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Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.

Amy Acton’s COVID record hangs over Ohio governor’s race

Naomi Lim · October 27, 2026 6:00 am

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, a House candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District, greets supporters before Vice President JD Vance speaks during a visit to Compotech, a composite technology company, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Brewer, Maine.

Paul LePage polarizes Maine voters with comeback bid for Jared Golden’s House seat

More than a decade into his political career, President Donald Trump can still draw a crowd. But while Trump can pack a room, the challenge, at least for other Republican candidates, is keeping butts in the seats. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

‘We all have our limitations’: How long will MAGA keep watching the Trump show?

Ken Paxton.

For some Texas Republicans, defeating Talarico matters more than electing Paxton

President Donald Trump greets Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) at a campaign rally.

Crypto industry spending tops $10 million in Nebraska as Republicans try to fend off Senate upset

Former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally for Democratic Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Cleveland.

Obama’s Cheesecake Factory zinger misses the point again

Rob Crilly October 26, 2026 11:22 am

Justice Department charges 48 with election-related crimes (Department of Justice images)

DOJ charges 48 noncitizens with federal voting crimes, including 28 in California

Anna Giaritelli October 26, 2026 11:16 am

Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin D-Md. speaks.

House Judiciary Democrats release report calling for investigation of Trump’s alleged Epstein ties

Claire Carter October 26, 2026 11:10 am

Dario Amodei walks in front of a screen projecting "Code w/ Claude" as he presents at a conference in business casual clothes.

Anthropic files IPO to take company public

Claire Carter October 26, 2026 10:24 am

U.S. MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft are parked at the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Ginowan, on the main island of the Okinawa archipelago, southern Japan, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.

Japan indicts US Marine charged with killing woman in Okinawa

Rena Rowe October 26, 2026 9:35 am

Banners with a photograph of President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein are seen on the National Mall, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Washington.

Democrats have spent $36 million on Epstein-related ads in midterm election cycle

Brady Knox October 26, 2026 9:24 am

Washington DC police Metro Capitol crime

DOJ survey shows ‘historic’ 25% decrease in violent crime between 2024 and 2025

Rena Rowe October 26, 2026 9:00 am

Alabama map supreme court redistricting GOP

Here are the candidates facing new maps after redistricting fight

Rena Rowe October 26, 2026 7:00 am

President Donald Trump is displayed on the scoreboard as he attends the Tennessee-Texas NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Sara Diggins/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

‘Knowing my Midwestern sports’: How politicians are using sports in 2026 to build themselves up and connect with voters

Molly Parks October 26, 2026 6:00 am

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks during a press conference for Concert for Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Charlotte.

Could a Roy Cooper win help North Carolina turn blue in 2028?

Mabinty Quarshie October 26, 2026 6:00 am

President Donald Trump listens a Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, speaks at a campaign rally at the Covelli Centre, in Youngstown, Ohio, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.

What are the most expensive midterm races?

Emily Hallas October 26, 2026 5:00 am

Opposition presidential candidate Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro and his wife Fernanda Bolsonaro give a thumbs during the runoff presidential election in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

Lula is declared winner of Brazil’s election as Bolsonaro rejects results

The Associated Press October 26, 2026 12:24 am