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Attendees wait for President Donald Trump to arrive to speak at a campaign rally at Truist Arena, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Highland Heights, Ky.

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds Kentucky midterm rally in Highland Heights

Emily Hallas · October 17, 2026 12:38 pm

A Texas state flag waves in the wind backdropped by the NRG Stadium, one of the stadiums that will host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Shapley)

Texas Democratic congressional nominee spends thousands on liquor, cookies, and Mexican food

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) speaks at a campaign event in Nashua, New Hampshire. (David Sivak/Washington Examiner)

Gavin Newsom says Trump DOJ investigation won’t deter 2028 run: ‘Quite the contrary’

The U.S. Capitol between leaves on a tree.

Centrist Democrat Hillary Scholten says she received ‘threatening letter’ claiming to be from DSA

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (left) and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson (right) (Ryan Murphy/AP; Lindsey Wasson/AP)

When purity politics runs its course: Even the most strident DSA politicians must learn to compromise

A collage of Texas midterm candidates, including James Talarico, left top, his Republican rival Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, top right, gubernatorial candidates Gina Hinojosa, bottom left, her opponent and incumbent Greg Abbott, bottom right, and Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, middle bottom.

Debate disputes take center stage in high-stakes Texas midterm races

Lauren Green October 17, 2026 7:00 am

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talks during the announcement of Griffin Catalyst, Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin gifting $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University during the announcement of Carnegie Mellon University Miami Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Pittsburgh.

Josh Shapiro moves into the starting blocks for 2028 with new PAC

Barnini Chakraborty October 17, 2026 6:00 am

Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at the Maine Democratic Nominating Convention, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bangor, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Dropkick Murphys, of Celtic punk rock fame, encourage Maine voters to ‘ship’ Troy Jackson to DC

David Sivak October 16, 2026 10:44 pm

A collage of potential 2028 candidates.

Where the top 2028 contenders are heading ahead of the midterm elections

David Zimmermann October 16, 2026 5:59 pm

Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, leaves the chamber where work came to a standstill as Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican lawmakers are tangled over various issues, including the Homeland Security funds, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Andy Harris defends prosecution threat against student journalist

Molly Parks October 16, 2026 5:59 pm

Demonstrators hold up their banners as they march across the Memorial Bridge during a "No Kings" protest in Washington.

‘No Kings’ protests to hit country nationwide ahead of midterm elections

David Zimmermann October 16, 2026 4:27 pm

Abdul el Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, speaks during a campaign rally at the UAW Region 1 Union Hall, Aug. 2, 2026, in Warren, Mich.

El Sayed spends thousands on private security while proposing social workers for 911 response

Hudson Crozier October 16, 2026 4:11 pm

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) speaks in the Oval Office.

Democrat-aligned nonprofit group backs conservative spoiler candidates in Iowa and other swing states

Emily Hallas October 16, 2026 3:39 pm

Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary candidate Abdul el Sayed, right, is joined onstage by U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) during a campaign rally in Detroit.

AOC pumps $1 million into el Sayed’s Senate campaign

Emily Hallas October 16, 2026 1:17 pm

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks at a food drive.

Talarico supporters not sweating dust up over his absence from campaign trail

Lauren Green October 16, 2026 12:40 pm

Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during a news conference.

Where Elon Musk is spending his money ahead of Election Day

Mabinty Quarshie October 16, 2026 12:38 pm

The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Cannon House Office Building as Republican lawmakers passed a bill to fund the federal government through Dec. 4, in Washington, Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Eleven more seats shift toward Democrats, including three in previously safe red areas, major projection shows

Emily Hallas October 16, 2026 11:20 am