Guns, Taxes and Traffic Cameras: The Midterm Ballot Measures to Watch
Voters in dozens of states will weigh in directly on issues ranging from abortion and transgender policy to elections and campaign finance. Here’s a rundown of the highlights.
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How to Vote in the 2026 Midterms: A State-by-State Guide
With early voting already underway across the country, key deadlines for voter registration, mail-in ballots and in-person voting vary significantly by state ahead of Election Day.
Staff Turnover and Missing Funds: A Tumultuous Week at Trump’s White House
The departure of press secretary Katie Zacharia caps a chaotic week for the Trump White House ahead of midterm elections next month.
Why Federal Agents Searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Home and What Happens Next
Agents searched the home of a sitting member of Congress. Here’s what to know about the investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar.
‘He Is a Scumbag’: In Pennsylvania House Race, the GOP Playbook Gets Personal
Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie is banking on voters’ trust and highlighting his opponent’s past to help him keep his seat, but Trump and policy issues still loom large.
GOP’s Byron Donalds Courts Black Voters in Bid to Become Florida’s First Black Governor
Trump-endorsed Republican candidate Byron Donalds seeks Black votes as he eyes becoming the state’s first Black governor.
How Hidden Donors and $11.6 Billion in Spending Are Rewriting the Midterm Elections
Projected political ad spending is up from $8.9 billion in 2022 and on pace to rival the 2024 presidential race, with top donors giving more than $100 million.
Rating the Governor Races: The States Where the GOP Is Poised for Victory
Executive mansions are up for grabs in dozens of states on Election Day. Here’s where Republicans have the inside track.
Rating the Governor Races: The States Where Democrats Are Poised for Victory
Executive mansions are up for grabs in dozens of states on Election Day. Here’s where Democrats have the inside track.
Is Trump a Help or Hindrance on the Campaign Trail? Republicans Are Still Deciding
Amid low approval numbers, the president is starting a midterm blitz for GOP candidates. But is that going to help them?