Midterm Elections
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winnipegfreepress.comLouisiana Legislature Approves New Congressional Map
Louisiana lawmakers passed a new congressional map on Friday that would leave the state with one majority-Black U.S. House district. The map is expected to give Republicans a chance to gain one additional seat ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Los Angeles TimesFederal Court Blocks Alabama Plan for New Congressional Districts
A three-judge panel ruled Tuesday that Alabama must continue using a court-ordered map with two majority-Black districts for the 2026 midterms. The decision prevents the state from switching to a Republican-backed map that included only one such district.
foxnews.comRepublicans Advance New Congressional Maps in Four States Ahead of Midterms
State legislatures in Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and South Carolina have passed or advanced new U.S. House district maps in recent weeks. The changes follow a U.S. Supreme Court decision that altered minority protections under the Voting Rights Act.
finance.yahoo.comStocks Have Historically Declined in Summers Before Midterm Elections
MarketWatch reported that equities have tended to fall during the summer months preceding U.S. midterm elections. The article poses whether the pattern will hold in the current cycle.
jurist.orgVirginia Governor Says Focus Should Shift From Redistricting to Midterms
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger stated that Democrats should prioritize winning the November midterms over redistricting efforts. The comments follow a state Supreme Court ruling that struck down a proposed constitutional amendment.
NprDemocratic Candidates Reduce Abortion Ad Spending in 2026 Midterm Cycle
Democratic candidates have spent nearly four times less on abortion-related campaign ads since January compared to the same period in 2024. Voters continue to rank cost-of-living concerns as their top issue ahead of the fall midterm elections.
NewsweekNational Polls Show Record High Disapproval Ratings for President
Multiple surveys released between May 18 and May 20 found disapproval ratings reaching new highs across several metrics. The polls were conducted in mid-May among registered voters and adults.
abcnews.go.comCongressional Checks and Balances Expected to Strengthen After Midterms
Post-midterm legislative activity is projected to increase oversight of the executive branch. The period between the election and the new Congress convening is expected to see heightened activity.
nypost.comRedistricting efforts in southern states put nearly a third of Congressional Black Caucus seats at risk
Nineteen of the 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus face possible loss of their seats by the 2028 election cycle. Republicans in several southern states are redrawing congressional maps following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.
winnipegfreepress.comPrimaries Held in Six States Set Up Midterm Matchups
Voters in six states cast ballots in primary elections on Tuesday. Results established several general election contests and highlighted the reach of presidential endorsements within both parties.
deccanchronicle.comHollywood Industry Groups Focus on California Midterm Races
Hollywood workers and executives are directing more attention to California midterm contests. The shift follows concerns that the state could lose film and television production.
upi.comRedistricting Process Expected to Influence 2026 Midterm Elections
Redistricting efforts by both parties are underway ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. CBS News reported that the outcome of these efforts will determine the composition of congressional districts.
New York PostRepublicans Hold Narrow House Majority Ahead of Midterms
Republicans control the House by a margin of six seats as they prepare for the midterm elections. Redistricting changes and shifts in voter behavior could affect the outcome.
washingtonpost.comKentucky and Georgia Hold Primary Elections
Voters in Kentucky and Georgia participated in primary elections on May 19, 2026. Conservative political consultant and pollster Sarah Longwell discussed the outcomes and their possible implications for the midterm elections.
wealthmanagement.comPrediction Market Shows Democrats Favored to Win U.S. House Majority
A prediction market platform reported that traders expect Democrats to regain control of the U.S. House. The assessment comes with less than six months remaining before the November midterm elections.
AxiosRepublicans advance crypto regulation bill as industry PAC delays spending decisions
Republicans advanced a bill defining digital asset regulation out of the Senate Banking Committee. The pro-crypto Fairshake super PAC has not announced its midterm spending targets despite holding the largest political war chest of any industry.
newser.comCost of Living Concerns Rise Among Latino Voters in New York
A CNN poll shows 70% of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the economy. Latino residents in New York describe rising prices for food, rent, and gasoline that limit their spending.
Usa TodayPoll Shows Rising Disapproval of President on Economy and Healthcare
A CNN/SSRS poll conducted in late April and early May found 77 percent of respondents saying the president's policies have increased living costs. The survey reported record-high disapproval ratings on healthcare and low approval on the economy. Overall approval stood at 35 perce…
New York PostTrump Says Redistricting Will Help GOP but Iran Outcome Is Bigger Midterm Factor
President Trump said new congressional districts in several states will help Republicans but may not prove decisive in the November midterm elections. In an interview with Bret Baier conducted during his historic visit to China, Trump stated a quicker resolution in Iran would mat…
fortune.comDemocrats Endorse Independent Candidates in Red States
Democratic officials in states such as Nebraska and Alaska are choosing not to support their own nominees in some races and instead promoting independent candidates they believe have a better chance of winning. The strategy reflects concerns that the party's brand is toxic in cer…
citizen.co.zaDemocrats Back Independent Candidates in Some Red States
Democratic officials in states including Nebraska and Alaska are supporting independent candidates over their own party's nominees in some races this year. The strategy aims to improve chances against Republicans where the Democratic brand is viewed as weak. Independent candidate…
Washington ExaminerHouse Republicans Consider Changes to Bipartisan Housing Bill Ahead of Midterms
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed the Senate in March, remains stalled in the House of Representatives. Some Republicans object to provisions added in the Senate that they say could limit housing supply. Republican leaders are weighing amendments and could bring…
pbs.orgU.S. Halts Some Medicaid Payments Citing Fraud
The federal government has stopped certain Medicaid payments after identifying what it described as fraud in the program. Vice President JD Vance addressed the issue during a speech in Maine, stating that only Republicans would address fraud in public benefits programs. The move…
foxnews.comVice President Visits Maine To Highlight Anti-Fraud Task Force
The vice president traveled to Bangor, Maine on May 14, 2026 to speak at an event focused on government fraud prevention. Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling presented examples of improper payments uncovered by the Anti-Fraud Task Force. The visit occurred one day after a rel…
washingtonpost.comFour Latino Organizations Join to Register Hispanic Voters
Four longtime Latino civil rights and political organizations are combining efforts to register voters and mobilize Hispanic Democrats. The move comes amid rising voting restrictions. The initiative aims to increase participation by Hispanic voters in the upcoming midterm electio…
Renters Rights Measures Advance in US Local Elections
Housing affordability has emerged as a central issue in upcoming midterm elections with multiple cities and states considering rent control or stabilization measures. Organizers gathered more than 124000 signatures in Massachusetts to place a rent control question on the November…
Washington ExaminerHouse Republicans to Vote on Amended Senate Housing Bill Next Week
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cleared the Senate in March 2026 but remains stalled in the House, where leadership plans an amended version for a floor vote as soon as next week. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance called for passage this week amid rising inf…
Fox NewsDemocrats Call for Release of DNC's 2024 Election Review
The Democratic National Committee completed an internal review of its 2024 election losses but decided against public release. Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Cory Booker have called for the report to be made public. DNC Chair Ken Martin said the review's findings ar…
ABC NewsLouisiana Legislature Approves New Congressional Map
Louisiana state senators advanced a congressional map that reduces the number of majority-Black districts from two to one ahead of the November midterm elections. The move follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the state's prior map as an illegal racial gerry…
japantimes.co.jpU.S. Producer Prices Rose 1.4 Percent in April
The producer price index increased 1.4 percent in April after seasonal adjustments, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Wholesale inflation rose to 6 percent over the past 12 months, the largest such increase since December 2022. Energy costs drove about 75 percent of t…
realitytea.comU.S. CPI Rises to 3.8% in April as Trump Prioritizes Iran Nuclear Threat
President Donald Trump said his sole focus is preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, comments that came as the U.S. Labor Department reported consumer prices rose 3.8 percent in April. Democrats released an ad linking his remarks to proposed cuts in social spending whil…
foxnews.comWhite House Aide to Run Republican Midterm Strategy
A senior White House official will temporarily leave the administration to oversee Republican efforts in the 2026 midterm elections. The official heads the Republican midterm strategy and expressed strong confidence in redistricting outcomes. A POLITICO podcast interview also dis…
The IndependentWhite House Asks HHS Secretary to Limit Public Vaccine Skepticism
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was asked by the White House to reduce public statements questioning vaccines ahead of the midterms. The secretary is still directing a multi-agency review of vaccine science that focuses on unproven theories linking vacci…
nbcnews.comCourts Rule for Republicans in Redistricting Cases
Two recent court decisions have limited Democrats' ability to challenge Republican-drawn congressional maps ahead of the midterms. Republicans maintain control over the redistricting process in more states, giving them greater opportunity to draw favorable boundaries. Democrats a…
rediff.comTrump Approval Rating Steady at 36% in Reuters/Ipsos Poll
President Donald Trump’s approval rating stood at 36% in polling conducted May 8-11, 2026, with 63% disapproving. Multiple surveys show disapproval ratings between 55% and 62% amid widespread criticism of his handling of the war with Iran and rising gasoline costs.
nbcnews.comMissouri Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Congressional Map
Missouri's highest court heard arguments Tuesday over whether a newly drawn congressional map violates the state constitution's compactness requirement and whether it can remain in place for this year's elections. The case is part of a nationwide wave of redistricting fights trig…
Washington ExaminerSupreme Court Ruling and State Court Decision Alter Redistricting Maps Ahead of Midterms
The Supreme Court issued a decision weakening parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in the Louisiana v. Callais case. Louisiana suspended its House primary elections to redraw its congressional map. A Virginia Supreme Court ruling blocked a voter-approved redistricting amendment…
foxnews.comRepublicans Gain Eight Seats on Election Maps Ahead of November
Republicans are eight seats closer to retaining control of the House following changes to election maps. The adjustments make it more difficult for Democrats to secure a majority in the November elections. The Washington Post reported the developments in its coverage of redistric…
thehindubusinessline.comIran Conflict Complicates Republican Budget Plans Ahead of Midterms
The Iran conflict and related blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are affecting Republican efforts to pass additional budget reconciliation legislation focused on cost-of-living issues. Lawmakers are discussing a second package that could address immigration, defense spending, tax p…
pbs.orgAlabama Legislature Passes Bill for New Congressional Primaries
Alabama legislators passed a bill that would schedule new congressional primaries if courts permit the state to use a different map from the one currently in place. The measure was signed into law by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday. Similar redistricting efforts advanced in Lo…
Fox NewsTrump Endorses Candidates in GOP Primaries
President Trump has endorsed candidates in nearly all competitive Republican primaries, pressing some challengers to step aside in favor of incumbents he views as more electable. The moves follow decisive victories by Trump-backed candidates in Indiana state Senate races tied to…
The IndependentVirginia Court Nullifies Democratic Redistricting Initiative Ahead of Midterms
Virginia’s Supreme Court struck down a ballot initiative passed last month that would have created four new Democratic-leaning congressional districts. President Trump welcomed the ruling. Republican-led states including Florida, Tennessee and Louisiana have moved to redraw maps…
thegatewaypundit.comVirginia Supreme Court Rejects Democratic Gerrymandering Referendum
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a proposed referendum backed by Democrats that would have altered the state's redistricting process. The decision prevents the measure from appearing on the ballot. The ruling could affect up to four seats in the upcoming midterm elections a…
nypost.comHarris Criticizes U.S. Involvement in Iran Conflict During Las Vegas Appearance
Former Vice President Kamala Harris used a profanity while discussing the war in Iran during a public appearance in Las Vegas on May 8, 2026. She stated that the conflict was not authorized, should not have been initiated and that it is causing rising gas prices and other costs t…
New York PostTennessee House Passes New Congressional Map After Repealing Mid-Decade Redistricting Ban
Republican-led Tennessee lawmakers voted Thursday to repeal a ban on mid-decade redistricting and advance a new U.S. House map that would break up the state's only Democratic-held district centered on majority-Black Memphis. The move is part of a broader effort by Republicans in…
Fox NewsRep. Tom Barrett Proposes Resolution Limiting U.S. Military Action Against Iran Until July 30
Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Thursday that would authorize the war against Iran through July 30 while imposing strict limits including no boots on the ground, no nation-building and no occupation of Iranian territory. The measure comes after a ceasefire b…
ABC NewsTrump-Backed Candidates Defeat Most Indiana GOP Senators Who Opposed Redistricting
In Indiana's Republican primaries on May 5, 2026, at least five of seven state senators who opposed a mid-decade congressional redistricting effort backed by President Trump lost to challengers supported by Trump and allied groups. One incumbent survived and another race was too…
upi.comTrump Endorses Challengers Who Defeat Most Indiana Republican State Senators
President Trump endorsed a slate of challengers in Indiana's primary who defeated five of the seven state senators he targeted after they opposed a redistricting plan. The effort followed an earlier defeat for the president on the issue and involved more than $8.3 million in spen…
realclearmarkets.comRising Health Care Costs Top Priority for MAHA Supporters in KFF Poll
A KFF poll released May 6 found that 4 in 10 adults who support the MAHA movement identified lowering health care costs, including prescription drugs, as the top health priority for the federal government. This concern outranked restricting chemical additives in food and reevalua…
The GuardianIndiana Republican Primary Voters Oust Five State Senators
Primary voters in Indiana on May 5 2026 removed five of seven state senators who last year opposed a congressional redistricting plan sought by President Trump. The senators had blocked an effort to redraw maps that would have affected the state's two Democratic-held congressiona…
NBC NewsDemocrat Wins Michigan Special Election
Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney in Tuesday's special election for Michigan's 35th Senate District. The win preserves a narrow Democratic majority in the chamber through the end of the year. Observers view the outcome as an early signal ahead of November'…
New York PostVice President Vance Visits Three States to Support Republican Candidates Ahead of Midterms
Vice President JD Vance traveled to Ohio, Oklahoma, and Iowa on Tuesday to campaign for Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections. He voted in Ohio's Republican primary, attended a fundraiser in Oklahoma City, and spoke at a rally in Iowa. Vance highlighted issues inclu…
NewsweekSupreme Court Temporarily Restores Mifepristone Access in Louisiana Case
The Supreme Court issued an emergency stay restoring nationwide mail and pharmacy access to the abortion pill mifepristone, following a Fifth Circuit ruling that restricted it. The case, brought by Louisiana, centers on standing issues and could force the Trump administration to…
abcnews.go.comABC News/Washington Post Poll Shows Trump Approval at 40% Amid Midterm Elections
New polling from ABC News and the Washington Post shows low approval ratings for the Trump administration. The ratings are tied to the Iran war and the economy. CBS News reported on the findings as midterms approach.
The Boston GlobeBarney Frank, in Hospice Care, Shares Political Advice for Democrats in Final Interviews
Barney Frank, a former U.S. congressman in hospice care with congestive heart failure, spoke by phone from his Maine home on Sunday. He is conducting media interviews to provide guidance for Democrats in the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election. Frank draws on his decades…
rediff.comPoll Finds Majority Voter Support for Several Trump Policies Including Deportations and Drug Price Cuts
A recent poll indicates that a majority of registered voters support several key policies of President Trump, such as deporting violent criminal illegal immigrants and reducing prescription drug prices. Support levels ranged from 63% to 84% for specific measures, according to the…
citizen.co.zaPoll Shows 62% Disapprove of President Trump's Performance Amid Iran War and Economic Concerns
A recent poll indicates that 62% of U.S. adults disapprove of President Trump's overall performance. Disapproval rates are higher for his handling of the cost of living at 76% and the Iran situation at 66%. The survey also covers views on congressional preferences and potential 2…
The GuardianUS and Israel Conduct Military Strikes on Iran
The US-Israeli war in Iran has entered its third month, exceeding President Trump's prediction of a six-week duration and triggering a global energy shock that has driven up fuel and grocery prices. Recent polls show widespread disapproval of Trump's handling of the economy and t…
upi.comPoll Finds Americans Skeptical of AI and Crypto Amid Midterm Campaign Spending
A Politico poll conducted in April 2026 revealed skepticism among Americans toward artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. The poll highlighted a contrast with significant financial contributions from these sectors to midterm election candidates. This occurs ahead of the Nove…
thewrap.comTrump Disapproval Rating Reaches 62%
A new poll shows President Donald Trump's disapproval rating at a record 62%, driven by dissatisfaction with his handling of the Iran war and economic issues. Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal, stating it is not acceptable. The developments come six months before midter…