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What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms

Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections.

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The most-watched election in U.S. historyThe 2026 midterms are shaping up to be the most intensely observed, recorded, dissected and challenged election in American history. Why it matters: A small army of partisan and nonpartisan observers will show up. So will a surge of Justice Department monitors, organizers looking for signs of ICE and citizen journalists broadcasting their search for…

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Trump preparing 'Greek tragedy' trick for midterm as cyber force mobilizes: analystA political analyst warned on Monday that President Donald Trump's administration has already mobilized a stealth military force ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, despite the denials of top military officials. Ken Klippenstein wrote in a new Substack essay that the Trump administration has already signaled that it will use the military to interfere in…

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Crypto super PAC putting money behind Ben Cline, Suhas SubramanyamA cryptocurrency super PAC is committing money to back 32 U.S. House candidates in the 2026 midterms, including two Virginia incumbents.

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‘Almost All of Those Efforts Are Illegal’: Watchdogs Raise Alarm About Trump Election ThreatsWith just four weeks to go until the 2026 midterm elections, democracy watchdogs are warning that President Donald Trump is breaking the law in a desperate bid to retain Republican control of the US Congress. A Monday report in USA Today highlighted the unprecedented steps that Trump is taking to rig the midterms for the GOP, ranging from his promises to…

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AI groups are spending millions to influence the midtermsAn analysis of federal campaign finance data shows that the political groups aligned with the two leading AI developers, OpenAI and Anthropic, have quietly but decisively intervened in key 2026 races.

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Blaze News Poll Watch: Your new home for tracking the 2026 midtermsWith Election Day less than a month away, keeping up with the midterm elections can mean sifting through a constant stream of polls, headlines, and competing narratives. That’s why Blaze Media created Poll Watch — a new destination designed to streamline the process of following the races that matter to you. Poll Watch brings Senate, governor, and House…

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'They're going to steal it': Mark Ruffalo says GOP will rig midterms — then his 2020 remarks resurfacedLiberal activists are saying the Republicans are looking to perform a smash-and-grab with the 2026 midterm elections in the night. Actor Mark Ruffalo made his honest and unironic theory clear on Sunday: Republicans are going to do "everything in their power" to steal the election. 'Let the process happen. We have been doing this a long time.' Hulk hands…

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Obama revives his role as America's divider-in-chiefBarack Obama choosing to campaign for Abdul el Sayed makes perfect sense when you remember Obama's divisive tenure.

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Eagles Founder Don Henley Working Hard to Turn Texas Blue Ahead of Election DayEagles founding member and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Don Hanley is working to create a blue wave in Texas in the 2026 midterm elections with heavy donations to candidates and PACs. The post Eagles Founder Don Henley Working Hard to Turn Texas Blue Ahead of Election Day appeared first on Breitbart .

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George Washington’s advice for the midtermsThe 2026 midterm elections present a tough environment for the Republican Party, raising questions about how to campaign in such challenging circumstances. As is often the case in American politics, the economy is a central concern for voters. In the last few weeks, prices — particularly for gas — have been too high for the comfort of any incumbent…

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