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Sep 10, 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
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 election.
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Sep 09, 2026
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Sep 09, 2026
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Sep 09, 2026
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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
After losing in two courts and winning in another, Missouri officials said they planned to forge ahead with using a congressional map that was redrawn to benefit Republicans.
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Sep 08, 2026
Anthony DiLorenzo, an automotive executive who ran with the president's endorsement, will be the Republican nominee in the First Congressional District.
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Sep 08, 2026
Missouri's Supreme Court blocked election officials from using a new congressional map, saying voters must first approve the district lines in a statewide referendum.
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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
Get live results and maps from the 2026 New Hampshire primary elections.
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Sep 08, 2026
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Sep 08, 2026
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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
The group is starting with more than $10 million and says it intends to support midterm House candidates in swing states.
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Sep 08, 2026
Track the latest polls in Georgia's 7th Congressional District.
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Sep 08, 2026
William Lawrence, a progressive challenging a first-term Republican, is trying to rewrite the playbook for Democrats running in swing districts.
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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
In Colorado and across the country, higher costs, tariffs and cheap beef imports are affecting voters who will help determine which party controls the House next year.
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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 05, 2026
Missouri's Supreme Court said a map redrawn to help Republicans could not be used in November and said voters should decide on the new boundaries.
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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
Track the latest polls in Florida's 16th Congressional District.
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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
Track the latest polls in Texas's 35th Congressional District.
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Sep 02, 2026
The fight has highlighted party divisions and raised questions about how Democrats will run the House should they win the majority.
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Sep 02, 2026
A New Hampshire senator's daughter is running for office, and finds her name being used against her.
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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
Many members of Congress in the most competitive re-election races are skipping the chance to share a pep rally stage with President Trump.
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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
Dan Koh, who ran with the endorsement of former President Joseph R. Biden Jr., topped a crowded field to secure the nomination in the safely Democratic Sixth Congressional District.
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Sep 01, 2026
Representative Chuck Edwards received a formal rebuke on the floor after a speech in which he apologized for his conduct but said it did not constitute harassment.
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Sep 01, 2026
Lawmakers sent the legislation to President Trump in an overwhelming vote, reflecting bipartisan enthusiasm around punting a messy spending fight until after the midterms.
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Sep 01, 2026
Track the latest polls in North Carolina's 7th Congressional District.
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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
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Sep 01, 2026
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Sep 01, 2026
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Sep 01, 2026
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Sep 01, 2026
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Sep 01, 2026
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Sep 01, 2026
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Sep 01, 2026
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Sep 01, 2026
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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
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 trading platform Kalshi issued a three-year suspension to the candidate, Laurie Buckhout, and fined her nearly $2,600. Ms. Buckhout said she had made a "dumb mistake."
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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 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 28, 2026
A House race in Arizona pits Jay Feely, a former Jets kicker, against Amish Shah, a former sideline doctor for the team. Jets fans in the district say it's a welcome distraction from all the losing.
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Aug 28, 2026
Track the latest polls in North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District.
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Aug 27, 2026
Outrage over making Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is vocally pro-Israel, the top Democrat on a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party's rift over Israel.
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Aug 27, 2026
Outrage over the appointment of Representative Jared Moskowitz of Florida, who is vocally pro-Israel, to a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party's rift over Israel.
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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
The top Democrats will gather party donors on Sept. 10, just as Republicans converge in Texas for their unusual midterm convention.
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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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Aug 26, 2026
Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump's agenda than she has talked about her brother's political goals — or her own.
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Aug 26, 2026
Track the latest polls in Ohio's 1st Congressional District.
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Aug 26, 2026
The conflict with Iran is uniquely salient to the Virginia Beach voters deciding which party will win a critical House contest.
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Aug 26, 2026
The former Democratic-turned-independent senator and his daughter are backing independent bids for the House and the Senate to try to weaken the two-party grip on the Capitol.
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Aug 26, 2026
A long-shot candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator will be on the ballot in November. That could be a problem for the G.O.P.
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Aug 25, 2026
President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.
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