As Susan Collins goes for a sixth term, Maine Democrats worry she’s a ‘Teflon candidate’
They’re hoping abortion rights will persuade Democratic women to stick with their party and back Troy Jackson.
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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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These prosecutors saw how the justice system failed women. Now they’re running for Congress.
From Epstein to Cornell, voters' angst over corruption and sex abuse is at a high point with just weeks until the midterm elections.
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In Georgia, two trans candidates believe voters are ready for them
For Bentley Hudgins, running could mean a historic first in the Georgia House. For Bella Bautista, it starts with giving voters a choice they haven’t had in 16 years.
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In rural Wisconsin, politics is still about meeting voters. Online, it’s getting weird.
Rebecca Cooke is taking her campaign directly to rural Wisconsin communities, all while an AI-fueled online fight with her Republican opponent adds a distinctly 2026 twist to the race.
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Gen Z isn’t choosing a political party. They’re choosing issues.
Young women stand out for their progressive views, but few in the generation are embracing the two-party system.
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Crystal Mason's belief in democracy was shaken — but not destroyed
For 10 years, Texas prosecutors accused her of voter fraud after she cast a provisional ballot that was never counted in the 2016 election. That changed Thursday.
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Nearly half of Americans favor candidates who support trans sports bans
As more candidates campaign on restricting trans athletes, The 19th and YouGov asked whether that makes a difference to voters.
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A state that enshrined abortion into its constitution is now at risk of losing it
A ballot measure backed by the state’s Republican party would make Missouri the first state whose constitution explicitly bans the procedure.
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Republicans can’t stop talking about banning trans athletes
They’re campaigning on keeping them out of sports, even in states where trans students have been blocked from competition for years. -
‘Back stabber’: Trump lashes out at Latina congresswoman who criticized his immigration crackdown
Over the weekend, President Trump shared a series of posts criticizing Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar — a vocal critic of the administration's immigration enforcement efforts.