US midterm elections

Federal and state elections held midway through a presidential term that determine control of Congress and shape the political direction of the country.

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Democrats need a net gain of just five seats to flip the House in 2026. Redistricting battles in Texas, Virginia, and Alabama, plus elevated Democratic primary turnout, are shaping which districts will be competitive in November.

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Calley Means resigned less than two weeks before the 2026 midterm elections while the Make America Healthy Again movement struggled to secure financial and messaging stability

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On September 9th, President Trump spoke at the GOP's first-ever convention held before a midterm election

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Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, are using the label 'communism' as a strategy against progressive candidates ahead of the midterms.

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