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A potential Democratic wave looms over Trump. Where does MAGA go after the midterms?
The Republican reckoning tests a party infrastructure reshaped around President Trump since his insurgent rise in 2015 transformed the GOP.
Democratic leaders enter the midterms ‘confident and paranoid’
No part of a rolling, decadelong existential crisis is ever easy, even when things seem on the cusp of going well — and especially when Democrats have had their hopes raised and dashed so many times.
Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'
Alaska’s Republican-run state government is urging a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Donald Trump’s direction to stop the certification of a possible Democratic win in that state’s pivotal U.S. Senate race.
Sullivan claims Peltola is ‘still lying’ about campaign’s involvement in Alaska ballot controversy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan said Sunday that he doubted claims by his Democratic opponent that she had no idea her top political aides were i
Republicans are about to find out whether their gerrymanders backfired
As analysts forecast a possible 'blue wave' of support for Democrats, election experts are watching whether Republicans’ gerrymandering efforts could backfire, turning out to be a 'dummymander.'
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's primary rival appears with his GOP opponent as intraparty divisions roil Michigan Senate race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's primary rival appears with his GOP opponent as intraparty divisions roil Michigan Senate race.
What Would Democrat Xavier Becerra Prioritize If Elected Governor?
Democrat Xavier Becerra walks through his day one priorities if elected governor.
Democrats are used to heartbreak in Texas - will Talarico turn the tide?
The state's $500m Senate race may be the most closely watched in the US midterms, and is about far more than control of Congress.
Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP's Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race 2 days before election
The remarkable show of support for President Donald Trump's backed candidate in the tightly contested race comes after she was uninvited to a joint event the same day with El-Sayed, who defeated the congresswoman by a slim margin in the August primary.
Justice Dept. Confirms Alaska Inquiry Even as Its Focus Remains Unclear
Democrats and former officials have accused the department of pursuing a political goal in the guise of a legal one: to publicize a scheme, sordid but not illegal under state law, damaging to Democrats.
Democrats Want to Prove They Can Win in the Rapidly Changing South
The electoral math could become difficult for Southern Democrats, especially if they lag on Tuesday: An influx of new residents means the party that controls Southern states is likely to gain political power after the next census.
Meet the \'socialist\' progressive Democrats likely on their way to Congress
There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism. But only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party
Kamala Harris urges a 'too big to rig' turnout for the midterms and tees off on Trump
Kamala Harris has been campaigning for Democratic candidates across multiple states during the final stretch of the midterm elections.
Cook Political Report shifts 12 more House races toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, on Friday shifted a dozen more House races toward Democrats in the final stretch of the midterm cycle.
Experts weigh in on final fights and voter turn out ahead of election day
Voters will make several major decisions this election, ranging from the balance of power in Congress, statewide offices and several ballot propositions. Democratic Strategist Steve Maviglio and Republican Strategist Tim Rosales weighed in on the future of the political parties, the final fights ahead of Election Day, and voter turnout so far.
Progressive political groups sue Alaska elections officials for failing to open rural voting sites before Election Day
The lawsuits were filed by the Alaska Democratic Party and a political nonprofit that has donated to a PAC spending millions to support Mary Peltola in the U.S. Senate race.
Which party cares about passing down their politics? New survey finds answer
An American Family Survey of over 2,000 people revealed Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to say passing on political beliefs is important.
Rohnert Park woman accused of embezzling more than $180,000 from employer
Rohnert Park police said the woman was arrested Tuesday after a monthlong investigation.
Ocasio-Cortez Has Evolved. She Wants the Left to Evolve, Too.
The New York congresswoman, once a bane of establishment Democrats, has tried to nudge her movement in a bigger-tent direction as she weighs her 2028 options.
Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigation
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied Thursday that she knew anything about an effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent as the Justice Department escalated a criminal investigation with new grand jury subpoenas.
Klobuchar blows past Demuth in donations from top business leaders
Corporate chiefs and out-of-state executives helped fuel the Democrat’s fundraising, while Republican challenger Demuth drew heavily from privately held Minnesota firms.
In Alaska race, Trump targets a long, sometimes sordid political tradition of 'spoiler' candidates
By investigating an Alaska Democratic Senate hopeful over her campaign’s reported involvement in recruiting a candidate with the same name as the Republican incumbent, President Donald Trump’s administration is targeting a political trick that has been used in American politics for decades.
Jamie Raskin: Alaska’s Dan Sullivan ballot issue is ‘stupid politics,’ but ‘it does happen’
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) reacts to reporting that Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s aides allegedly instructed a staffer to recruit multiple candidates named “Dan Sullivan,” which Raskin calls "ridiculous politics.”
Video: Opinion | Elon Musk’s $450 Million Political Gamble
Why did Musk donate about $450 million to the elections? On “The Ezra Klein Show,” a co-author of “Muskism,” Quinn Slobodian, argues that Musk is insulating himself by making his businesses too essential for any future administration, Democratic or Republican, to rein in.
How could Democrats win the Senate?
CNN’s Harry Enten breaks down what it would take for Democrats to take control of the Senate.
Harris rallies Democrats in Georgia in final push before midterms
Kamala Harris appeared in Georgia for Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Keisha Lance Bottoms, who could be the first Black female governor.
Poll: Voters demand change and a check on Trump, fueling a steep Democratic midterm advantage
Trump’s disapproval rating hits a record high of 60% in a new national NBC News poll, and Democrats have a 7-point lead in the battle for Congress ahead of Tuesday’s elections.
Can I trust the polls? And other questions from listeners about the 2026 midterms
Ahead of Election Day, listeners send in questions about whether debates are dead, if polls are reliable for election coverage and how Trump might work with Democrats if they win control of Congress.
When will we know 2026 midterm election results? It may take some time, but that’s normal
In past elections, elected leaders, candidates and social media users have spread falsehoods that “late night” arrivals of “ballot dumps” or “suitcases” of ballots are signs of fraud, or that only Democratic-led cities take days to count votes.
Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized following stroke
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut was hospitalized on Saturday after experiencing a stroke, his office said.
Republican comptroller, AG candidates take aim at Democratic incumbents
Both candidates argued that the state needs a change in leadership.
What to expect in Iowa on Election Day
Control of both chambers of Congress hangs in the balance Tuesday as Iowa voters decide competitive House and Senate races. Voters in the Hawkeye State are electing a new governor as well, giving Democrats hopes of ending a 16-year drought for the state's highest office.
In Alaska race, Trump targets a long, sometimes sordid political tradition of 'spoiler' candidates
President Donald Trump has called for the prosecution of a Democratic Senate candidate whose campaign reportedly put a man with the same name as Alaska's Republican senator on that state's ballot.
Politics chat: Data centers are on everyone's minds going into Election Day
With days until Election Day, polls show momentum for Democratic candidates and bipartisan distaste for data centers.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore seeks a second term on Tuesday as he stakes his political capital on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow his party to enter the mi...
Cook Political Report shifts 14 races toward Dems ahead of midterms
Democrats need at least 218 seats to win the House. The latest projections from a noted election forecaster should give them a reason for optimism.
US Senate candidate El-Sayed wants Democratic rival to stay away, source says
NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed wants to keep his distance from US Representative Haley Stevens, who he defeated in the Michigan Democratic primary in early August, amid ...
Democrat Stevens endorses Republican Rogers for Senate amid feud with El-Sayed days before Michigan vote
The move injected a new controversy into one of the nation’s most closely contested Senate races.
Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed clash over Israel ad ahead of planned rally together
The tensions between the former Democratic primary candidates have drawn in other Michigan Democrats as the party hopes to secure a Senate seat in a battleground state.
Cait Conley, the political newcomer challenging GOP Rep. Lawler: Background, platform
Cait Conley, a political newcomer, is challenging Republican Rep. Mike Lawler for his seat – here's a breakdown on the Democratic nominee and her platform.
Can a National Political Wave Reach the County Legislature?
In a heavily Republican New York county, Democrats are mounting an unusually large challenge in races that rarely attract much attention, testing how far national political engagement extends into local elections.
Ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother is off the air in Ohio
Ramaswamy said during a campaign appearance in Vandalia, Ohio, on Thursday that the ad’s planned run was over.
Meet the democratic socialists likely on their way to Congress
There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism. But only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party
Mike Haridopolos, Jennifer Jenkins argue who can rocket CD 8 to new heights
The incumbent hopes his space-friendly record satisfies voters. Democrats see the potential for a redistricting backfire.
The fight for battleground state Pennsylvania
To win a majority in the House of Representatives, Democrats need to win big in Pennsylvania. CNN’s Danny Freeman explains.
Fishing for a Senate Seat in Alaska
Whether Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s brand of fish-focused local politics succeeds in November will reveal how individual candidates can distinguish themselves from national party platforms.
4 million votes and counting in Florida
Florida is approaching 4 million votes cast ahead of Tuesday’s midterm election, with registered Republicans slightly ahead of Democrats in ballots cast by mail or at in-person early voting sites.
Alabama Republicans thought they had drawn a safe US House seat. A Black congressman had other ideas
Democrat Shomari Figures of Alabama is one of several Black members of Congress who've had their House districts redrawn by Republicans in the wake of the Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.
Top federal prosecutor in Alaska says criminal probe underway over would-be spoiler Senate candidate
The Department of Justice also filed with the court a list of proposed questions it seeks to compel the Peltola campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to answer about their reported role in recruiting the challenger Dan. J. Sullivan.
'Defund Musk': Former Clinton Cabinet official urges Democrats to target SpaceX founder
Former Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich called on Democrats to target Elon Musk if they regain control of Congress, while pushing for government ownership of SpaceX and Starlink.
Meet the 'Socialist' Progressive Democrats Likely on Their Way to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — There's been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism, but only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party or consider themselves part of the Democratic Socialists of America. Most of these candidates come from ...
Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election
_Ypsilanti, Michigan_THE MIDTERM ELECTION IS ABOUT a lot of things: gas prices and groceries, the spread of corruption, and the future of democracy. And yet, as much as any single issue, it’s about health care. You can tell by listening to all the Democrats talking about high deductibles, drug costs, and insurance companies as they campaign around the country. Or you can tell by reading all the public-opinion surveys in which voters consistently rank health care as one of their top concerns. But if you really want to know why this is a health care election, your best source isn’t the politicians or the pollsters. It’s the people on the front lines. One of them is Raymond Rion, a family medicine physician and executive director of Packard Health, a small network of clinics spanning Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti on the western outskirts of the Detroit metro area. Packard is what’s known as a Federally Qualified Health Center, where anybody can get care regardless of income or insurance status. And like similar safety-net providers all over America, for the past decade it has benefited directly from the Affordable Care Act. “We almost went bankrupt in 2011,” Rion told me in a conversation last week, recalling how in the old days staff at Packard would work the phones furiously to get supplies and find specialists who would take referrals. Now many more patients have either Medicaid or private coverage they’ve purchased through HealthCare.gov, the online marketplace that the law created, so that the proportion of uninsured patients has fallen from around one in three to one in ten. It’s a lot easier to find referrals for these insured patients, though thanks to the infusion of paying customers Packard can do much more on its own. In particular, Rion said, the organization has opened two new branches, started a pharmacy, begun offering prenatal services, and vastly expanded behavioral health care by bringing on a half-dozen new doctors, nurses, and case workers. Now a retrenchment is underway. Coverage options on the HealthCare.gov marketplace got more expensive because Donald Trump and the Republicans refused to renew temporary subsidies that had been reducing the price of insurance. On top of that, the first cuts to Medicaid as part of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are starting to take effect. Rion told me Packard has already laid off a provider in anticipation of less revenue next year.1 Patient volume is down, he went on to explain, in part because uninsured patients sometimes avoid care altogether out of fear a single visit will lead to more treatments with more bills. And postponing care in that way can have serious medical consequences, as his colleague Ron Romero told me. “So you have somebody with diabetes, their chronic condition isn’t getting cared for,” said Romero, who like Rion is a family physician. “Their sugars rise, and they end up having other medical problems. Their kidneys start to get damaged. They start to have eye damage. They increase risk for heart attacks and strokes. . . . They end up in the emergency room.” And things are likely to get worse. Partly that’s because next year most of the remaining Medicaid cuts will take full effect, throwing more people off coverage. And partly it’s because forces that have nothing to do with Trump or Republican actions are making medical care more expensive for everyone, including those with employer insurance and Medicare. That will lead to still more people delaying or skipping care, ending up in the emergency rooms, and putting yet more cost pressure on providers. Rion wasn’t taking a position on the election or political parties, he made clear. He was just describing the reality he sees around him: “The whole system is being pressured. Nobody is immune to this stuff.” He’s right. And here’s the thing: This has all happened before. We know happens next.
How to think about the midterms — and the political moment the country is in
Polls show Democrats with an advantage in the midterm election but there are potential limitations and results may take a while to roll in.
Musk issues dire warning over 3 moves Dems could make if they sweep Washington: 'End of democracy'
Elon Musk warns a Democratic sweep in 2028 could create a permanent one-party state through statehood, immigration and Supreme Court expansion.
A battle for the soul of L.A. could reveal the future of the left
In California’s largest city, a progressive mayor once inspired by Castro’s Cuba faces a democratic socialist who wants to unleash housing development.
Top Science Democrat probes cuts to research spending at National Science Foundation
A key Democrat is looking into a massive amount of money that was appropriated to the National Science Foundation (NSF) but reportedly not spent. In a letter first shared with The Hill, House Commi…
What's it like to run for Congress when the odds are stacked heavily against you?
The majority of congressional races this cycle are rated either solid Democrat or solid Republican. They're the opposite of tossups, where candidates from the minority party face near impossible odds.
Haley Stevens joins Mike Rogers in Detroit, bucking Abdul El-Sayed in Senate race
Democrat Haley Stevens joined Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers at a Detroit church on Sunday morning.
Democratic official says she won’t vote for Iowa Senate candidate over trans ad
Iowa Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek faces criticism after ad opposing "taxpayers paying for sex changes."
Meet the 'socialist' progressive Democrats likely on their way to Congress
There's been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism.
Chicago sports owners split on political giving
Half of the biggest owners give to Republicans and half give to Democrats.
Haley Stevens appears at Detroit church with Mike Rogers
Democratic U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens showed up, alongside Republican Mike Rogers, at a Detroit church service on Sunday morning.
Meet the 'socialist' progressive Democrats likely on their way to Congress
There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism.
Talarico Makes Final Election Pitch to Texans: ‘You Are My Slingshot’
The Democratic candidate for Senate has led in polls. But because it’s Texas, he remains the underdog.
A Resurgent Justice Democrats Could Reshape a Democratic Congress
Justice Democrats, which gained prominence backing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is on track to see more of its candidates elected. Will the party listen to them?
Data centers turn sleepy utility races into political battlegrounds
Democrats are using voter anger over rising power bills and data center growth to try and undercut Republican control of obscure but influential utility boards.
In Michigan’s Senate race, everything is on the table
Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers are both using their football experience to try to gain an edge in the crucial race.
Week in Politics: Trump's Midwest pivot; sharper Democratic messaging
The president heads to the midwest for two rallies he previously said were cancelled. Has his message changed this campaign season and how have Democrats sharpened their messaging?
Opinion | Brace Yourself for an ‘Unusual Election’
Democratic sweep or not, politics are about to change.
A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era
The nation’s major political parties are at a crossroads. Win or lose Tuesday, the end of the 2026 midterms marks the beginning of a high-stakes fight over the direction of the Republican and Democratic parties as the Trump era nears its end.
Rabid Anti-Communism Still Shapes the Politics of California
Donald Trump likes to brand California’s Democratic establishment as a nest of “far-left communists.” This unhinged rhetoric can still find a ready audience because it resonates with a deep-rooted Californian tradition of lurid, authoritarian red-baiting.
Trump's Republicans scramble to stop Democratic midterms wave
Republicans made a final push Sunday to prevent a predicted thumping in US midterm elections where Democrats are gunning to win Congress and impose a first political check on President Donald Trump's ...
Which political party is better for your pocketbook?
Personal income grew 2.8% when Republicans controlled the White House vs. 3.1% when Democrats were in charge.
Meet the 'socialist' progressive Democrats likely on their way to Congress
There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism.
Sullivan claims Peltola is 'still lying' about campaign's involvement in Alaska ballot controversy
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan says he doubts his Democratic rival's claims she had no idea that a man also named Dan Sullivan was recruited by her top aides onto the Alaska ballot to act as a spoiler.
Parties are on the hunt for moderate Tarrant County Republicans
The Fort Worth area, no longer solidly red, is a midterm election wild card as Democrats and Republicans jockey for supremacy.
The corruption election: Democrats link Trump’s wealth to voters’ economic pain
Candidates are painting the president and Republican incumbents as enriching themselves while ordinary Americans struggle to make ends meet.
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Special midterm preview with party chairs, data analyst and youth leaders
This week’s edition of East Texas Politics on East Texas Now is a special midterm elections preview. Smith County Republican Party Chair David Stein and Smith County Democratic Party Chair Kristen Hardin-Sigler are among the guests on this week’s show.
Live & Local: Where to find upcoming local music, open mics and live entertainment
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Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says
Sen. Chris Murphy's office says the Connecticut Democrat is in the hospital after having a stroke | Newsradio 1140 WRVA
What's it like to run for Congress when the odds are stacked heavily against you?
The majority of congressional races this cycle are rated either solid Democrat or solid Republican. They're the opposite of tossups, where candidates from the minority party face near impossible odds.
Can Democrats win Maha voters after Trump let them down?
The party is hoping they can integrate the public health message with grassroots concern, but leave behind conspiracy theories
Kamala Harris urges a 'too big to rig' turnout for the midterms and tees off on Trump
Kamala Harris has been campaigning for Democratic candidates across multiple states during the final stretch of the midterm elections.
Rohnert Park woman accused of embezzling more than $180,000 from employer
Rohnert Park police said an office manager was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 27, after a monthlong investigation.
Michigan Democrats’ unity push falters as Stevens is asked to skip event with El-Sayed
Haley Stevens is no longer expected to join fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed at a Detroit church event as renewed tensions between the former party rivals in the Michigan Senate race threatened to overshadow the appearance.
Political parties dump $3+ million into Wausau-area Assembly race
More than $3 million has poured into the race for Wisconsin's 85th Assembly District, where Republican incumbent Pat Snyder faces Democratic challenger John Kroll. Much of that money comes from the state political parties, fueled by wealthy donors on both sides. With control of the Wisconsin Assembly at stake, The Badger Project examines who's funding the Wausau-area race and how the candidates' fundraising stacks up ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Losing Michigan Senate candidate Haley Stevens: ‘Go vote!’
Her statement comes after days of public discord with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
The surprising science-backed ingredient in this $198 anti-aging serum
DefenAge 8-in-1 BioSerum costs $198 and uses Age-Repair Defensins®. Here's the science behind the anti-aging serum and what research shows.
Chicago sports owners split on political giving
Half of the biggest owners give to Republicans and half give to Democrats.
Buffalo weather forecast for Bills vs Ravens game conditions
Bills Mafia should be able to enjoy a "great day to be outside" when the Baltimore Ravens come to town
Cook Political Report shifts predictions in CD 7, CD 9 in Democrats direction
And Decision Desk now sees the race between Dan Green and Darren Soto as a tossup.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day
Minnesota voters will elect a new governor and new senator Tuesday after retirement announcements by two prominent Democrats caused a reshuffling throughout the ballot. Voters will also decide races for
Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks
Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates.
Both parties tried to game Alaska primary field
The Democrat running for Senate, Mary Peltola, is accused of recruiting a spoiler candidate, but Republicans have also boosted spoilers.
Turmoil in Michigan's Senate race as Democrat Haley Stevens appears with Republican Mike Rogers
Stevens' show of support for President Donald Trump's endorsed candidate in the tightly contested race comes after she was uninvited to a joint event the same day with El-Sayed, who defeated the congresswoman by a slim margin in the August primary.
Alaska Sen. Sullivan accuses Democrats of same-name voter deceit
CNN’s Jake Tapper sits down with Republican Senator Dan Sullivan ahead of the midterms where he’s seeking a third term. He discusses the “double Dan Sullivan” controversy, involving two candidates with the same name running for the same seat. Watch the full interview on CNN at 9a ET.
Connect to the Capitol Extra: Katrina Shealy on women in SC politics, endorsing Democrats
Democrats, Hopeful All Over the Senate Map, Remain Jittery About Iowa
In the final days of the race, Josh Turek, the Democratic Senate nominee, appears to be in a dead heat against his Republican rival, Representative Ashley Hinson.