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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
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Massachusetts primary election.
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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
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Massachusetts primary election.
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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
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Massachusetts primary election.
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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
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Massachusetts primary election.
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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
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Massachusetts primary election.
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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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Aug 25, 2026
Ms. Graham, who is temporarily filling the seat long held by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, prevailed in a runoff and will be heavily favored in November.
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Aug 25, 2026
Everton Blair Jr. will serve until January in the seat long held by Mr. Scott, who died in April. Mr. Blair is not competing in the general election for the next full term in the deep-blue district.
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Aug 25, 2026
Republicans had hoped that a Supreme Court decision allowing party committees to coordinate with candidates would also entitle them to lower ad rates. On Tuesday, an appeals court said otherwise.
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Aug 25, 2026
Ms. Graham is currently serving out the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. She has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength.
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Aug 25, 2026
Mr. Norman, a five-term congressman, is a hard-line conservative running against the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
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Aug 25, 2026
The results of primary runoff elections will likely be known by late Tuesday night, officials said.
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Aug 25, 2026
Family dynasties are common in American politics. But sibling succession is rare.
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Aug 25, 2026
Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.
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Aug 25, 2026
Republicans who have mostly refrained from criticizing the president's actions have been vocal in opposition to the move, which they say will harm their constituents
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Aug 25, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Oklahoma runoff election.
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Aug 25, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 South Carolina special runoff election.
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Aug 25, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Oklahoma elections.
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Aug 25, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Georgia special runoff election.
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Aug 25, 2026
Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state's Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.
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Aug 25, 2026
President Trump's endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
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Aug 25, 2026
President Trump's endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
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Aug 24, 2026
The Brooklyn Democrat, who is in line to be speaker should his party win the House, has drawn ire from some progressives for huddling with the president's son-in-law.
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Aug 24, 2026
In a smiling yet tense interview, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, argued that his Republican critics were using culture-war issues to distract from Americans' economic concerns.
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Aug 24, 2026
The president has made a big bet on a senator's sister.
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Aug 24, 2026
The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her Senate run in South Carolina and pressured other allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers weighed in. Will it be enough?
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Aug 24, 2026
The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all.
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Aug 24, 2026
Track the latest polls in Maryland's 1st Congressional District.
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Aug 24, 2026
A plan to lower tariffs on imported beef and trade tensions with Canada have compounded some G.O.P. worries about a central issue in the midterms.
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Aug 24, 2026
The pro-Israel group has been preparing to spend big for Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan. Does he want that?
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Aug 24, 2026
From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic.
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Aug 23, 2026
President Trump's son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.
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Aug 23, 2026
With an unpopular war and high prices agitating voters, members of both parties see parallels to an election cycle when Democrats romped. But a lot has changed.
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Aug 23, 2026
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.
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Aug 23, 2026
A governor's race, a Senate contest and enough congressional contests to swing control of the House are all in play in Ohio, where voters of all stripes express a deep sense of powerlessness.
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Aug 22, 2026
A moderate Republican from Kansas, she served three terms before tiring of political strife. "I couldn't get elected today," she said in 2013.
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Aug 22, 2026
Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.
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Aug 22, 2026
Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker from Jacksonville, shocked Democrats in red Florida by soundly defeating her centrist primary opponent. Now comes the hard part.
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Aug 21, 2026
President Trump was in South Carolina to stump for Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey. But his own political future was on his mind, too.
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Aug 21, 2026
Representative Thomas Kean Jr. was joined Friday on the campaign trail by House Speaker Mike Johnson. An aide to Mr. Kean blocked a reporter's entry. Then the police were called.
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Aug 20, 2026
Aisha Wahab, a Democratic state senator in California, will fill out the term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned from the House amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
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Aug 20, 2026
Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey spoke with detainees at the Newark detention center who said they had trouble accessing medical care. Staff members there disputed that account.
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Aug 20, 2026
Senator Darline Graham has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength as she runs to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. But a debate misstep has rattled some of her supporters.
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Aug 20, 2026
The pen Mr. Paxton pocketed more than a decade ago has resurfaced as a campaign issue.
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Aug 19, 2026
The decision was a win for Republicans, who have been pushing for the new map in an effort to help maintain the party's narrow control in the U.S. House in November.
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Aug 19, 2026
Track the latest polls in Ohio's 15th Congressional District.
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Aug 19, 2026
Democrats in Alabama and beyond are trying to harness Black anger over the Supreme Court's weakening of the Voting Rights Act and the Republican redistricting that followed.
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Aug 19, 2026
Senator Darline Graham of South Carolina stumbled over a question about the importance of Taiwan to U.S. interests during a debate in a runoff election on Tuesday.
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