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‘Prairie Populists’ fight to win back rural voters long ceded to Republicans

Democratic and independent candidates stump the US midwest and prairie states, hoping to win over Republican strongholds

The Guardian - US · Oct 25

Senate Democratic candidates in red states dominate third-quarter fundraising

With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Senate landscape of competitive races has expanded into deep-red territory, where new filings show Democratic candidates dominating their Republican opponents in fundraising.  According to third-quarter reports spanning July to September, Democratic Senate hopefuls once again reported massive fundraising hauls as the…

Roll Call · Oct 16

Diesel dilemma squeezes Republicans in America’s heartland

Vance and Louise Ehmke have been growing rye seed, wheat and triticale for over 50 years on a farm in western Kansas that their ancestors first homesteaded in 1885. They say decisions being made thousands of miles away in Washington are costing them. “Compared to last year, our fuel bill…

Roll Call · Oct 16

Trump targets tax-free diesel as Republicans approach midterms

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates. Trump said the move would save farmers millions of dollars and lower the cost of goods, though analysts said the change would not benefit farmers already…

France 24 · Oct 6

Trump opens tax-free use of 'red' diesel to all as Republicans face midterm heat

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in Nebraska that aims to ease tax limits on diesel fuel. This decision is intended to save farmers millions of dollars and reduce the cost of goods. Trump emphasized that the move would benefit many, including truckers who would save over $100…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Can Nebraska's Dan Osborn Win Over Libertarians?

Dan Osborn discusses breaking with both parties, opposing the Iran war, and how he plans to win over Trump voters.

Reason · Oct 5

‘Toothless messaging’? Senate agenda caught up in midterm branding

As senators looked for the exits this week, Republican leaders forced votes on two hot-topic campaign issues: data center electricity costs and lawmakers’ ability to buy and sell stocks. Democrats tried to label both as “toothless” last-ditch messaging bids, saying Republicans are merely trying to boost their sagging polls as…

Roll Call · Sep 30

Dan Osborn Hits Ricketts Over Epstein Files as Nebraska Senate Race Tightens and Republicans Grow Frustrated

Independent candidate Dan Osborn has made the Epstein files a central issue in Nebraska's Senate race, while also attacking Pete Ricketts over AI, data centres and farm costs.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election Day

The once unlikely prospect of Democrats scoring a net gain of four seats to win the Senate majority now looks more plausible less than five weeks out from the midterm elections. Still, that would require the party to win in red states that haven’t elected a Democrat to the Senate…

Roll Call · Sep 30

Who would this independent caucus with? ‘Everybody’

Three independent candidates made the trek to Capitol Hill this week to make a point about AI and data centers, calling on Congress to rein in a “real threat.” They also made a case for another reality — their own.  “We’re all running outside of the corrupt two-party system,” said…

Roll Call · Sep 24