Senate candidates in Iowa deliver final appeals for midterm elections
Republican candidate Ashley Hinson and Democratic challenger Josh Turek make their final campaign push in Iowa.
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US couple sentenced for helping finance trade in rhino horn, puma bones, other wildlife parts
A federal court in the U.S. has sentenced two residents of the state of California for their roles as financial facilitators in a scheme trafficking wildlife body parts between the U.S. and Vietnam. Linh Luu and Kevin Le, a married couple…
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A Test for Israeli Democracy: Should Jews Ask Arabs to Join the Government?
Arab lawmakers give opponents of Benjamin Netanyahu a clear majority in the Parliament. But many Jewish lawmakers are trying to avoid relying on them.
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A Guide to What We’ll Know on Election Night, Hour by Hour
“Mirages,” midnight swings and long counts: The Needle can cut through the noise.
Ken Burns: Why I’m Optimistic About the Midterms
There’s something fundamental at stake in the midterms this year, beyond policy differences.
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Trump Effort to Prove Rampant Noncitizen Voting Leads to Few Charges So Far
Just 236 people have been charged with voting-fraud-related offenses by the Trump administration, despite its unsubstantiated claims that fraud is widespread.
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Supreme Court to Hear Catholic Schools’ Challenge to Colorado Aid Rules
The Supreme Court considers whether Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll families with gay and transgender parents can participate in a state program.
6 Themes to Watch for in the Midterms Elections Results
Republicans are bracing for losses amid a backlash to the president’s economic leadership and the Iran war. Whether that means giving up control of the Senate is Tuesday’s biggest question.
New restrictions at Texas Tech are changing what professors can teach
The rules have led to changes in course materials, prompted accusations of censorship and fueled pushback from faculty and students, including faculty departures, student protests and a federal lawsuit.
Live Results: New Hampshire Senate midterm election
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas and former Republican Sen. John E. Sununu compete Tuesday to succeed New Hampshire's retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
Live Results: Nevada governor midterm election
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat.
Live Results: Kansas Senate midterm election
In the battle between Democrats and Republicans for Senate control, the reliably red state of Kansas has moved from the edges to the center of the map.
Live Results: Maine Senate midterm election
Maine's Senate election pits incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins against Democratic former state Senate President Troy Jackson.
DOJ faces ‘heavy lift’ in Alaska election appeal as separate criminal probe continues
DOJ faces an uphill battle appealing the dismissed Alaska Senate ballot lawsuit over two Dan Sullivan candidates before Election Day polls close.
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Midterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today?
Here’s an hour-by-hour rundown of when polls close around the US, and some of the key races taking place In the 2026 US midterm cycle, there are 35 Senate seats up for election, 36 governors’ races and all 435 seats in the House of…
Live Results: Iowa Senate midterm election
Economic strain and tariffs have made the state competitive.
Live Results: North Carolina Senate midterm election
Voters in North Carolina are deciding between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley to replace Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, who is retiring at the end of his term in January.
Live Results: Minnesota Senate midterm election
Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya, a former sports broadcaster, are among four candidates vying to replace Democratic Sen. Tina Smith, who announced in 2025 that she would not seek a second full term.
Live Results: Georgia governor midterm election
Republican healthcare executive Rick Jackson and Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms are competing to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp.
Live Results: Georgia Senate midterm election
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff is the only Democratic senator seeking reelection in a state that President Donald Trump won in 2024.
Hochul, Mamdani face questions over NYC women's safety after stabbing and Central Park assault
Two brutal attacks on women in New York City public spaces have leaders under fire, with neither the mayor nor City Council proposing more patrols.
Live Results: Alaska Senate midterm election
Voters in Alaska are deciding between incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola.
Live Results: Wisconsin governor midterm election
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, a Democrat, faces Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who represents the 7th Congressional District.
Live Results: Ohio governor midterm election
Democrat Amy Acton, a physician, is running against former Republican presidential candidate and Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy in the race.
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