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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.

Stevens on fiance voting for Rogers: ‘We’re a household divided’

29 October 2026 at 13:43
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) said Wednesday she is still supporting Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed after her fiance announced he would back the GOP candidate, former Rep. Mike Rogers (Mich.), in the contest.  “Like a lot of households in America, we’re a household divided,” she told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. “I still very much want…

Stevens on fiance voting for Rogers: ‘We’re a household divided’

29 October 2026 at 13:43
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) said Wednesday she is still supporting Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed after her fiance announced he would back the GOP candidate, former Rep. Mike Rogers (Mich.), in the contest.  “Like a lot of households in America, we’re a household divided,” she told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. “I still very much want…

Democrats leading in Texas, Michigan Senate races: Polling

29 October 2026 at 13:28
Democrats are leading in the Texas and Michigan Senate races, according to new polling. The CNN polls released Thursday found 49 percent of respondents backed or leaned toward Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, while 42 percent said the same of Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race. Five percent said they didn’t back either candidate, 3…

Democrats leading in Texas, Michigan Senate races: Polling

29 October 2026 at 13:28
Democrats are leading in the Texas and Michigan Senate races, according to new polling. The CNN polls released Thursday found 49 percent of respondents backed or leaned toward Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, while 42 percent said the same of Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race. Five percent said they didn’t back either candidate, 3…

Scalise stresses voter turnout: ‘We can hold the House’

29 October 2026 at 13:25
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) on Wednesday stressed that Republicans could hold on to their control of the House if there’s strong voter turnout on Election Day. NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich asked Scalise if he was preparing for a Democrat-led House that would look to investigate President Trump and his family or impeach Trump for…

Scalise stresses voter turnout: ‘We can hold the House’

29 October 2026 at 13:25
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) on Wednesday stressed that Republicans could hold on to their control of the House if there’s strong voter turnout on Election Day. NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich asked Scalise if he was preparing for a Democrat-led House that would look to investigate President Trump and his family or impeach Trump for…

Tim Scott calls for DOJ investigation of Peltola campaign

29 October 2026 at 12:54
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) on Wednesday called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign over reports that it sought to recruit “spoiler” candidates in Alaska to affect next week’s election. “There’s no doubt that Mary Peltola has been, at least her campaign and the Democrat apparatus, they are involved in…

Tim Scott calls for DOJ investigation of Peltola campaign

29 October 2026 at 12:54
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) on Wednesday called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign over reports that it sought to recruit “spoiler” candidates in Alaska to affect next week’s election. “There’s no doubt that Mary Peltola has been, at least her campaign and the Democrat apparatus, they are involved in…

Alaska governor orders investigation into Peltola Senate campaign

29 October 2026 at 11:54
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) on Wednesday evening ordered an investigation into whether Mary Peltola’s (D) Senate campaign violated state law when it reportedly recruited candidates in an effort to detract support from her opponent.  The GOP governor cited The New York Times’s reporting earlier that day that found the Democrat’s campaign was involved in…

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