All articles tagged with #2026 midterms
The 2026 midterm elections will feature key races for secretaries of state in battleground states, which are crucial for overseeing election processes and could influence the 2028 presidential race. These roles have gained importance due to their power to certify results and the recent political attacks on election integrity, making them a focal point for safeguarding democracy.
Nancy Pelosi predicts that Democrats will retake the US House in the 2026 midterm elections, with Hakeem Jeffries as a likely speaker, as she criticizes the current Republican-led Congress and reflects on her own retirement plans.
Nancy Pelosi predicts Democrats will regain control of the House in 2026 with Hakeem Jeffries as speaker, reflecting on her career, her role in passing the Affordable Care Act, her opposition to Trump, and her focus on returning the gavel to Democrats before retiring.
The article discusses the ongoing and upcoming redistricting efforts in several states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, highlighting the political strategies, legal battles, and potential impacts on party control of the House, with key focus on states like Virginia, Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Illinois, Missouri, and the influence of a possible Supreme Court ruling on voting rights.
Elon Musk has resumed funding Republican campaigns for the 2026 midterms, signaling a thaw in his relationship with Trump and a shift from his previous threats to support third-party candidates, positioning himself as a major GOP donor again.
In Tennessee's 7th district special House election, Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn, with Democrats overperforming expectations and gaining ground, signaling a competitive path for both parties heading into the 2026 midterms, with affordability as a key campaign issue.
Virginia Democrat Elaine Luria, a former U.S. Rep. and Jan. 6 investigator, is running for her old seat in Virginia's 2nd District, aiming to challenge Republican Jennifer Kiggans and emphasizing her commitment to accountability and Democratic values amid a tense political climate.
Former Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria is running again for her old seat in Virginia's 2nd District, citing political chaos and her commitment to service, setting up a potential rematch with Republican Jennifer Kiggans in the competitive 2026 midterms.
A Utah judge rejected a Republican-drawn congressional map, adopting an alternative that creates a Democratic-leaning district for the 2026 elections, challenging GOP expectations in the state and impacting national control of the House.
Political parties are launching targeted ad campaigns amid the threat of a government shutdown, focusing on issues like health care and immigration, as they prepare for the 2026 midterm elections. Past shutdowns have had limited long-term electoral impact, but parties are using the current situation to shape voter perceptions and rally support.
Texas lawmakers have redrawn congressional districts in an effort to favor Republicans in the 2026 midterms, aiming to flip five Democratic seats, with legal challenges from groups representing voters of color. The new maps, signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, could change voting districts and demographics, pending court rulings.
The Texas Legislature approved a new congressional map designed to favor Republicans by potentially securing up to five U.S. House seats, a move aligned with President Trump's efforts to help his party maintain control of Congress, with Governor Greg Abbott expected to sign it into law.
President Trump announced plans to issue an executive order to ban mail-in voting before the 2026 midterm elections, citing concerns about voter fraud, despite legal and constitutional challenges, and the fact that many other countries and U.S. states use mail-in voting securely.
President Donald Trump announced plans to lead a movement to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines, claiming they cause voter fraud, and intends to sign an executive order before the 2026 midterm elections, despite legal and constitutional challenges.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a temporary override of the state's independent redistricting commission to create five new Democratic-leaning congressional seats, in response to Texas and other states redrawing maps to favor Republicans. The plan, which requires voter approval in a November special election, aims to counteract potential GOP gains in the 2026 midterms and is part of a broader partisan showdown influenced by national political tensions. The initiative faces challenges, including public skepticism and significant campaign spending.