2026 election

Your guide to the 2026 midterm elections.

How Trump's 2020 election obsession is still shaping Georgia politics

The governor's race has a handful of GOP candidates who played roles on both sides of the president's attempt to flip his loss six years ago.
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's secretary of state and  Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's secretary of state and  Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr

AI, crypto and Trump super PACs stash millions to spend on the midterms

MAGA Inc. ended 2025 with more than $300 million on hand, as tech groups aim to flex their political muscle.
Donald Trump Delivers Joint Address To Congress
Donald Trump Delivers Joint Address To Congress
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Democratic fault lines emerge over California's billionaire tax proposal

A ballot measure effort has divided prominent California Democrats — including those with eyes on the 2028 presidential race.
Rep. Ro Khanna; Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Rep. Ro Khanna; Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar jumps into Minnesota governor's race

The announcement from the Democratic senator comes after Gov. Tim Walz dropped his bid for a third term.
Senate Hearing Examines Abductions Of Ukrainian Children By Russia
Senate Hearing Examines Abductions Of Ukrainian Children By Russia

'We've got to win': Trump calls on MAGA to turn out for midterm elections

A Democratic Congress, armed with subpoena power, could paralyze Trump's agenda and open investigations into his controversial policies.
President Trump Takes A Trip To Iowa
President Trump Takes A Trip To Iowa

Virginia court blocks Democratic redistricting effort

Democrats plan to appeal the ruling. If it's upheld, it would keep the party from redrawing state congressional districts to net as many as four House seats in the midterms.
Hillary Clinton Addresses Virginia Democratic Party's Annual Jefferson-Jackson Party Dinner
Hillary Clinton Addresses Virginia Democratic Party's Annual Jefferson-Jackson Party Dinner

Alex Vindman, key Trump impeachment witness, launches Florida Senate run

Vindman is running as a Democrat against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in Florida, which has leaned significantly more Republican in recent years.
Alexander Vindman
Alexander Vindman

Democrats' demands to rein in ICE intensify after Minneapolis shooting

Some in the party are divided over how far to go, but calls to overhaul ICE, the Border Patrol and the DHS are escalating in campaigns across the country.
Protests after federal agents killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, January 2026
Protests after federal agents killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, January 2026

Minnesota Republican drops out of governor's race, citing handling of immigration enforcement

Republican Chris Madel said in a video posted to X that he "cannot support the national Republicans' stated retribution on the citizens of our state."
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US-NEWS-MINN-ICE-SHOOTING-AGENT-LEGAL-MS

Longtime D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton files to end re-election campaign

The 88-year-old, who has been in office since 1991, has faced pressure for months to announce her retirement.
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democrats in Texas Senate race call for ICE overhaul hours after Minnesota shooting

Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico were pressed on how they balance their views of ICE when Texas voters may support deportations.
Split image of James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett
Split image of James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett