Tagged: 2026 midterms

Ahead of midterms, Republicans run ads after cutting healthcare funds
Blanketing the airwaves with ads about healthcare, Republican candidates who voted to cut federal funding in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are positioning themselves as advocates for lower costs.
Rahul Mukherjee | Jul 31, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

To win over working-class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy
Working-class voters have moved away from the Democratic Party. Winning them back is key to the party's future, a new reports shows. But first, the messaging has to change.
Tamara Keith | Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

With just a few primary elections to go, the competitive Senate map keeps shifting
For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip four seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are harder to find.
Maham Javaid | Jul 27, 2026, 5:13 AM UTC

Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
Heading to Georgia on Wednesday, President Trump is campaigning more often this year than he did in the same period for 2018 and has already rallied for a dozen candidates in toss-up races.
Tamara Keith | Jul 22, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

In Colorado primaries, a democratic socialist wins; Bennet's governor bid ends
Democrats nominated their candidate to try to unseat a Republican House member and tapped the state's attorney general as a frontrunner for governor.
Saige Miller | Jul 1, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat
The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. First, they just have to make it through the competitive primary.
Saige Miller | Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

AI and tech are trying to influence the midterm elections
The massive spending and heated rhetoric in midterm races reflect the AI industry's political fault lines and competing visions of what the future should look like.
Shannon Bond, Eric McDaniel | Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Do internet super stars matter in elections?
It's becoming common for campaigns to seek out viral moments and the support of internet stars to reach new voters. But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this year.
Elena Moore | Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Maine's Senate race and much more. Here are the primary contests to watch today
Republican incumbents are facing tough challenges in Maine and Nevada. In South Carolina, a crowded field of MAGA-devoted Republicans are facing off to be the next governor.
The NPR Network | Jun 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Six states held primary elections on Tuesday. Here's what we know
Six states — California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico — held elections on Tuesday. Here are key races to follow and who has won so far.
Saige Miller | Jun 2, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
