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In House battlegrounds, GOP incumbents are currently outraising Democratic challengers, but Democrats highlight strong fundraising by their challengers and potential voter backlash against Trump. Several incumbents on both sides are being outfunded by primary challengers, indicating a competitive and dynamic primary season. Despite some disparities, many candidates still have significant funds to contest upcoming elections.
Recent fundraising reports for the 2026 midterm elections reveal key insights into the strength and vulnerabilities of various candidates, highlighting significant fundraising disparities, potential battlegrounds, and the importance of financial war chests for incumbents and challengers alike.
A new labor-backed PAC pledges $50 million to support Democratic candidates in key House battlegrounds, focusing on increasing voter turnout among young people and voters of color, with efforts modeled after successful campaigns in New York and targeting districts including Minnesota's 2nd congressional district.
The upcoming 2024 elections are pivotal for determining control of the U.S. Congress, with key Senate and House races being closely watched. The elections are also marked by significant issues such as election security, misinformation, and a historic gender gap between candidates Trump and Harris. Early voting trends, particularly in states like Michigan, and the strategies of both parties in battleground states will play crucial roles in the outcome. The global community is also paying close attention to these elections due to their potential impact on international relations.
CNN provides an hour-by-hour guide to poll closing times for the 2024 presidential election, which will determine control of the White House, Senate, House of Representatives, and various gubernatorial offices. The guide includes details on competitive and non-competitive down-ballot races and ballot measures across different states. The election night begins with the first polls closing in parts of Kentucky and Indiana, with subsequent closings in other states throughout the evening.
Florida Supreme Court's rulings on a six-week abortion ban and a proposed constitutional amendment overturning the ban pose political risks for anti-abortion House Republicans like Anna Paulina Luna and María Elvira Salazar, potentially affecting their re-election prospects in November. The decisions have buoyed Democratic hopes of winning House seats in Florida and are expected to make reproductive rights a major issue in House races across the country, particularly for vulnerable Republicans representing districts won by President Biden in 2020.
The California Senate primary is heating up as top Democrats, including Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Katie Porter, battle for the top two spots in a race that has seen an unexpected surge from Republican Steve Garvey. The top two vote-getters will advance to the general election, and with Schiff leading the field, the race for the second spot is intensifying. Additionally, several down-ballot House races in California are also likely to play a pivotal role in determining who controls the U.S. House, with competitive races in districts such as California's 22nd and 47th, and the 27th District where the last Republican House member is facing a tough challenge.
The fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024 begins with Tuesday’s primaries in California, where the top two finishers, regardless of party affiliation, will compete in the general election. With few contested seats, the battle between Democrats in a Republican-held Central Valley district has raised concerns of a potential lockout, prompting heavy hitters like Dolores Huerta and Governor Gavin Newsom to rally for their preferred candidates. The outcome in California could be crucial for Democrats' hopes of retaking the House, as the state holds five of the 16 Republican-held districts won by President Biden in 2020.