Tag: Midterm Elections

Donald Trump speaks with a flag behind him.

Trump on the campaign trail is a double-edged sword for Republicans: Joe Concha

Mackenzie Chase · October 20, 2026 2:44 pm

A view of the U.S. Capitol dome on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, April 13, 2026.

Sabato’s Crystal Ball changes 28 House race ratings, pushing Democrats past 218 seats

David Zimmermann · October 20, 2026 2:26 pm

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

Talarico admits regret for how he ‘phrased’ past woke comments: ‘I’m not a perfect person’

Molly Parks · October 20, 2026 11:45 am

From left: Senate candidates Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota and Troy Jackson of Maine have underwhelming leads in what were thought to be safe Democratic races. Democratic presidential possibilities include socialists Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), third from left, who may strike voters as too old, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), right, who at 37 may seem too young. (AP photos)

Democrats smart to run on anti-corruption despite scandals in their own ranks: Guy Benson

Mackenzie Chase · October 20, 2026 11:25 am

Anti-abortion activists hold a rally opposing federal funding for Planned Parenthood in front of the U.S. Capitol on July 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) announced a Senate deal to vote on legislation to defund Planned Parenthood before the Senate goes into recess in August. (Photo by Olivier Douliery/Getty Images)

Community and Family

Abortion and the 2026 elections

Karlyn Bowman · October 20, 2026 6:00 am

Police lights glow pink, blue, and purple as Homeland Security Investigations task force officers arrest a suspect accused of illegally registering to vote during a federal operation in Commerce, Calif.

Federal voter fraud arrests intensify in California days after DOJ warning

Kaelan Deese · October 19, 2026 2:34 pm

This combination of photos shows Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington, left, and her challenger for the Maine's U.S. Senate seat, Democratic candidate Troy Jackson on July 16, 2026, in Portland, Maine.

Jackson can’t run against Collins ‘like she’s Marjorie Taylor Greene’: Tiana Lowe Doescher

Mackenzie Chase · October 19, 2026 12:28 pm

Matthew McConaughey, a native of Uvalde, Texas, talks about the mass shooting in Uvalde as he joins White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for the daily briefing at the White House in Washington on June 7, 2022.

McConaughey urges independents to flex political muscle and vote in midterm elections

Mackenzie Chase · October 18, 2026 6:23 pm

Michele Tafoya

Tafoya’s ‘masterful campaign’ addressing Minnesota fraud could keep Senate red: Joe Concha

Mackenzie Chase · October 18, 2026 1:30 pm

Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally at the LevelUp Training Complex in Monroe, Mich., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (Daniel Heuer/Pool Photo via AP)

Vance says he’ll ‘have to make a decision’ on 2028 presidential run after midterm elections

Carter Schroppe · October 17, 2026 11:48 pm

Campaign signage for Graham Platner during the Maine Democratic Party state convention in Portland, Maine, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA via Newscom)

Payout for his wife, nothing for his party: Where Graham Platner’s $2.3 million went after ending his campaign

Christine Valora · October 17, 2026 4:44 pm

U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins speaks during an election-night watch party.

WATCH LIVE: Trump rallies in Georgia for Mike Collins

Christine Valora · October 16, 2026 3:14 pm