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33 articlesGas has hit $4.39 nationally, with three states above $5 a gallon. Trump's approval has cratered to 34%. The war he launched on February 28 was supposed to last six weeks. Here's h
In Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in a 6-3 ruling that could reshape Congress for a generation. Here's what it means for 2026.
Florida's legislature passed Gov. DeSantis's congressional map in 72 hours, targeting 4 Democratic seats. But analysts warn the aggressive gerrymander could backfire.
Cornyn and Paxton battle in a May 26 runoff while Democrat James Talarico leads both in polls and raised a record $27M in Q1. Could Texas flip blue for the first time since 1988?
An oyster farmer and a sitting governor are in a bruising Democratic primary to take on Susan Collins. Polling, fundraising, and what it all means for November.
Iowa's state auditor leads GOP Rep. Randy Feenstra by 12 points in a state Trump won by 13. The governor's race is officially a barnburner.
Early voting is underway. The governor's race is a free-for-all. The Senate GOP primary is a three-way split. Here's your guide to Georgia's May 19 primary.
Byron Donalds leads with Trump's endorsement. David Jolly switched parties to run as a Democrat. A Groyper-adjacent provocateur is making noise at 4%. Welcome to Florida.
Virginia voters approved a Democratic redistricting amendment by a 3-point margin on April 21, 2026. Less than 24 hours later, a Tazewell County judge declared the result void. Ins
President Trump floated canceling the 2026 midterm elections twice in January — at the Kennedy Center and in a Reuters interview. Election experts and state officials explain why
Tony Gonzales resigned amid a sexual misconduct scandal. Now a YouTuber and gun manufacturer faces a public school teacher in one of the most unexpected races of 2026.
From gas prices to Gen Z polling to special election swings, these are the 10 data points that tell you everything about where the 2026 midterms are headed.
The president's party has lost House seats in 18 of the last 20 midterms. 2026 has none of the conditions that produced the two exceptions. Here's the history and what it means.
217 Republicans, 214 Democrats, 1 Independent, 3 vacancies. Speaker Johnson can lose exactly one vote. How the House became ungovernable.
The Iran war spiked gas to $4/gallon and oil past $100/barrel. 69% of Americans cite fuel prices as their top concern. How the conflict is reshaping the 2026 midterm elections.
8 in 10 Gen Z members say the country is on the wrong track — including half of young Republicans. Youth primary turnout is surging. Here's what it means for the midterms.
On April 14, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) both resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. The fallout reshaped two races and the House ma
Democrats have flipped 30 state legislative seats since Trump took office. Republicans have flipped zero. An 11-point average overperformance in 2026 special elections is the bigge
Eric Swalwell was leading the polls. Then sexual assault allegations ended his campaign overnight. Now 61 candidates, Trump's endorsement, and a top-two primary threaten Democratic
Virginia voters decide today whether to approve a Democratic-drawn congressional map that could give Democrats a 10-1 advantage in the state's House delegation. Everything you need
Six states have new congressional maps. More are coming. Trump started it. Democrats retaliated. The courts are split. Here's the state-by-state guide to the redistricting wars of
The complete 2026 primary election calendar. Every state, every date, every key race — sortable, filterable, and updated in real time. Bookmark this page.
The complete guide to 2026 election night poll closing times. When every state's polls close, adjusted to Eastern time. Know exactly when to expect results for the races that matte
Abortion rights in Virginia and Nevada. A $15 minimum wage in Oklahoma. Marijuana battles in Idaho. Missouri trying to repeal its own abortion amendment. The complete 2026 ballot m
He lost by 3.5 points in 2024. Now Sherrod Brown is running again — in a state that's moved 11 points right — and the polls say he might actually win. Here's how.
Detroit's three-term mayor left the Democratic Party, raised $5 million from Michigan donors, and is polling in a three-way dead heat for governor. Michigan has never elected an in
Both Joni Ernst and Kim Reynolds are leaving. Iowa hasn't had open races for governor AND Senate on the same ballot since 1968. Here's the full field, the domino effects, and why D
Susan Collins is trailing in polls, underwater with independents by 30 points, and 71% of Mainers say she doesn't deserve re-election. Can the Senate's most famous centrist survive
A four-term senator vs. an impeached AG facing securities fraud charges. Trump hasn't endorsed either. The May 26 runoff could determine whether Texas — and the Senate — flip b
The Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity is racing to collect 413,488 signatures by July 5, 2026 to put a constitutional amendment on the November ballot. Here's what the amend
Amy Acton has erased Vivek Ramaswamy's double-digit lead in Ohio's governor race. A deep dive into the polls, the money, and why Democrats think they can win their first statewide
James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate primary. Now the former middle school teacher faces either John Cornyn or Ken Paxton in November — and early polls show him leading
James Fishback is running for Florida governor on rage bait, anti-AI populism, and Waffle House bans. Inside the strangest — and most revealing — campaign of 2026.
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