Tag: Midterm Elections

Progressives have split on a hypothetical sliding doors moment Wednesday, arguing whether or not endorsements from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) could have granted the Democratic Socialists of America another nomination in the 2026 election cycle. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

The Left’s day-one blueprint is already written. Here’s what a 2026 Democratic majority looks like

Paul Teller · October 9, 2026 6:00 am

Texas Rep. James Talarico speaks at a rally.

Ken Paxton touts ‘missing Talarico’ flyers across Texas

Mackenzie Chase · October 8, 2026 2:14 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

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

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

Voting stickers are set out in rows to take, with one hand grabbing the circular souvenir.

Three Senate races shift blue as Democrats eye upper-chamber majority

David Zimmermann · October 6, 2026 4:39 pm

Graphic of money and 'I voted' stickers in the background of a rally crowd in red, left, with Trump gazing out, right. (Graphic by Christine Valora/Washington Examiner; photos by AP)

‘It is too late’ for Republicans to focus on economy message for midterm elections: Byron York

Mackenzie Chase · October 6, 2026 11:58 am

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters.

‘We seem to have no choice’: Trump urges Republicans to vote by mail despite prior complaints

Naomi Lim · October 5, 2026 4:43 pm

Shadowed image of Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan Abdul el Sayed glowing slightly with soft stage light on his face against a black background.

El Sayed announces campaign stops with Obama, AOC, and Mamdani

Claire Carter · October 5, 2026 1:25 pm

Mark Ruffalo in London

Mark Ruffalo warns he’ll turn into the Hulk if votes are compromised

Mackenzie Chase · October 5, 2026 12:40 pm

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) speaks during a voting rights rally.

Warnock embarks on anti-Trump midterm stop to boost Chris Pappas

Molly Parks · October 5, 2026 11:13 am

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the Republican convention Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Paxton blames leadership in Washington for direction of his Senate campaign

Claire Carter · October 5, 2026 10:07 am