Arizona one of five Trump-won states where Democrats defend governorships in 2026 Incumbent Katie Hobbs (D), Andy Biggs (R), Risa Lombardo (G), and Teri Hourihan (No Labels Party) are running for governor. Ballotpedia · Oct 1
Miller, Strickland compete for Georgia attorney general office Republicans have held since 2011 Tanya Miller (D) and Brian Strickland (R) are running in the general election for attorney general of Georgia on Nov. 3. Incumbent Chris Carr (R) ran for governor of Georgia. Ballotpedia · Oct 1
Supermajority control at stake in Ohio House of Representatives elections on Nov. 3 General elections for the Ohio House of Representatives will take place on Nov. 3. The primary was on May 5. Ballotpedia · Oct 1
Senate GOP smashing political spending records in Texas with ad-buying binge for Ken Paxton With the Senate GOP majority hinging on a red Texas, Republicans spent an eye-popping $122 million in September to support nominee Ken Paxton. But the polls have hardly budged. The Texas Tribune · Oct 1
Jack Smith attack exposes GOP propaganda MAGA media was ready to amplify the Missouri senator's conspiracy theory. It turned out to be laughably false Salon · Oct 1
Paxton Caught on Tape: "The Convention Dropped Our Numbers" — Talarico Surges Ahead in Texas Leaked audio catches Ken Paxton saying the GOP convention hurt his numbers as James Talarico leads by up to 6 points in the most competitive Texas Senate race in decades. Latin Times · Oct 1
Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows A recent survey reveals that a rising number of Americans are unhappy with how Trump is managing the economy and increasing prices. Citizens attribute the high cost of living to his policies, creating worries about affording essential items. Approval ratings for Trump's economic strategies have plummeted, leading to disappointment even… The Economic Times · Oct 1
At the Races: Debate demands and dodges Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire Debates have been a part of politics since the days of… Roll Call · Oct 1
Warning signs multiply for Trump just a month before the midterms The Republican Party is entering a challenging political environment as midterm elections approach. Issues related to tariffs and the Iran war are causing economic concerns among voters. Recent polling reveals low approval ratings for Trump's handling of the economy and cost of living. Early voting data indicates stronger Democratic participation… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Leaked Audio Rocks Trump's Texas Campaign as Ken Paxton Says GOP Convention 'Dropped Our Numbers' Leaked audio captures Ken Paxton saying Republican numbers 'dropped' after Trump's Texas convention, as the president calls the event 'amazing'. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
Vulnerable Republican senators stick with Trump on votes since 2025 The six Republicans who made CQ Roll Call’s latest list of the most vulnerable senators have been almost uniformly supportive of President Donald Trump’s priorities since his return to office. In fact, five of them – Ohio’s Jon Husted, Alaska’s Dan Sullivan, Kansas’ Roger Marshall, Nebraska’s Pete Ricketts and South… Roll Call · Oct 1
Trump slams Fox News for hosting Democrats, who criticize him and the Republicans. Then declares ‘MAGA, and REAL Patriots, will never like Fox!’ The network has a long history of being praised by the president We Got This Covered · Oct 1
Ex-DHS Official Slams Donald Trump's Alleged Misuse of Border Cash Describing Scheme as Unprecedented The Trump administration reportedly used $20 million moved into a CBP account to fund television adverts featuring Donald Trump before the 2026 midterm elections, prompting bipartisan criticism. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
‘You seem to welcome immigrants who look like you’: Debate gets heated over immigration. Then, the Democrat candidate makes a serious accusation He accused the Republicans of double standards We Got This Covered · Oct 1
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 'She Bent Over and Started Crying': Colorado GOP Nominee Laughs Recalling Slamming His Wife Into a Door Recordings show Colorado Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx describing violent incidents involving his wife and toddler.
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 Republican Senate Nominee Ken Paxton's Office Gave No-Jail Plea Deals in Three Other Sex Abuse Cases, Records Show Court records show Ken Paxton's office offered no-jail deals in multiple Texas sex-abuse and trafficking cases, including La Vernia athletes and a sheriff.
The Independent UK · Oct 1 Inside MAGA firebrand Ken Paxton’s 275 trips and $1.9M taxpayer security bill IN FULL
Salon · Oct 1 Moms are fed up over Texas schools She got into politics because of education, an issue giving Texas its most competitive governor’s race in years
The Texas Tribune · Oct 1 Texas Supreme Court 2026 election: Who is running and what to know The all-Republican high court decides some of the most consequential cases impacting Texans’ lives. Here’s a look at who’s running for four of the court’s seats on the 2026 ballot.
Ballotpedia · Oct 1 Democrats have won 13 previously Republican-held state legislative seats in special elections since Trump took office Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, Brew.
Roll Call · Oct 1 Florida Democrat is latest candidate to unveil anticorruption plan A Democrat running for a Central Florida seat on the edge of the House battleground unveiled an anti-corruption plan Thursday that calls for overhauling the Ethics Committee, joining other candidates who’ve made fighting corruption a campaign focal point this year. Bale Dalton, a former NASA chief of staff, is running…
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race US President Trump announced South Korea's intention to invest $54 billion in an Alaska natural gas project. The project aims to connect Alaska's North Slope to a liquefied natural gas export terminal. While Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan supports the initiative, South Korean officials remain cautious about the investment's commercial viability.…
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Trump hijacks ‘Hispanic Heritage’ event to tout ballroom, Iraq war and ... Giants QB Jaxson Dart ANALYSIS: Along the way, he made false claims about his support among Latinos, the result of the 2020 election and then capped it all off by uttering a racial stereotype about Hispanics, writes John Bowden
The Guardian - US · Sep 30 Senate blocks Republican bill restricting stock trades by US Congress members Democrats block measure they say didn’t go far enough – and was bundled with ‘poison pill’ voter ID rules
The Economic Times · Sep 30 US midterm elections 2026: Latest predictions and odds from Polymarket According to Polymarket, there's a remarkable 93% likelihood that Democrats will secure the House in the 2026 elections. The Senate presents a more competitive landscape with Democrats at 63% and Republicans at 38%. The surge in trading volume indicates high public interest in both markets as November 3 approaches. Key…