Oct 22 In final Michigan Senate debate, El-Sayed and Rogers question each other's loyalties By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press This time, the exchanges focused on policy, though both candidates repeatedly returned to their central attacks. Continue reading
Oct 21 An alleged national pollster says it faked its data as a 'social experiment.' Here's what to know By Maria Ramirez Uribe A national polling organization revealed on Tuesday that the vast majority of its data had been fabricated, saying it was an “experimental project to demonstrate the vulnerabilities" of the modern political polling industry. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 7:20 Democratic and GOP strategists on the deeply personal attack ad in Ohio By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams The campaign is in its final stretch and the attacks are getting increasingly personal. In Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign is behind an ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, disputing Acton's account of… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 8:34 How Idaho's abortion ban reshaped reproductive care and fueled a fight for change By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford This November, voters in Virginia, Nevada, Missouri and Idaho will decide on the future of reproductive rights. In deeply red Idaho, a citizen-led initiative faces an uphill battle to restore some abortion rights. Special correspondent Sarah Varney reports on whether… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 4:45 A look at the major state ballot measures voters will decide in the midterms By Liz Landers, Ali Schmitz Voters will weigh in on more than 140 ballot measures next month in 40 states. From abortion to voter ID to debates over transgender rights, the measures touch nearly every corner of the political debate. Republicans are counting on some… Continue watching
Oct 21 Trump's political groups spend nearly $277 million in late midterm blitz on behalf of GOP candidates By Jill Colvin, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press President Donald Trump's political groups have spent more than one-quarter of a billion dollars to bolster Republicans in the final stretch of this year's midterm elections, an unprecedented amount for a sitting president that underscores the stakes on Nov. 3. Continue reading
Oct 21 Trump will speak at South Carolina midterm rally for Sen. Darline Graham as early voting begins By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press President Donald Trump will visit South Carolina on Wednesday to boost Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful — but not necessarily optimistic — that their candidate can break Republicans' grip… Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH LIVE: Gov. Scott, challenger Janoo face off in Vermont governor debate By Kelsey Paul Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo face off in a debate produced by Vermont Public. Continue reading
Oct 21 Ramaswamy campaign says it produced ad with Amy Acton's mother and will spend millions to promote it By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Questions about the video will likely shadow Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech billionaire who previously ran for president but has never before held public office, in the final two weeks of the contest. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: Vance says he's 'disgusted' by Republicans 'whining' about Ramaswamy attack ad By Julie Carr Smyth, Collin Binkley, Associated Press In Cincinnati, the vice president said it was “not really my concern” whether the controversial 60-second spot was appropriate, and said he was focused on supporting Republican candidates in their midterm races. Continue reading