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2026 Primaries Heat Up: Texas, Georgia, Michigan, Maine and California Face Epic Showdowns

Aiden V. Crossfield December 30, 2025

At a Glance Texas Senate primary pits Sen. John Cornyn against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt. Georgia's governor and Senate races feature Burt Jones,...

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Jasmine Crockett Seeks Senate Seat in Texas, Eyes 2026 Power Shift

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025

At a Glance Jasmine Crockett is challenging Sen. John Cornyn for Texas's 2026 U.S. Senate seat. She has risen from a public defender to U.S....

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2026 Midterms: Ballot Measures from Abortion to Agriculture Take Center Stage

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

As 2026 midterms loom, voters will not only pick House, Senate, and governor candidates but also decide on a slate of high‑stakes ballot measures...

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Texas Democrats Bet on Jasmine Crockett to Upset Senate Seat

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

Texas Democrats are putting their hopes on Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a sophomore congresswoman, to flip the state's Senate seat—an ambition that could...

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Jack and Underwood Build 2026 House Field from Opposite Ends of Washington

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

In the weeks leading up to the 2026 midterms, two House members—Republican Brian Jack and Democrat Lauren Underwood—are already shaping the field...

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Trump to Visit North Carolina Amid Tight Midterm Race, Senators’ Campaigns Heat Up

Morgan J. Carter December 19, 2025

In a move that has drawn attention from both sides of the aisle, former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley announced on Monday that...

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Central Texas Runoffs Decide Kyle and Pflugerville Mayors and Several Council Seats

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

On Dec. 13, voters across Travis, Hays and Williamson counties turned out to decide the future of their local governments, with runoffs determining...

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Trump Eyes 2026 Midterms, Promises Surge in Campaign Trail After Pennsylvania Visit

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Trump’s recent trip to Pennsylvania marked the beginning of a busy campaign schedule as he gears up for the 2026 midterms, drawing both applause and...