Politics Oct 19 Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fights to keep a foothold in conservative Pacific Northwest district By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
Politics Oct 19 Iowa is testing whether Democrats can win rural voters Economic concerns such as tariffs and rising gas prices may give Democrats an opening in November’s midterms. But rural voters remain skeptical of large-scale support for Democrats. By Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Politics Oct 19 On campaign trail, Jeffries says Republicans are 'divorced from reality' Jeffries, who is in line to become House speaker if Democrats seize the majority, has traveled to some 50 cities campaigning for Democratic candidates. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Politics Oct 14 Watch 7:25 Democratic and GOP strategists on how Trump's unpopularity is shaping the midterms The latest polling for the upcoming midterms shows a tilt in Democrats' favor. For an inside view of the final weeks of the campaign, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee and Republican strategist Doug Heye. By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura
Politics Oct 14 Republicans retreat from battleground districts as lines shift in House races The shifting money in the final weeks of midterm campaigns points to a defensive posture by Republicans and new aggression from Democrats, who aim to capitalize on President Donald Trump's weak approval ratings. By Thomas Beaumont, Joey Cappelletti, Mike Catalini, Associated Press
Oct 09 Time for term limits? Dems in majority could have familiar faces in key roles By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Democrats hope to bring a new agenda to the House next year if they take the majority, but they will most likely do so with many of the same faces that have steered their party's legislative work for a decade… Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch 5:24 Democrats are betting on pastors and ministers in the midterms By Lisa Desjardins Fusing faith and politics is almost a no-brainer for many Republicans hoping to hold public office. But this election cycle, 12 pastors, seminarians and former clergy ran as Democrats, with about half securing nominations. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with NPR… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch 3:55 Georgia governor's debate highlights voters' top concerns By Liz Landers, Jonah Anderson, Doug Adams While much of the focus this midterm season is on congressional races, there are also 36 states across the country holding elections for governor. One of those is Georgia, a purple state where the former Democratic mayor of Atlanta, Keisha… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch 7:27 Republican and Democratic strategists on closing messages and where they expect to win By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura Republicans hold a massive financial advantage, but it’s Democrats making gains in the polls in the final month of the midterm elections cycle. To discuss each party's closing strategy, Amna Nawaz sat down with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican… Continue watching
Oct 05 Ohio Democrats' path to governor's office runs through rural areas that have turned against party Democrats say their nominee for governor in Ohio, Dr. Amy Acton, represents the party’s best chance in years to win that office. Continue reading