Campaigns

Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola speaks during a campaign event Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Alaska.

Attorneys for Alaska say ‘meritless’ Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots ‘not even possible’

The Associated Press · October 31, 2026 6:55 pm

Abdul el Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, speaks during a campaign rally at the UAW Region 1 Union Hall, Aug. 2, 2026, in Warren, Mich.

Pete Hegseth’s father says el Sayed has ‘little man syndrome’

Donald Trump.

Who are the Republicans running without Trump’s endorsement?

House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., speaks at the Republican convention.

Americans turn against socialism in last months before midterm election: Poll

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a campaign rally at the UAW Local 600 union hall, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Dearborn, Mich.

El Sayed asks Haley Stevens to stay away from campaign events in dramatic 11th-hour feud escalation

Johnson and Thune.

Polls have been wrong before. Could they be wrong again in 2026?

James A. Downs October 22, 2026 7:00 am

Greg Abbott.

Greg Abbott may hold the keys to the Texas Senate race as he faces a tough battle of his own

W. James Antle III October 22, 2026 7:00 am

President Donald Trump has just under two weeks to help Republicans hold onto their Congressional majorities, and he's building a growing list of investment announcements and promises to voters in hopes of boosting Republican turnout in the 2026 midterm elections. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Tracking Trump’s midterm campaign pledges

Christian Datoc, Mabinty Quarshie October 22, 2026 6:00 am

Michele Tafoya.

The Senate GOP’s midterm lifeline lies in an unlikely place

Ramsey Touchberry October 22, 2026 6:00 am

Mallory McMorrow

Democrats grapple with fallout from fake Wedgewood polls

Hailey Bullis October 22, 2026 5:00 am

A voter casts a ballot in Henrico County, Virginia.

Virginia abortion amendment faces legal challenge, even if voters approve it

Amy DeLaura October 22, 2026 5:00 am

President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at the T. Ed Garrison Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Pendleton, S.C.

Trump warns Democrats ‘want to burn it all down’ in South Carolina pitch

Emily Hallas October 21, 2026 10:21 pm

Michigan Senate candidates Abdul el Sayed and Mike Rogers.

Abdul el Sayed, Mike Rogers clash over MAGA, Muslim Brotherhood in final Michigan Senate debate

Barnini Chakraborty October 21, 2026 10:07 pm

chuck schumer

Democrats sue Trump administration over efforts to clean illegal registrants off voter rolls

Kaelan Deese October 21, 2026 8:50 pm

A sign outside a polling station on November 3, 2020, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Getty Images)

What we know about who’s behind the fake polling operation Wedgewood Polls

Mia Cathell October 21, 2026 8:42 pm

President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign event for Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

WATCH LIVE: Trump stumps for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina

Emily Hallas October 21, 2026 6:30 pm

Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, points with his finger while speaking at the Republican convention.

Ohio Sen. Jon Husted says ‘I would not have run’ Ramaswamy ad against Amy Acton

Emily Hallas October 21, 2026 6:10 pm