In Arizona, Biggs vies to face Hobbs in governor's race
2026 elections to watch: Once a reliably Republican stronghold, Arizona has emerged as a critical battleground state in the Trump era.
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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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In Wisconsin, Crowley and Tiffany face off in governor's race
2026 elections to watch: The general election matchup of Crowley and Tiffany is set.
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El-Sayed wins over Stevens in Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
2026 elections to watch: Former public health official Abdul El-Sayed is Democrats’ pick for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
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Minnesota’s open Senate seat could make history for Native women
2026 elections to watch: Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is facing off against Republican Michele Tafoya.
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Maine’s Senate race could help decide control of Congress
2026 elections to watch: Democrat Troy Jackson is poised to face off against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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In Illinois, an open Senate seat draws a historic field of primary candidates
2026 elections to watch: Illinois' primary election is expected to draw national interest and tens of millions in outside spending.
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Abortion policy in Virginia isn’t settled: Why this year’s election is key
Democrats say that if they don’t win in November, voters won’t get a chance to weigh in on a reproductive rights constitutional amendment.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms enters Georgia governor’s race, pledging to fight 'the chaos of Trump 2.0'
The Democratic former mayor of Atlanta says she will focus on the economic anxieties plaguing Georgians amid Trump’s second term.