Conservative moms are fed up over Texas schools. For Gina Hinojosa, it’s an opening.
She’s a mom and a Democrat who got into politics because of education, an issue that’s helping give the state its most competitive governor’s race in years.
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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 South Florida, a Latina Republican’s reelection may hinge on breaking with her party
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar says President Trump’s immigration agenda has betrayed Hispanic voters, as she pushes to keep her seat.
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Angie Nixon, Democrats’ pick for Senate in Florida, resolves case over Capitol protest
The state representative was arrested in May for refusing to leave the building while attempting to meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis about a redistricting plan that favored Republicans.
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Where abortion is on the ballot in 2026
Voters in Idaho, Missouri, Nevada and Virginia will address how their states regulate reproductive rights.
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We have to talk about the Jon Ossoff thirst edits
"If the girls and the gays want to look at Jon Ossoff and be like, ‘Wow, he looks so good in those pants,’ let us. It benefits him, and we're all having fun,” said one Democrat.
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The Epstein reckoning hits the campaign trail
In key races from Arizona to North Carolina, Democrats are hammering Republicans for their votes on the Epstein files, records on cases of sexual abuse and connections to offenders.
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Bob and Bob have been married for 12 years. They’re ready for their state constitution to change.
Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage hasn’t been enforceable since 2014, but it’s still on the books — at least until November.
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The House races to watch: 2026 election results
Democrats managed to flip the U.S. House, powered by wins all over the map.
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Political ads with made-up trans people are being used to bash Democrats
Elon Musk’s super PAC dropped dozens of ads this week in key Senate races, and the majority of them focus on trans people. Others are resorting to AI.
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Everyone wants to win working-class voters. But have they realized many are women?
The working class isn't just White men in hard hats anymore. A crop of women candidates may be the ones who can earn their votes.