Republicans are defending seats in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas as they try to maintain their majority. Democrats are competitive in all six states — but not leading in enough ...

Republicans hoping to keep control of Congress in a tough election year have been thrown off-balance by President Trump’s focus on foreign policy, pet projects, and statements dismissing the ...

Midterm primary night was inconclusive for many candidates as multiple races were called for a runoff following the last ballots counted in Fulton County. Runoffs are called when no single candidate ...

Speculation about a November “blue wave” wafting Democrats into power ignores the Law of Political Hydrology: There are no waves on frozen seas. The sheet of ice suffocating politics represents a ...

Nearly halfway into the primaries and the Democrats are gaining momentum in the midterm polls for control of Congress in 2026. Here are their most realistic opportunities to pick up seats in the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The retirements of two of Iowa's most prominent Republican officeholders, Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, have had ripple effects throughout Tuesday's state primary, ...

For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's ShortWave podcast . Over a century ago, the German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler conducted what became a ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — There's no shortage of competitive, high-stakes races and candidates with famous last names in Maine's state primary on Tuesday. Primaries for U.S. Senate and U.S. House will set the ...

In-depth reporting, commentary, and analysis of the campaign, including polls, results, and the race for control of the U.S. House and Senate. The lieutenant governor, Pamela Evette, and State ...

The biggest question driving the 2026 midterm elections right now is simple: Who will win control of Congress? Control of the House and Senate will determine what Congress can pass — or block — ...