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How to follow along with CNN’s election coverage
Millions of voters will cast their ballots Tuesday in an election that will decide the balance of power in Congress and set the tone for President Donald Trump’s remaining two years in the White House.
What Voters Should Know About Possible Problems at the Polls
Despite worries about federal intervention, local and state officials say they are well prepared to run a secure election.
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics
Angie Nixon fumbles a Cuba question, dirty tricksters target voters, and the Florida Trib staffs up.
North Texas voters raise concerns about healthcare, Medicare and insurance costs ahead of midterms
North Texans say rising medical costs, insurance premiums and gaps in care for seniors are among the health care concerns they want elected officials to address ahead of the midterm elections.
Election 2026: CT voters decide governor, congressional races with major business implications
The Connecticut 2026 election guide examines races for governor, treasurer, comptroller and Congress, with implications for taxes and business costs.
Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'
The Department of Justice on Friday added a request that the judge separate all ballots showing votes for the second Dan Sullivan until it can be determined whether voters were fooled into wasting their votes for a spoiler candidate.
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.
Voter Guide: Healthcare in PA’s 15th Congressional District
Democrat Ray Bilger and Republican Glenn Thompson, who are running to represent Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District, answer questions from the News Lab at Penn State about healthcare.
AI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for election information, but chatbots are getting voting facts wrong and recommending candidates, raising concerns they could influence voters' decisions.
Amanda Marie Green, Austin Rogers focus on economic challenges impacting CD 2 voters
Could the Panhandle contest be the sleeper race to watch in Florida this cycle?
'Messy,' 'divided' and 'scary': swing voters rate the country ahead of Election Day
One last check in with the Swing Shift voters before Election Day. All of them voted for President Trump. Now, they're rating his presidency and deciding who to support when he's not on the ballot.
Grand Jury Rejects Trump Administration’s Effort to Charge Individual With Voter Fraud
The rejection demonstrates the department’s harried push to prove President Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of rampant voter fraud.
6 things to watch for on election night
Some of the key storylines to watch will center around various voters groups that have soured on President Trump during his second turn out.
In Wisconsin farm country, burden of high prices transcends politics
Wisconsin farmers are feeling the squeeze — and it could shake up one of the nation's most closely watched congressional races. With diesel topping $6 a gallon, fertilizer costs soaring and profits shrinking, even longtime Republican voters are questioning the direction of the country. Could frustration on the farm change the outcome in November?
Voters will ask, ‘About last night?’
You know that feeling when you wake up in a stranger’s bed and have no idea who’s lying next to you? OK, that’s never happened to me either. But it’s a fair analogy for how Colorado voters will feel Wednesday morning as they struggle to remember the previous night’s election results: What the hell did […]
How Trump’s economic promises are holding up so far
On the campaign trail in 2024, Donald Trump made a series of bold promises to voters about how he would rapidly drive down the cost of living and transform the US economy if they sent him back to the White House.
US Rep Jim Clyburn says Colom election is key for voting rights laws
The economy is key for most voters in the midterm elections. The future of the Voting Rights Act is top of mind for many in the South as well.
A GOP Congressman Backed Medicaid Work Requirements. His Voters Might Be Exempt.
A California congressman voted for the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which is projected to reduce Medicaid spending by $900 billion. Now Rep. David Valadao, whose House race will help decide control of Congress, is telling his constituents they may not have to follow the new rules.
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.
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.
Most Michigan voters haven't seen roads improve under Whitmer
Gretchen Whitmer has the highest approval rating for an outgoing Michigan governor in decades. But most voters haven't seen road conditions improve.
Older Americans who vote live longer than those who don’t
Since voters live longer, casting a ballot may be seen as another healthy habit, like going for a run or eating lots of vegetables.
After living through century of American politics, Florida’s oldest voters aren’t done yet
In interviews across Florida, centenarians said they are as divided politically as the rest of America. They see today’s political races as increasingly bleak and divisive. Still, they have not given up on voting.
Should public money fund political campaigns? Taking a look at California’s Prop. 4
Proposition 4 asks voters if the current ban on public funds for political campaigns should be repealed.
As North Texas voters break early voting records, Tarrant County becomes an election battleground
North Texas saw a higher voter turnout this year compared to past midterm elections. Tarrant County had nearly 572,000 voters, which some experts say is expected with both political parties watching county races closely.
Yes, Congress cut Medicaid. And they cut it deeply. (Opinion)
Our elected leaders are free to make their case to voters that the government should spend less on health care. But the one thing they cannot credibly argue is that the cuts they voted for are not happening.
This Republican Wants Voters to Consider a Post-Trump World
John E. Sununu, the Republican Senate candidate in New Hampshire, has the president’s endorsement but is keeping him at arm’s length.
Election confidence remains high despite high profile cases questioning system
Millions of voters have already turned in their ballot
Writers give final views on candidates, parties and politics: Letters
Readers make their closing arguments on candidates and political issues in Maine and New Hampshire as voters head to the polls.
USC student voters frustrated yet hopeful ahead of the midterm elections
Over 48.5 million early ballots already cast nationwide as of Friday afternoon
With ACA open enrollment starting, healthcare is top of mind for many voters
Open enrollment for the Affordable Card Act marketplace opens Nov. 1, just two days before Election Day, putting healthcare in sharp focus the same year millions have lost coverage.
Some Americans Are Fearful of Federal Interference on Election Day
Most voters say they trust that the results of the election will be accurate. But some worry that President Trump will try to sow doubt.
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 […]
A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is rea
Analysis: More than 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens not on California's voter rolls
It's the first outside analysis of a list that the Department of Justice has used to threaten prosecution of election officials. The analysis also found that thousands of U.S. citizens appear to be flagged as ineligible to vote on the government's list.
'All INdiana Politics': Indiana party leaders, analysts weigh key races ahead of Election Day
INDIANAPOLIS — With Election Day two days away, Indiana party leaders and political analysts are watching a closely contested secretary of state race, legislative contests that could affect the Republican supermajority in the state House, school referendums and voter turnout. There is no U.S. Senate or gubernatorial race in Indiana this year. Voters will decide […]
How Troy Jackson’s campaign has been reaching voters beyond traditional political ads
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson is turning to Maine social media creators to reach voters beyond traditional political advertisements. His campaign has been partnering with influencers whose audiences were built around everything from motherhood and mental health to gardening and everyday life. The campaign has cultivated relationships with creators who aren't primarily known for
Lucia Báez-Geller seeks to oust Fabián Basabe as scandals test his hold on HD 106
District voters have moved right in recent election cycles. Whether they’ll stick with their controversy-prone incumbent Republican is to be seen.
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.
Politics: The Final Weekend Before The Midterms
The final weekend of campaigning before Election Day has passed. President Donald Trump attended rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Sunday — despite initially announcing those rallies were cancelled. The president said they were back on the schedule on Friday.In more than two dozen campaign stops in October, the president’s influence among Republican voters has been tested — in a midterm election that is a referendum on his presidency so far.And while GOP campaigning continues to hinge on Trump — among Democrats, a fractured party in Michigan is becoming a problem of its own. In Michigan’s Senate Race, former Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens issued a late and shocking endorsement for the Republican candidate, Mike Rogers. Michigan’s Senate seat is a key piece to retaking control of the chamber for Democrats.More than 50 million votes have already been cast. What insight did this weekend’s campaigning give us to the state of the midterms?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Donald Trump phones Michigan voters in 11th hour appeal before election
In a ‘tele-rally’ phone call, President Donald Trump called Michigan’s US Senate race the ‘most important’ in state history.
Before the Gender Gap Had a Name, Ms. Saw Women’s Political Power Coming: Six Stories From the Archives on the Power of Women Voters
A record 590 women filed to run for the U.S. House during the 2026 election cycle. Women candidates are also poised to make history in gubernatorial races across the country: Deb Haaland could become the nation's first Native American woman governor in New Mexico, while Keisha Lance Bottoms could become the first Black woman governor in U.S. history if elected in Georgia. Yet women still hold only about 28 percent of seats in Congress. And the stakes of this election—from reproductive freedom and immigration enforcement, to voting rights and the future of constitutional equality—extend far beyond the number of women elected. For more than five decades, Ms. has documented the growing power of women voters, candidates and elected officials. We've tracked the gender gap, challenged the barriers facing women in politics and explored what it would mean to build a democracy that represents all of us. These six selections from the Ms. Archive trace that history—from the earliest predictions of women's political power, to today's calls to fundamentally remake American democracy. (Full access to these selections and the entirety of 50+ years of issues of Ms. is available via the Ms. Magazine Archive on ProQuest, from Clarivate.)
The health care affordability midterms, and billing urgent care as ER
Health care affordability is a major issue for voters, and a new kind of medical clinic sticks some patients with big bills.
Health care access, ‘woke ideologies’ and property taxes: A pulse of Fort Bend County voter priorities
Over 271,000 Fort Bend County residents cast a ballot in early voting from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30.
Morris Katz’s Second Act
The 27-year-old strategist played a key role in the Graham Platner fiasco. He still thinks he knows what working-class voters want.
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.
California Politics 360 full episode | Final push ahead of the election
Voters will decide a number of key races, including who will be California’s next governor, representation in Congress and 14 statewide propositions.
UAlbany researcher calls for transparency and digital literacy as AI spreads in politics
AI is becoming a powerful tool in political campaigns, but a new study suggests voters’ trust in AI-assisted messaging can hinge less.
Midterm messaging final push: navigating political rhetoric, what voters need to know
Dr. Joshua Scacco, director of USF's Center for Sustainable Democracy, discusses key topics voters should focus on, including credible information, social media's role, and Florida's impact on national politics.
Gen Z can’t afford the culture war
Economic anxiety is reshaping young voters’ politics this midterms.
Sick of politics? That's exactly why you need to vote
Fed up with politicians and politics? That's no reason to sit out an election. Democracy works only when voters take part.
USC student voters frustrated yet hopeful ahead of the midterm elections
Over 48.5 million early ballots already cast nationwide as of Friday afternoon
Paxton and Talarico make final election pitches of U.S. Senate campaign to Houston voters
Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico spoke as more than 1.8 million voters cast ballots early across Greater Houston -- close to a quarter of the early voting total for Texas.
Legislative priorities on healthcare crystallize as New Mexico voters head to polls
Healthcare access and affordability have become a central issue — and a surprising point of consensus — ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Live Results: Alaska Senate midterm election
Voters in Alaska are deciding between incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola.
“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 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.
Unaffiliated voters are the fastest-growing group in Pennsylvania. They can decide who controls Congress.
Roughly 78,000 Pennsylvanians have registered as unaffiliated in the last 12 months. These voters will wield huge power in Tuesday's election.
Dallas business giants help bankroll $360,000 push for homelessness tax
Voters will decide Tuesday whether to increase the county property tax rate indefinitely to generate about $100 million a year for homeless services.
In L.A., a Stark Generational Divide May Determine the Mayor’s Race
Young voters want affordability. Older ones want stability. That tension may be the biggest factor in the contest between Karen Bass, 73, the incumbent, and Nithya Raman, 45.
Many Americans are worried about healthcare costs as midterms approach. Why do they keep rising?
As many U.S. voters worry about healthcare costs, experts tell ABC News there are many reasons why costs may be rising.
Voters fear the America they’ve known is slipping away
The stakes in Tuesday’s midterm elections are so high that Shane Dunn voted for the first time in his life, at age 65. After a career as a cook up and down the East Coast, Dunn moved to the Philadelphia suburbs and voted last week in Levittown. “I was always a busy man,” he said […]
Trump administration sued over federal efforts to set aside WA ballots
Three organizations have sued after federal officials ordered Washington state to set aside 400 ballots the U.S. government claims went to ineligible voters.
Justice Department urges sanctions for database analysis critical of its noncitizen voting claims
Attorneys for an immigrant rights group on Saturday filed court papers revealing that their analysis found more than 40% of the people on the list do not appear in the state's voter file.
The US Electorate Is Permanently Mobilized and Unable to Move
Voters are epically dissatisfied as we enter into the midterms. But our political economy and social world are not changing in response to that dissatisfaction.
NC political campaigns make final push before Election Day
Attention turns to Tuesday, as parties work to mobilize their bases and reach unaffiliated voters in several closely watched races.
Nebraska Governor Midterm Election 2026: Live Results
Follow 2026 Nebraska governor election results as voters decide which candidate will take over next term.
A historically paralyzed Congress faces its voters
The current Congress has passed fewer bills and conducted less oversight than any of its predecessors in modern history, according to congressional scholars.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to sideline 20,000 disputed California mail ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Monday in its push to sideline thousands of disputed California mail ballots the day before the pivotal midterm elections. The emergency appeal came after an appeals court rejected the request to set aside some 20,000 ballots from people the federal government suspects may not be citizens. The federal government says those ballots should not be counted until the voters' status can be
Is there a presidential election in Arizona this year? Some think so
A county official in Arizona had to remind voters there is no presidential election in 2026 after repeated questions.
Voters on the left and right fear the America they've known is slipping away
Whether they’re from the left or the right, they’re worried that the America they’ve known is slipping away. They see the political class stirring up anger and hate and turning neighbors against each other.
For older voters, health costs and coverage are key issues
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities as they cast their ballots.
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.
Wishing upon even star political candidates can be dangerous
Wishing really hard for something won't necessarily make it come true, but a new study from a UConn researcher indicates up to 90% of voters expect their side to win an election, a percentage that's significantly ...
How a Democrat in Iowa and a Republican in Oregon are making education a campaign issue
In two states where the political odds seem stacked against them, candidates have found an unexpected way to appeal to voters: talking about schools.
Final poll: Charlie Crist leads Ken Welch 55% to 35%, and most of St. Pete has already voted
Six in 10 likely voters have already cast a ballot, and Charlie Crist leads them by 21 points.
Stacey Abrams has been quietly building political power in Mississippi. Scott Colom could be the payoff
After helping reshape Georgia’s electorate through years of Black voter organizing, Abrams has spent years building similar political infrastructure in
In Kansas, a data center backlash is uniting voters across the political aisle
Data center developments are sparking backlash in Kansas, where even some Trump supporters are turning against the president over concerns about health, utility costs and farmland.
El-Sayed and Rogers hold dueling rallies before election
The two candidates for Michigan’s open Senate seat, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican candidate Mike Rogers, made last minute pitches to voters on the eve of Election Day.
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.
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
Inside Trump’s final two-week campaign sprint across deep-red America
Ballrooms. Cognitive tests. The male physique. President Donald Trump’s closing message to midterm voters has veered into some unexpected places.
Vote Smart Empowers Human Judgment as AI Influences Politics
Elise Blum and Dr. Kyle Dell examine who selects the information behind AI-generated political answers and why citizens must retain the final judgmentDES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As voters turn to artificial intelligence to research politics, Vote Smart board member and educator Elise Blum and Executive Director Dr. Kyle Dell are urging citizens to examine the sources, standards, and incentives behind the answers they receive. In their opinion essay, “Preserving Human Agen
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.
Rob Sand pitches hopeful politics in final push for Iowa governor
Democrat Rob Sand urged Iowa voters to make one last push to the polls, pitching his governor campaign as a model for a different kind of politics.
Hilario Deleon on Hispanic voters and immigration politics
Hilario Deleon on outreach efforts to Hispanic voters in southeast Wisconsin.
What Alexandria voters need to know before Tuesday's election
Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., four polling places have moved, and the ballot includes the U.S. Senate and House races and three constitutional amendments
Inside The Loop with Christian Perry: Perspectives on Power, Politics, and Progress in Chicago
Op-Ed: Black Political Leadership is The Key to Success for the Left’s Longterm Electoral Project Christian Perry is a community organizer, leadership strategist, and political operative from the Southside of Chicago who serves as Campaign Manager for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election campaign Photo/Associated Press Democrats have spent decades asking Black voters to save the party. […]
UC Riverside political expert examines polling uncertainties and voter turnout ahead of midterms
Dr. Andy Crosby, a professor at UC Riverside's School of Public Policy, warns of statistical uncertainties in key battleground states and highlights fluid voter trends.
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.
Exclusive: Inside the changing politics of Pa.'s largest Amish enclave
Amish voters remain a small bloc in Pennsylvania. But shifting participation could shape close races now and politics for generations.
Poll: Roughly half of young Virginia voters ID as independents, vote Democratic
Young Virginians are engaged on political issues, but vote at lower rates.
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.
Latino voters shape California politics. What’s influencing their
Democrat Xavier Becerra is ahead of Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race, according to the latest UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies’ (IGS) poll. If he wins, Becerra
Letters: Voters should have more power than donors
On the eve of Election Day, other writers also discuss politics-themed issues as well as an array of local and state topics
'They want us divided': Major political parties fail to provide belonging to some Ohioans
About 36% of Ohio's voters are registered as Independents.