2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis
CAMP SPRING, Maryland — President Donald Trump told the Washington Examiner that he is no longer traveling to Kansas this weekend because Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) is performing well against Democrat Adam Hamilton.“I think he’s doing well,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Thursday. “We’re going to do a tele-rally for him instead.”Trump, who has traveled most days in the lead-up to next week’s midterm elections, then snapped at another reporter who asked if the schedule change was over concerns regarding his health.“Look at this guy. He’s way out of shape. Look at how badly he comes to me,” he said. “I’m not going to Kansas because he’s doing very well. I’m going to do a tele-rally. Tomorrow I’m doing Florida.”Trump also did not provide more details to the Washington Examiner when asked about his claims that a White House aide was struck by a ball at East Potomac Golf Links.“It’s very dangerous,” he said before adding about his development plans. “We’re going to have something great for the country.”
TL;DR
- Voters will choose the party that controls Congress.
- All 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships are up for election.
- Dozens of races will shape the balance of power in Washington and state capitals.
- Competitive Senate contests in Texas and Michigan are highlighted as key battlegrounds.
- President Trump's agenda, approval ratings, and involvement are expected to be significant factors.
- More than 150 ballot measures across 40 states will be on the ballot.
- Ballot measures cover topics including voting requirements, abortion policy, and transgender procedures for minors.