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Democratic strategists are analyzing recent gains in Republican strongholds to identify new battlegrounds for the next presidential race

Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican John Braun battle for a swing seat President Trump won three times—and Democrats need to keep the House.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez defends a Trump district against Republican John Braun in a race that could determine House majority control.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren stated on X that Social Security benefits are at risk of cuts within six years if Congress fails to act.

With elections less than a month away, House Republicans confront a shrinking map, failed redistricting, economic headwinds and Trump's falling numbers.

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson claimed on X that "Bidenomics" was responsible for the highest inflation in four decades.

Rep. Mike Lawler, a two-term Republican, faces Democrat Cait Conley in a toss-up New York race that could tip House control in November.

Rep. Mike Lawler, a two-term Republican, faces Democrat Cait Conley in one of the country's tightest House races in a district that backed both Trump and Harris.

The 2026 Senate elections are shaping up to be the most expensive ever, forcing would-be candidates to either raise millions or tap personal wealth.

David Gokhshtein, founder of Gokhshtein Media, cautioned that the Michigan election race may be tighter than current reports suggest, citing Polymarket odds.

David Gokhshtein, founder of Gokhshtein Media, stated on X that Republicans should take the growing competitiveness of a Texas race seriously.

Israel observed the third anniversary of the Hamas assault with tributes at the Nova festival site and continued military strikes on Gaza as political candidates debated accountability ahead of October elections.

The Provisional Electoral Council delayed voting originally set for December 13, citing technical requirements and security conditions that prevent safe balloting.

David Gokhshtein, founder of Gokhshtein Media, observed that Polymarket odds show Ashley Moody with an 89% chance to win Florida's Senate race.

The President escalated his feud with the Arkansas senator over the stalled Sunshine Protection Act, while Cotton's Democratic challenger argues voters care about inflation, not clocks.

The financial exchange is offering live odds on midterm races, combining prediction market data with polling and fundraising figures.

David Gokhshtein commented on the tightening Iowa Senate race, citing Polymarket US odds showing a close contest.

California Rep. Ro Khanna challenged party elders over their election losses, calling for Medicare for All and free childcare as Democrats chart their next course.

Hispanic men who backed Trump in 2024 are souring on him over the economy, opening a path for Democrats to reclaim House seats.

Senator John Kennedy said Republicans cannot win by asking voters to disbelieve their checkbooks as inflation remains a dominant campaign issue

Youth-led protests erupted in Mumbai on Friday over alleged mass removal of citizens from electoral rolls, with organizers demanding the election chief's resignation.

Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized new food assistance cuts, attributing them to a Trump-era bill and detailing the number of people impacted.

Theft and financial fraud linked to stolen phones have become a major security concern for Brazilians ahead of Sunday's presidential election

President Trump's approval rating fell to 32 percent, three points below Biden's worst mark, as concerns over inflation and Iran conflict weigh on voters.

The financial blog ZeroHedge highlighted a discrepancy between traditional polls and prediction market data for Brazil's upcoming election.

Angie Nixon, the Democratic Senate nominee, is running hard left on Medicare for all and wealth taxes in a state where Republicans outnumber Democrats by 1.5 million.

A new generation of left-wing candidates, many younger than the Congressional average, have won primaries and are now positioned for federal elections in November.

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley debated immigration, data centers and economic policy during their first face-off.

Speaker Mike Johnson will visit more than 40 congressional districts across 22 states in the final weeks before Election Day, as Republicans race to defend their House majority.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, leading the Democratic Governors Association, says the party sees openings in Republican states including Florida and Texas.

A retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel who voted for Trump three times says the president's public statements undermine his policy wins and alienate potential supporters.

Traders give Democrats a 91 to 93 percent chance of claiming the 218 seats needed for a majority, driven by Trump's weak approval ratings.

The U.S. Supreme Court halted an appeals court order to implement a new Republican-drawn congressional map, ensuring the 2022 district lines remain for the November election.

General elections scheduled for October 4, 2026, come as the country grapples with deindustrialization, commodity dependence, and deep political divisions.

A newly released internal email attached a list of counties offering ballots in other languages to a Justice Department criminal checklist, alarming Democrats about potential voter intimidation ahead of midterms.

MAGA Inc. is backing Republican Ken Paxton while attacking Democrat James Talarico in an open-seat contest that could shift the Senate balance.

Thousands demonstrated against the Alternative für Deutschland after its state election victory, as attention turns to regional votes scheduled for Sept. 20

Ukrainian forces launched one of the war's largest drone attacks on Moscow and surrounding regions, disrupting airport operations as Russia began parliamentary voting.

Election officials nationwide are preparing for federal agents at voting locations after President Trump suggested deploying ICE to polling sites ahead of November midterms.

Republican Mike Rogers defended his absence from a Sept. 15 Fox 2 Detroit event, claiming the moderator favored Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and that his campaign never committed to attending.

Trump campaigned Sept. 16 in Gastonia for Michael Whatley, who trails Democrat Roy Cooper by nearly 8 points in a race that could determine Senate control.

Democrat Roy Cooper leads Republican Michael Whatley by five points, but heavy GOP spending and a Trump campaign visit threaten to close the gap before November.

The far-right Alternative for Germany party captured 43.8 percent of the vote, its strongest-ever regional showing and the closest a far-right party has come to leading a German state since World War II.

Leon County's mail ballot design was briefly rejected for a 0.014-inch spacing error, testing new Trump administration postal rules that courts have blocked

Senator John Fetterman faces abandonment by his party base, with only 20 percent of Democrats viewing him favorably—a collapse from 74 percent two years ago.

A collision between state and federal courts leaves Missouri election officials with hours to decide which map to use for November ballots.

Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, defeated incumbent Democratic Governor Dan McKee, making him the first sitting governor to lose renomination since 2018.

Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose takes command of Operation Hadin Kai as insurgent violence persists ahead of January elections

The military action followed missile attacks on a Navy warship; the New Hampshire Republican will face Democrat Chris Pappas in a race Democrats need to win.

A new poll shows Latino voter support for Republicans eroding in critical House districts ahead of the 2026 midterms, reversing gains from 2024.