Mar 04 Watch 5:03 Primaries in key states begin to shape the midterm matchups By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman The midterm elections kicked off in earnest with primary contests in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas. There was some confusion at the polls, and the results led to sharp words, a few upsets and more questions about the elections still… Continue watching
Mar 04 Takeaways from the first elections of 2026 midterms By Steven Sloan, Associated Press For all the focus on Texas, elections in North Carolina could have a bigger impact on which party ultimately wins the Senate majority in the fall. Continue reading
Mar 04 Republicans Cornyn and Paxton advance to Texas Senate runoff By Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party’s nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still… Continue reading
Mar 04 Democrat James Talarico wins Senate primary in Texas By Bill Barrow, Fernanda Figueroa, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press The newly minted Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Texas is now a front man for the political opposition to the Republican president, not just in his own state but around the country… Continue reading
Mar 03 North Carolina primary could set up Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal Senate race By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary will set up a high-stakes race in the fall that could decide control of the chamber. Continue reading
Mar 03 What to watch in the consequential Senate primaries in Texas By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The 2026 midterm season begins in earnest on Tuesday with two of the nation’s most consequential Senate primaries playing out in Texas. Continue reading
Mar 03 Texas GOP Sen. Cornyn tries to hold his seat for a 5th term while Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Cornyn faces a challenge from MAGA favorite Ken Paxton, the state's attorney general, and Rep. Wesley Hunt in a contest that's expected to advance to a May runoff between the top two vote-getters. Continue reading
Mar 03 GOP Rep. Gonzales enters Texas primary fighting to keep his job after allegations of an affair By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Gonzales has said he won't step down and that not all the facts have come out. Continue reading
Mar 02 Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in NYC for 2026 elections By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Monday sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is… Continue reading
Mar 02 What to expect in North Carolina's midterm primaries By Robert Yoon, Associated Press North Carolina voters will narrow down the field of candidates Tuesday in a competitive U.S. Senate race that could decide control of the closely divided chamber in November. Continue reading