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The Reform UK leader called the Clacton by-election result 'overwhelming' from a distance, refusing to attend the declaration after alleging a campaign to disrupt it.

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Troy Jackson acknowledges punching a man in 1988 but denies a police report's claim that he pushed his longtime partner in the same incident

Voters in Alaska and Florida head to the polls Aug. 18 to pick nominees for key congressional and gubernatorial races.

Alani Bankhead's decision to stay on the November ballot complicates Democratic efforts to unseat Republican Sen. Steve Daines, giving GOP nominee Kurt Alme a clearer path to victory.

A New York House nomination and new polling data show the Democratic Socialists of America gaining ground inside the party while pushing positions that clash with mainstream Democratic values.

The New York Democrat, 36, shared the procedure's cost and her reasoning on Instagram, then confirmed she hasn't ruled out challenging Chuck Schumer in 2028.

A court-ordered fix that gave Black Alabamians a fairer district is being undone by a Republican-drawn map that scatters that bloc across redrawn lines.

Wisconsin gubernatorial front-runner Francesca Hong disavows earlier calls to "abolish the police" and "cancel Thanksgiving" as her primary approaches.

Scott Wiener and Connie Chan advanced from Tuesday's primary to compete for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat, which has not been open in nearly 40 years.

The party rallied behind nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit, three days after his narrow win over Rep. Haley Stevens in a race that could determine Senate control.

Republicans face an unpopular president, rising retirements and mounting scandals as Democrats open an 8-point lead on the generic congressional ballot.

The North Carolina Republican faced a formal censure recommendation after the House Ethics Committee found he sexually harassed two female staffers.

From fundraising algorithms to voter-targeted ads to deepfakes, artificial intelligence is embedded in the 2026 midterms in ways the 2024 presidential race only previewed.

William Lawrence, a 35-year-old climate activist, secured the Democratic nomination in Michigan's 7th District, setting up a closely watched swing-seat battle against Rep. Tom Barrett

Early returns show progressive Abdul El-Sayed drawing educated, higher-income voters while moderate Rep. Haley Stevens runs stronger in working-class districts.

U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver will face Republican state Sen. Rick Brattin in November for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District seat.

Former Rep. Elaine Luria raised nearly $4.7 million for her bid to reclaim the battleground seat she lost in 2022.

The former vice president said Republicans must hold the line on limited government, free markets and traditional values to win back power.

New polling shows Senate and gubernatorial contests locked in a dead heat in a state Trump won by 11 points

Nine Republicans qualified for the special primary ballot to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with five debating Aug. 11 before voters choose his successor

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed faces Rep. Haley Stevens on Tuesday in a race that will test which wing of the Democratic Party controls Michigan's future.

Two House races and a Senate contest will show whether the progressive movement can expand its footprint in Congress or has hit a ceiling.

A federal appeals court refused to lift a lower-court injunction blocking Trump's mail-in voting restrictions, preserving broader ballot access ahead of November midterms.

Rising import costs are straining manufacturers and consumers in Pennsylvania and Michigan, forcing Republican lawmakers to defend an unpopular trade agenda ahead of November.

Save America PAC, with $120 million cash on hand, is funding election lawyers and poll watchers to contest 2026 midterm outcomes before a single vote is cast.

A double-digit generic ballot advantage is pushing corporate donors and lobbyists to rethink who gets their money before the next election cycle.

A Republican flip in Michigan would force Democrats into a narrower path to hold the Senate majority, pulling national money and muscle into one state.

Shah's win in a competitive Phoenix-area district triggers a nine-figure spending war between national party committees fighting for House control.

President Trump delivered a focused message on lowering costs in a critical New York district, targeting voters hit by inflation and high housing expenses

Outside money targets Rep. Thomas Massie, making Kentucky's Republican primary the costliest House race ever recorded

Sen. Bill Cassidy fell to Julia Letlow and John Fleming in Louisiana's GOP primary after Trump's PAC spent $1.5 million targeting his 2021 impeachment vote

Senator Bill Cassidy's defeat ends his 12-year Senate career and strengthens President Trump's endorsement power within the party

The decision leaves current congressional districts in place for the 2026 election, impacting key swing seats and setting fundraising priorities for both parties

The legislative move guarantees costly fights for control and boosts campaign spending in key races

Labour's expected win will bring tighter regulation and potential tax hikes, impacting banks and private equity