Congressional

Troy Jackson.

Maine Democrats fret over Troy Jackson’s guarded Senate campaign

David Sivak · October 21, 2026 6:00 am

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks during a campaign event in San Marcos, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.

Talarico says he opposes child sex changes but partners with group avidly supporting them

Donald Trump and Michael Whatley

Trump unveils semiconductor manufacturing effort to boost Michael Whatley’s Senate campaign in North Carolina

Beto O'Rourke and James Talarico

Beto O’Rourke says he can ‘feel the energy’ on the ground in Texas

Donald Trump and Michael Whatley

WATCH LIVE: Trump rallies for Senate hopeful Michael Whatley in North Carolina

Donald Trump, right, with his red tie blowing in the wind, and Ken Paxton, left.

WATCH LIVE: Trump stumps for Ken Paxton in San Antonio

Emily Hallas October 7, 2026 6:30 pm

Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, acknowledges supporters with a big wave of his hand at the Maine Democratic Nominating Convention.

Troy Jackson got his viral moment in Tuesday’s debate. Will it move the needle?

Hailey Bullis October 7, 2026 6:01 pm

Flags fly at half staff at the Arizona Capitol in honor of former Democratic U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Phoenix. The former congressman, was 75 when he died of a heart attack last night, and was Arizona's first Hispanic congressman, serving 23 years before retiring in 2014.

Democratic House candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign signs

Emily Hallas October 7, 2026 5:40 pm

Collage of l-r: Brian Poindexter, Max Miller, and Bernie Moreno.

Brian Poindexter rolls out ad with Bernie Moreno’s comments scorning Max Miller over abuse allegations

Lauren Green October 7, 2026 5:15 pm

President Donald Trump.

DNC sues Trump, alleging misuse of federal funds for ‘propaganda’ ads

Molly Parks October 7, 2026 4:48 pm

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks during a primary election watch party Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Dallas.

Jasmine Crockett heads to Virginia to stump in close House districts while spurning Talarico

Molly Parks October 7, 2026 3:03 pm

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Washington.

Trump doesn’t regret endorsing Ken Paxton for Senate

Mabinty Quarshie, Naomi Lim October 7, 2026 2:15 pm

Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers gestures with an upward pointed finger as he speaks at the Republican convention Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Dallas.

Mike Rogers breaks with Trump on tariffs in new ad: ‘Canada is not our enemy’

David Sivak October 7, 2026 12:30 pm

James Talarico and Ken Paxton

Talarico calls out sick from campaign trail as Paxton faces new leaked audio

Claire Carter October 7, 2026 11:38 am

The U.S. Capitol building.

Republicans unlikely to keep House, but Senate remains 50/50: Byron York

Mackenzie Chase October 7, 2026 11:36 am

Trump and Susan Collins

Candidates need the Trump base, but they don’t want Trump: Bob Cusack

Britta Miller October 7, 2026 10:34 am

Some Republicans are worried that Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, is proving to be more hindrance than help for the GOP heading into the 2026 midterm elections. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Is Trump’s son-in-law and top negotiator a midterm liability for Republicans?

Christian Datoc October 7, 2026 7:00 am