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Texas Senate race nears Election Day with much at stake
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck-and-neck in the country's most expensive U.S. Senate race on record. The outcome's ripple effects will extend years.
Slimantics: Medicare for All could bridge gap between mental health breakthroughs and accessibility
Tuesday is Election Day across the country, and although it is not always the leading headline in this year’s midterms, health care remains an issue that is fiercely debated on the campaign trail.
Dem divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will Trump frustrations outweigh them?
With less than a week until Election Day, Democrats remain divided over their nominee in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race. The question now is whether those divisions will outweigh voter frustration with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
Brent Taylor addresses sexting allegations, calls report a political distraction days before election
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With Election Day just a week away, Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor is responding to allegations first reported by the Nashville Scene that he sent unsolicited nude photos to wo…
2026 midterms set new record for political ad spending
With less than a week until Election Day, midterm political ad spending and ad reservations have topped a record $11.21 billion.
I'm a Tax Attorney: 5 Moves Small Business Owners Should Make Before Election Day
Small business owners can prepare for filing season and possible policy changes by reviewing books, taxes, payroll and compliance now.
As Election Day nears, a look at the big money, tight polls, and closing themes in the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton
AdImpact Politics reports that when you add up the amount of ad spending in both the general election and the primaries, the Texas Senate race is now the most expensive non-presidential race on record — with ad spending reaching $544.5 million.
Vote Republican, or else: how Trump is dangling government help on the campaign trail
President Donald Trump is signaling to states that his administration may be far less likely to help if their voters put Democrats in power on Election Day.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
WASHINGTON — Barbara Weigand could not have prepared more for retirement. She stayed healthy and saved diligently for years. This year, though, a shoulder surgery and a bladder cancer diagnosis have really tested her finances. She recently withdrew $4,000 from her retirement account to cover medical expenses associated with her
Election Day: A complete guide to Israel’s political parties and what they stand for
The Jerusalem Post has prepared a series of explainers breaking down the platforms, leaders, and main positions of the main parties running in the election.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa on Election Day
Control of Congress hangs in the balance Tuesday as Iowa voters decide competitive races for the Senate and House. Voters in the Hawkeye State are also electing a new governor,
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona on Election Day
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona is seeking a second term on Election Day, but faces a challenge from Republican Rep. Andy Biggs. Voters in Arizona will also be deciding
Jesse Watters: Trump is part show business, part promoter
‘The Five’ discusses President Donald Trump’s Texas rally, his remarks about James Talarico and the high-stakes facing voters one week before Election Day.
Some Georgia Republicans try to distance themselves from national politics as Election Day nears
They say all politics is local, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp seems to hope that holds true this week.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities.
Thousands of observers from the right and left will descend on polling places to monitor the vote on Election Day
The effort among Democratic and nonprofit groups includes training volunteers to stand watch outside polling places and report activities they consider concerning.
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Oct. 30, 2026: Election Day preview, new Bears stadium proposal revealed, and more
As Election Day nears, Gov. Pritzker invests millions of dollars in out-of-state candidates. Here in Illinois, U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros sets up a hotline so voters can report possible fraud and voter intimidation.
Political analysts shift Spartz-Ford race to the left ahead of Election Day
The change is the latest sign that U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, who won reelection by 18 points last cycle, may not have as swift a route to victory.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Texas on Election Day
The 2026 midterm election is one of the biggest tests of Republican dominance in Texas in decades. Voters in the Lone Star state will cast ballots in a hotly contested
Poll: Likely voters favor Democrats as Trump disapproval drives early turnout
Democrats hold an 8-point lead among likely voters in the fight for control of Congress with one week until Election Day, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
Are California elections safe? Here's what the experts say.
With Election Day less than a week away, California’s elections have already attracted controversy. They’ve drawn scrutiny from the federal government over slow ballot counts, mail-in voting and
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.
Miller-Meeks focuses on health care, economy as Election Day nears
The Republican is emphasizing her medical background, conservative priorities and efforts to bring federal investment to southeast Iowa
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Kansas on Election Day
Kansas Democrats are looking to Methodist megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton to pull off what no one from their party has done since 1932: win one of the state’s U.S. Senate
Political analyst weighs in on Secretary of State Ohio governor races
Election Day is only five days away, and the race many people are talking about is the Indiana Secretary of State race.
Voters weigh in as early turnout builds in WA’s tight swing district
As Election Day approaches, voters in Washington's 3rd Congressional District discuss their hopes, concerns and choices in a closely watched tight race.
A guide to the key ballot measures voters will decide on Election Day
When Americans cast their ballots in this year’s midterm elections, they’ll not only be picking who represents them in Congress, but also weighing in on a range of topics that could change their state laws and constitutions.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day
In Pennsylvania, three races for U.S. House seats currently held by Republicans are being closely watched for their potential to turn blue. In those three key races, President Donald Trump
Leela Gray stumps to get out the vote as election day nears
Gray is running against incumbent Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna in Congressional District 13, which includes most of Pinellas County outside St. Petersburg.
America's Housing Crisis Is on the Ballot This Election Day
With the cost of housing a top concern among Americans ahead of next Tuesday’s midterm elections, voters in four states will decide how their governments should address the problem. There are six statewide housing policy measures on the ballots – the largest number of housing ballot measures in a ...
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities. Open enrollment for Medicare began in October, with changes in costs and
TN Politics: Election Day nears and nude photos enter the chat
State Sen. Brent Taylor says telling the truth about sending unsolicited nude selfies to multiple people makes him honest. Otis Sanford says it should make him disqualified.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California on Election Day
California voters are set to elect a new governor and decide a handful of House races that could swing the balance of power in Congress. Also on the ballot Tuesday
OPINION: Politics won’t ignore you, so don’t ignore politics
As we near closer to Election Day, columnist Meghan Essner explains how vital it is to get involved in politics in any way possible.
What to do if you need help when voting
Nov. 3 is Election Day. Here’s what to do if you encounter problems.
Election '26: Local officials discuss early voting, federal monitors
The Department of Justice is gearing up to send 1,000 election monitors to sites around the country on Election Day. Champaign County is expected to be among them, said County
North Carolina early voting tops 2 million as voters cite economy, health care concerns
More than 2 million North Carolinians cast ballots during early voting ahead of Election Day.
Millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day as early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds
Early voting is continuing to significantly outpace the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days before Election Day.
Estill County students host political candidate forum ahead of election day
Students asked questions of U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker and congressional candidates Zach Dembo and Ralph Alvarado.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
A reliable voting bloc, 83% of voters over age 50 say they’re extremely motivated to vote in the midterms.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities.
Political texts and calls flood Michigan voters' phones as Election Day approaches
Texas Senate race heats up as James Talarico rallies hundreds in Houston ahead of Election Day
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin on Election Day
Democrats in midterm races nationwide are seeking to capitalize on President Donald Trump's declining approval ratings to gain seats and win control of Congress. One of the most competitive House
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.
Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day
Early voting is surging ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, particularly in states with competitive Senate races.
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
Political ads are evolving as campaigns embrace AI and digital technology
With less than a week until Election Day in the 2026 midterm elections, political campaigns are ramping up their advertising efforts, using digital technology a
Senate candidates rally for support on Halloween in Derry
Chris Pappas and John Sununu rallied supporters in Derry days before Election Day, as a recent poll showed Pappas leading the closely watched U.S. Senate race.
From 'socialist' to 'pedophile,' 2026 political ads are betting on fear, anger
A week from Election Day, TV screens across Arizona are filled with campaign ads. But one expert wonders why they’re not talking about the economy, and the role Republicans have played in it.
Booker: Moment is here for KY to put common sense over corruption, people over politics
Charles Booker makes his case to voters before Election Day.
Tom Tiffany making final push ahead of Election Day
The Republican from Minocqua says he has a vision for Wisconsin that starts with lowering costs for working families.
Sullivan claims Peltola is 'still lying' about campaign's involvement in Alaska ballot controversy
“There is no way this went on for a year that they weren’t informing her,” Sullivan told CNN's “State of the Union,” two days before Election Day. “She got caught lying, and she’s still lying to the Alaskan people, the media, to all of us.”
High early voting turnout sets stage for competitive Texas midterm races
High early voting turnout in Texas is building toward a consequential Election Day as candidates make their final pitches statewide.
Trump visits Lubbock and Corpus Christi as Republicans fight to hold Texas’ U.S. Senate seat
With just a week until Election Day, President Donald Trump is making his fourth trip to Texas this campaign season. At rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, the president aims to boost Republican voter turnout and shore up support for U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
How Election Day can affect your heart
Political campaigns can do more than raise your blood pressure. Studies link election stress to irregular heartbeats and an increase in heart attacks.
Trump is setting the stage to contest the midterms. Here’s how
With days to Election Day, time is running out for some of the more extreme pre-election doomsday scenarios that have percolated as a result of President Donald Trump’s chronic and unfounded rhetoric about widespread fraudulent voting.
Ballot initiatives drive a flood of political mail
With six days to go until Election Day, the tally hasn’t been fully tolled, but it sure seems like we’re receiving more political mail this year than in previous campaigns. According to the Postal Regulatory Commission, an independent federal agency of the U.S. government, the country delivered more than 2.3 billion pieces of political mail […]
Some Georgia Republicans try to distance themselves from national politics as Election Day nears
Kemp has been traveling the state singing the praises of the man he hopes will take over his job after this year, Republican businessman Rick Jackson. Kemp is set to complete his second and final term in January, and Jackson is locked in a tight race with Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms to succeed him.
Trump, Talarico make final push to win over Texans
With Election Day next week, President Donald Trump rallied in Lubbock for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, while state Rep. James Talarico held a campaign event just a few miles away on the same night. CNN’s Arlette Saenz reports.
State attorneys call Trump legal demand to segregate ballots in Alaska’s Senate race ‘not even possible’
U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason granted permission for the case to be considered on an expedited basis, raising the possibility of a ruling before Election Day.
Opinion | What he thinks about when he mutes political ads
Election Day cannot come soon enough.
Trump visits Lubbock and Corpus Christi as Republicans fight to hold Texas’ U.S. Senate seat
With just a week until Election Day, President Donald Trump is making his fourth trip to Texas this campaign season. At rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, the president aims to boost Republican voter turnout and shore up support for U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
Ken Paxton’s final rally at the Alamo in doubt
Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate campaign initially said he would close his get-out-the-vote push at the Alamo before Election Day.
Judge says Trump could disenfranchise voters in purge of noncitizens from election rolls
A judge is unlikely to issue a final ruling on the Trump administration's claim that noncitizens are registered to vote in California until after Election Day.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities.
Ahead of Election Day, control of Daviess County Public Library stays at forefront of politics
In 2024, challenges to books in Kentucky public libraries jumped by 1,061%. The majority of those challenges took place in Daviess County, where the Daviess County Public Library has withstood a firestorm.
America's Enduring Strength is Bigger Than Politics
On Election Day on Tuesday, Americans will cast their final ballots in the 2026 midterm elections. Regardless of who wins, free enterprise is what will keep America moving forward.
Bass and Raman make final case to voters ahead of Election Day
In the final days before the Nov. 3 general election, Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman were out in Encino speaking with voters
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities. Open enrollment for Medicare began in October, with changes in costs and
Fergus County Polling Locations
There are 72 hours left before Election Day on Nov. 2. On that day, non-absentee voters in the following precincts should cast their ballots at the Fergus County Trade Center
Broward County's Supervisor of Elections warns about political flyer showing his face
With Election Day just days away, Broward County’s Supervisor of Elections is warning voters about a flyer featuring his own face.
Wiener may have edge over Chan in House race
Pelosi backing for Chan may not rule on Election Day.
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.
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.
Israeli police arrest man with knife near left-wing politician on election day
Cooper stresses affordability, 'people ... before politics' in Charlotte campaign stop
With Election Day just one week away, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper is making his final push to reach voters.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska on Election Day
Republicans in the ruby-red state of Nebraska have found themselves on the back foot this midterm season as their opponents have made surprising gains in key races. Losing a Nebraska
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Montana on Election Day
Montana voters will elect leaders for federal, state and other offices on Tuesday. The AP Decision Team will use the following key facts and monitor data points as the votes
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.
5 expert takeaways on 2026 midterm election security
With Election Day around the corner, states have been working hard to prepare, with some adopting new congressional maps and voting rules on top of normal election security measures. PBS News' Liz Landers and Votebeat editorial director Jessica Huseman hosted a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" Q&A on Wednesday to address people's questions.
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...
Democracy Doesn’t End on Election Day: Stand Up for Science Hosting Election Debrief Rally
Virtual event celebrates democracy and explores next steps for continued civic engagement
Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin share latest on campaigns, political analyst weighs in on tight race
Election day is soon, and the race for Colorado's Fifth Congressional District is tight.
Clash with feds hangs over WA as votes roll in before Election Day
Officials in Washington are confident the election will be fair and accurate even as the Trump administration tries to interfere in states around the country.
Clerk says ‘business as usual’ as election monitors visit Fayette County
Federal election monitors to observe Election Day in Fayette County
Barack Obama to campaign in Atlanta as political heavyweights make final push ahead of Election Day
My Political Opponent Is Lying About Me Being the Mud Monster from Mulholland Drive
“As Election Day approaches, political mudslinging has taken an ugly, slanderous, and, in some ways, literal turn.”
DOJ fires back at Dem AG over Election Day guidance telling officials when to call cops on federal agents
The Justice Department slammed Jay Jones' Election Day guidance as "bluster" after Virginia advised poll workers to call police on DOJ monitors.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan on Election Day
Michigan voters are deciding a long list of contests that could swing the balance of power in Washington as well as in the state capitol in Lansing. Michigan is a
What are the health stakes of the midterms? Policymakers, lobbyists, and experts weigh in
No matter what happens on Election Day, the midterms will have sweeping implications for American health care. More than two dozen experts on what could come next.
Have you been checked out of politics? This 2026 midterms guide is for you.
Everything you need to know to get caught up before Election Day, all in one place.
What NPR's senior political correspondent is watching for on Election Night
An NPR senior political editor/correspondent tells us what he will be looking out for as results roll in on Election Day.
Rising Health Costs and Coverage Changes Are Big Concerns for Older Adults as Election Day Nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbara Weigand could not have prepared more for retirement. She stayed healthy and saved diligently for years. This year, though, a shoulder surgery and a bladder cancer diagnosis have really tested her finances. She recently withdrew $4,000 from her retirement account to cover ...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oregon on Election Day
Oregon voters will elect leaders for federal, state and other offices on Tuesday. The AP Decision Team will use the following key facts and monitor data points as the votes
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbara Weigand could not have prepared more for retirement. She stayed healthy and saved diligently for years.