How women’s stories are reshaping a high-stakes Kansas Senate race
Democrat Adam Hamilton is focusing his campaign on the experiences of women sued over unpaid medical bills by his opponent, Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, when he was an OBGYN.
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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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More members and money — and more fractures: The uncertain future of Erika Kirk’s Turning Point USA
The 19th spoke with student leaders who launched their chapters after Charlie Kirk’s death. Some described a renewed energy among young conservatives, while others described a more chaotic and divided landscape.
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Two states, two abortion ballot measures — and many challenges in reaching Gen Z voters
Missouri voters could reinstate a near-total abortion ban; Idaho voters could undo one. Some young voters are more concerned with economic issues.
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Ahead of the midterms, Meta has paid at least 29 anti-LGBTQ accounts for their posts
The company’s invite-only program for content creators has accounts promoting white supremacy, neo-Nazi ideologies and histories of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
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The GOP candidates walking back some of their abortion stances
Rhetorical shifts from Republicans in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Kansas exemplify the political liabilities of unpopular abortion restrictions. -
What we know about the search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s house
The Minnesota congresswoman called the raid, just 22 days before Election Day, “an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement.”
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Idaho moms and grandmothers are taking the fight for abortion rights to their neighbors’ doors
It's the only state this year where voters could reverse an abortion ban. With little national support, older women who never expected to be activists are powering the campaign.
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Two millennial dads are making MAHA moms’ priorities a campaign strategy
They're betting that fellow parents' concerns about cancer, clean water and children’s well-being will help determine who wins the Iowa governor's race.
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Arizona House candidate said she was raped while fixing campaign signs
Bernadette Greene-Placentia initially hesitated before reporting the attack. It’s a decision many survivors struggle with. -
Gen Z at the ballot box
States Newsroom and The 19th are examining how Gen Z views candidates and policies, the messages they’re receiving and their role in the midterm elections.