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Received — 28 October 2026 ⏭ PBS NewsHour - The Latest

New polls suggest surprising Democratic gains in red-state Senate races

President Trump headed to Ohio to rally voters in a race that could determine control of the Senate. That stop comes after dueling rallies in another key state offered a snapshot of the divisions shaping the midterm elections. Liz Landers reports.

Received — 27 October 2026 ⏭ PBS NewsHour - The Latest

Inside Georgia's push to rebuild trust in elections after Trump's false claims

27 October 2026 at 22:35
The Trump administration has stepped up efforts to challenge the integrity of elections and assert greater control over how they are conducted. Georgia has been at the center of that debate ever since Trump's false claims about the state's role in the 2020 election. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, Liz Landers looks at how Georgia is working to restore confidence in the voting process.

WATCH LIVE: 2026 midterms preview, plus your questions on voting

Ahead of Election Day, our politics crew takes a closer look at what to watch in the 2026 elections and take your questions around election security and voting rights.

Received — 26 October 2026 ⏭ PBS NewsHour - The Latest

Candidates enter final week of campaigning with control of Congress at stake

It's crunch time for candidates across the country with Election Day just over a week away. On Monday, President Trump campaigned in ruby-red Mississippi, a state he won by almost 23 points two years ago. Over the weekend, the battleground state of Michigan saw a political heavyweight bout between Trump and former President Obama. Liz Landers reports.

Received — 24 October 2026 ⏭ PBS NewsHour - The Latest

Trump says he ordered suit to block Alaska Senate results if GOP loses

President Trump is making a final push to help Republicans maintain control of Congress as some of the most closely watched races remain competitive. But the battle for the Senate is also playing out in court. In Alaska, the Trump administration sued to potentially block certification of the election if the Republican incumbent loses. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.

Received — 23 October 2026 ⏭ PBS NewsHour - The Latest

DOJ monitoring plans and DHS voter checks raise concerns of election interference

22 October 2026 at 23:55
With the midterm elections less than two weeks away, a new legal battle is raising questions about the federal government's role in policing who is eligible to vote. A federal judge in California has blocked a Department of Homeland Security effort to identify noncitizens on voter rolls. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.

Received — 22 October 2026 ⏭ PBS NewsHour - The Latest

A look at the major state ballot measures voters will decide in the midterms

21 October 2026 at 23:30
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 of them to energize their base in a tough midterm environment. Liz Landers discussed the issues with Reid Wilson of Pluribus News.

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