Oct 20 Watch 5:53 How the Kansas Senate race became surprisingly competitive By William Brangham, Leila Jackson At a rally in Kansas on Monday, President Trump looked to boost Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in his reelection bid. Marshall faces a surprisingly close race with his Democratic challenger, Pastor Adam Hamilton. William Brangham discusses the Senate race with… Continue watching
Oct 20 Watch 8:43 Inside Philadelphia's preparations for Election Day By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman In the final sprint to Election Day, more than 12 million votes have already been cast nationwide. That includes more than 65,000 in Philadelphia. The city’s voting processes have drawn President Trump's ire for more than a decade. In partnership… Continue watching
Oct 20 WATCH: Trump holds GOP midterm rally in battleground North Carolina By Associated Press The rally comes after the Senate Republicans’ top campaign spending group pulled back in North Carolina. Continue reading
Oct 20 WATCH: Illinois U.S. Senate candidates face off in forum to replace Durbin By Steff Staples Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy are running to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. Continue reading
Oct 20 Nonpartisan coalition of religious leaders plans to counter voter intimidation on Election Day By Deepa Bharath, Associated Press The diverse, multifaith group is training all the way through the end of October online and in person learning de-escalation techniques and equipping themselves with knowledge of local laws and resources. Continue reading
Oct 20 Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don't expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms By Josh Boak, Becky Bohrer, Bill Barrow, Associated Press The offering of government checks has become a go-to tactic for President Donald Trump when he faces a political jam. Continue reading
Oct 19 Watch 5:19 Ohio becomes midterm battleground after years of Republican wins By Liz Landers, Matt Loffman In recent presidential elections, Ohio has become a reliably Republican state. But in this year's midterms, it's once again a battleground. The races for governor and U.S. Senate are both seen as toss-ups by The Cook Political Report, and there… Continue watching
Oct 19 Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fights to keep a foothold in conservative Pacific Northwest district By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press In her two prior victories, Gluesenkamp Perez defeated a Republican with extremist ties. Now she faces a more mainstream opponent in businessman and legislator John Braun. Continue reading
Oct 19 Iowa is testing whether Democrats can win rural voters By Steven Sloan, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 19 On campaign trail, Jeffries says Republicans are 'divorced from reality' By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Jeffries, who is in line to become House speaker if Democrats seize the majority, has traveled to some 50 cities campaigning for Democratic candidates. Continue reading