2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico proposed bipartisan cooperation with President Donald Trump, claiming the two could work together to fulfill the promise of the Make America Great Again movement.
TL;DR
- Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico is open to collaborating with President Trump on issues such as healthcare, education reform, and the housing crisis.
- Rep. Haley Stevens dismissed speculation that her fiancé influenced her endorsement of Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers, calling it 'sexism'.
- Democrats are rallying behind Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren campaigning for him.
- The U.S. military conducted defensive strikes against Iranian surface-to-air missiles.
- The Department of Justice charged 63 individuals nationwide with election-related crimes.
- Georgia election officials are addressing issues with absentee ballots not reaching voters.
- The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's request to set aside 20,000 California ballots potentially cast by noncitizens.
- The Cook Political Report predicts Democrats will gain control of the House, with the Senate outcome uncertain.
- Maine's Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson is focusing on voters rather than endorsements.
- President Trump expressed confidence in Republican efforts for the midterms.
- Sen. Ted Cruz warned of potential challenges for Republicans.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson and former Gov. Glenn Youngkin campaigned for Rep. Rob Wittman.
- Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America has spent $80 million in battleground states.
- Michigan Senate candidates Abdul el Sayed and Mike Rogers are using contrasting campaign ad strategies.
- Alaska expects to release initial midterm election results early Wednesday.