Skip to main content

Understand. Power. Act.

The Library

New

One story, all the way down.

Republicans Have One Huge Advantage Ahead of the Election, and They’re Banking On It to Avoid a Midterm Wipeout

It’s a tough time to be a GOP candidate, but the party sees a silver lining.

Sources (1)· Oct 15, 9:40 AM

Every telling

their own versions

Slate· Oct 15, 9:40 AMRepublicans Have One Huge Advantage Ahead of the Election, and They’re Banking On It to Avoid a Midterm Wipeout

The thread

Before

Culver City, California could become the 16th municipality to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local or school board electionsWelcome to the Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Culver City, California, could become the 16th municipality to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local or school board elections On Nov. 3, voters in Culver City, California, will decide on a ballot measure […]

Ballotpedia News17h agoWhole story →

As Early Midterm Voting Looms, a Glitch Delays 600,000 Texas Voter RegistrationsVoting rights groups sued the Texas Department of Public Safety and the secretary of state over delayed voter registrations that overwhelmed local election workers.

The New York Times17h agoWhole story →

In Divided Portland, Ore., Anti-Police Posts Fuel a Fight Over the FutureWhen social media posts denouncing the police surfaced, they were supposed to harm a socialist’s re-election. But the democratic socialists of Portland, and other cities, are showing their strength.

The New York Times17h agoWhole story →

2 states, 2 abortion ballot measures, and the effort to win over Gen Z votersEditor’s Note: This story is part of Gen Z at the Ballot Box, a collaboration between States Newsroom and The 19th. Boise State University senior Cade Syvock opposes abortion. As president of the school’s chapter of the conservative group Turning Point USA, the organization founded by the late activist Charlie Kirk, Syvock helped coordinate anti-abortion […]

Stateline17h agoWhole story →

These swing voters regret voting for Trump and it's influencing their midterm choicesSome key voters in Georgia say deep frustration and disappointment with President Trump are motivating their election plans just weeks before Election Day.

NPR17h agoWhole story →

Since

Lenfest Institute awards $1.4 million in grants for civic engagement ahead of Philadelphia’s 2027 municipal electionThe Philadelphia nonprofit is investing in 30 media organizations and 16 community groups with a goal of encouraging young voters to "make their priorities heard."

The Philadelphia Inquirer4h agoWhole story →

News Wrap: Trump says Fort Hood shooter's execution will not be livestreamedIn our news wrap Thursday, President Trump canceled plans to livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, federal law enforcement agencies are investigating a series of letters containing what they're calling "suspicious substances" that were sent to congressional and state election officials and police report multiple victims in a…

PBS NewsHour3h agoWhole story →

Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election officesFederal authorities are investigating letters with “suspicious substances” that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide

ABC News3h agoSources (4)Whole story →

DOJ sues California over mail ballots, alleging they were sent to noncitizensA banner featuring a photo of President Donald Trump hangs outside the Justice Department in Washington on June 15.

Roll Call3h agoSources (2)Whole story →

Watchdog Questions Zeldin’s Tour With Embattled GOP CandidatesIt’s not unusual for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to be on the road touting the Trump administration’s agenda, but his travel itinerary in the weeks before the midterm election looks like a trail of political hot spots. On Thursday, Zeldin traveled to an auto repair shop and a construction firm in central Pennsylvania […]

Inside Climate News3h agoWhole story →

More like this

similar stories in the archive

Democrats see new chances to flip red states — but a $400M GOP spending advantage could derail their plansRepublicans outspend Democrats by $400 million ahead of Election Day, forcing Senate Majority PAC to make tough choices across nine battlegrounds.

Fox News4d agoWhole story →

Government election day spending

This Week on the Polltober Show: Does Republicans’ Huge Cash Advantage Matter?Elon Musk is dumping heaps of money into the midterms and the Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. waited til the final stretch...

Talking Points Memo2d agoWhole story →

Economy midterm elections

Key GOP senator privately says party is in "fight for our lives" in midterms, but sees path to holding onto SenateWith just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.

CBS News22d agoWhole story →

Planet Tim Scott midterm elections

Trump wants to make this midterm year ‘special’ to avoid losing Republican control of CongressDALLAS (AP) — Republicans at their midterm convention know that history is not on their side this election season , but they are counting on President Donald Tr

WTOP1mo agoWhole story →

Economy midterm election campaign

Iowa Republican Ashley Hinson Leads Democrat Josh TurekTrump has a 38% average approval rating in Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin.

Forbes2mo agoWhole story →

Government Ashley Hinson midterm elections

Adam Silver dances around Steve Ballmer’s Clippers federal investigationAdam Silver reacts to Steve Ballmer’s careful statement as the Clippers face NBA sanctions and an ongoing U.S. Justice Department investigation today.

New York Post1mo agoWhole story →

Republicans back bill to change Medicare Advantage analysisThe GOP bill directs MedPAC to study the topic of overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans in a manner that’s more favorable to insurers.

STAT29d agoWhole story →

Health medicare advantage bill markup

Democrats' advantage is clear with less than a month to go in the midterm electionsPresident Trump is facing low approval ratings, and voters are blaming him for rising costs. Republicans are likely to pay the price at the ballot box next month.

NPR10d agoWhole story →

Government midterm elections

Republicans Have One Huge Advantage Ahead of the Election, and They’re Banking On It to Avoid a Midterm Wipeout – KnowGov