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Sep 16, 2026
Despite disagreements on Israel, more than a dozen Democratic senators met in Washington with the Michigan Senate nominee and emerged sounding optimistic.
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Sep 16, 2026
Critics argue the legislation would limit the rights of college athletes while maintaining the power and financial gains of schools and coaches.
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Sep 16, 2026
Members from both parties say the legislative branch has descended into a state of dysfunction in the Trump era.
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Sep 16, 2026
Members from both parties say the legislative branch has descended into a state of dysfunction in the Trump era.
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Sep 15, 2026
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump's personal investments in crypto.
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Sep 15, 2026
Federal law prohibits armed federal officers or military personnel from being deployed to polling stations.
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Sep 15, 2026
Federal law prohibits armed federal officers or military personnel from being deployed to polling stations.
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Sep 15, 2026
Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor and democratic socialist, was viewed more favorably than Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a fellow high-profile member of the movement.
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Sep 15, 2026
The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict.
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Sep 15, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Delaware primary elections.
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Sep 15, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Delaware primary election.
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Sep 15, 2026
For years, Democrats and Republicans have proposed bills to address the greatest threats posed by artificial intelligence. Many remain stymied by political disputes.
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Sep 15, 2026
A Times/Siena national poll suggests Republicans are reeling. Can they come back by depicting Democrats as too far to the left?
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Sep 15, 2026
Even some Republicans are losing faith in Trump's economy, a New York Times/Siena poll found, and Democrats were favored on the top issues as the sprint to the midterms gets underway.
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Sep 14, 2026
Why is JD Vance campaigning in a red state?
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Sep 14, 2026
Senator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former leader, had been absent for more than 13 weeks after a health incident, fueling questions about his ability to continue serving.
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Sep 14, 2026
Vice President JD Vance is beginning a key final stretch of midterm campaigning by dropping in on the Senate race in Kansas, where Republicans were long seen as heavily favored.
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Sep 14, 2026
Vice President JD Vance is beginning a key final stretch of midterm campaigning by dropping in on the Senate race in Kansas, where Republicans were long seen as heavily favored.
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Sep 14, 2026
It's looking bullish for Democrats.
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Sep 14, 2026
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is devoting a hearing to a topic that affects millions but is poorly understood and widely ignored, including when it comes to federal research money.
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Sep 14, 2026
To win in states such as Alaska, the party needs a faction that can live with fossil fuels.
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Sep 14, 2026
Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has shown quiet support for President Trump's tariffs. His brother, the head of their family business, has described the economic volatility as an enormous challenge.
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Sep 14, 2026
Polls in several closely watched primaries over the summer were off by wide margins, but pollsters remain confident that general elections are a different story.
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Sep 13, 2026
Mr. Paxton, the Texas attorney general now running for the U.S. Senate, was accused of abusing the power of his office to protect a campaign donor. He was acquitted on all counts.
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Sep 13, 2026
The Democratic nominee for Senate faces strong headwinds in a decidedly Republican-leaning state. She has been a fighter, and an underdog, for years.
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Sep 12, 2026
Senator Jon Husted, running in a high-stakes race in Ohio, dismissed his political director because of social media activity displaying a "complete lack" of judgment, a spokeswoman said.
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Sep 12, 2026
An organization allied with Senate G.O.P. leaders has booked more than $51 million in ads. Now, Ken Paxton has a financial edge after months of being outspent by his Democratic rival.
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Sep 12, 2026
The $5,000 election promise shows how afraid Trump really is.
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Sep 12, 2026
The president incubated the career of one of his greatest critics.
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Sep 12, 2026
The $5,000 election promise shows how afraid Trump really is.
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Sep 12, 2026
The president incubated the career of one of his greatest critics.
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Sep 11, 2026
The president attacked three Democrats running for Senate this week with inaccurate claims to portray them as too extreme.
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Sep 11, 2026
A new docudrama uses recordings of Supreme Court nominations to measure how much (or little) has changed from Anita Hill to Christine Blasey Ford.
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Sep 10, 2026
Senator Susan Collins, the only Republican seeking re-election in a state President Trump lost, steered clear of his convention as she distances herself from him and his record.
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Sep 10, 2026
See the latest polling in this year's U.S. Senate elections, including who's leading in Texas, Michigan and the other key races that could determine control of the chamber.
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Sep 10, 2026
In a monologue on Wednesday, Mr. Kimmel said that the show made the decision because the F.C.C. had "threatened" ABC over "traditional editorial decisions."
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Sep 09, 2026
Four battleground Senate nominees who spoke sidestepped a pair of issues that have posed political challenges, focusing instead on Mr. Trump's tax law and other topics.
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Sep 09, 2026
The progressive representative from New York spoke at a small event to help lift the underdog Senate candidate Angie Nixon.
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Sep 09, 2026
The Justice Department is examining whether the tech giant sought to sidestep antitrust scrutiny.
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Sep 09, 2026
Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, appeared in a short video filmed in front of a steel mill, saying he is "always going to reject the extremes in socialism."
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Sep 09, 2026
Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, was expected to make a surprise virtual appearance, breaking with Democrats' midterm message.
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Sep 09, 2026
The Democratic Senate candidate used a food drive to sharpen his economic message against Ken Paxton.
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Sep 09, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Rhode Island primary elections.
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Sep 09, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Rhode Island primary election.
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Sep 09, 2026
The U.S. Senate race will feature familiar faces: former Senator John E. Sununu and Chris Pappas, a four-term congressman. Stefany Shaheen, a senator's daughter, eked out a win in a House primary.
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Sep 08, 2026
Mr. Pappas, a moderate Democrat who has served four terms in the House, will face former Senator John E. Sununu, the Republican nominee, in November.
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Sep 08, 2026
The general election race to replace Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, could help determine control of the U.S. Senate.
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Sep 08, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 New Hampshire primary elections.
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Sep 08, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 New Hampshire primary election.
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Sep 08, 2026
For G.O.P. candidates in the most competitive races, deciding whether to appear with President Trump can be tricky. Some are going, while others are staying away.
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Sep 08, 2026
David Maxwell was among the staffers in the Texas attorney general's office who accused Ken Paxton of abusing the power of his office, allegations that led to his impeachment. Mr. Paxton was acquitted.
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Sep 08, 2026
Voters will nominate candidates for one of the most high-stakes Senate races in the country. And a Democratic House primary has emerged as a test of the party's establishment.
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Sep 08, 2026
Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.
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Sep 07, 2026
The senator opted to run for governor, having concluded that many Minnesotans lost faith in state government under fellow Democrats. But some wonder: Would she be a fighter in the role, or a conciliator?
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Sep 07, 2026
Roy Cooper's durable lead in a crucial Senate race is causing jitters.
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Sep 07, 2026
Candidates have traded attacks on votes to releasing the Epstein files and political donations from those with links to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Sep 06, 2026
The president's strategy, message and spending have left the G.O.P. in a difficult spot as lawmakers try to outrun his sagging approval ratings.
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Sep 06, 2026
The state has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 2010. But Chris Pappas, the likely Democratic nominee, anticipates a tough race against a well-known opponent, John E. Sununu.
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Sep 05, 2026
A financial filing announcing the TV and digital ad buy is the first general election spending by MAGA Inc. The group intends to boost the Republican nominee, Ken Paxton.
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Sep 05, 2026
The event with the Georgia and Texas Democrats will be hosted by Shonda Rhimes.
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Sep 04, 2026
The changes are almost certain to cause some votes to be tossed. They come at a time when President Trump is promoting false claims of widespread fraud in mail voting.
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Sep 04, 2026
The former aides started a social media account they said would publicize Senator John Fetterman's communications, following a report detailing the Democrat's disdain for doing his job.
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Sep 04, 2026
Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.
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Sep 04, 2026
Josh Turek is trying to turn deep-red Iowa blue as he runs for the U.S. Senate.
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Sep 04, 2026
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Postal Service rule that could impede millions of mail voters. The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in.
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Sep 04, 2026
Josh Turek is trying to turn deep-red Iowa blue as he runs for the U.S. Senate.
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Sep 03, 2026
Lingering concerns about the Senate nominee in Michigan could make it harder for him to assemble a winning coalition.
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Sep 03, 2026
Track the latest polls in the Tennessee U.S. Senate election.
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Sep 03, 2026
Elon Musk plans to spend at least $100 million in more than a dozen competitive House and Senate races. The tech billionaire helped Donald Trump to victory in 2024.
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Sep 02, 2026
Send us questions about our political coverage, polling and election results reporting. New York Times journalists will answer.
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Sep 02, 2026
Senator Ed Markey, 80, trounced a younger challenger who had made an argument for generational change. Two other longtime Democratic lawmakers hung on, too.
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Sep 01, 2026
The oldest senator in Massachusetts history used a progressive message to beat Representative Seth Moulton, 47, defying calls for generational change.
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Sep 01, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Massachusetts primary elections.
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Sep 01, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Massachusetts primary election.
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Sep 01, 2026
Senator Edward Markey, who began his congressional career in 1976, faces a challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
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Sep 01, 2026
A report detailed "grave concerns" that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.
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Sep 01, 2026
A report detailed "grave concerns" that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.
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Sep 01, 2026
Senator Ed Markey had double digit leads in every poll of the Democratic primary for Senate in August after Seth Moulton briefly narrowed the gap this spring.
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Aug 31, 2026
Republicans hold their trolls close. For Democrats, it's more complicated.
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Aug 31, 2026
The vice president also told Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, to "keep my wife's name out of your mouth."
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Aug 31, 2026
Scott Brown is chasing the political limelight again with a seemingly improvised Senate campaign.
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Aug 31, 2026
The traditional use of phones in Times/Siena surveys is far from perfect, but its strengths shouldn't be overlooked.
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Aug 31, 2026
The traditional use of phones in Times/Siena surveys is far from perfect, but its strengths shouldn't be overlooked.
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Aug 31, 2026
State officials say they worry about the Postal Service's ability to deliver votes this fall. They are urging voters to mail their ballots early or use drop boxes so their votes count.
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Aug 31, 2026
At least $1 billion from anonymous donors is flowing into the midterm elections. Dark money is not new, but it now permeates nearly every major contest.
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Aug 31, 2026
The Times test-drove a stunning crossover from Geely that would cost under half of what its rivals charge. Two senators and many experts point to security and economic concerns as reasons for a ban.
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Aug 30, 2026
A judge temporarily blocked the agency from refusing to deliver ballots in noncompliant states, which could disproportionately affect Democrats and many battleground elections.
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Aug 30, 2026
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
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Aug 30, 2026
For years, conservative litigants flocked to Judge Reed O'Connor's district. Now, North Texas has become a favorite destination of the Justice Department.
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Aug 29, 2026
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, faced criticism from Jewish Democrats after remarking, "hurt people hurt people."
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Aug 29, 2026
The leaderboard of the top 20 donors is dominated by the tech industry and ultrawealthy Republicans.
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Aug 29, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff, the youngest sitting senator and the only Democrat seeking re-election this year in a state President Trump won in 2024, hasn't moderated his message in his critical race.
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Aug 29, 2026
Candidates' attacks are focused on illegal immigration, faith and stock trading.
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Aug 28, 2026
Democrats want fighters. A former Republican has ideas.
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Aug 28, 2026
On deep frustration with the Democratic establishment and potential souring among Trump supporters.
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Aug 27, 2026
What role did the color pink play in State Representative Angie Nixon's surprising win in the Senate primary in Florida? Our chief fashion critic, Vanessa Friedman, examines the strategic choice.
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Aug 27, 2026
Congress should stop the president's dangerous nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.
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Aug 27, 2026
Seth Moulton is trying to lead the next generation of Democratic leaders — and has been for a while.
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Aug 27, 2026
Many Republicans are hoping for financial support from President Trump, whose fund-raising power in the party remains unmatched despite his low poll numbers.
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Aug 27, 2026
Seth Moulton is trying to lead the next generation of Democratic leaders — and has been for a while.
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