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News · US
Mike Johnson appears secure at home, while high prices, the war in Iran and economic unease weigh on his party’s broader standing.
News · NY
Trump is applying his New York real estate outlook to a capital governed by distinct historic and legal considerations.
News · US
A broad question about whether voters can lose control of Congress is not linked to a named race, candidate, election or official action.
News · US
The Senate will take its last votes before the elections this week, marking a pause in the chamber’s voting schedule.
News · NY
The New York representative says she may decide after the 2026 midterms, while Sen. Chuck Schumer has not announced his 2028 plans.
News · AZ
Eight measures sent to the ballot by state lawmakers address taxes, education, election rules and other state policies.
News · US
Republicans plan to question the former special counsel about records obtained during his investigations, while Democrats will challenge their claims.
News · US
Richard Painter said using public money for television ads promoting President Trump could amount to an impeachable offense.
News · US
A record cyclospora outbreak, major recalls and falling public confidence are drawing food oversight into midterm politics.
News · IL
Illinois enacted the nation’s first climate migration law, but the state’s follow-through has stalled.
News · MS
Mississippi voters will decide a U.S. Senate race and contests in all four congressional districts on Nov. 3.
News · AK
The phrase is being used to question whether political figures answer to Alaskans or powerful interests outside the state.
News · US
The assessment is a broad description of Republican electoral conditions, not a finding tied to a named candidate, race or vote count.
News · US
National and Labour opened their campaigns with contrasting references to tax, anime and blunt political language.
News · FL
Republican dominance shapes Florida’s political landscape, but it does not decide November contests before voters cast ballots.
News · US
Some Democratic candidates are making Christian faith a central part of their midterm campaign messages.
News · TX
The Pennsylvania senator drew laughter after calling himself a Republican, then reaffirmed that he remains a Democrat.
News · US
A Trump campaign ad from 2024 is now airing through taxpayer-funded administration messaging focused on the economy and jobs.
News · FL
Florida officials say 16 noncitizens and four felons on parole voted despite being ineligible.
News · VT
The mayor’s announcement concerns Burlington’s people-first housing strategy and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
News · CA
The governor also proclaimed Native American Day and approved legislation formalizing a state apology.
News · CA
California voters will choose statewide officers and representatives to Congress in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
News · CO
Colorado voters will elect a governor, a U.S. senator, eight U.S. House members and other statewide officials on Nov. 3, 2026.
News · IL
The City Council approved changes to Chicago’s campaign ethics rules as election activity increased.
News · CO
Roughly three dozen groups are funding campaigns over 14 statewide measures ahead of Colorado’s Nov. 3 election.
News · CA
The California measures focus on security and safe access for faith-based and nonprofit communities.
News · NM
The measure is associated with 2026, but its official text, ballot status and election date have not been established.
News · NV
The Nevada election listing references key 2026 races and past presidential results without identifying a contest or candidate.
News · US
Trump says Iran is waiting for the midterms before making a deal, while Rubio says the election will not limit presidential authority.
News · US
The consequences of a Democratic sweep would depend on which midterm contests and offices were included.