Sep 04 Missouri court blocks Trump-backed U.S. House map and orders it to be put to a vote By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Republicans had hoped Missouri’s new congressional boundaries could help them win an additional seat and hold onto their slim House majority in the midterms. Continue reading
Sep 03 Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message By Collin Binkley, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Voters' dim views of the economy and the war in Iran have put Republicans in a tough spot as the midterm election season enters its final stretch. Continue reading
Aug 31 Live Results: Massachusetts midterm primaries Massachusetts Democrats will decide the latest head-to-head matchup between the party’s moderate and progressive wings. This time, top progressives are backing the incumbent. Continue reading
Aug 31 WATCH: House returns after August recess to tackle stopgap spending bill and more By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The first order of business is likely a vote on a stopgap spending bill designed to keep the federal government fully funded through early December, removing the possibility of a shutdown before the midterm elections. Continue reading
Aug 24 Live Results: Georgia special election runoff to replace Rep. David Scott Residents of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District outside of Atlanta will get a new representative to Congress after a special election runoff Tuesday to replace the late Democratic Rep. David Scott, who died April 22. Continue reading
Aug 20 AP report: Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California, according to a person familiar with the matter. Continue reading
Aug 19 GOP Rep. Donalds will run against Democrat Jolly in Florida's race for governor By Bill Barrow, Associated Press November's election will test President Donald Trump’s grip on his adopted state and Democrats’ ability to resurrect Florida as a national political battleground. Continue reading
Aug 17 Live Results: Alaska midterm primaries Alaska voters will narrow down a long list of contenders Tuesday for a competitive U.S. Senate seat that’s expected to play a pivotal role in determining which party will hold a majority in the chamber next year. Continue reading
Aug 17 Live Results: California special election to replace former Rep. Eric Swalwell With two Democrats competing on the ballot, the seat in California’s 14th Congressional District is guaranteed to remain under Democratic control and further narrow an already fragile Republican majority in the chamber. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 4:39 Blanche on track for narrow Senate confirmation as attorney general By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Jasmine Kim At the U.S. Capitol, it was a wild day of decision and indecision. The Senate passed the toughest sanctions bill on Russia yet and is also now on track to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. But a slew of… Continue watching