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A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era

The nation's major political parties are at a crossroads. Win or lose Tuesday, the end of the 2026 midterms marks the beginning of a high-stakes fight over the direction of the Republican and Democratic parties as the Trump era nears its end.

Cook Political Report shifts 12 more House races toward Democrats

30 October 2026 at 13:11
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, on Friday shifted a dozen more House races toward Democrats in the final stretch of the midterm cycle. The handicapper has shifted dozens of House races toward Democrats in recent weeks, and with the latest moves, it now forecasts more than 218 seats to “lean Democrat” or…

Cook Political Report shifts 12 more House races toward Democrats

30 October 2026 at 13:11
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, on Friday shifted a dozen more House races toward Democrats in the final stretch of the midterm cycle. The handicapper has shifted dozens of House races toward Democrats in recent weeks, and with the latest moves, it now forecasts more than 218 seats to “lean Democrat” or…

Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate Dan J. Sullivan

30 October 2026 at 13:03
Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola (D) on Thursday again denied knowing anything about her campaign’s alleged recruitment of Dan J. Sullivan to challenge her GOP opponent, incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R), in an effort to dilute the incumbent’s vote share. “I just want to clear the air,” Peltola said during a speech in Juneau, Alaska,…

Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate Dan J. Sullivan

30 October 2026 at 13:03
Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola (D) on Thursday again denied knowing anything about her campaign’s alleged recruitment of Dan J. Sullivan to challenge her GOP opponent, incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R), in an effort to dilute the incumbent’s vote share. “I just want to clear the air,” Peltola said during a speech in Juneau, Alaska,…

Hamilton holds slight lead over Marshall in Kansas Senate contest: Poll

30 October 2026 at 13:00
Democrat Adam Hamilton is narrowly leading Republican Roger Marshall in the Kansas Senate race, according to a new poll. In the Emerson College Polling poll, 48.7 percent of respondents said they would cast their ballot or have already cast their ballot for Hamilton, while 45.2 percent said the same of Marshall. A Libertarian candidate garnered…

Hamilton holds slight lead over Marshall in Kansas Senate contest: Poll

30 October 2026 at 13:00
Democrat Adam Hamilton is narrowly leading Republican Roger Marshall in the Kansas Senate race, according to a new poll. In the Emerson College Polling poll, 48.7 percent of respondents said they would cast their ballot or have already cast their ballot for Hamilton, while 45.2 percent said the same of Marshall. A Libertarian candidate garnered…

WATCH: How does The Associated Press call 2026 midterm election winners? 4 things to know

29 October 2026 at 22:55
The AP will tabulate results for nearly 7,000 races, including national congressional contests, state legislative and gubernatorial races, as well as some local elections for mayor, city council and school board.

5 expert takeaways on 2026 midterm election security

With Election Day around the corner, states have been working hard to prepare, with some adopting new congressional maps and voting rules on top of normal election security measures. PBS News' Liz Landers and Votebeat editorial director Jessica Huseman hosted a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" Q&A on Wednesday to address people's questions.

Trump cancels midterm rallies in Kansas, Iowa

29 October 2026 at 18:06
President Trump will no longer travel to Kansas or Iowa over the weekend to rally voters ahead of Election Day, instead opting for virtual campaign appearances. A White House official confirmed to The Hill Thursday the in-person Kansas event had been canceled, without providing more details about the decision. Later in the evening, the Republican…

Trump cancels midterm rallies in Kansas, Iowa

29 October 2026 at 18:06
President Trump will no longer travel to Kansas or Iowa over the weekend to rally voters ahead of Election Day, instead opting for virtual campaign appearances. A White House official confirmed to The Hill Thursday the in-person Kansas event had been canceled, without providing more details about the decision. Later in the evening, the Republican…

Newsom warns Trump as California deploys election lawyers to battleground districts

29 October 2026 at 17:15
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is warning President Trump against trying to meddle in his state’s elections amid growing concerns from Democrats over federal interference in next week’s midterms. “A warning to Donald Trump: I’m deploying election lawyers to key battleground districts in California to protect every vote,” Newsom wrote on social platform X. “And…

Newsom warns Trump as California deploys election lawyers to battleground districts

29 October 2026 at 17:15
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is warning President Trump against trying to meddle in his state’s elections amid growing concerns from Democrats over federal interference in next week’s midterms. “A warning to Donald Trump: I’m deploying election lawyers to key battleground districts in California to protect every vote,” Newsom wrote on social platform X. “And…

Most voters say enthusiasm to cast midterm ballots higher than previous elections: Survey

29 October 2026 at 14:49
Most American voters say they have a higher level of enthusiasm for casting their ballots this year versus prior elections, according to a new poll. In the Gallup survey, 56 percent of respondents said they were “more enthusiastic about voting than usual,” while 30 percent said they were “less enthusiastic” and 11 percent were “as…

Most voters say enthusiasm to cast midterm ballots higher than previous elections: Survey

29 October 2026 at 14:49
Most American voters say they have a higher level of enthusiasm for casting their ballots this year versus prior elections, according to a new poll. In the Gallup survey, 56 percent of respondents said they were “more enthusiastic about voting than usual,” while 30 percent said they were “less enthusiastic” and 11 percent were “as…

Alaska's governor orders a probe into Peltola's Senate campaign over spoiler candidate controversy

Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into the Democratic candidate running for the U.S. Senate in the state after revelations that her campaign appeared to be involved in recruiting another candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan.

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