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Where Republicans are playing offense ahead of the midterms

The outcome of the 2026 election will be determined primarily by how well Republicans play defense across the growing list of GOP-held House and Senate seats Democrats are targeting. But the GOP is also hoping to play offense by flipping some House and Senate seats Democrats now control.

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AI ads are popular in the 2026 midterms, but state laws haven’t stopped a lack of disclosureIn what appears at first to be a typical campaign advertisement, two people introduce themselves as Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul while strolling through a park on a beautiful sunny day. But as the 43-second video continues, Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, and Hochul, the governor of New

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Incumbents lead in campaign cashIncumbents hold commanding cash advantages in many of the U.S. House 2026 midterm election races expected to help decide control of Congress.

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Republican candidates highlight healthcare in 2026, battling voter distrustHealthcare is shaping up to be a vulnerability for the GOP in the 2026 midterm elections, when Democrats hope to capture the House and Senate.

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Ro Khanna is the left’s busiest midterm surrogate. Can he raise his own profile, too?Rep. Ro Khanna of California, a Bucks County native, could be considering running for president in 2028.

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GOP Rep. Salazar says she spoke with Trump and he is ‘very receptive’ to her warning about Hispanic votersGOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Sunday said that President Donald Trump was “very receptive” to her warning that Hispanic voters feel “betrayed” by his immig

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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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Rod Blagojevich Unmasks ‘Fake Polling’ Favoring Democrats: ‘There Will Be No Blue Wave’Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) contended Tuesday that "fake polling" favoring Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is designed to convince Republicans not to show up at the ballot box. The post Rod Blagojevich Unmasks ‘Fake Polling’ Favoring Democrats: ‘There Will Be No Blue Wave’ appeared first on Breitbart .

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2026 midterm election races to watchCBS News has identified 10 key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.

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