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The U.S. Capitol between leaves on a tree.

Centrist Democrat Hillary Scholten says she received ‘threatening letter’ claiming to be from DSA

Emily Hallas · October 17, 2026 9:44 am

A collage of Texas midterm candidates, including James Talarico, left top, his Republican rival Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, top right, gubernatorial candidates Gina Hinojosa, bottom left, her opponent and incumbent Greg Abbott, bottom right, and Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, middle bottom.

Debate disputes take center stage in high-stakes Texas midterm races

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talks during the announcement of Griffin Catalyst, Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin gifting $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University during the announcement of Carnegie Mellon University Miami Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Pittsburgh.

Josh Shapiro moves into the starting blocks for 2028 with new PAC

Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at the Maine Democratic Nominating Convention, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bangor, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Dropkick Murphys, of Celtic punk rock fame, encourage Maine voters to ‘ship’ Troy Jackson to DC

A collage of potential 2028 candidates.

Where the top 2028 contenders are heading ahead of the midterm elections

Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers raises his hand to a crowd.

Mike Rogers calls Abdul el Sayed the ‘most anti-American candidate’ for affiliation with Hasan Piker

Rena Rowe September 17, 2026 12:32 pm

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) top left in red, Rep. James Talarico (D-TX) top right in blue. Rep. Josh Turek (D-IA) bottom left in blue. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) bottom right in red.

Republicans’ chances at holding on to Senate ‘looking good’: Sarah Bedford

Mackenzie Chase September 17, 2026 12:11 pm

US Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan Abdul El-Sayed

El Sayed polling tight with Rogers while other Democrats dominate in Michigan

Emily Hallas September 17, 2026 12:10 pm

A collage of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan

AOC endorses Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota Senate race

Claire Carter September 17, 2026 11:17 am

Maria Elvira Salazar speaks during a hearing of the House Committee on Financial Services.

Florida Republican breaks with Trump, says immigration policy has ‘gone too far’

Hailey Bullis September 17, 2026 11:14 am

Hasan Piker stands during a primary election night event.

Hasan Piker declares US worse ‘pound for pound’ than al Qaeda as he goes on media blitz

Emily Hallas September 17, 2026 10:34 am

President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Gastonia Municipal Airport.

Republicans frustrated with Trump could lead to ‘civil war’: Bob Cusack

Britta Miller September 17, 2026 9:58 am

Texas Rep. James Talarico speaks at a rally.

Blue Texas, toss-up Minnesota. What to make of wild Senate polls

W. James Antle III September 17, 2026 9:14 am

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks at the Republican midterm convention.

Texas Asian American voters could decide battleground races as Bo French scandal erupts: Poll

Mabinty Quarshie September 17, 2026 8:00 am

Trump and Michael Whatley on stage

Trump blames Roy Cooper and his ‘band of communists’ for North Carolina crime

Claire Carter September 16, 2026 9:47 pm

Kamala Harris and Abdul el Sayed

Kamala Harris to campaign with el Sayed as Democrats look to unify voters

Claire Carter September 16, 2026 7:05 pm

Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves looks on following the unveiling ceremony of the Dwight D. Graves has moved to Washington to begin serving as president and CEO of American Trucking Associations. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Former Republican governor backs Democrat over Marshall in Kansas Senate race

Rena Rowe September 16, 2026 6:58 pm