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2026-midterm-elections
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Washington Examinerpolitics21 days ago
Republican Approval Ratings Fall Ahead of 2026 Midterms
President Trump's job approval stands at 39.8 percent with disapproval at 58.1 percent. The generic congressional ballot shows Democrats leading Republicans 49 percent to 41 percent.
Newsweekpolitics36 days ago
Poll Shows Lindsey Graham at 56% in South Carolina GOP Senate Primary, 23% Undecided
An InsiderAdvantage survey conducted this week gives the Republican senator a wide lead over five challengers in the June 9 primary. More than 60 percent of respondents said President Donald Trump’s endorsement would help secure victory. Forecasters rate the general election cont…
Washington Examinerpolitics37 days ago
Court Rulings Alter Redistricting Outlook for 2026 House Elections
Recent court decisions in Virginia and at the U.S. Supreme Court have changed congressional district maps in several states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats had gained momentum from new maps in California and Utah but now face a more difficult path to winning House…
Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
JD Vance Campaigns in Maine, Endorses Sen. Susan Collins Ahead of Midterms
Vice President JD Vance lauded Sen. Susan Collins for her independence while acknowledging occasional frustration with her during a Thursday event in Bangor highlighting his anti-fraud task force. Vance also campaigned for former Gov. Paul LePage in Maine’s open 2nd Congressional…
Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
VoteVets Spends $5.8 Million Supporting Josh Turek in Iowa Democratic Senate Primary
The veterans group has poured an additional $800,000 into its campaign for the nonmilitary candidate, who leads in polls ahead of next month's Democratic primary. Opponent Zach Wahls has accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of trying to buy the election through the group.…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics39 days ago
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin Faces Internal Questions Over Party Direction
Some Democratic officials have expressed concerns about the direction of the Democratic National Committee less than a year after Ken Martin became chair. The party has recorded multiple election victories during his tenure even as major donors have reduced contributions and an i…
Fox Newspolitics39 days agoUpdated
Capito Wins West Virginia GOP Senate Primary
Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito easily won her party's Senate primary in West Virginia on Tuesday after receiving President Trump's endorsement. In Nebraska, Cindy Burbank won the Democratic Senate primary but plans to drop out to support independent candidate Dan Osborn aga…
msnbc.compolitics40 days ago
Nebraska Holds Democratic Primary
Voters in Nebraska head to the polls Tuesday for Democratic primaries that will shape contests for an open U.S. House seat in the state's 2nd Congressional District and a U.S. Senate race. The House primary has centered on whether a leading candidate's potential win could allow R…
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Graham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary, Will Face Susan Collins in November
Oyster farmer and veteran Graham Platner became the presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine after Gov. Janet Mills ended her campaign. Platner, who faces Sen. Susan Collins in November, told Fox News he had a cordial call with Sen. Chuck Schumer but still would no…
Washington Examinerpolitics41 days ago
Senate Republicans Including Cornyn and Cassidy Reaffirm Support for Leader John Thune
Sens. John Cornyn and Bill Cassidy confirmed support for Senate Majority Leader John Thune ahead of upcoming primaries. Trump expressed frustration Tuesday over lack of progress on the SAVE America Act while praising his relationship with Thune. Thune has faced minimal criticism…
Washington Examinerpolitics44 days ago
House Democrats Target Four Republican-Held Pennsylvania Seats Ahead of 2026 Elections
A Supreme Court ruling in late April that struck down Louisiana’s congressional map has prompted Republican-led Southern states to redraw districts in ways that could add up to 12 seats for the party. Pennsylvania, with four competitive Republican-held districts, has taken on add…
bbc.co.ukfinance45 days agoUpdated
Tennessee Governor Signs New Congressional Map Into Law
Tennessee's governor signed a measure on Thursday to redraw congressional maps and remove the state's only Democrat-held House seat. The action follows an April 29 Supreme Court decision that weakened a section of the Voting Rights Act and allowed states to redraw districts. Alab…
ABC Newspolitics45 days ago
Michigan Special Election Result Raises Questions for Republicans in 2026
A Democrat won a Michigan state Senate special election by nearly 20 points in a district that was nearly even in the 2024 presidential race. Michigan Republicans face contests for governor, state Legislature and U.S. Senate in 2026 amid voter concerns over gas prices, the war in…
abcnews.go.compolitics46 days ago
Trump Approval at 37% in NPR/PBS/Marist Poll Amid Rising Gas Prices and Iran Conflict
An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll conducted in late April shows President Trump's overall approval at 37 percent with 59 percent disapproval, driven by widespread concern over gas prices and the war in Iran. Democrats hold a 52-42 lead on the generic congressional ballot and an enthusi…
ABC Newspolitics47 days ago
Supreme Court Rules Race Cannot Predominate in Louisiana Congressional Map
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Louisiana congressional map with two majority-Black districts violated the Voting Rights Act, leading to suspension of the state's May 16 primaries. Governors in Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi called special legislative sessions…
Washington Examinerpolitics47 days ago
NRSC Releases Ad Criticizing Ossoff's Immigration Votes Amid GOP Push for $70 Billion Enforcement Funding
The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a 30-second digital ad criticizing Sen. Jon Ossoff's votes on immigration, linking them to President Trump's deportation agenda. The ad coincides with GOP plans to pass a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill via budget rec…
washingtonpost.compolitics51 days agoUpdated
Maine Gov. Janet Mills Suspends U.S. Senate Campaign
Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maine on or before April 30, 2026, handing the Democratic nomination to Graham Platner. The move, backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, has divided Democrats amid a favorable 2026 midterm environment. The ra…