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Trump's $400 Million War Chest Looms Over the Midterms: See Which Vulnerable Republicans Were Invited to the White House

President Donald Trump has invited a group of Republican lawmakers, including several candidates facing difficult November races, to dine with him at the White House on Wednesday as pressure builds inside the GOP for the president to deploy his enormous political war chest.

Latin Times · Sep 2

A 2024 rematch is happening in Wisconsin's most competitive U.S. House district

Incumbent Derrick Van Orden (R), Rebecca Cooke (D), Alexander Valiensi Kent (I), and Rustin Provance (I) are running in the general election for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 21

Where healthcare could sway voters, organizers ramp up an old tactic: talking to people

In Wisconsin, voters weigh candidates who backed cuts to Medicaid, and those who want to expand it

The Guardian - US · Aug 15

Flanagan clinches Democratic Senate nod in Minnesota in win for progressives

The progressive momentum in Democratic Senate primaries continued Tuesday, with Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeating the more moderate Rep. Angie Craig in a high-stakes contest. But progressives were dealt a setback in neighboring Wisconsin, with state Rep. Francesca Hong, a self-described democratic socialist and the perceived front-runner in the…

Roll Call · Aug 12

Francesca Hong aims to ride progressive wave in Wisconsin primary for governor

Democratic socialist is frontrunner in four-way race to face Republican Tom Tiffany in test of anti-establishment mood

The Guardian - US · Aug 11

At the Races: More Midwestern mayhem

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…

Roll Call · Aug 11

After Michigan, Wisconsin Democrats now face a party divide in key gubernatorial and congressional primary elections

The slew of Democratic primaries underscores a growing divide within the party

The Independent UK · Aug 6

‘How do we know you won’t be the next John Fetterman?’: bruised Democrats weigh how to win back voters

The party may reclaim the US House and even Senate, but primary candidates are far from united on how to move forward

The Guardian - US · Jun 6

Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

President Trump campaigned in Wisconsin, vowing to quickly end the "Iran war" and lower fertilizer prices, aiming to boost Republican midterm prospects. He urged voters to energize for elections, while acknowledging concerns about rising gas prices. Trump's visit highlights the GOP's strategy to retain House control amidst voter frustration over…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

'Free Beer, All Day Long, The Day He Dies': Outrage As Wisconsin Brewery Offers Free Beer To Celebrate Trump's Death

Minocqua Brewing Company drew backlash after posting 'we almost got #freebeerday' following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

International Business Times UK · Apr 28