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Thursday, November 5, 2026
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1New Maps Failed to Deliver GOP Midterm Edge in Key States · Redistricting efforts in seven states aimed at securing Republican seats were largely nullified by a broad Democratic su…

236 Governor Races: 18 to 18 Split, 19 Open Seats, 9 Battlegrounds · With 19 open governorships and a dead-even party split among current officeholders, voters will decide if Democrats can …

3House Math: 218-214 Split and 46 Battlegrounds · With a three-seat margin deciding control, voters weigh new maps in seven states and the fate of 46 competitive district…

4Markets watch AI costs, debt ceiling, and trade as polls open · Investors are closely monitoring the 2026 midterm outcomes for signals on artificial intelligence spending, federal debt…

5New maps in seven states may not decide the House as drawn · Mid-decade redistricting in key states has created competitive districts, but historical voting patterns suggest the bou…

6Senate Control Hinges on 13 Toss-Up Races as Midterms Loosen Up · With 35 seats at stake, both parties face narrow margins for victory, making the 13 battleground states the critical dec…

7Breaking: Election Day is here! Make your selections: Congress and the White House agenda · Voters across the nation are casting ballots in a pivotal midterm election that will determine which party controls Cong…

Politics

Midterm 2026: Senate and Governor Races from the State Lines

Voters decide control of Congress and thirty-six governorships today, with key contests in states like Georgia, Ohio, and Michigan determining the balance of power.

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National

Ten States Decide Governor Races in High Stakes Midterm

Voters in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Kansas, Michigan, New H…
National

Voters in Raleigh and Palm Beach weigh tariffs and tax burdens on Election Day

AP-NORC polling shows a majority of Americans blame President Trump for high prices, drivi…
National

Midterm Pattern: How Both Parties Tried to Defy the Historical Trend

With polls open, strategists from both sides deploy redistricting, money, and messaging to…
National

Your practical guide to voting in 435 races and 35 Senate seats today

With polls open across the country, here is how to verify your hours, ID requirements, and…

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