Texas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss-ups: Cook Political Report

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1. Thu, 20 August 2026

   4 reports
   • The Hill16:47first to reportedited after publishing
     Texas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss-ups: Cook Political Report

     previouslyTexas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss ups: Cook Political Report

     The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for both the Texas and Iowa Senate races to toss-ups Thursday as Republicans grapple with a scandal-ridden candidate in the Lone Star State and a shifting political environment that could favor Democrats in Iowa. Jessica Taylor, Cook Political Report Senate and governors editor, wrote...

   • Bloomberg Politics18:05
     Senate Races in Texas, Iowa Are Toss-Ups, Cook Report Says

     Two key US Senate races now look like toss-ups instead of leaning in favor of Republicans, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.

   • Axios18:07edited after publishing
     Texas and Iowa Senate races tighten heading into midterms

     Two key Senate races in typically Republican states, Texas and Iowa, are a toss-up heading into the midterms , according to the latest projections from Cook Political Report. Why it matters: The fight for control of the U.S. Senate is extremely tight, and Democrats need to flip at least four seats to become the majority. Doing that will require wins in states that aren't typical battlegrounds. The latest: On Thursday, Cook moved both Texas and Iowa's Senate races from lean Republican to...

   • The Hill18:28
     Cook Political Report moves Iowa, Texas governor's races in Democrats favor

     The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its ratings Thursday for both the Texas and Iowa gubernatorial races, giving Democrats a higher chance at claiming the seat. Jessica Taylor, Cook Political Report's Senate and governors editor, wrote in her analysis that Texas's Democratic nominee for governor, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D), is "surprisingly competitive” against incumbent...

2. Wed, 26 August 2026

   1 report
   • The Hill14:09edited after publishing
     Democrats lead Republicans in Texas battleground House districts, new poll shows

     Democratic candidates are leading their Republican opponents in three of Texas’s most competitive House races, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The Barbara Jordan Public Policy and Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University conducted surveys among likely voters in the state’s 15th, 28th and 34th congressional districts. All three districts are located...

3. Thu, 27 August 2026

   1 report
   • Bloomberg Politics22:25
     Taylor: Paxton's Baggage Puts Texas In Play for Dems

     Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor at the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, says public and private polling shows the Texas Senate race essentially tied, with Ken Paxton's political and personal baggage helping put the state in play for Democrats. Taylor says trade tensions with Canada could also have political consequences in battleground states including Michigan and Ohio, where tariffs may cut both ways with voters. She speaks with Joe Mathieu and Tyler Kendall on the late...

4. Tue, 8 September 2026

   1 report
   • Bloomberg Politics20:43
     Texas Senate Race Shakes Up the Battle for Senate Control

     A strong Democratic candidate and an imperfect GOP nominee are triggering action from national Republicans.

5. Wed, 9 September 2026

   3 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories13:12
     12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate

     12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate CBS News The Senate is up for grabs as Democrats navigate a tough map and Republicans face a stormy environment NBC News Opinion | Trump and the Senate Stakes WSJ The nine midterm races that will decide control of the US Senate Reuters The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open AP News

   • Bloomberg Politics17:25
     Rollins Says ‘No’ for Now to Potential Governor, Senate Run

     Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, when asked whether she’d consider running for Texas governor or a Senate seat, said she is focused on her current job.

   • Bloomberg Politics18:05
     Agriculture Secretary Rollins Says She's Not Running for Governor or a Senate Seat

     US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says she is not running for Texas governor or a Senate seat for now. “That is a ‘no’ right now for sure,” Rollins said while speaking to Bloomberg Television from the Republican midterm convention in Dallas. She is attending the event in her personal capacity. (Source: Bloomberg)

6. Wed, 16 September 2026

   1 report
   • PBS NewsHour22:32
     Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate

     There are more than a dozen competitive Senate races this year, according to the Cook Political Report. These 12 seats will likely determine the future of the Senate, and Republicans are on defense in the majority of them. Lisa Desjardins navigates the political map with Jessica Taylor of The Cook Political Report.

7. Fri, 18 September 2026

   2 reports
   • The Hill14:49
     Senate Republican on campaigning in 'close' red state races: 'These oughta be fat guy layups'

     Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said Republicans are facing unexpectedly close Senate races in traditionally red states as the party fights to maintain its majority in November. Kennedy told reporters Thursday that he plans to travel to Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa this weekend to campaign and raise money for Republican Senate candidates. “If you told me...

   • PBS NewsHour22:30
     What's making the Texas Senate race so competitive

     The Texas flag shares America's red, white and blue. But its politics have run Republican red for thirty years. Shifting demographics have raised and dashed Democrats' hopes before, but this year, a GOP divided by political scandals, rising prices and fights over big tech is restoring Democrats' faith in a potential Senate race upset. Liz Landers reports.

8. Sat, 19 September 2026

   1 report
   • The Hill18:57
     Ohio governor, Senate races nearly tied: Poll

     Ohio’s gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races are neck and neck in new polling released this week. The Bowling Green State University (BGSU) survey found the Democratic candidates in these races hold 3-point leads over their GOP opponents among likely voters in the state. However, when asked about who is most likely to win, the Republicans...

9. Sun, 20 September 2026

   1 report
   • The Hill11:07
     State of Texas: Race for Texas senate, governor heating up

     As we quickly approach the start of early voting in Texas, a new poll released by Nexstar Media and Emerson College showed that both the Texas Governor's race and the Texas Senate race are heating up.

10. Mon, 21 September 2026

    3 reports
    • The Hill10:00
      Senate GOP sees battleground map widen amid voter anger over economy

      Senators in both parties say the Senate midterm election battleground map has expanded significantly six weeks before Election Day, putting the GOP majority in greater jeopardy. Several solidly Republican-leaning states — including Kansas and Nebraska — are now seen as being in play, the senators say. Democrats can also add New Hampshire to the list...

    • NYT World20:50
      A Power Shift in America?

      Polls show momentum for the Democrats heading into November elections, but winning control of both the House and Senate could still be tough.

    • Axios23:26
      GOP's war for eyeballs

      Republicans are starting to trounce Democrats in political spending across the Senate map, and that advantage is now showing up in one of the metrics campaigns care about most: impressions. Why it matters: Money matters in a campaign's closing weeks, but what campaigns are ultimately buying is voters' attention — and the price varies, depending on who is buying and when they place their ads. Beginning in September, campaigns and super PACs start competing for the same finite supply of...

11. Tue, 22 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories09:00
      Republicans were bullish about the Senate. Now they’re playing defense in red states.

      Republicans were bullish about the Senate. Now they’re playing defense in red states. Politico Senate GOP sees battleground map widen amid voter anger over economy The Hill Republicans Reel on the Midterm Map as Deep-Red Areas Come Into Play The New York Times Opinion | Murky Senate polls reveal the trouble Republicans are in The Washington Post ‘We’re gonna get crushed’: Republicans privately say they’re doomed in the midterms MS NOW

    • The Hill19:06
      Sabato's Crystal Ball moves 3 Senate, 4 gubernatorial races in Democrats' favor

      Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved three Senate and four gubernatorial races to the left on Tuesday, citing the “persistently poor national environment” for the GOP ahead of the midterms. The Center for Politics at the University of Virginia’s election handicapper moved the Iowa Senate race from “Leans Republican” to “Toss-up,” the Kansas Senate race from...

12. Wed, 23 September 2026

    4 reports
    • newsweek.com01:17
      Map shows House districts most likely to flip as Fox News shifts 15 races

      Democrats gained ground in the battle to control the House of Representatives in new ratings from Fox News.

    • Axios18:14edited after publishing
      Cook nudges three Senate races toward Democrats

      Senate races in Georgia , Kansas and South Carolina were reclassified with a nudge toward Democrats in the latest analysis from the closely watched Cook Political Report. The big picture: To win the Senate, Democrats must net four seats in November . Tighter races in Republican strongholds like Kansas and South Carolina could force the GOP to devote resources beyond the core battlegrounds. The latest: In the latest Cook ratings, Kansas moved from "Likely Republican" to "Lean Republican." South...

    • kpax.com19:04
      Interactive: Democrats lead in these key Senate battleground states

      Democrats are leading in four key Senate battlegrounds with 41 days until the midterms, but Republicans hold a major fundraising edge. Explore the numbers in this interactive story.

    • investmentwatchblog.com19:09edited after publishing
      The 2026 midterms are starting to look different in places Republicans once took for granted

      https://twitter.com/adammocklerr/status/2102595051050209548 https://twitter.com/EricSpracklen/status/2102794506802180487 Texas has a competitive Senate

13. Thu, 24 September 2026

    4 reports
    • The Hill01:15
      RNC chair predicts GOP keeps House, 53 Senate seats

      Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters said Wednesday he expects his party to hold onto its majorities in both chambers of Congress during November's midterms, predicting the GOP will claim 220 seats in the House and 53 in the Senate. “But listen, I would say, ‘Bet on us.’ If you look at what we've...

    • crooksandliars.com11:06
      Is Trump Headed For Dunkirk Or Waterloo In The Midterm?

      And that’s where we start looking at the Senate playing field, rubbing our eyes in disbelief, and looking again to see the numbers haven’t changed. This is real. And Trump, to use a technical term, is f*ked.

    • The Hill12:00
      On the Ballot: 10 GOP House seats most likely to flip in November

      With less than six weeks to go until November’s elections, Republicans are on defense as the midterm landscape looks increasingly favorable for Democrats. Forecasters including Sabato’s Crystal Ball and Fox News have shifted House races away from Republicans in recent weeks, signaling an increasingly tough terrain for the party to hold on to its 218-seat...

    • The Hill14:03
      The Senate map expands: Which states are now in play?

      The battle for control of Congress is expanding as more Senate races emerge as potential opportunities for both parties. Which states are moving into reach, and which may be slipping away? Plus, warning signs for Republicans among independent voters and whether 2026 could produce a modern record for congressional turnover. Join The Hill’s senior vice...

14. Fri, 25 September 2026

    1 report
    • Axios15:12
      House Republicans on track to lose majority

      House Republicans are on track to lose their majority just a little over one month out from the midterm elections, according to a nonpartisan election forecaster. Why it matters: Cook Political Report shifted 15 House races toward Democrats on Friday, the latest sign that the political environment is deteriorating for Republicans. Democrats only need a net gain of three seats to take the majority. Cook now projects Democrats are most likely to gain between five and 15 seats, which would give...

15. Sun, 27 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics14:29
      Midterm Fight Expands Into Republican Strongholds

      Puck News Washington writer Abby Livingston and Rutgers Eagleton Poll director Ashley Koning are on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss polling that shows Democrats gaining ground ahead of the midterms, including in traditionally Republican states and districts. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, they examine how economic concerns, farm policy and attitudes toward President Donald Trump are shaping races including the closely contested Texas Senate campaign. (Source: Bloomberg)

    • The Hill15:57
      Cook Political Report founder: House is a 'done deal' for Democrats, reclaiming Senate 'very realistic'

      Cook Political Report founder Charlie Cook on Sunday said that it has been a "done deal" conclusion that Democrats are likely to retake the House after the November midterm elections, while their chances of claiming the Senate look "very realistic." "I would completely agree that the House has been kind of a done deal for...

16. Mon, 28 September 2026

    5 reports
    • The Hill10:00
      Hispanic voters turn toward Democrats in redistricted Texas, Florida

      Hispanic voters swung to the right in the last election, but Republicans appear to be losing ground with the key voting bloc, potentially complicating the party’s path to victory in the redistricted red strongholds of Texas, Florida and beyond. Recent polling has signaled that Hispanic voters who helped propel President Trump to a second term...

    • Axios10:00
      Exclusive: Mike Johnson to travel to 22 states in final midterm sprint

      Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is launching a six-week campaign blitz that will take him to more than 40 congressional districts across 22 states through Election Day, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Johnson is going all-in on defending Republicans' House majority at a moment when the political terrain is shifting toward Democrats. The Cook Political Report moved 15 House races toward Democrats on Friday and said Republicans would need to win a majority of the remaining toss-up races to keep...

    • The Hill13:08
      Senate surprises? GOP, Democrats eye midterm upsets

      The Senate map is widening, with Democrats hoping to pull off upsets not only in Alaska and Hawaii but in deeper-red states such as Kansas and South Carolina. Republicans, battling to retain their majority, see Minnesota as a new place where they might make gains. Join The Hill's editors plus Senate reporter Alexander Bolton and...

    • El País (Spain)15:55
      Las ‘midterms’ en mapas: guía para entender las batallas clave en el Senado, la Cámara y las gobernaciones

      Republicanos y demócratas se disputan el control del Congreso de EE UU el 3 de noviembre. En las elecciones de medio mandato, el partido de la Casa Blanca suele perder terreno

    • Bloomberg Politics22:34
      Midterms Have Gotten 'Ugly' for Republicans: Cook

      Cook Political Report Founder and Contributor Charlie Cook says the midterm landscape has deteriorated sharply for Republicans in the past month as energy costs, tariffs and affordability concerns hit voters. He says the Democratic brand remains weak, arguing voters are "not voting for Democrats" so much as "voting against Republicans." He speaks with Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)

17. Tue, 29 September 2026

    3 reports
    • news4jax.com04:03
      GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for Senate

      Republican hopes of winning Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina have been fading, and the GOP is increasingly focused on playing defense elsewhere with five weeks until the midterm elections.

    • troyrecord.com15:33edited after publishing
      GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for Senate

      previouslyGOP doubts about Georgia, NC have Republicans shifting focus in Senate

      Republicans are increasingly focused on playing defense before the midterm elections.

      1 reprint

      • citizensvoice.com29 Sept, 15:33their copy
    • PBS NewsHour17:29
      GOP hopes fade in Georgia and North Carolina as party shifts focus in battle for Senate

      The party is spending heavily to defend GOP-heavy Texas, and Trump plans to campaign for the Republican incumbent in Ohio. They're both places Trump won easily in 2024.

18. Wed, 30 September 2026

    5 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics14:13
      A Texas Political Scientist Sizes Up Pre-Midterm Polling

      Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University in Houston, talks about the polls shaping the final weeks of the midterm campaign and key differences between the numbers in Texas' 2018 Senate race and this year's election. He speaks with Bloomberg's Julie Fine. (Source: Bloomberg)

    • greeleytribune.com15:32edited after publishing
      Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped

      Dissatisfaction with Trump, the economy and the war with Iran have complicated gerrymandering efforts.

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      • republicanherald.com30 Sept, 15:32their copy
    • republicanherald.com15:38edited after publishing
      Democrats want a blue wave. New Hampshire is Exhibit A for why that may not happen

      previouslyDemocrats want a blue wave. New Hampshire shows why it may not happen

      Democrats point to Republicans’ overwhelming financial advantage.

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      • greeleytribune.com30 Sept, 15:38their copy
    • The Hill18:58edited after publishing
      Here are the Republicans backing Democratic candidates in the midterms

      Several Republicans have come out in support of Democratic candidates ahead of the November elections, as control of both chambers of Congress is up for grabs. A former governor, a GOP election official and a former Senate candidate are among the small but growing list of Republicans who have crossed the aisle to endorse their...

    • PBS NewsHour22:15
      Democrats want a blue wave. New Hampshire is Exhibit A for why that may not happen

      Five weeks before Election Day, Democratic optimism is soaring. But glaring vulnerabilities threaten to undermine the unstoppable blue wave that Democrats believe is coming. Look no further than New Hampshire, where Democratic leaders are sounding the alarm about political challenges that could jeopardize the party's ability to win in November.

19. Thu, 1 October 2026

    7 reports
    • Axios02:45
      GOP senators endure painful week with little to show for it

      Exhausted GOP senators are preparing to fly home mostly empty-handed after staying in D.C. longer than expected. Why it matters: The midterm outlook is getting bleaker by the day, and Republicans have a monster to-do list for the lame-duck session that could be a last chance to capitalize on their trifecta. Between the lines: Republicans decided against breaking for an early recess last week. The biggest thing to show for it: A historic — and bipartisan — college sports package that doesn't do...

    • The Hill10:00
      10 Democrat-held House seats most likely to flip

      As the midterm landscape grows more favorable for Democrats, Republicans are still poised for key pickups in the fight for House control. Forecasters have shifted a slate of House races away from Republicans in recent weeks amid voter frustration with President Trump and the GOP's handling of the economy, immigration and the war in Iran, fueling...

    • bangordailynews.com10:01
      A high-stakes fight for state political power heats up, with Trump's agenda on the line

      Political power in legislatures and governors' offices is at stake in the November elections in more than one-third of the states, creating down-ballot

    • The Hill13:12
      Schumer: ‘We’re on the edge of taking back the Senate’

      Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says that his party is “on the edge of taking back the Senate” after two turbulent years of President Trump’s leadership, which has coincided with rising prices across the nation and partisan warfare in Washington. “We Dems have the wind in our sails heading into October and the final...

    • The Hill13:42
      2026 election forecast update: Democrats gain ground in House, Senate stays tight

      Democrats have strengthened their position in the race for the House, but control of the Senate remains firmly up for grabs, according to the latest Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) forecast. Which House seats are most likely to flip? Plus, a look at whether the data backs Republican Senate hopeful and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s...

    • newsweek.com18:49edited after publishing
      Democratic optimism in battleground states may be a mirage, data shows

      previouslyDemocrats' optimism in battleground states may be a mirage, data shows

      Democrats are optimistic about their chances of flipping the Senate, but polls have overestimated them in the past.

    • PBS NewsHour22:15
      Karl Rove and David Axelrod give their midterm predictions

      Karl Rove is known for his hardball politics promoting the GOP. But in the past two weeks, he announced that this year he is voting for a Democrat. Lisa Desjardins sat down with Rove and another architect of modern politics, Democrat David Axelrod. Their conversation covered election security, whether Rove will vote for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and their midterm predictions.

20. Fri, 2 October 2026

    5 reports
    • NPR News09:00
      The U.S. Senate is up for grabs. Can this Ohio Democrat win back working class votes?

      After 32 years in Congress, Ohio's Sherrod Brown lost his Senate seat in 2024 as many working class voters turned out for Trump. Now Brown is counting on union voters to send him back to Washington.

    • The Hill10:00
      GOP senators warn Trump is hurting Republicans with independents

      Senate Republicans say President Trump has become increasingly toxic with independent voters critical to winning Senate races in battlegrounds such as North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa and Alaska. Some GOP senators are warning Trump to stay away from key Senate races, cautioning that his presence would likely turn off independent voters. But vulnerable incumbents such as...

    • The Hill12:00
      Minnesota’s Senate race could be Republicans’ November surprise

      Republicans were smart to make welfare fraud a central issue in the midterm elections.

    • El País (Spain)13:10
      Calculadora electoral: ¿Quién se hará con el control del Senado en las ‘midterms’?

      Un puñado de Estados decidirán quién controla la cámara alta. Asigna cada uno a demócratas o republicanos y mira qué mayoría sale

    • The Hill14:52
      GOP senator says midterms could be like 2006: 'And 2006 was really bad for Republicans'

      Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is warning that Republicans could get drubbed in this year’s midterm election, much like what happened to Republicans 20 years ago during former President George W. Bush’s second midterm elections, when the GOP lost control of both the House and Senate. Daines, who headed the Senate Republican campaign arm in the...

21. Sat, 3 October 2026

    6 reports
    • El País (Spain)03:30
      Elecciones de medio mandato en Estados Unidos: siete batallas que definirán el futuro post-Trump

      A un mes de la cita con las urnas, el control del Senado se juega en un puñado de escaños

    • Libération (France)06:44edited after publishing
      Elections américaines de mi-mandat : les batailles décisives en cartes

      A un mois des midterms, «Libération» s’est penché sur les scrutins les plus serrés au Sénat et à la Chambre des représentants.

    • Google News - Top Stories09:03
      Democrats May Have Found the Recipe for Flipping Red-State Senate Seats

      Democrats May Have Found the Recipe for Flipping Red-State Senate Seats The New York Times With a new breed of candidate, Democrats are challenging in states they usually lose CNN Midterm polls that caught our eye this week show more good news for Democrats The Washington Post Democratic surge predicted to hit Republican states hardest, scrambling Senate strategy Reuters Hottest 2026 Midterm Races—Democrats Lead In Texas, Iowa, Michigan Senate Races (Updated Daily) Forbes

    • Google News - Top Stories15:59
      Democrats edge out, neck and neck with Republicans in 5 key Senate races: Polls - thehill.com

      Democrats edge out, neck and neck with Republicans in 5 key Senate races: Polls thehill.com Senate Races in Republican States Tilt Toward Democrats, Polls Find The New York Times With a new breed of candidate, Democrats are challenging in states they usually lose CNN Democratic surge predicted to hit Republican states hardest, scrambling Senate strategy Reuters Hottest 2026 Midterm Races—Democrats Lead In Texas, Iowa, Michigan Senate Races (Updated Daily) forbes.com

    • The Hill15:59
      Democrats edge out, neck and neck with Republicans in 5 key Senate races: Polls

      Senate Democratic candidates are edging out or polling neck and neck with their GOP counterparts in five competitive Senate races this cycle — the latest indicator that Republicans are facing a tough midterm environment in even more traditionally redder areas, according to new surveys of the races. Polling released by The New York Times and...

    • komonews.com21:52
      POLL: Democrats lead or tie Senate races in GOP-leaning states

      With one month until the midterms, New York Times/Siena polls show Democrats leading or tied in five Senate races in Republican-leaning states.

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      • wpde.com3 Oct, 21:52their copy
      • fox56.com3 Oct, 21:52their copy
22. Sun, 4 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories00:58
      8 Key Findings From the Times/Siena Polls

      8 Key Findings From the Times/Siena Polls The New York Times Senate Races in Republican States Tilt Toward Democrats, Polls Find The New York Times Democrats edge out, neck and neck with Republicans in 5 key Senate races: Polls The Hill With a new breed of candidate, Democrats are challenging in states they usually lose CNN Democratic surge predicted to hit Republican states hardest, scrambling Senate strategy Reuters

    • Google News - Top Stories21:00
      Trump takes red state midterm blitz to Nebraska as GOP frets over Senate race

      Trump takes red state midterm blitz to Nebraska as GOP frets over Senate race The Hill Trump heads to Nebraska for another red-state rally MS NOW Trump heads to Nebraska as Republicans defend red-state Senate seat Reuters How to watch President Donald Trump at midterm rally in Grand Island KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE Trump heads to Nebraska on Monday, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

23. Mon, 5 October 2026

    9 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories09:00
      The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026

      The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026 CNN Democrats May Have Found the Recipe for Flipping Red-State Senate Seats The New York Times Democrats edge out, neck and neck with Republicans in 5 key Senate races: Polls The Hill The US in Brief: new Senate polls cheer the Democrats The Economist Hottest 2026 Midterm Races—Democrats Lead In Texas, Ohio, Alaska Senate Races (Updated Daily) Forbes

    • bostonglobe.com09:30
      Things have gone bad to worse for Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections

      From the day after the 2024 election until even just a few weeks ago, there was an accepted definition of the midterm battleground spots and the leading dynamics.

    • Bloomberg Politics09:30
      Kansas Senate Race 2026: Republicans Risk First Loss in 94 Years

      Kansas emerges as a potential Senate pickup for Democrats as the midterm map widens.

    • Google News - Top Stories10:06
      Trump heads to Nebraska as supreme court hears first oral arguments of new term – US politics live - theguardian.com

      Trump heads to Nebraska as supreme court hears first oral arguments of new term – US politics live theguardian.com Trump heads to Nebraska for another red-state rally MS NOW WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns with Ricketts in Nebraska, where ranchers have beef with his import plan PBS Trump heads to Nebraska as Republicans defend red-state Senate seat Reuters Trump takes red state midterm blitz to Nebraska as GOP frets over Senate race The Hill

    • The Hill11:23
      Midterm temperature check 30 days out, with DDHQ

      In today's issue: ▪ 30 days away from midterms ▪ Hassett’s hot take on polling ▪ Oil companies v. localities ▪ Moscow ramps up strikes Sunday marked 30 days until Election Day. Democrats are favored to win the House and have a slight edge in the Senate, according to The Hill’s partner Decision Desk HQ...

    • The Hill15:21
      Election alarm bells rise for GOP amid dismal polls: Live discussion

      Republicans are growing increasingly nervous about their midterm prospects as a series of new polls suggest Democratic chances of winning the House and Senate majorities are growing. The data is especially alarming when it comes to the Senate, as Democratic candidates in Alaska, Texas, North Carolina and Ohio continue to show strength. Join The Hill's...

    • The Hill17:16
      Democrats add 6 more House races to 'Red to Blue' seat flipping list

      The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced Monday it is adding six candidates to its list of potential flips. The DCCC added the candidates to its “Red to Blue” program, less than a month before the midterm elections. Via their inclusion on the list — which now includes 46 Democrats seeking to flip GOP-favored seats...

    • Axios22:44
      Inside the transgender rights fight injecting chaos into Democrats' midterm efforts

      An intra-party debate over how best to deflect Republican attacks on transgender issues has Democrats angrily sniping at each other just weeks out from the midterm elections. Why it matters: This is not the position Democrats hoped to be in two years after their 2024 election loss , which many in the party attributed to being outflanked by GOP messaging on trans issues. "People feel you need to respond in some way to some of these attacks because people didn't do it two years ago," Rep. Mark...

    • El Mundo (Spain)23:59
      Trump multiplica sus viajes a estados en liza ante las malas proyecciones de las encuestas

      Con el índice de popularidad del presidente en mínimos, los Demócratas tienen opciones serias de recuperar el Senado en noviembre, algo que parecía casi imposible Leer

24. Tue, 6 October 2026

    9 reports
    • foxnews.com09:00
      Democrats think a blue wave is building. Here are 3 forces that could stop it

      Chuck Schumer says Democrats have "the wind in our sails" ahead of the midterms, but polling errors and GOP money could upend the Senate map.

    • hani.co.kr09:45
      [Interview] Senate loss in Kansas could be ‘large crack’ in Republican armor, expert says

      Alexandra Middlewood, an associate professor of political science at Wichita State University, reviews the state of play ahead of November’s midterms

    • Google News - Top Stories11:02
      Democrats upbeat as unpopular Trump imperils Republican midterm hopes

      Democrats upbeat as unpopular Trump imperils Republican midterm hopes The Guardian Democrats are taking big chunks of GOP voters in key Senate races, polls show CNN Democrats edge out, neck and neck with Republicans in 5 key Senate races: Polls The Hill Democratic surge predicted to hit Republican states hardest, scrambling Senate strategy Reuters Democrats May Have Found the Recipe for Flipping Red-State Senate Seats The New York Times

    • Bloomberg Politics11:30
      These States Could Derail Democrats’ Hopes in the Senate

      The party is feeling bullish in the final month of campaigning. Here are the areas that could bite them.

    • The Hill12:00
      Return of split-ticket voting could hurt Republicans

      A resurgence of split-ticket voting may occur in upcoming midterm elections due to Donald Trump's popularity among certain GOP voters and specific local race dynamics in states like Texas and Iowa.

    • foxnews.com14:45
      Winning the AI Race | Sen. Dave McCormick on China & Energy

      With the Midterm Elections less than 30 days away, Trey speaks with Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) to discuss what's at stake for Republicans and the country. They dive into concerns surrounding data centers, the role of the free market, and why Senator McCormick believes the filibuster remains an i

    • The Hill19:54
      Cook Political Report moves three Senate races in Democrats’ favor

      The Cook Political Report, an election handicapper, is shifting its odds for Senate races in Kansas, North Carolina and New Hampshire toward Democrats. The changes show how unfavorable the political environment continues to be for Republican candidates amid the war in Iran and the state of the economy. These races being more competitive could spell...

    • Bloomberg Politics20:06
      US Senate Map Moves in Democrats’ Favor as Kansas Rated ‘Tossup’

      The Democratic Party’s path to controlling the US Senate continues to widen four weeks before Election Day, with once solidly conservative Kansas now considered a tossup race, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report said Tuesday.

    • Bloomberg Politics22:26
      French: We’re Going to Win Michigan, New Hampshire and Maine

      Lauren French, Senate Majority PAC senior advisor, says the PAC is making spending decisions week by week after pulling out of North Carolina and is looking closely at races in Kansas, South Carolina and Mississippi. French says Democrats may not be able to match Republican spending, but says Democratic candidates are outraising Republicans. French says that the October surprise will be if polling has been accurate or not and believes that Democrats will win Michigan, New Hampshire and Maine....

25. Wed, 7 October 2026

    7 reports
    • Der Spiegel (Germany)07:48
      Midterms in den USA: Wie Donald Trump republikanische Hochburgen wanken lässt

      Von Texas über Ohio bis Alaska: Kurz vor den Midterms geraten republikanische Kandidaten in roten Bastionen unter Druck. Präsident Trump wird für sie immer mehr zur Belastung. Das belegt auch dessen jüngste Entgleisung.

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)07:48
      USA: Wie Donald Trump republikanische Hochburgen vor den Midterms wanken lässt

      Von Texas über Ohio bis Alaska: Kurz vor den Midterms geraten republikanische Kandidaten in roten Bastionen unter Druck. Präsident Trump wird für sie immer mehr zur Belastung. Das belegt auch dessen jüngste Entgleisung.

    • kpax.com12:18
      Could Kansas and Florida be in play? Why the battle for Congress may be expanding

      New spending, campaign stops and polling trends suggest Democrats are putting Republican strongholds such as Kansas and Florida in play.

    • Google News - Top Stories13:03
      Live updates: Midterm election candidates spar in debates; Donald Trump returns to Texas

      Live updates: Midterm election candidates spar in debates; Donald Trump returns to Texas The Hill Candidates debate in Georgia, Iowa, Maine and Michigan ahead of midterms NBC News Senate candidates prep for a flurry of October debates — but not everywhere Washington Times Live updates: Trump celebrates accounts for children; Candidates tangle in midterm debates AOL.com Candidates Clash Over Trump in Key Midterm Races SuaraGarut.ID

    • The Hill15:30
      30 days and 5 takeaways on the midterms

      As the midterm elections approach, analysts suggest that Democrats are well-positioned to flip the House due to shifting voter trends and enthusiasm despite significant Republican spending.

    • Bloomberg Politics18:01
      Embattled Republicans Rebuff Trump as Their Senate Races Tighten

      Republican Senate candidates in key battleground states are more assertively distancing themselves from President Donald Trump and some of his signature policies less than four weeks before the midterm elections.

    • The Hill22:18
      Texas becomes center of midterms universe

      Texas has taken center stage ahead of next month’s midterm elections as Democrats grow more optimistic about their chances in the state up and down the ballot. For months, the state’s highly contested Senate race has dominated midterm elections headlines, but Democrats say they are seeing opportunity in other Texas contests as well. The Democratic...

26. Thu, 8 October 2026

    13 reports
    • Japan Times00:01
      Embattled Republicans rebuff Trump as their U.S. Senate races tighten

      Increasingly, states from Alaska to Kansas that were long seen as GOP bastions are looking more vulnerable.

    • aol.com04:01
      As Democrats eye big midterm wins, Republicans look to turn the tables in some House districts

      The midterm elections may be challenging for Republicans, but there are some key House races where GOP wins might mean Election Night goes better than expected

    • prairiepublic.org09:00
      Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map

      Both parties are spending heavily in roughly 60 House districts — where Trump won by an average of nine points in 2024 — that could be key to deciding control of the chamber, an NPR analysis finds.

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    • Google News - Top Stories09:00
      Democrats spy a red-state opening. There may not be enough cash for it.

      Democrats spy a red-state opening. There may not be enough cash for it. Politico Hottest 2026 Midterm Races—Republican Leads In Iowa, Democrat Ahead In Ohio Senate Races (Updated Daily) Forbes New polls in seven states show tight races for Senate and governor in each, including leads for Talarico, Brown, and Acton YouGov Is a midterm blue wave for Democrats becoming a blue tsunami? USA Today A Senate Majority is Squarely in Democrats’ Sights as Kansas Moves to Toss Up; Two Other Races Shift...

    • Axios09:00
      Republican midterm triage puts bleak outlook into focus

      Republican super PACs are flooding the airwaves in once-safe states, and pulling down ads for races that look like lost causes. President Trump, his approval ratings near record lows, is popping up in some of America's reddest states. Why it matters: The polls showing Democrats headed toward a blue wave on Nov. 3 may not be quite right. But money — and how campaigns and PACs spend it — rarely lies. Nor do the contrails of Air Force One. While Republicans are scrambling, Democrats are cutting...

    • aol.com09:06
      From El-Sayed to Talarico, 5 races and 5 keys to the midterms

      A Democratic tsunami? Or can the GOP avert disaster? What to watch, from Hispanic voters to the power of money--and an unexpected contest in Kansas.

    • The Hill10:00
      Democrats, with House majority, would go big on healthcare

      House Democrats are promising immediate action on healthcare next year if they flip control of the chamber in the midterm elections. Party leaders say health costs are a foremost priority of their broader affordability agenda. And the top Democrats on the numerous committees that oversee federal healthcare programs are all preparing to tackle the issue...

    • internazionale.it10:02
      Democrats in tight Midwest US races split on trans rights strategy

      By Helen Coster and Leah DouglasOct 8 (Reuters) - After being caught flat-footed on transgender issues in the last US election, Democrats in tight midterm races are pursu… Leggi

    • The Hill12:00
      On the Ballot: The state of the states: Which states are most likely to see trifectas in November

      While much of the national focus this cycle has been centered on the competitive Senate and House races that will determine which parties control Congress, there’s plenty of reasons why folks should also be turning their attention to state Capitols and gubernatorial elections next month. State legislative races used to be sleepier affairs, but they’ve...

    • PBS NewsHour17:15
      5 House districts where Republicans are looking to turn the tables as Democrats eye big midterm wins

      Here's a look at places where a cash bump and prime issues might help the party hold their own on election night.

    • Bloomberg Politics20:40
      Fight for Senate Control Moves to Debate Stage in Key Battlegrounds

      Candidates in Georgia, Michigan and Maine will face off in the high-stakes forums.

    • presstelegram.com22:38
      Despite Prop. 50, California has some competitive congressional districts

      Conventional wisdom holds that Democrats are on the verge of a blue wave in November’s midterms.

    • redlandsdailyfacts.com22:38
      Despite Prop. 50, California has some competitive congressional districts

      Conventional wisdom holds that Democrats are on the verge of a blue wave in November’s midterms.

27. Fri, 9 October 2026

    8 reports
    • The Hill10:00
      Trump, GOP face disarray. For Democrats, the hard part is coming

      Democrats may come out of the midterm elections with control of the House, a small majority in the Senate and a feeling of elation they’ve been missing for years. But what comes after that may be the harder part. Even a decisive win in November would not erase the problems that have plagued the party...

    • Bloomberg Politics11:23
      Democrats Push to Turn House Edge Into Wave

      Democrats are battling for a big majority — and some breathing room.

    • Bloomberg Politics12:08
      More House Seats Leaning Toward Democrats, Cook Political Says

      Democrats are on track to pick up as many as 19 House seats in next month’s election, enough to secure the party a strong majority and oversight of President Donald Trump, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report said Friday.

    • troyrecord.com13:45
      Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years

      This November, voters will choose governors in 36 states.

    • Axios14:35
      Cook Political Report tilts 18 House races toward Democrats

      House races in Iowa , Pennsylvania, Washington , Michigan and more are shifting in Democrats' direction, according to a Friday update from the closely watched Cook Political Report. Why it matters: The GOP's midterm outlook was already bleak , anchored by an unpopular war and high fuel prices. But staving off a blue resurgence, despite heavy spending , is looking increasingly complicated as Election Day approaches. Driving the news: Cook's new moves put the likely midterm outcome at Democrats...

    • The Hill14:54
      Cook Political Report moves 18 House seats toward Democrats

      The Cook Political Report, an election handicapper, shifted 18 House seats toward Democrats' favor in key battleground districts. The changes show how unfavorable the political environment continues to be for GOP candidates amid the war in Iran and the state of the economy. Republican Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Iowa), Zach Nunn (Iowa), Ryan Mackenzie (Pa.), Scott...

    • Bloomberg Politics15:39
      Corruption Emerging as Powerful Midterm Message, Says McHenry

      Democrats are pushing their House campaign targets deeper into Trump territory in an effort to maximize midterm gains this cycle and widen a possible majority in the next Congress. Both parties are heavily invested in competitive swing races, but attention is pushing into GOP districts not initially considered within reach. Patrick McHenry, Former Republican Congressman and Speaker Pro Tempore of the House, discusses the outlook for midterms and what voters are considering before they head to...

    • The Hill17:30
      With nothing to lose, Republicans still put America last

      A recent Senate resolution requiring the State Department to report on Israeli violence in the West Bank failed to pass despite broad Democratic support and the death of several U.S. citizens since 2022.