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Democrats hold 11-point lead over GOP on congressional ballot: Poll

Democrats hold a comfortable 11-point lead over Republicans on a generic congressional ballot, according to new poll — the latest survey showing...

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Appeals court reinstates GOP House map in Missouri for November election

A federal appeals court reinstated the Missouri GOP's 7-1 House map to be used in time for the November elections, delivering a boost for several...

21.09.2026 5

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Both parties embrace Supreme Court spending limit ruling in midterm home stretch

Both parties are embracing the Supreme Court’s summer ruling that allows parties to coordinate and spend unlimited amounts of money with campaigns...

21.09.2026 3

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Republicans see bright spot in New Hampshire with Sununu

A political family dynasty, a strong Republican governor and an influx of GOP cash threatens to put Democrats on defense in New Hampshire as...

20.09.2026 10

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Sullivan trails Peltola in Alaska Senate contest: AARP poll

Sen. Dan S. Sullivan (R-Alaska) trails former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) by 5 percentage points in the Alaska Senate race, according to a new poll....

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7 biggest surprises from the 2026 primary cycle

The 2026 primary cycle has served up enough surprises to fill out a bingo card. Tuesday's primaries in Delaware marked the last contests of the...

16.09.2026 20

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Newsom says he won't run for president in 2028 if Harris does

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said in an interview on Monday that he wouldn’t run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris...

14.09.2026 10

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Redistricting rulings injects chaos, uncertainty into Missouri House races

Missouri election officials and candidates are bracing for chaos in November amid concerns the state's redistricting saga could spark widespread...

12.09.2026 7

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Rep. Madeleine Dean slams Fetterman, calls video appearance 'gravely disappointing'

Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) didn’t mince words about Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and his video appearance at Republicans’ midterm convention,...

10.09.2026 7

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On the Ballot: One year after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Turning Point USA presses on

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is navigating its first election cycle without its founder. Thursday marks one year since Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a...

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Incumbents fall in Rhode Island primaries: 3 takeaways

It was a bad night to be an incumbent in Rhode Island on Wednesday, with the governor and the mayor of the state’s largest city losing their...

09.09.2026 8

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Rhode Island governor ousted in Democratic primary

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is projected to lose his reelection bid to former CVS executive Helena Foulkes in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island,...

09.09.2026 7

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Shaheen wins Democratic primary for New Hampshire House seat left open by Pappas

Stefany Shaheen, a health tech entrepreneur and daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), is projected to narrowly defeat state Democratic Party Vice...

08.09.2026 8

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Pappas-Sununu showdown set in Democrats' must-win Senate race: 3 takeaways from New Hampshire

Rep. Chris Pappas (D) and former Sen. John E. Sununu (R) are poised to face off in November for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat — one of the...

08.09.2026 8

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Pappas, Sununu will fight out to succeed Shaheen in New Hampshire Senate race

Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and former Sen. John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) are projected to face off against each other for retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s...

08.09.2026 10

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Michigan rabbis press El-Sayed on Israel rhetoric

A petition signed more than a dozen Michigan rabbis and Jewish leaders was launched on Tuesday, pushing Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to...

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New Hampshire Senate race tightens, Rhode Island governor on track to lose: 5 primaries to watch

New Hampshire and Rhode Island will serve up some of the last major primary contests of the 2026 election cycle, showcasing a likely upset in the...

08.09.2026 20

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What to know about latest Missouri redistricting ruling

The Missouri Supreme Court delivered a last-minute twist in the midterm redistricting saga this week when the predominantly Republican...

04.09.2026 9

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Missouri Supreme Court throws out GOP-favored House maps

The Missouri Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Trump and Republicans Thursday, ruling the GOP could not issue a new map aimed at giving the...

03.09.2026 10

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On the Ballot: The provocateur both parties can’t stop talking about

The name on everyone’s lips in Washington in one of the most talked about Senate races this fall is neither candidate. It’s Hasan Piker. He's been...

03.09.2026 20

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Lynch fends off Massachusetts House primary challenge in battle over generational change

Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) is projected to fend off a primary challenge from his left and defeat attorney Patrick Roath in a battle defined by...

01.09.2026 8

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Democratic incumbents in Massachusetts hope to defy primary push for generational change

A fierce primary fight from the left risks toppling an eighth House Democrat this cycle: Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.). Lynch, 71, is running for a...

01.09.2026 20

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Harris endorses Pappas for New Hampshire Senate

Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Rep. Chris Pappas (D) in the New Hampshire Senate race on Monday, marking the latest race in which the...

31.08.2026 8

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Democrats on campaign trail divided by Kamala Harris

Democratic candidates in competitive election races are taking different tacks this cycle over how close to affiliate themselves with former Vice...

29.08.2026 20

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Trump-backed Mazzei defeats Drummond in Oklahoma governor GOP runoff

Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei (R) is projected to defeat state Attorney General Gentner Drummond (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma...

25.08.2026 10

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Trump nabs crucial primary wins in South Carolina, Oklahoma: 4 takeaways

President Trump notched two critical wins in South Carolina and Oklahoma on Tuesday, with Sen. Darline Graham (S.C.) and former state Rep. Mike Mazzei...

25.08.2026 10

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El-Sayed weighs in on Piker controversy: 'Nobody speaks for this campaign besides me'

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed weighed in on the blowback from far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker's comments about a House...

24.08.2026 10

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Markey, Moulton lock horns ahead of Massachusetts Senate primary: 3 takeaways from last debate

Rep. Seth Moulton and Sen. Ed Markey exchanged blows from the onset of the final Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary debate as the 47-year-old...

20.08.2026 10

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Progressive wins special election to fill Swalwell's California House seat

Progressive California state Sen. Aisha Wahab (D) is projected to defeat Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez in the special...

20.08.2026 10

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Texas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss ups: Cook Political Report

The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for both the Texas and Iowa Senate races to “toss ups” on Thursday...

20.08.2026 20

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El-Sayed holds slight lead over Rogers in new AARP poll

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly leads Republican Mike Rogers in the race to succeed retiring Michigan Sen. Gary Peters (D), according to a new...

20.08.2026 30

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On the Ballot: Bipartisan couples face tough odds. But these pairs make it work

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. Democratic strategist James Carville and GOP consultant Mary...

20.08.2026 20

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Wasserman Schultz clinches Florida House primary win despite pushback from Black Democrats

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) is projected to win the Democratic primary for a South Florida House seat despite pushback from some in the...

18.08.2026 10

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Donalds, Jolly to face off to replace DeSantis in Florida

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) and former Rep. David Jolly, a Republican-turned-Democrat, are projected to face off in the Florida governor’s race this...

18.08.2026 10

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Nixon defeats Vindman to take on Moody for Florida Senate

Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D) is poised to deliver an unexpected upset and defeat President Trump whistleblower Alexander Vindman in the...

18.08.2026 10

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Planned Parenthood makes big ad buy in Maine Senate race

The super PAC for Planned Parenthood is rolling out a more than $600,000 ad campaign against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), criticizing her for her...

18.08.2026 20

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Trump put to the test with Mills in Florida primary fight

President Trump’s endorsement is being put to the test again this week as Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) vies for a third term while multiple...

18.08.2026 30

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Buttigieg endorses Poindexter in House race against Miller

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is endorsing Brook Park City Council member and ironworker Brian Poindexter as he challenges...

17.08.2026 30

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AIPAC takes center stage in last stretch of Democratic contests before November

A major pro-Israel group is zeroing in on one of their last contests before November: The special election for former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s...

15.08.2026 30

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Maine Democrat Jackson acknowledges punching man in 1988; he and partner dismiss pushing allegation

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Thursday acknowledged punching a man as a teenager in 1988, but he and longtime partner Lana Pelletier...

13.08.2026 10

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Maine Democrat Jackson acknowledges 1988 assault, denies pushing longtime partner

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Thursday acknowledged punching a man in 1988 when he was 19 years old but disputed pushing his...

13.08.2026 10

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Crowley leads Hong with Wisconsin governor primary too close to call: 5 takeaways

A hard-fought Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor between Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and democratic socialist state Rep. Francesca...

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Flanagan beats Craig for Minnesota Democratic Senate nod in win for progressives

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) is projected to deliver a key victory for progressives and defeat Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in the Democratic primary for...

11.08.2026 10

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Van Orden faces Cooke in rematch for battleground Wisconsin House seat

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) is projected for a rematch against political fundraiser and waitress Rebecca Cooke (D) for a battleground House seat...

11.08.2026 10

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Katie Hobbs taps former Republican mayor as running mate

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) tapped former GOP Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate on Tuesday as the first-term Democrat eyes a reelection bid...

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Club for Growth Action endorses Carbonara in Florida GOP primary for redistricted House seat

The conservative Club for Growth Action announced Tuesday that it’s endorsing businessman Michael Carbonara in the crowded Republican primary for a...

11.08.2026 20

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Trump comes up short with Ogles in Tennessee: 3 takeaways from Thursday's primaries

Voters in Tennessee dealt President Trump a blow and rejected Republican Rep. Andy Ogles at the polls Thursday. The second-term lawmaker faced a...

06.08.2026 20

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Taylor set to face off against Pearson for Cohen's redistricted House seat in Tennessee

Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor is projected to face off against state Rep. Justin Pearson (D) for retiring Rep. Steve Cohen’s (D) House seat in...

06.08.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

El-Sayed zeroes in on Rogers after Michigan Senate primary win

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed immediately zeroed in on his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, by calling the former House lawmaker a carpetbagger and...

05.08.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

South Dakota Senate Democrat drops out, leaving independent candidate to run against Rounds

South Dakota Senate Democratic candidate Julian Beaudion announced on Tuesday that he would be suspending his campaign for the upper chamber, leaving...

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