Here are four factors to consider as the 2026 midterm elections unfold. President Donald Trump and Republicans won a comfortable 2024 election by promising to curb inflation and the rising costs of goods and services, including groceries, gas and housing.

Follow election day live updates for the latest news and results from key races across the US, including the gubernatorial elections in NJ and VA, and the CA vote on Prop 50.

Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.

Voters are fed up with fearmongering in place of policy proposals and came out in record numbers to create sweeping victories for civil liberties. Tuesday’s results made clear that the people want real solutions for the economy, support for access to abortion, and protection for other freedoms for every person in the country.

Way-to-early betting odds for the 2028 Presidential Election has Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Gavin Newsom and JD Vance in a tight race.

In his first Truth Social post commenting on the election results, Trump suggested that the reasons why Democrats won is because he was not on the ballot and because of the government shutdown. Trump has repeatedly blamed Democrats for the shutdown despite Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress and the White House.

Glaskox said it is important to fill out and return the cards. If not, it could impact you the next time you go to the polls.

One survey shows political newcomer Graham Platner leading both Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins, while another projects that Collins would easily beat Platner in the 2026 general election.

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and seven other Republican senators have rolled out legislation intended to plug loopholes exploited by foreign donors to funnel cash into projects impacting US