Polls open in closely contested US midterm elections 2026
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‘Our Risk, Their Reward’: Zohran Mamdani on AI and Data Centers
Ahead of the midterms, WIRED talked to New York City’s mayor about data centers, AI in schools, and the future of the Democratic party.
The Online Right’s Closing Campaign Argument: Fascist Anakin Skywalker Memes
With Democrats poised to make significant gains in Tuesday’s midterm elections, Trump supporters have been reduced to posting bizarre Star Wars fan fiction.
A Right-Wing Think Tank Has a Plan to Prevent Democrats From Being Seated in Congress
The influential Center for Renewing America says that “neo-Marxist progressives and anti-Western Muslims” can’t sincerely swear to protect the Constitution—and shouldn’t be allowed to assume…
What Democrats Can Learn From New York’s Data Center Moratorium
With a number of anti-data-center candidates poised to win on Tuesday, New York provides a glimpse at the tensions around actually having to do something about the digital infrastructure.
Alaska Senate candidates trade accusations ahead of election
Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola made their final appeals to voters in Alaska hours before polls open in the US midterm elections.
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.
Georgia Senate candidates make final appeals ahead of US midterms
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican opponent Mike Collins made their final appeals to voters in Georgia.
Three scenarios for how the US midterm results could unfold
Democratic wave or Republican resilience? Here are three possible outcomes after Americans have their say.
Which 2028 hopeful won the midterm circuit? | CNN Politics
The results from the 2026 midterm elections could reveal which Democratic presidential contenders have made the biggest impression on their party. From California Gov. Gavin Newsom, to Rep.…
Stevens defends GOP endorsement in lengthy social media post | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens posted a nearly 900-word statement on X defending her decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers over her party’s nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, for Michigan’s open S…
‘We can see hypocrisy’: Peltola urges Alaskans to vote in final rally | CNN Politics
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola said her team has run “the best race Alaska has ever seen” as she wrapped up her campaign on election eve, urging Alaskans to get out and vote.
Watch Tonight Show: Jimmy Fallon Clip: Trump Says He Will Become "Mr. Veto" If Democrats Win Midterms, Gives Speech at Reflecting Pool - NBC.com
Watch Tonight Show: Jimmy Fallon highlight: Trump Says He Will Become "Mr. Veto" If Democrats Win Midterms, Gives Speech at Reflecting Pool - NBC.com
Talarico says he and his supporters are ‘underdogs’ in final Texas rally | CNN Politics
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico and his Republican rival Ken Paxton held their final rallies Monday night, making a last push for voter support.
El-Sayed and Rogers hold dueling rallies before election | CNN Politics
The two candidates for Michigan’s open Senate seat, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican candidate Mike Rogers, made last minute pitches to voters on the eve of Election Day.