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Tom Barrett has $2.9M, Gabe Evans $3.9M, David Valadao $3.4M: Inside the huge cash gaps shaping US midterm elections 2026

With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, financial disparities are stark in various competitive U.S. House races. Incumbents frequently enjoy a considerable monetary edge over their challengers within contentious districts. An analysis reveals that numerous Republican lawmakers possess significantly more cash at their disposal than their opponents. Similarly, some Democratic…

The Economic Times · 21h ago

Republican senator says his own party are ‘tone deaf’ as GOP spends millions to try to hold back Democratic blue wave

‘You’ve got Republicans scrambling everywhere’

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Trump’s disapproval ratings are hitting historic levels ahead of the midterms

‘There's record hatred for the president of the United States going into a midterm,’ says Harry Enten, CNN’s polling guru

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Prediction markets approach $200 million in wagered contracts on midterm elections

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Collins and Jackson to face off for the only Republican-held U.S. Senate seat up for election this year in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024

Incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Troy Jackson (D) are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Maine on Nov. 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jul 29

Rematch to take place in New York's 3rd Congressional District — one of 23 Democratic-held districts that President Donald Trump (R) won in 2024

Incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi (D) and Michael LiPetri Jr. (R/Conservative Party) are running in the general election for New York's 3rd Congressional District on Nov. 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jul 28

Manny Rutinel defeats Shannon Bird in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District

Manny Rutinel defeated Shannon Bird in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District on June 30.

Ballotpedia · Jul 7

Rep. Wesley Bell and former Rep. Cori Bush are again running against each other in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District

Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District on Aug. 4, 2026. Incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell (D) and Cori Bush (D) lead in noteworthy endorsements and fundraising.

Ballotpedia · Jun 30

5 Photos Of Tracy Duhon: MAGA Ally Ken Paxton Video Unveils Secret Getaway With Alleged Mistress Ahead Of Crucial Election

Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton faces backlash after being seen in Iceland with alleged mistress, raising questions about his commitment to the campaign amid ongoing scandals.

International Business Times UK · Jun 29

Virginia GOP rep’s ‘ditto’ to a racist radio rant just handed Democrats a weapon in the tightest House race of 2026

Virginia GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans just handed Democrats a loaded weapon in what’s shaping up to be the tightest House race of 2026. After agreeing with a conservative radio host’s racist remark about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Kiggans is now facing calls to resign from top Democrats, including the…

The Mary Sue · May 13