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Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years

As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is increasingly playing defense over its yearslong grip on state governments. That’s particularly true for gubernatorial elections, as Democrats could win a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010. Currently, Republicans boast a 26-24…

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Republicans fight red-state midterm chaos with hundreds of millions in late moneyRepublicans have made more than $700 million of new advertising bookings in congressional races since Sept. 1, with the Trump-aligned super PAC pouring in funds.

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Political polarization is spiking in local communities ahead of the midterms, survey findsCost-of-living issues are driving up tensions in local communities, while immigration is the most polarizing issue nationally, local government officials said in a new survey.

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LIZ PEEK: Democrats dream of a blue wave, but voters may have other ideasSusan Collins leads in Maine senate race polls as Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny in Michigan over past remarks on police and ties to Hasan Piker.

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Scoop: Gun safety groups jump into midterms with $10 million assist for DemocratsEverytown for Gun Safety , a group that advocates for stricter gun laws, is teaming up with House Democrats on a $10 million ad campaign to boost former gun safety advocates now running for Congress, Axios has learned. Why it matters: That's a significant sum at a moment when Democrats are raising alarm bells about being outgunned financially in the…

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Latino group bets on bilingual AI to cut voter confusion before the midtermsA national Latino civic engagement group is turning to an AI app to help voters cut through an increasingly complicated election system — in English or Spanish. Why it matters: Nearly 39 million Hispanics can vote in this year's midterms, and their political loyalties are increasingly up for grabs. Hispanics have added 5.25 million eligible voters since…

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The extraordinary amount of money pouring into the midterm electionsHow much is too much?

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Most U.S. Voters Want Stricter AI Rules. Many Say Trump And Congress Are Falling Short.A new poll found 84% of registered voters see AI as a threat to American workers, while majorities want tighter government oversight.

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Trump Keeps Giving Ominous Warnings About a Midterm 'Surprise.' Election Experts Say Whatever It Is, They're ReadyWith the 2026 midterm elections less than a month away, President Donald Trump keeps teasing that his administration has a "surprise" in store, a message that led many to fear a new attempt to subvert what are projected to be heavy losses by Republicans. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, bragging about his rally crowd sizes, Trump cryptically urged…

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GOP stomachs reality that redistricting math may not save them in midtermsLast year, when top GOP operatives brainstormed ways to defy historical trends pointing to a blue wave and hold onto the House, one of their top strategic bets was redistricting.

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Dems optimistic about Senate as GOP remains confident in Trump’s baseTrump is counting on loyal supporters to carry the party to victory, urging them to cast their vote as if he were “on the ballot.”

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Democrats plan to go after Defense Secretary Hegseth if they win 2026 midtermsDemocrats in Congress are planning to go after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth if they win the 2026 midterm elections.

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DLCC and RSLC both target Pennsylvania Senate, where Republicans have held a majority for 32 yearsElections for 25 of the 50 districts in the Pennsylvania Senate will take place on Nov. 3, 2026. Ahead of the general elections, Republicans have a 27-23 majority in the chamber. Republicans have controlled the chamber since gaining a majority in the 1994 general elections. Democrats last had a majority in the chamber in 1993, […]

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We Will Investigate Trump's Corruption if Dems Win MidtermsOn Monday, on MS NOW's "The Last Word," Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) said that if Democrats win the majority in the midterm elections, they will investigate President Donald Trump. | Clips

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Jeffries says Democrats are poised to win the House majorityHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries conducts a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 17.

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Democrats Expect Record Number of Women in Party in House After Midterm ElectionsDemocrats are increasingly confident they will have a record number of women serving in the House next year, after backing women in competitive districts they are now positioned to win.

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