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Mallory McMorrow

Democrats grapple with fallout from fake Wedgewood polls

Hailey Bullis · October 22, 2026 5:00 am

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Virginia abortion amendment faces legal challenge, even if voters approve it

President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at the T. Ed Garrison Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Pendleton, S.C.

Trump warns Democrats ‘want to burn it all down’ in South Carolina pitch

Abdul El Sayed and Mike Rogers

Abdul el Sayed, Mike Rogers clash over MAGA, Muslim Brotherhood in final Michigan Senate debate

chuck schumer

Democrats sue Trump administration over efforts to clean illegal registrants off voter rolls

A sign outside a polling station on November 3, 2020, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Getty Images)

What we know about who’s behind the fake polling operation Wedgewood Polls

Mia Cathell October 21, 2026 8:42 pm

President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign event for Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

WATCH LIVE: Trump stumps for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina

Emily Hallas October 21, 2026 6:30 pm

Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, points with his finger while speaking at the Republican convention.

Ohio Sen. Jon Husted says ‘I would not have run’ Ramaswamy ad against Amy Acton

Emily Hallas October 21, 2026 6:10 pm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the 2018 American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference.

AIPAC ends endorsements and PAC contributions in favor of ‘new tools’

Molly Parks October 21, 2026 5:26 pm

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX).

Abbott faces pushback from Democratic sheriffs after touting bipartisan endorsements

Emily Hallas October 21, 2026 5:21 pm

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) watches as he waits to speak at a candidate event.

Ralph Norman faults Trump for backing Darline Graham, says race ‘shouldn’t even be close’

Claire Carter October 21, 2026 5:15 pm

Sen. Susan Collins and former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin arrive at a campaign stop Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Lewiston, Maine.

Maine AFL-CIO calls Susan Collins campaigning with Joe Manchin ‘insulting’

Hailey Bullis October 21, 2026 4:54 pm

Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton.

Ad featuring Acton’s mother is ‘really weird’ and unlikely to play role in Ohio governor’s race: Byron York

Mackenzie Chase October 21, 2026 3:03 pm

2026 midterm elections voting polls polling voters 2028

Where false polling from Wedgewood might have misled campaigns

Claire Carter October 21, 2026 1:50 pm

President Donald Trump shakes hands with gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

Trump plans Ohio swing to give GOP candidates last-minute Election Day boost

Naomi Lim October 21, 2026 1:34 pm

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul el Sayed speaks during a campaign event Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in Detroit.

GOP launches ‘Jihad Jeopardy’ game to highlight Abdul el Sayed’s controversies

Ramsey Touchberry October 21, 2026 1:14 pm

President Donald Trump and House candidate Jennifer Balkcom listen as House candidate Laurie Buckhout speaks at a campaign rally at PittGreenville Airport, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)

Republicans aren’t giving up on North Carolina even as national groups pull out

Mabinty Quarshie October 21, 2026 1:13 pm