2026 election
Your guide to the 2026 midterm elections.
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Van Epps thanks Trump in speech after projected win
Michael Whatley ties himself closely to Trump in the early stages of N.C.'s Senate race
While Trump's approval ratings have sunk nationally, Whatley is betting the president remains resilient in a battleground state he's won three times. 
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor's race after Elise Stefanik drops bid
Blakeman became Stefanik's first notable challenger after he entered the primary this month.
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race
The staunch Trump ally also said she would not seek re-election to her House seat next year.
Wyoming GOP Sen. Cynthia Lummis announces she won't seek re-election
Lummis, 71, will retire after serving one term in the deep-red state. 
A few House members dispute a colleague's endorsement claim in a tough Senate race
Rep. Andy Barr, who announced support from more than 100 members of Congress, is aiming to project strength in a rancorous GOP race to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.
What the November election results in one key state mean for the battle for the House
In Virginia, where Democrats are talking about an early 2026 redistricting, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger carried eight of 11 congressional districts.
Rep. Dan Newhouse won't seek re-election
The Washington congressman was one of 10 Republicans in the House to impeach Trump over his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Sen. Rand Paul fears redistricting efforts could lead to political violence
The Kentucky Republican called the moves by both sides of the aisle a "mistake" that could lead voters to feel disenfranchised.
Despite denials, top DeSantis aides have ties to a controversial gubernatorial candidate
While the Florida governor has not made an endorsement in the race, at least two top aides have been in touch with James Fishback. 
Progressive groups back a new recruit in North Carolina in their push to oust House Democrats
Nida Allam launched her campaign against Rep. Valerie Foushee with endorsements from multiple groups, signaling a more organized effort to take on incumbent Democrats.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announces a campaign for Minnesota governor
Lindell, a Trump backer who promoted debunked allegations about the 2020 elections and has been embroiled in defamation suits, joins a crowded Republican field.
