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Why healthcare has become such a big problem for Republicans
The GOP hoped to keep Medicaid cuts out of the midterms. It’s not working.
Letters — Granada Theater, homeless plan, Islam, politics, Denton
Readers share memories about the Granada Theater, question a homeless proposal, explain Islam's view of death, ask questions of Republicans and had good experiences in Denton.
Judge orders 3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads to be pulled from TV, social media
The federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads that appear to have been made for political or propaganda purposes, including one touting the president’s claim that every American will get $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress in the upcoming election, a judge ruled Friday.
Hochul, Blakeman hit the streets to encourage early voters
New York Democrats and Republicans were out in full force Saturday.
“Historic” November election finds Republicans trailing in early vote
More than seven million Texans have already voted. Democratic primary voters have the advantage over Republicans according to early vote data. Lone Star Politics speaks with Ross Hunt from Hunt Research about the all-important election day turnout which will decide all statewide races.
The Latest: Trump rallies in Mississippi as GOP midterm woes mount
President Donald Trump is in Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm campaign blitz that highlights Republicans’ challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington and
A campaign season of surprises peaks with Tuesday's midterms
The campaign has been defined by affordability and economic issues that have spurred an expected turn toward Democrats by voters and created headwinds for Republicans.
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.
Republicans’ redistricting strategy is put to the test. Here’s how it’s looking
Republicans are aiming to flip 15 seats in seven states where they redrew maps. Democrats have six pickup opportunities.
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.
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.
Open HD 100 race tests GOP strength in coastal Broward without Chip LaMarca
Republicans hold a clear registration advantage, but the open-seat race will test how much of Chip LaMarca’s strength belongs only to him.
Testing church/state separation, Albuquerque megachurch endorses Hull, Cunningham
Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — An Albuquerque megachurch whose pastor has a long history of endorsing conservative candidates is once again testing the IRS’ prohibition on nonprofits engaging in politics by telling congregants of his Legacy Church to vote for Gregg Hull and Greg Cunningham, Republicans ru nning for governor and Congress, respectively, […]
Chicago sports owners split on political giving
Half of the biggest owners give to Republicans and half give to Democrats.
Trump faces prospect of impeachment if Democrats gain control
If Republicans lose control of Congress, the rest of his time in office is likely to be consumed by Democratic-led investigations into his administration and his business dealings, and possibly even another impeachment.
Could Trump be the Republican president to lose Texas?
After winning the state by double digits in the last two presidential races, some Texas Republicans now see Trump as a liability.
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.
What's at stake in the 2026 midterms for Elon Musk, tech, economy
From inflation and AI backlash to Elon Musk's record spending on Republicans, here's what's at stake in the 2026 midterm elections.
Will Republicans block Democrats from Congress if they win the midterms? We asked them
Will Republicans try to block Democrats from being sworn in if they take control of Congress? We asked California Republicans. Here’s what they said.
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.
Ken Paxton’s last stand
On the road with the Texas Republicans fearful their state could turn blue.
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.
Reproductive Rights Left on the Table: Senator Cappelletti Reflects on Unfinished Business as Legislative Session Concludes
Harrisburg – October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Senate recessed last Wednesday, October 22, with only two additional session days scheduled through the end of the 2026-2027 legislative session. As the chamber recessed—currently controlled by Republicans—the Senate left hundreds of bills on the table, including several that would advance reproductive freedoms in the Commonwealth. Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) said many of these state-level protections are critical for Pennsylvanians as Republicans in Washington continue to dismantle the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. “Wrapping up this legislative session and looking ahead to next Tuesday, access to abortion care is at the very top of my mind. I’m deeply disturbed that the majority party in our chamber was once again unwilling to come to the table and move lifesaving legislation that would protect basic healthcare in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Cappelletti, who served as the Director of Policy for Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates prior to her time in the legislature. Senator Cappelletti has proposed several bills to address reproductive healthcare, and three proposals to protect abortion care were left on the table for the third session in a row since she introduced them. On November 30, 2026, all legislative proposals not signed into law […]
The midterms could open a new chapter for Republicans and an old fight for Democrats
The midterm elections might be the final nail in the coffin of the Trump era of the Republican Party, while Democrats will likely continue battling under roughly the same Hillary Clinton-versus-Bernie Sanders construct they have been operating under for the past 11 years.
Trump campaigns Mississippi, highlighting Republicans\' challenges
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Mississippi as both parties make their closing arguments ahead of midterm elections in eight days. And the Mississippi Democrat that Trump wants defeated stopped
What exactly Democrats have pledged to do if they win in the midterms
If Democrats can win control of either the House or the Senate, they will have seized some control of Washington back from President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Republicans Boost Independent's State Senate Bid
With no candidate of their own in the race, the GOP is making a late intervention on behalf of former member Nicole Kalloch.
Will Democrats control Congress? Their path runs through California. Watch these races
As Democrats fight to control Congress, the party needs midterm California voters to deliver on the promise of Prop. 50 and oust five Republicans
Spoiler candidates are nothing new in US politics. It’s clear why Trump is targeting Peltola
Republicans are focused on a race that could flip the Senate – and where an Alaska Native is favored
In Oregon’s most expensive legislative race, 2 political newcomers battle for key Senate seat
About $3.6 million has flooded the legislative race as Republicans try to break Democrats’ grip on power in Salem.
The Latest: Trump rallies in Mississippi as GOP midterm challenges mount
President Donald Trump is in Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm campaign blitz that highlights Republicans’ challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington and
Trump insists Republicans ‘have a shot’ in midterms as rallies resume
Trump revived cancelled swing-state rallies as early midterm voting set records, with Pope Leo casting a historic US ballot from Chicago.
How Democrats Are Reclaiming the Politics of Populism
In the midterms’ most competitive races, Democratic candidates are reviving an old party message: that the Republicans are selling out to the highest bidder.
Some Texas Republicans cross party lines to support Talarico
The GOP defiance is notable in a state dominated by Republicans.
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.
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.
The Election-Denier Backpedal
The president is not getting the political cover he once enjoyed from Republicans.
Midterms 2026 live updates: Election Day voters head to the polls as Democrats look to flip GOP control of the House and Senate
Democrats need a net gain of four seats in each chamber to take control of Congress as Republicans fight to hold on to their majorities and President Trump looks to help the GOP avert a so-called blue...
Dems outperform GOP in Sandoval County early voting, nonpartisans mostly on the sidelines
By Pat Davis, The New Mexico News — As Sandoval County voters turn their attention to Tuesday’s final Election Day, early voting data shows that partisan voters in both major parties were eager to vote this cycle, though Democrats outperformed Republicans in early turnout, while unaffiliated voters are still mostly on the sidelines. Voter turnout […]
Republicans Can Blame Trump for Their Midterm Woes
Tariffs, a costly war and political vendettas have left Republicans scrambling to defend their congressional majorities.
A toss-up race in Trump country mirrors a complicated midterm landscape
A close contest for one of Montana's two seats in the House of Representatives fits into a larger trend putting Republicans on defense.
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.
Republicans pour millions into once-safe House seat in bid to save Max Miller
In the closing days of the race, Rep. Max Miller is making the case to voters that divorce is messy and the controversies that surrounded him this summer are behind him.
Monroe County became Trump country. Rising costs could test that loyalty
Once a battleground, the working-class southern Michigan county has become a reliable vote for Republicans since 2016. Tariffs, high costs and general fatigue give Democrats some hope next week.
The most important Texas races not on your radar
From the Texas Attorney General to the Railroad Commission, these positions are powerful. Republicans and Democrats are in hard-fought elections to win them over. NBC DFW’s Phil Prazan speaks with Gromer Jeffers, political writer at the Dallas Morning News about the election day to come.
Murkowski endorses Democrat JKT in Alaska governor's race
Polls show Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins with a lead over three Republicans in the four-way race to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Poll flashes warning signs for Republicans in 7 battleground Senate races
Senate polls show Democrats leading in Texas, Kansas, Ohio, Maine and Alaska, with Trump's approval at just 38% across the seven battlegrounds.
What divided government could look like if Gina Hinojosa wins
Even if a Democrat were in the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans would likely control the Legislature. Divided government could mean limited political control.
The Texas Republicans Who Have Had Enough
Four Lone Star State conservatives wrestle with their party’s MAGA turn.
California’s legislative races put tech-backed Democrats and Republican gains to the test
California's 2026 legislative contests are testing whether Republicans can hold onto their gains and how big spending influences Democratic contests
Live Results: Kansas Senate midterm election
In the battle between Democrats and Republicans for Senate control, the reliably red state of Kansas has moved from the edges to the center of the map.
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.
Another little-known candidate in the Alaska Senate race points toward secretive effort to hurt Republicans
Newly created PACs are spending millions to attack Republican incumbents in Alaska and Ohio from the right and to promote longshot conservative challengers.
An Hinojosa win would be a political feat, but she wouldn’t inherit the power Abbott holds
Even if a Democrat were in the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans would likely control the Legislature. Divided government could mean limited political control.
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.
Costs outpaced wages in more GOP-held battlegrounds, Post analysis shows
Republicans are defending most of the competitive seats where a majority of families don’t earn enough to cover the basics.
Republicans hope to stave off predictions of midterm losses amid high costs and the Iran war
President Donald Trump has spent most of the last month trying to shore up red states that will decide the Senate today. Follow for live updates
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.
Republicans are trying to make the Texas Senate race about “manliness”
Ken Paxton keeps accusing James Talarico of being “low-T.” Do voters care?
Georgia Republicans are trying to court Latino voters. National politics are complicating things.
In a battleground state with tightening margins, Georgia’s Latino voters have the potential to affect the outcome of the governor’s race in November.
In Creole Country, Black Residents Ask What the Fight for Voting Rights Delivers
Opelousas has shaped the fight for Black voting rights for centuries. Today, residents disagree over whether Democrats, Republicans, or racial solidarity offer a path forward.
Editorial: How to lower costs in higher education
The soaring cost of higher education has been a problem for decades. Congressional Republicans have shown how to fix it. Last year, President Donald Trump signed his One Big Beautiful
Facing political headwinds, Oregon Republicans lean into ‘ballot harvesting’
Members of the party have recently criticized the practice of turning in ballots on behalf of sympathetic voters.
Will ‘prairie populism’ defeat Republicans in the midterms?
Jonathan Freedland speaks to Rachel Leingang about her reporting across the midwest, where she has charted the renaissance of progressive populism
Patrick’s Politics: You can’t afford to vote Republican
Rising inflation and sky-high gas prices. Blatant mismanagement of foreign policy. A fading president losing his grip on reality. These were all attacks used by Republicans against former President…
Why it could take a while to know who will control Congress
Control of the House depends on which party reaches the 218 seats necessary, while the Senate requires 51 for Democrats or 50 for Republicans because of Vice President JD Vance’s tiebreaking vote.
Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans\' challenges
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Mississippi as both parties make their closing arguments ahead of midterm elections in eight days. And the Mississippi Democrat that Trump wants defeated stopped
Libertarians could siphon Republican support in the fight for control of the U.S. Senate
Third-party Libertarian candidates threaten to siphon votes from Republicans in competitive states and could imperil the party's chances of holding its narrow majority over Democrats.
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.
Why are Republicans listed first on Florida's ballots?
Florida law gives the top ballot position to candidates from the party that won the last governor's race. Researches say this can benefit those candidates, due to a phenomenon called the primacy effect.
A guide to Nov. 3 midterm election with history, perspective
Democrats appear a cinch to win control of the House, but the Senate remains a toss-up. Save your sanity by ignoring the polls. And don't put too much weight on Republicans' big financial advantage.
Arizona Republican consultant thinks Democrats will 'end up disappointed'
A Republican political consultant and former Arizona lawmaker believes reports of the GOP’s demise are greatly exaggerated.
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
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.'
Beware the ‘red mirage’ if California Republicans have an election night lead
Don’t be fooled by early election returns. It can take California weeks to tally votes, leading to ‘red mirages’ and ‘blue shifts.’
Democrats try to take majority of governors' offices for first time in two decades
All told, 36 states that are home to about 80% of the nation’s population will elect a governor Tuesday. In 19 states, the office is open. Heading into the elections, Democratic governors represented 60% of the nation’s population, but Republicans held 26 of the nation's 50 governors’ offices.
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
The Latest: Democrats and Republicans make a final push one day before midterm elections
President Donald Trump closed out the final weekend of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in two states he had handily won in the past.
‘We just have to bother the crap out of these people’: How the GOP is confronting its voter enthusiasm deficit
For Republicans, the midterm alarm bells are increasingly coming from inside their house.
College Democrats and Republicans debate the state of politics before midterms
With the midterm elections just two weeks away, the WashU College Democrats and WashU College Republicans (WUCR) took to Tisch Commons to debate federal and local issues before a 50-person audience.
It's a 'socialist' bank — and North Dakota Republicans love it
Democratic socialist candidates have held up North Dakota's state-owned bank as a model to emulate.
Republicans laud feds for awarding Florida $193.7M for rural healthcare
Florida has been awarded $193.7 million in federal funds to support telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, pharmacy services, diagnostic kiosks, and community paramedicine for rural areas in Florida, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced. The grant is $5 million-plus more than the DeSantis administration had previously announced it was requesting. The money is made […]
The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki on the state that changes the Senate majority math for Republicans
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed both have ground to make up after 2024.
NC Republican Congressmen buy TV ads in deep-red districts as election looms
Incumbent Republicans in Congress from seven conservative districts in North Carolina are running TV ads to help their re-election campaigns. It's a sign that the GOP could be worried about districts designed to be safe for Republicans amid what could be a wave year for Democrats.
Top Trump Officials Are Hitting the Campaign Trail Ahead of the Midterms. Are They Allowed To?
Legal experts and advocacy groups contend that in seeking to boost Republicans ahead of the midterms, members of the Administration have violated a decades-old law.
Trump returning to TX for high-stakes push to keep the state in Republican hands
After winning the state by double digits in the last two presidential races, some Texas Republicans now see Trump as a liability.
Republicans say no to the most vital part of elections
Views writer Savannah Burke argues that the key to preserving democracy and fair elections in the United States is televised debates.
Democrats Show Strength in Final Days of Race for the Senate, New Polls Find
Democrats are up in Michigan, Texas, Kansas, Maine and Ohio, have an edge in Alaska and are effectively tied with Republicans in Iowa, new New York Times/Siena polls found.
Live Results: Nebraska Senate midterm election
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.
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 ...
Texas Republicans sound alarm over early voting as JD Vance rallies supporters in North Texas
Republican researchers report a narrow advantage among voters who participated in Democratic primaries.
RFK Jr. Says 500M Arabs ‘Don’t Produce Science’ at Michigan Rally
RFK Jr. made sweeping remarks about Arabs and Muslims while campaigning for Republicans in Michigan.
Trump, ignoring polls, predicts economy to help Republicans in midterms
By Trevor Hunnicutt CORINTH, Mississippi, Oct 26 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump campaigned on Monday in deeply Republican Mississippi, predicting victory for a Republican Senate candidate based
Republicans, Democrats set midterm closing arguments as Michigan endorsement roils Senate race
The elections will decide control of Congress
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.
Chicago sports owners split on political giving
Half of the biggest owners give to Republicans and half give to Democrats.
Republicans were hoping to flip this New Hampshire Senate seat – will Trump get in the way?
Republican John Sununu tries to distance himself from unpopular president in race against Chris Pappas that has gone from ‘toss-up to ‘lean Democrat’