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“In Tuesday’s midterm elections, Democrats gained hundreds of seats in state legislatures across the country, under-the-radar victories that may have major implications for life in America.”

“WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in Tuesday’s midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for Republicans in House, Senate and gubernatorial races.”

“But look closely at some of the races, and it becomes pretty clear that Americans don’t agree.”

“Voter discontent with President Donald Trump, the Iran war and rising prices has put races in once-solidly Republican states into play.”

“Voter discontent with President Donald Trump, the Iran war and rising prices has put races in once-solidly Republican states into play.”

“SWANTON, Ohio — As Republicans rally ahead of a midterm election that will determine whether the GOP maintains control of both chambers of Congress, Vice President JD Vance is taking to the campaign trail once again to speak with voters in New York and Ohio…”

“SWANTON, Ohio — As Republicans rally ahead of a midterm election that will determine whether the GOP maintains control of both chambers of Congress, Vice President JD Vance is taking to the campaign trail once again to speak with voters in New York and Ohio…”

“…ates that Abdul El-Sayed is a strong and lifelong supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood. [Clip plays.] Greg Abbott: We must not allow a candidate like my opponent, who supports Sharia law, to ever have control over the levers of government in the state of…”

“…ates that Abdul El-Sayed is a strong and lifelong supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood. [Clip plays.] Greg Abbott: We must not allow a candidate like my opponent, who supports Sharia law, to ever have control over the levers of government in the state of…”

“…how the funding would be stopped, given that the Memorandum of Understanding that provides $3.8 billion in US military aid to Israel each year does not expire until September 2028. - Court steps in: In the hours before polls opened, a federal appeals court…”

“This midterm cycle has also seen a record number of departures from Congress, and polls show voters aren't happy about things like the economy and the ongoing war in Iran.”

“Washington — Control of the House and Senate may not be immediately clear on election night, and some of the 2026 midterm election calls will take longer than others.”

“Those raids, part of the administration’s mass deportation campaign, have become a flashpoint in the race for California’s 22nd congressional district, one of several contests in the state that Democrats hope will help deliver them a majority in the United…”

“…Dunlap battle in rural Maine A fight for Maine’s sprawling 2nd Congressional District has turned into a bare-knuckle clash between political royalty and a scrappy state auditor, with $20 million in outside cash flooding the airwaves on the eve of the…”

“The Democrats are gunning to wrest control of Congress away from the Republicans and President Donald Trump, and many polls suggest they have a shot.”

“Community and advocacy groups in Tarrant County, Texas, are rallying to get voters to the polls after county officials shut down dozens of early and Election Day polling locations weeks before the 2026 midterms.”

“Around Ohio’s capital Columbus, which has become one of the country’s largest data centre hubs, it has acquired shades of a grassroots revolt with consequences for statewide political races.”

“But he could be facing a very different political landscape, depending on the results of the US midterm elections held the previous day.”

“A fresh round of polling data in the final hours before Election Day shows Democratic candidates leading virtually every battleground state that will likely determine which party controls the Senate.”

“Story of the race: Republican Paxton knows his party has been winning statewide races in Texas for more than 30 years.”

“For example, the final New York Times/Siena polls released last night of seven battleground Senate states—Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas—show Democrats ahead in six of those races, and effectively tied in the seventh.”

“… evenly split over whether they would vote for the Republican nominee, who was appointed by the state governor to finish the remainder of her late brother’s term after he died in July and later announced that she would run for the seat in the midterms, and…”

“With 48 hours to go before polls close in Michigan, few midterm races in the country have captured as much attention as the contest playing out between .Rogers is seeking to become Michigan's first Republican U.S. senator in 25 years, as Democrats try to hold…”

“A historically unpopular Republican president, an American public unhappy with the rising costs of food and bills, and months of favourable polls point to a good night for them on Tuesday.”

“Much of the attention ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections has fallen on the battle for control of the United States Congress.”

“The race, in which polls suggest Democratic candidate Mary Peltola is leading, could be one of the deciding factors in whether Republicans can defend their control of the Senate. - California ballot stoush: California Governor Gavin Newsom has warned federal…”

“Among South Asian registered voters, 25% of those who supported Trump in 2024 plan to back Democrats in Congressional midterm races, according to a national poll by Indian American Impact, a progressive nonprofit.”

“Amidst a blue wave, Democratic Senator Bill Nelson lost in Florida in 2018, a state which at the time was only slightly to the right of the electoral tipping point.”

“So at this moment, what's the state of play for the House and the Senate?”

“Those advantages have also allowed the blue team to play in a lot of Senate races that Republicans thought were unreachable, but only to the point of making them battlegrounds.”

“Recent polls show that 67% of Trump’s 2024 voters approve of his job performance, down from 95% early in his second term.”

“With US midterm elections set for November 3, ranked-choice voting could play a role in closely watched races, including the Alaska Senate battle.”

“Key races critical to 2026 midterm polls In the upcoming November 3 midterm elections, Republicans defend a narrow majority while democrats need a net gain of just a few seats to retake the House.”

“As voters across the United States head to the polls for the midterm elections – widely seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term in office – the state of California is set to play an important role.”

“…ightest recovery for Republicans on the generic ballot — but I’d argue that state and district polls have, if anything, been getting better for Democrats, like in a set of CNN polls yesterday morning that had them winning Kansas by 4 points and Texas by 6…”

“…ive deeper into the 2026 election: - See the latest polling and the battleground states in play. - Track early voting tallies by age, gender and more. - Find out how candidates are polling in competitive Senate races. - What are other races to watch in…”

“The narrative out of this midterm cycle, especially during the primaries, was largely focused on a few high-profile races that an AIPAC-backed candidate lost — and that was a huge shock.”

“Both mother and son want Democrats to win control of Congress at next Tuesday's midterm elections, but they don't entirely agree on what they want their Democratic Party to be.”

“The day after the midterm elections is a time of both reflection and projection.”

“Those advantages have also allowed the blue team to play in a lot of Senate races that Republicans thought were unreachable, but only to the point of making them battlegrounds.”

“Jen Heerwig, an associate professor of sociology at Stony Brook University who researches the political contributions of American corporate elites, said there are a number of highly competitive midterm races in which outside groups have stepped in to…”

“Five takeaways from Trump’s midterm campaign rallies WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is in the midst of a nationwide campaign blitz ahead of the November midterm elections, holding near-daily rallies to boost turnout for Republicans who are fighting to…”

“Five takeaways from Trump's midterm campaign rallies Oct 24 - President Donald Trump is in the midst of a nationwide campaign blitz ahead of the November midterm elections, holding near-daily rallies to boost turnout for Republicans who are fighting to keep…”

“Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim AI generated WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy, questioning campaign spending, faulting redistricting and…”

“Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim WASHINGTON, Oct 17 - President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy, questioning campaign spending, faulting redistricting and second-guessing…”

“Nationwide, such concerns are fueling a backlash to data centers from both the left and the right as tech companies flood the country with thousands of proposals for the facilities in nearly every state from California to Maine.”

“For months, Democrats running in competitive races have taken note of the widespread and growing public backlash to data centers and have begun elevating their opposition to them in campaign settings.”

““We’re watching a bit of a political revolution play out in slow motion,” said Stan Barnes, a political consultant and former Republican state senator.”

“…ically, Democrats need to pick up four seats to get control of it; seven races are considered toss-ups by Cook Political Report as of right now, just a few days before Election Day, but Democrats have leads (within the margin of error) in all of them, despite…”

“With six days to go before the November 3 midterm elections in the United States, Democrats are leading Republicans in national polls, but several key Senate races seem too close to call.”

“But with early voting for the midterms underway in nearly every state, tens of millions of Americans have already cast their ballots, offering an initial glimpse into how the pivotal elections may play out.”

“A few weeks out from the 2026 midterm elections, the polls have been giving state Rep.”

“Congress for the rest of Trump's presidency Democrats need net gains of 4 seats in Senate, 3 seats in House to flip power from Republicans The most important elections in next Tuesday's U.S. midterms are in the handful of states and districts where polling…”

“"The balance of power in the United States House of Representatives is at stake, and we wanna make sure that we have eyes and ears on the ground in close races across the country."”

“But he could be facing a very different political landscape, depending on the results of the US midterm elections held the previous day.”

“A United States appeals court has expressed doubt over the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against California, which seeks to force the state to throw out mail-in ballots it has deemed likely to go to non-citizens.”

“Midterm elections are almost always a referendum on the party in power in Washington, and Democrats hope to capitalize on deep voter dissatisfaction with the president’s job performance and what they’ve framed as a crisis of affordability that Republicans…”

“Iowa is one of several states that entered the midterm conversation in recent months, with a number of Senate races appearing in play for Democrats despite being unthinkable at the start of the cycle.”

“With about 10 days left for the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, talk of a Democratic wave has shifted from opinion polls to voting reality.”

“…ence professors and political consultants about why so many races in Florida are in play, and they all pointed to the Iran war, the rise in cost of living that has affected all voters in this state and beyond, and the overall performance of President Donald…”

“DES MOINES, Iowa — House Republicans are pinning hopes of keeping their majority on a state that President Donald Trump won by roughly 13 points in November 2024.”

“Kansas is one of several reliably red states from recent elections that Democrats have put in play this year as they try to net four seats to take control of the Senate.”

“The state, which Trump has carried in three consecutive presidential elections, is another agricultural stronghold where economic frustrations have become part of the political debate.”

“These critical races will determine control of the Senate: Maine Maine represents the primary opportunity for a Democratic pickup, as the single state featuring a Republican incumbent seeking re-election where Trump lost in 2024.”

“But the reality is what most Americans think of as "election results" — the winners announced on election nights across TV networks and social media — are not the result of all ballots being counted, but rather, races being called by news organizations that…”

“From 1934 through 2018, the president’s party lost an average of 28 House seats and four Senate seats, and over the past five midterms, the average net loss for the president’s party has been 31 House seats.”

“The cold-shoulder comes after two other Democratic candidates in high-profile midterm races separated themselves from the state party’s standard-bearer, who is up for re-election herself on November 3 against Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.”

“The midterm battle map continues to expand, as Republicans scramble to put out brush fires across the country in the all-out fight for control of the House and Senate.”

“Let’s hear directly from the president of the United States. [Clip plays.] GH: Inspiring.”

“Former President Barack Obama has backed candidates running in the most competitive races in the midterm elections, dishing out a slate of endorsements in the final month before the general election.”

“In February 2025, the Cook Political Report's initial ratings for the midterms found a small slice of 39 races listed as competitive, with 18 classified as "toss-ups."”

“(Alex Wroblewski/AFP/Getty Images) Reliably 'red' states in play, polls suggest These midterm elections will decide who controls the balance of power in Washington.”

“Last week, it was leaked audio of Paxton admitting that Trump’s ballyhooed midterm convention had actually hurt his numbers.”

“…ats are almost giddy a month before the Nov. 3 elections as polls and prediction markets capture them being on the precipice of controlling Congress, but some are warning the party to pump the brakes, as a premature victory lap could depress turnout in key…”

“US President Donald Trump has continued rallying for Republican candidates while visiting Ohio, proposing a defiant outlook on his party’s chances in the November 3 midterm elections.”

“That narrative has emerged ahead of the United States midterm elections in November, as races across the country enter their final stretch.”

“The party is at heavy risk of losing the US House and a growing number of Senate races are in play, including in states long regarded as GOP strongholds.”

“I owe you a Model Talk on what happens if Democrats lose one of the Senate races in a blue state — either Maine, where they’re on offense, or Michigan (or less likely, Minnesota or New Hampshire2) where they’re defending currently D-held seats.”

““We’re seeing Libertarians poll steadily a month out from the election at 4 to 5 percent, depending on the poll and depending on the state,” said Kevin Akins, a Democratic pollster who is working on a number of competitive battleground races this cycle.”

“As of September, Iowa has roughly 700,000 registered Republicans, 530,000 registered Democrats, and 564 registered voters with no party affiliation, according to the Iowa secretary of state’s office.”

“Polling, however, has consistently shown Cooper, a Democrat who has never lost statewide office, leading Whatley in polling and in fundraising strength.”

“Democrats are poised to achieve trifectas—control of the governor’s office and both legislative chambers—in at least three states in this year’s midterm elections, and maybe even more.”

“And after months of his advisers saying he was on the verge of incorporating weekly domestic travel into his 2026 schedule, Trump has now pledged to make personal appearances to campaign in 35 competitive races in key swing states.”

“…, sought to downplay the latest polling projections for the midterms, telling the Daily Mail that 'polls serve as a snapshot in time, not a crystal ball.' Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly are in a tight race for Florida Governor Florida…”

“In August, after Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of Canadian goods, Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to impose retaliatory tariffs on products from eight politically pivotal states, including Texas.”

“Also, the sheer reduction by both parties of seats which are in play mitigates political "waves" which crash across the political shoreline in House midterm races.”

“Despite his low polling numbers, Trump is vowing to give "a lot of speeches" in states and districts where the races are tight to help Republican candidates.”

“Trump and Musk super PACs unleash millions to boost Republicans in battleground races NEW YORK, Sept 11 - The two biggest Republican money players in the 2026 midterm elections – U.S.”

“Of course, you don’t want to be too results-oriented. [But] with the midterm model, 80 percent of the work is in gathering these 68 fucking files that we have, and making sure that the 550-odd races5 that we’re forecasting — governor, House, Senate — making…”

“He plans to spend at least $100 million in more than a dozen House and Senate races in the upcoming midterms.”

“…ere’s a reason the major parties haven’t traditionally held midterm conventions: Without a presidential contest hanging over every race in the country, it doesn’t make sense to try to build a one-size-fits-all national narrative for hundreds of disparate and…”

“Members have already played a central role in challenging preelection maneuvers by the administration — including efforts to obtain state voter rolls and limit mail-in voting — even as they collectively prepare for an array of scenarios they fear could unfold…”

“Voters in five US states – Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Michigan, and Washington – are headed to the polls for another key round of midterm primaries, where they will choose the Republican and Democratic candidates to compete in November’s elections.”