obama ...

Trump stumbles and bumbles in the wake of Democratic wins

Edging into lame duck status, Trump feels the weight of the economy

The redistricting battle that could decide the 2026 elections, explained

In addition to lifting Democrats’ spirits, last week’s elections, in which the party beat expectations and regained much of the support among young and nonwhite voters that it had lost in 2024, changed the calculus for what may become one of the defining figh…

Elaine Luria helped investigate Jan. 6 and lost her House seat. Now she's attempting a comeback

A Virginia Democrat who helped investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is making a comeback bid after last week’s sweeping election wins as...

Forget Schumer and Pelosi. Zohran Mamdani is Republicans' new foil.

The National Republican Congressional Committee plans to "Make Mamdani and his policies the face of the Democratic Party," in the 2026 elections.

Donald Trump’s disapproval rating jumps to 58 percent: Poll

The poll also shows 44 percent of Democrats were 'very enthusiastic' about voting in the 2026 midterm elections.

A MAGA divorce? Donald Trump vs Marjorie Taylor Greene

The escalating feud underscores tensions in GOP, raising questions about the party’s direction for 2026 Midterms

Despite big election losses, Republican leaders insist there’s no problem with GOP policies

Almost two weeks after Republicans lost badly in elections in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, many GOP leaders insist there is no problem with the party's policies, its message or President Donald Trump's leadership. Trump says Democrats and t…

Gerrymandering looks like a worse and worse bet for GOP

It is certainly still too soon to say what the effects of a spasm of mid-decade gerrymandering will be on the results of the 2026 midterms, but one thing we ...

Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices.

How could Trump interfere in the midterms? Here's what voting officials are watching

Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration.

Arizona senator weighs in on what he thinks Democrats should do to win in 2026

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., thinks Democrats should focus on the basics but do it in a way that's authentic to them.

Trump’s grip on party he remade weakens after string of setbacks

President Donald Trump’s power to bend a compliant Republican Congress to his will has stalled amid a series of political setbacks that threaten to fracture the party heading into next year’s pivotal midterm elections. In the last week, Trump capitulated to f…

Trump seizes control of Republicans' 2026 election strategy with his presidency on the line

By Nandita Bose and Tim Reid WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump isn't on the ballot in next November's midterm elections, but he’s plunging into...

It’s not just Marjorie Taylor Greene: The Republicans considering quitting over Trump

Congressional Republicans are considering quitting their jobs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections amid frustration with the White House.

Top consultant exits Mace’s gubernatorial campaign, says congresswoman ‘decided to turn her back on MAGA’

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A top consultant in Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace’s bid for South Carolina governor in 2026 announced Monday he is stepping away ...

Mike Johnson, Al Gore stump in high-stakes TN congressional race

As Democrat Aftyn Behn closes the gap in a historically GOP district, Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to defend Republicans' razor-thin House majority.

Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. Here's why

Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps has attracted outsize attention and spending from both parties.

Tennessee Election Has GOP Fearing 2026 Blowout For Democrats

Democrats predicting at least 70 House seats are now in play for 2026, after Tuesday's Tennessee special election

After Texas ruling, Trump and Republicans head to 2026 with a redistricting edge

Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.

Democratic governors present as leaders against Trump ahead of midterms, 2028

At the Democratic Governors Association’s annual Winter meeting in Arizona, some of the brightest leaders of the party touted the "affordability" message.

Miami gives Dems hopes for Florida midterm magic. But hurdles loom large

Democrats are still far behind on fundraising, voter registration and organizing.

‘MyPillow Guy’ and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026

Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor...

Trump said affordability is a ‘hoax’ in his Pennsylvania speech. What do the latest numbers show?

Here's how expensive it really is in America right now, in 10 charts.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announces run for Minnesota governor

Gov. Tim Walz has already announced he is running for reelection

Trump’s Own RNC Chair Issues Chilling 2026 Prediction

President Donald Trump’s handpicked Republican National Committee chair is predicting GOP obliteration in the 2026 midterms. With party operatives fearing...

Indiana’s state Senate votes down redistricting bill despite Trump pressure

The midwestern state bucks a nationwide trend to embrace more partisan-leaning maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Could a group of women veteran ‘Hellcats’ help Democrats flip the House in 2026?

By Helen Coster NEW YORK, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Cait Conley kicked off her congressional campaign with a series of cellphone videos in which she addresses...

The Biggest Threat to the 2026 Economy Is Still Donald Trump

John Cassidy on how President Donald Trump’s penchant for causing chaos in the economy could stymie analysts’ predictions for an election-year upturn.

Trump Wants To”Unleash Hell” In 2026; POTUS Tries To Go Full Maximus With A Misguided ‘Gladiator’ Flex

In the dying days of 2025, Donald Trump wants to be more Maximus than POTUS as a new video from the White House today laughably tries to assert Grabbing that pivotal battle scene at the beginning of Ridley Scott and Universal’s 2000 blockbuster Gladiator, the…

Democrats return to democracy messaging in NJ special election

In one of the first major races of 2026, some candidates are focusing on an issue that has proven to motivate their base but has not been as effective with...

Buckle up: Trump is not putting on the brakes

Even as he falters, 2026 will be a make-or-break year for the president — and the country

Pence Has Dire Prediction About Trump’s Future

Former Vice President Mike Pence has issued a dire warning that Donald Trump will be impeached if Democrats win this year’s midterm elections. Speaking to...

How to fire up 2026’s hottest House race

Ranked choice voting would help Democrats choose the strongest candidate in the NY-12 primary

Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects Republican President Donald Trump to try to interfere with the midterm elections, and he says raids by...

No, Trump can’t cancel the midterms. He’s doing this instead

Worried about losing unified Republican power in Washington and mystified at his lack of support among the public, President Donald Trump keeps talking about...

How Trump intends to hijack the midterms

The president is building a system where the outcome is decided before ballots are even counted

Will Democrats defeat Trump’s Republican Party in 2026? New poll reveals shocking numbers.

The poll found motivation could be a big factor in the 2026 midterm elections.

Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices

President Trump's rally in Iowa on Tuesday brings his message to a state disproportionately affected by his economic policies and whose voters could help determine control of Congress.

President talks up strength of US economy in advance of midterm elections

Trump attempts to shift focus to bread-and-butter issues amid outrage over two fatal shootings by federal agents.

Trump’s second term: Jan. 6 on a grand scale

What we saw at the US Capitol five years ago was merely a trial run for the chaos and violence of 2026

What a swing House district in Colorado shows about Republicans' immigration fallout in the midterms

Like many Donald Trump voters, Miranda Niedermeier is not opposed to immigration enforcement. Never more so than in recent weeks, when federal immigration...

Democrats build momentum through special elections

A growing pattern of Democratic overperformance is tightening margins and reshaping the potential 2026 midterms map

Texas Democrat’s win a ‘wake-up call’ for Republicans ahead of 2026 elections

By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - A Democratic candidate won a special election for the Texas state senate by a double-digit margin, taking control from Republi… Leggi

Democrats win special elections in Texas. How significant is it for Trump?

US president dismisses Democratic victory in Texas State Senate district he won by 17 points as a 'local' race.

Virginia Democrats show map to counter Trump redistricting but its future is unclear

The new map still requires approval from the courts and the voters but, if enacted, it could help Democrats win four more House seats

The Texas Senate Primary Is Getting Ugly. Can Dems Pull It Together?

The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas between James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett has been getting ugly. Can the party get it together?

Democrats Had a Very Messy Week in Texas. Here’s What That Means for the Rest of the Country.

Yes, Democrats’ odds of winning a Senate seat in Texas are low, but Republicans look ready to make things interesting.

Democrats will stop Trump from trying to nationalize midterms, Jeffries says

Top House Democrat says president’s suggestion for Republicans to ‘take over’ elections really means ‘steal it’

Democratic Sen. Schiff says Trump intends to 'subvert' 2026 midterm elections

"They're willing to go to extraordinary and lawless lengths," Schiff said.

Election expert says Trump posts on false election conspiracies ‘appear like it’s more about 2026’ then 2020

David Becker, the Executive Director & Founder of The Center for Election Innovation & Research joins Inside Politics to discuss the deluge of 2020 election ...

Democrats' Special Election Winning Streak Makes Me Wanna Lib Out Like It's Summer 2016

The vibes are getting dangerously hopeful.

'Democrats are on offense': House Dems' campaign arm adds 5 seats to target list

The DCCC said it's targeting seats in Minnesota, Colorado and elsewhere.

States ready to seize Supreme Court redistricting decision amid countdown to midterm elections

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill arrived at the Supreme Court shortly before 10 a.m. on January 9 and took a seat in the spectator section of the...

Trump’s “Mission Accomplished” moment gives Democrats an opening

The president falsely claimed he "fixed" the affordability crisis. He and the GOP will pay in the November midterms

WATCH: Proposed billionaire tax divides Democrats

A proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires in California is causing division between prominent national Democratic Party figures as the party seeks a unifying message ahead of the 2026 midterms.

How Justice Alito’s Retirement Might Upend the Midterms

Justice Samuel Alito’s retirement might upend the midterms. Republicans believe the Kavanaugh fight saved the GOP Senate in 2018. They’d love to see a repeat, but it could backfire this time.

How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans

President Donald Trump 's State of the Union address on Tuesday is likely to be a test run of the message that Republicans will give to voters in November's ...

Donald Trump’s actions stir election concerns in the lead-up to US midterms

November midterms will be first major US election since Trump took office and follow false claims over 2020 loss.

Special elections pattern suggests GOP could face rout in midterms

Democrats are outperforming past baselines in Trump-era districts, though the Senate map remains steep

President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term

Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night.

State of the Union: Trump expected to tout achievements ahead of midterms

The president will make his case to Americans amid growing controversy over his domestic and foreign policies.

How to watch Trump's 2026 State of the Union address live tonight

The address will be Trump's first State of the Union during his second term.

Trump set to deliver second term’s first State of the Union: What to expect

The US president's polarising policies risk voter backlash in the November midterm elections.

Read Trump's 2026 State of the Union address

Read President Trump's State of the Union delivered on Feb. 14.

GOP stays competitive in midterms despite Trump's negative ratings: Poll

Republicans increasingly want their party to follow Trump's direction.

‘Like it’s 2024 again’: Trump takes centre stage in 2026 midterm elections

With control of Congress in the balance, officials say the president plans to campaign as if he were 'on the ballot'.

Do special election results spell doom for Republicans in 2026?

Results from the first 15 months of Trump's reign appear to spell very bad news for the Republicans.

North Carolina and Texas have primary elections Tuesday. Here's what you need to know

The midterm elections are officially underway and contests in Texas and North Carolina will be the first major opportunity for parties to hear from voters about what's important to them in 2026.

Voting nears to a close in Texas primary that may be crucial to control of the Senate

The GOP and Democratic primaries mark a potential litmus test for what direction base voters want their parties to go ahead of midterm elections this fall that will determine power in Congress.

Texas Senate primary gives glimpse of messaging, infighting heading into midterms

GOP race marked by vitriol while Dems see a chance for the first time in years.

Texas 2026 live primary election results

Texans will vote in the high-stakes Senate race.

US midterm primary season kicks off in shadow of Iran war

Primaries will determine party candidates in November race to control Congress, give early window into voter sentiment.

5 takeaways from the first primaries of the 2026 midterms

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in the first primaries of the midterm election season. The latest results from Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas.

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley set to compete for a high stakes North Carolina U.S. Senate seat

Former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will face former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley in the state's toss-up U.S. Senate race.

In the Texas Primaries, a Good Night for James Talarico, and a Bad One for John Cornyn

Democrats have not won a statewide race in Texas in more than thirty years, but on Tuesday night they seemed to have found an interesting prospect, Benjamin Wallace-Wells writes.

The Iran strikes could become a midterm reckoning – for Trump and Israel

Conservative dissent over the war is fracturing the GOP and testing the durability of US support for Israel.

WATCH: Democratic voter surge may be biggest takeaway from first primaries of 2026

Primary voters went to the polls on Tuesday in two Republican-leaning states. Most of them voted in the Democratic primaries. ABC News' Jon Karl reports.

Republicans Are Fleeing Congress in Historic Numbers

Dozens of Republican lawmakers are opting against seeking reelection to the House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

Democrats set a turnout record in Texas, so is this the year it turns blue?

Latinos helped Texas Democrats set the new record for a primary, but the state has been a white whale for the party for decades.

With Midterms Looming, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General Suddenly Thinks Measles Vaccines Are a Good Idea

At her nomination hearing last month, Casey Means avoided directly endorsing vaccines for measles and other preventable diseases.

Not Even Mar-a-Lago Is Safe from the Blue Wave

Our MAGA president is now repped by a rookie Democrat!

A surprise resignation could open the door for an independent to win a Montana Senate seat

Two-term GOP Sen. Steve Daines shocked Montana when he announced his retirement. Democrats worry a new independent candidate will split their party's vote.

A Mamdani Strategist’s Advice for Democrats in the 2026 Midterms

How to talk about affordability.

Why a record number of Republicans are retiring ahead of the midterms

Lawmakers are leaving Washington in record numbers.

CPAC 2026: United in Trump, divided on everything else

From Iran to leadership, CPAC attendees still devoted to Trump, but conservatives are split on acting on his agenda

Democrats Could Win a Majority of Governorships In 2026

Democrats could win a majority of governorships in 2026. With 36 states holding gubernatorial elections in November, there’s a good chance a midterms Democratic wave could hit down-ballot too.

Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate. But some Democrats aren't on board

Democrats’ hopes of reclaiming the U.S. Senate are colliding with a fight within their own party. In Maine, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has thrown ...

Voters Who Dislike Both Parties Are Turning Against Trump

Voters who dislike both parties are turning against Trump. Trump has traditionally done well with “I hate everybody” voters. But polling suggests they may help Democrats win in 2026.

'Butts kicked': Republicans reckon with Dem success ahead of midterms...

Republicans are facing setbacks in recent elections, with Democrats winning races in Wisconsin and Georgia. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is running for Wisconsin governor and admits Republicans got their "butts kicked." Democrats won a campaign for the Wisconsin Sup…

“We have never been closer”: Top Republican worries GOP will lose Texas House majority

"For once, he’s telling the truth,” Democrat says of Dan Patrick's warning.

If Trump Gives Up on the Midterms, All Bets Are Off

If Trump gives up on the midterms, all bets are off. Things seem wild now, but we may get into truly uncharted territory if Trump and the GOP stop worrying about trying to win in 2026.

The 2026 Races Giving Democrats New Hope in the South

2026 races are giving Democrats new hope in the South. While the region is still dominated by Republicans, five big midterm races in Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia look promising for the Democratic Party.

Inside Trump’s effort to “take over” the midterms

Ahead of the midterms, Trump has demolished guardrails that prevented him from overturning the 202o election.

Trump Freaks Out About Looming Midterm Disaster in Bonkers Ramble

President Donald Trump has desperately insisted there is still hope for the GOP in the midterm elections while also seemingly accepting the inevitable...

Trump and FIFA Have Already Broken the 2026 World Cup

Take a random moment from Trump’s second term—his inauguration, a state visit to the Middle East, a meeting of the preposterous “Board of Peace,” even just a random day when cameras are allowed into the Oval Office—and there is a decent chance that Gianni Inf…

Just How Badly Could Republicans Lose the Midterms?

A more limited landscape for Democratic gains and an unshakable MAGA base both put limits on Republican midterm losses despite all the problems facing that party and an unpopular president.

What is President Donald Trump's approval rating? See latest polls

President Trump's approval rating has long been underwater, spelling trouble for Republicans in the midterms. Iran, high gas prices aren't helping.

Trump’s looming downballot disaster

Trump's unpopularity is putting Republican dominance in state legislatures at risk

Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms

The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

“We hit back hard”: Virginia Democrats redistricting plans approved, enraging Trump

The new maps will likely flip four U.S. House seats, returning the edge back to the Democrats in the midterms race

Democrats dominate midterm fundraising, but Republicans have a huge cash advantage

The latest campaign finance reports show Democratic enthusiasm in key House and Senate races, but national Republican groups have far more in the bank to potentially spend down the road.

Florida lawmakers pass a voting map that could help Republicans flip four House seats

The map drawn by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis boosts President Trump's effort to reshape voting before the midterm elections. The GOP likely holds a slight edge over Democrats in redistricting now.

Trump’s next redistricting targets

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: After a major Supreme Court decision, President Donald…

Graham Platner’s triumph, explained by a Maine reporter

One of the most hotly contested Democratic primaries of 2026 ended with a whimper rather than a bang Thursday, as Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) suspended her Senate campaign, making outsider oyster farmer Graham Platner the overwhelming favorite for the party’s …

Which states might redraw congressional maps in 2026, 2028 after Supreme Court ruling

The bare-knuckle, partisan mid-decade redistricting battles that have occurred across the country over the past year and a half might become the new normal.

Graham Platner Handed Centrist Dems a Bruising Defeat in Maine

After throwing their support behind Gov. Janet Mills, party leaders are left doing an about-face on the insurgent candidate. The post Graham Platner Handed Centrist Dems a Bruising Defeat in Maine appeared first on The Intercept.

Fiasco for Trump as Urgent GOP Memo Warns of Epic Midterm Bloodbath

Public polls are showing that Democrats now have the advantage over Republicans on the economy, a milestone. Strikingly, Politico reports that a newly-leaked memo from a GOP-aligned group actually confirms the same thing. The memo warns that the group’s inter…

2026 Senate races to watch: From most likely to flip to Democratic long shots

Democrats could have a narrow path to winning the Senate, with these specific states on the table.

Control of House Hinges on Historically Low Number of Seats...

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Republicans see GOP dysfunction as major liability ahead of midterms

Senate Republicans say the dysfunction in the House is becoming a liability for the broader GOP brand ahead of this year’s midterm elections, warning that if...

Trump is bleeding his 2024 voters, but not fast enough for the midterms

Once confined to commentary, dissatisfaction with Trump is breaking containment among GOP voters

Democrats Sound a Bit Too Giddy About the Midterms

They have good reason to be optimistic. But they are sounding a bit too giddy.

What to know ahead of the Ohio primary election

Several races being closely watched as both parties prepare for the crucial midterm elections in November.

Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U.S. pauses 'Project Freedom'

Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR's latest poll. And Trump says "Project Freedom" is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.

Indiana, Ohio primaries draw midterm battle lines, reinforce Trump’s pull

Latest votes set up key Senate race, underscore Trump's continued influence over Republican Party.

The Party’s Over

Photo Credit: Clarice FJust when the Democrats seem to be finished, Gavin swoops in with truckloads of diapers.

Trump’s Latest Gaffes Could Hurt the GOP

The president won’t face voters again, but Republican midterm candidates will have to deal with the consequences of his latest comments.

‘Perfect statement’: Trump defends saying he isn’t thinking about Americans’ finances amid Iran talks

The president also said he’s not considering the political implications of the Iran war on the midterms, when Republicans will be defending slim majorities in each chamber.

Kentucky primaries 2026: Poll times, key races and what to watch

Two Kentucky Republican races are drawing national attention: the Senate primary and the 4th District contest,

A race on the right: What to know about Idaho’s 2026 primary elections

Hardline challengers hope to unseat incumbent frontrunners in Idaho's primary races for governor and US Congress.

What to know about the primary elections in the US state of Pennsylvania

Eastern state could play a key role in deciding the balance of power in the US Congress in November midterm elections.

Georgia 2026 live primary election results

Republicans battle over who will go against Jon Ossoff in Senate race in November.

Members of legacy political families look to succeed in the midterms

From Kennedy family member Jack Schlossberg in New York to Jonathan Bush in Maine, many voters’ ballots in 2026 will include members of longstanding political families.

Pennsylvania primaries to set up key House races, midterm election battles

Democrats are trying to flip four GOP-held House seats in the Keystone State.

It's Officially Election Season In Trumpworld

With Trump nemesis Thomas Massie vanquished, Republican strategists are now eyeing races in Texas, California, and Maine.

Idaho 2026 live primary election results

Three of Idaho's four congressional seats are on the ballot — one U.S. Senate seat and both U.S. House seats — and all incumbents are running.

Jones, Jackson move to Republican primary run-off in Georgia governor race

Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face each other again in the June 16 run-off.

How will Iran war fallout impact upcoming US elections?

Trump purges Republican critics, but are the prospects for his party in upcoming elections heading up or down?

Will the Texas primary run-off give Democrats a chance to flip the state?

Paxton, the likely Republican nominee, is considered less likely to fare well against Democratic nominee in midterms.

Rep. Thomas Massie warns GOP will be ‘very vulnerable’ in the midterms

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., warned in a Sunday interview on “Meet the Press” that the Republican Party will be “very vulnerable” during the midterm elections

Jebus Johnson Says GOP Is 'Super Excited' For Midterms

Bootlicker of the House Jebus Johnson went on one of the Trump state TV networks, Fox, to try to sell the idea that the Republicans are all keyed up to win the midterm elections on kitchen table issues: Yeah, it's a big thing. Obviously, we've done a lot of w…

Republican Congress faces major pileup before midterms

It’s not clear how Republicans will handle opposition to the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.

Trump-led push to redraw Congress maps faces setbacks in Southern states

State lawmakers reject a new map in South Carolina as judges strike down newly drawn US House districts one in Alabama.

The U.S. Senate Battlegrounds in 2026: 12 Races to Watch in the Midterms

We've ranked the 12 most competitive Senate races in the upcoming midterms, from most to least likely to turn or remain blue.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey’s state primary

New Jersey voters will nominate candidates for both chambers of Congress in a state primary on Tuesday, including in one key battleground district that could...

'All eyes are on Iowa this year' as Democrats hope to turn red seats blue

Democrats hope the road to control of Congress runs through the state.

Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections

Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand ran unopposed as Republicans continue to count votes.

Hilton, Becerra lead California governor race: Key primary election results

California, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota held key primaries on Tuesday.

Republicans 'Past the Boiling Point'...

Republicans 'Past the Boiling Point'... (First column, 10th story, link) Related stories:Senate Passes $70 Billion Border Bill WITHOUT Killing 'Slush Fund'... Ballroom donors won $50 BILLION in contracts after giving to project... Whit…

The Main Obstacle to Trump’s 2026 Agenda Is Trump Himself

The main obstacle to Trump’s 2026 agenda is Trump himself. Rather than sticking to the GOP midterms script, the president keeps causing problems and forcing his congressional allies to fix them.

Maine’s Platner faces test as four US states hold midterm primary votes

Four states - Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota - are holding primaries ahead of November's midterms.

Graham Platner, amid controversies, looks to advance in Maine Dem Senate primary

The Maine primary will be held on June 9, 2026. Voters will cast their ballots in the U.S. House, U.S. Senate and governor’s races.

The 16 Governor Races to Watch This Year

We predict the nation's most competitive gubernatorial races in 2026.

The Right’s “Election Fraud” Cry for Midterms Previewed in Primaries

Spencer Pratt’s pratfall in LA, Graham Platner’s victory, prediction markets, and other takeaways from the California and Maine primary elections. The post The Right’s “Election Fraud” Cry for Midterms Previewed in Primaries appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump’s investigations of the 2020 election may have more to do with 2026

The president is laying the groundwork to question the next GOP loss.

Trump makes endorsement in key Georgia Republican US Senate run-off

Trump picks Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in race to determine who will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in November midterms.

What to know about this week’s US primary elections

Primaries are set to take place in Alabama, California, Oklahoma, Georgia, and the capital, Washington, DC, on Tuesday.

Georgia Rep. Collins will challenge Ossoff in high-profile Senate matchup

The Collins-Ossoff matchup will be closely watched nationally as the major political parties vie for control of the Senate.

Georgia Republican primary delivers mixed results for Trump

US president has been at the centre of this year's midterm campaigns in a test of his influence.

US primaries in Oklahoma, Georgia, others: Key takeaways from the results

Trump-backed candidates fall short in primary results in the US ahead of crucial midterms in November.

The midterms are going to be a data security nightmare

One messy database is threatening to disenfranchise thousands or even millions of registered voters, while leaving even more at risk of intimidation or data breaches, in the name of solving a problem that barely exists. As the 2026 midterm elections approach,…

Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and his handling of the economy heading into the summer before a key midterm election.

Trump’s New GOP Midterm Strategy Is Pure Chaos

He thinks Republicans should stop fixating on voters’ concerns about prices and focus on the SAVE America Act and his phony voter-fraud panic.

Your Freedom Vs. Democrat Control: The 2026 Midterms Will Decide America’s Future

Photo Credit:ChatGPT ChatGPTWe can either renew the spirit of liberty that made America exceptional, or watch her collapse under policies that pull toward perdition.

How AOC and Ro Khanna’s midterm endorsements could influence the Democratic Party

The endorsement strategies of Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna offer insight into the political coalitions, messaging and strategy they might embrace in 2028.

New York’s 2026 primaries are here. Who’s on the ballot?

New York voters will decide who the nominees will be in several high-profile races. In one race, a member of the Kennedy family is among the Democratic candidates.

Can Dem veterans running for Congress reclaim the patriotism narrative from the GOP?

Can Democrats reclaim the mantle of patriotism? They’re leaning on a slate of military veterans running for Congress in the 2026 midterms to try.

GOP claims it will pick up NY House seats despite Trump’s unpopularity

In New York's suburbs, where some key House races are being held, only 33% viewed Trump favorably and 60% unfavorably in a recent poll.

The U.S. House Battlegrounds in 2026: 55 Races to Watch in the Midterms

We break down all the competitive House races and ones likely to flip from redistricting.

Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September

‘A rally like no other’: Trump announces 2026 Republican midterm convention

The Republican Party is hoping to retain control of both chambers of Congress in November's midterm elections.

Republicans Gleefully Celebrate Midterms Chaos in Maine

Political operatives in Trumpworld hope that US Senate candidate Graham Platner stays in the race as long as possible.

Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats

During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on <a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/08/22/nx-s1-4998500/donald-trump-rally-speech-comrade-kamala-harris"target="_blank" >"Comrade Kamal…

JD Vance book tour undercuts Trump’s midterms message

The vice president’s criticism of traditional Republican economics complicates Trump’s attacks on Democrats