Maine Gov. Mills drops out of Senate race
Mills cited fundraising challenges as she cleared the path for Democrat Graham Platner to take on Sen. Susan Collins.
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Election 2026
The 2026 midterm elections in November will decide which party controls Congress and many state governments. From key issues and governor’s races to competitive U.S. House and Senate seats, here’s what to watch.
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Abortion isn’t *the* issue in 2026. But it’s still definitely *an* issue.
Affordability is leading voters’ concerns heading into the midterms. But Democrats are still embracing abortion as a top issue in some state Supreme Court and downballot races. -
GOP House majority shrinks as Democrat wins New Jersey special election
Progressive activist Analilia Mejia, who campaigned on affordability for the working class, will finish out Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s term.
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How the GOP motivated these women faith leaders to run for Congress as Democrats
More Democratic clergy members are running for office as the GOP embraces Christian nationalist talking points — and Trump posts a Jesus-like image of himself.
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Two members of Congress resign amid sexual misconduct allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas both stepped down from the House.
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GOP states are taking up voting laws modeled after Trump’s SAVE America Act
Ahead of elections this year, some states are putting into effect new measures, including requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, that could impact married women, trans people and others who change their names. -
Liberals expand their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Liberal Judge Chris Taylor defeated conservative Judge Maria Lazar on Tuesday for an open seat on the state’s high court.
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They protested at No Kings. Now they’re running for office.
“Oftentimes, you’re the person you’re looking for,” said Leila Staton, an Iowa state House candidate.
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She followed a civil rights hero to Alabama. It shaped her path to power.
Jocelyn Benson’s journey to the Michigan governor’s race began with Viola Liuzzo, a mother from Detroit who set out for Selma in March of 1965 to join the fight for voting rights.
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Her colleague released an Islamophobic campaign ad. Now this Georgia lawmaker is running against him.
Nabilah Parkes hopes to become the state's first Muslim lieutenant governor — despite a rise in Islamophobic rhetoric from prominent Republicans.