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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 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.

Grace Panetta · July 17, 2025
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.

Mel Leonor Barclay · July 15, 2025
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.

Mel Leonor Barclay, Jennifer Gerson · May 20, 2025