Sep 09 Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as 'Trump-a-Palooza' By Jill Colvin, Will Weissert, Associated Press The highly unusual midterm convention puts President Donald Trump at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not. Continue reading
Sep 09 With Sununu vs. Pappas, familiar names will compete in New Hampshire Senate race By Holly Ramer, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press Republican John E. Sununu, a former U.S. senator, and Democrat Chris Pappas, a member of the U.S. House, are vying to replace U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, whose decision not to seek reelection created a cascade of competitive races. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 4:25 Trump's trade war with Canada looms over key congressional races By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Genesis Magpayo President Trump’s tariff policies are shaping key races for control of Congress this fall. Geoff Bennett discussed the impact on the midterms with congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins. Continue watching
Sep 08 Supreme Court rejects Missouri's push to use new Republican-drawn U.S. House map in November By Lindsay Whitehurst, David A. Lieb, Associated Press Missouri's new districts were used in the August primaries, but the Missouri Supreme Court ruled in September that the state must revert to districts adopted after the last census. Continue reading
Sep 08 WATCH: 2026 Republican Midterm Convention | Night 1 By Jill Colvin, Thomas Beaumont, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump capped Wednesday’s opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by slamming Democrats as extremists and staunchly defending the war in Iran while making the extraordinary pledge to pay every American $5,000 if his party retains its… Continue reading
Sep 08 2026's elections could test how skyrocketing trading on prediction markets affects races and results By Marc Levy, Associated Press Officials' fears revolve around the fear that pervasive financial incentives will further damage confidence in elections and democracy if Americans think they're influencing the outcome. Continue reading
Sep 08 Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate. Now the battle is wide open By Joey Cappelletti, Thomas Beaumont, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach. Continue reading
Sep 08 Live Results: Rhode Island midterm primaries Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough Democratic primary challenge Wednesday in his bid for a second full term. Continue reading
Sep 08 New Hampshire voters pick midterm nominees as Sen. Shaheen's exit sparks scramble for key seats By Holly Ramer, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press New Hampshire primary voters are choosing candidates for Congress, governor and the 424-seat state Legislature on Tuesday, and incumbents aren’t the only familiar names on the ballot. Continue reading
Sep 07 Watch 15:08 Gavin Newsom on how to beat the GOP: 'Democrats need to grow a backbone' By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman As California’s governor, Gavin Newsom has become one of the Democratic Party’s most vocal critics of President Trump. As speculation swirls around Newsom's own potential presidential bid, he's on the road and raising money to get more Democrats elected at… Continue watching