Governor Gauntlet: 2026’s Marquee Statehouse Races Take Shape
The 2026 governor races are taking shape as nominees lock in across Nevada, California and South Carolina, with several open…
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Paxton vs. Talarico: Texas Senate Race Set After Cornyn’s Ouster
Texas's 2026 Senate race pits Republican Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico after incumbent John Cornyn was ousted in a…
Follow the Money: Fundraising Surge Lifts Democrats’ 2026 Hopes
Fresh fundraising data has improved Democrats' odds of winning both chambers in 2026, with strong individual-donor numbers in key Senate…
Ballot Battles: The Fight Over Voting Access Heats Up for 2026
Fights over voting rules — early voting, mail ballots and voter ID — are intensifying across the states ahead of…
Deepfake Danger: AI Disinformation Tests the 2026 Campaign
AI-generated deepfakes and disinformation are emerging as a serious threat to the 2026 midterms, challenging voters, campaigns and election officials.
Ad Blitz: 2026 Midterms Set to Be the Costliest in History
Political ad spending is projected to hit a record $10.8 billion in the 2026 midterms, fueled by connected-TV growth and…
Reading the Tea Leaves: Forecasts Tilt Toward Democrats in 2026
Election forecasts increasingly favor Democrats to flip the House in 2026, while the Senate remains a tougher climb, as the…
Battlegrounds in the Heartland: Michigan and Wisconsin Up for Grabs
Open governor races in Michigan and Wisconsin are among 2026's most competitive, as term limits and a retirement create wide-open…
Northern Exposure: Maine and Ohio Headline the Senate Battle
Susan Collins in Maine and a Sherrod Brown comeback in Ohio headline the 2026 Senate battle, as Democrats target the…
Pocketbook Politics: The Economy Turns Against the GOP in 2026
Voter anger over inflation and affordability is denting Republican midterm prospects, with Democrats leading on the economy for the first…