Choose potential paths to a Senate majority in 2026 There is a fierce battle unfolding over control of the Senate, with the chamber up for grabs in November. Republicans currently have a 53-47 majority, and Democrats need a net gain of four…
At the start of the cycle, Democrats’ path to the House majority appeared to run through the blue states of New York and California. But less than a week before Election Day, the main battleground is largely centered on red-leaning…
When CQ Roll Call first published this list for the 2026 election cycle a year and a half ago, Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff was ranked the most vulnerable incumbent senator. Things have changed. Just under a week out from Election Day,…
Polls show tight contests in a handful of states, making it hard to tell whether Democrats or Republicans will prevail next week. Polling shows major shift in Senate battlegrounds since 2024 Source: Washington Post average of high-quality polls since Sept. 15 Less…
Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Both parties are spending heavily in an Ohio district that only months…
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 | 2 a.m. Nevada’s largest teachers union is spending millions to help reelect Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, but a new poll suggests the teachers it represents may prefer his Democratic challenger, Attorney General Aaron Ford. The poll, commissioned by Strong Public…
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks on camera with Democratic Senate candidate Jamie Davis. U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and U.S. Sen. John Kennedy conclude a campaign rally in her run for U.S. Senate Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at RockÕnÕBowl in Lafayette, La. Louisiana’s two U.
Voters are already casting votes in aa number of states ahead of the midterm election on Nov. 3. RYAN MURPHY/AFP hide caption This story has been updated from a story first reported in August. This midterm cycle, the Trump administration…
📲 Get the latest on the midterms & more in the NPR App In key U.S. Senate races this year, candidates are soliciting donations from outside of their home states, and their out-of-state messaging is different from what they're running locally.
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