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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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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Trump administration makes another appeal to Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Gary Fields, Associated Press

The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump’s executive order for the November elections.

Here's a look at 'reach' election races where Democrats hope to pull off House upsets

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

The party in power traditionally suffers losses during midterm elections. Democrats managed to avoid a predicted 2022 “red wave,” but they saw Republicans flip both chambers when President Donald Trump was reelected last cycle.

Flock cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power

By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

Although police say the cameras are an invaluable crime-fighting tool, some critics say their pervasiveness amounts to unconstitutional warrantless mass surveillance.

Trump's first major midterm money move: A $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

This is the first significant spending in a premier general election contest by MAGA, Inc., and reflects how a once-safe Republican seat in Texas may be viable for Democrats with the candidacy of James Talarico.