Obama compares Trump's White House renovations to 'Saddam Hussein opening a Cheesecake Factory' at Ohio rally

Former President Barack Obama mocked President Donald Trump's White House renovations Saturday, comparing the historic residence to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio.

Transgender sports bans head to voters in Democratic states, potentially setting a national precedent

Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide whether to ban transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the first time such restrictions have been put directly on state ballots.

Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races

Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.

Trump announces $275M nursing-home nurse initiative at Florida midterm rally

President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."

Could rising costs sway Pennsylvania's key suburban voters?

Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.

US Supreme Court says New Hampshire can reject student IDs as proper identification to vote

The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Thursday that paves the way for New Hampshire to prohibit students from using student IDs to register to vote or obtain a ballot for the November election. 

Who is running in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District race?

Explore Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District race between Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie and Democratic challenger Bob Brooks in the competitive Lehigh Valley.

Who is running in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District race?

Explore Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District race between Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic challenger Bob Harvie in key suburban Bucks County.

NJ midterms 2026: Booker, all 12 House seats on the Nov. 3 ballot

New Jersey voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, with seats in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House on the ballot.

Prediction markets vs. polls: What are they saying about the 2026 midterms?

Prediction markets and traditional polls offer different ways to assess the 2026 midterm elections. Polls measure voters’ current preferences, while prediction markets reflect traders’ expectations about which candidates or parties will win.

Election recounts: How they work in each state and who pays for the recount

When it comes to elections and recounts, each state sets their own statutes, recount triggers, deadlines to request a recount, and timeline for when the recount has to be completed.

Delaware 2026 Senate election preview: Coons seeks fourth term against former state Democrat

In the race for one of Delaware's Senate seats are an incumbent seeking his third full term in office and a former state senator who formerly represented Delaware as a Democrat.

Election run offs: What states have them and how they work

When it comes to runoff elections, laws and systems vary across the country, with each state having its own laws governing recounts in both primary and general elections.  

Controversial ad featuring Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s mother made by GOP opponent

The controversial new political advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton calling her daughter “a liar" was produced by her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign team, the GOP nominee’s camp confirmed Tuesday night. 

‘No Kings' rallies across US push voting early; here's how many voters already have

Hundreds of rallies planned across the U.S. by the No Kings network took place Saturday to urge people to vote early in the midterm elections, and the latest numbers show that millions have cast ballots ahead of Election Day.