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El-Sayed Campaign Distances Itself From Group’s Ad Critical of Israel

26 octobre 2026 à 20:49
As the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan seeks to overcome intraparty tensions, his opponent in the primary, Haley Stevens, said a PAC’s ad was “fearmongering about Israel.”

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Dr. El-Sayed’s campaign said that the advertisement is “not affiliated in any way with the Abdul for Senate campaign.”

House Democrats Call for Special Counsel to Scrutinize Trump’s Ties to Epstein

26 octobre 2026 à 12:25
The request comes as Democrats are working to paint Republicans as corrupt and highlight their plans to investigate Trump should they win the midterm elections.

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President Trump has repeatedly denied any involvement in or knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation.

In Maine, an ‘Oyster Thug’s’ Struggle to Get Over Graham Platner

26 octobre 2026 à 10:50
A Platner superfan’s reluctance to support the Democrat now running against Senator Susan Collins reflects the party’s challenges navigating left-wing passions.

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What to Know About Trump’s Rally in Mississippi

Par : John Yoon
26 octobre 2026 à 10:17
President Trump will stump for a senator in a state he has won three times by double digits, and as Democrats see a path to victory.

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President Trump will travel to Mississippi on Monday to campaign for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Democrats See a Rare but Fleeting Chance to Shake Up the Senate Map

26 octobre 2026 à 14:19
Democrats are targeting G.O.P. strongholds that could set them up for new majorities. But if they don’t win those races now, it could be a long time before they have another chance.

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Protesters outside of an event for Senator Roger Marshall in Topeka, Kan. Soaring fuel costs and economic struggles have made some Republican senators like Mr. Marshall vulnerable on their home turf.

In Islamophobic Rant, Trump Seeks to Stir Republican Base in Michigan

25 octobre 2026 à 22:26
The president contended that Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim, would “invite hordes of jihadis to our shores” as he sought to bolster the G.O.P. candidate in a tight Senate race.

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President Trump’s comments, coming in a key midterm battleground nine days before the elections, underscored the dark themes and personal vilification he and his allies have embraced as part of their closing pitch.

How Obama and Trump Made their Cases in Dueling Midterm Speeches

Par : Tim Balk
26 octobre 2026 à 01:40
At rallies this weekend, Mr. Obama and Mr. Trump delivered two starkly contrasting pitches, differing in style and substance.

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In Texas Senate Race, Talarico Leans Into Growing Rivalry With Elon Musk

25 octobre 2026 à 17:37
On the trail, James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee, has increasingly gone after Mr. Musk, a critic of his who has given big to a group aligned with the Republican candidate, Ken Paxton.

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Elon Musk, left, is in an increasingly tense rivalry with James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee in Texas.

Democrats Have Edge Across Four Key House Races in Pennsylvania, Polls Find

25 octobre 2026 à 08:59
Democratic candidates are ahead in two, hold a narrow edge in a third and are tied in a fourth, new polling shows. The seats embody the fights playing out nationwide in the midterms.

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A 2028 Presidential Poll Finds Vance, Rubio and Several Democrats in the Mix

24 octobre 2026 à 05:02
The Democratic presidential primary race appears to be wide open, while JD Vance and Marco Rubio led among Republican voters, a New York Times/Siena survey found.

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Why Democrats Could Find It Hard to Win the Senate Despite Their Strong Polls

24 octobre 2026 à 05:02
Democrats are increasingly optimistic about the midterms. But they are being outspent by Republicans. And they are trying to compete in states that favored President Trump by large margins.

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Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

24 octobre 2026 à 21:56
The 44th president sharply criticized Mr. Trump, who hit back later in the day. Mr. Obama also assailed Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor of Ohio.

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Former President Barack Obama sharply criticized President Trump on Saturday in Ohio.

Why Legal Experts See the Justice Dept.’s Alaska Election Challenge as Dubious

23 octobre 2026 à 19:22
No obvious legal authority supports a pre-emptive effort to block the certification of Alaska’s Senate election if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses.

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Senator Dan Sullivan with Mary Peltola, his Democratic challenger, during a debate in Kodiak, Alaska, last month.

Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests

23 octobre 2026 à 19:01
President Trump rallied on Friday in a Republican state where Democrats have their eye on several House races.

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As the midterms draw near, prominent politicians from both parties are making more stops in Florida than they have in recent years.

Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress

23 octobre 2026 à 13:14
Democrats have campaigned on lowering living costs and holding the Trump administration accountable. This is a look at their to-do list if they win the majority.

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Should they win in November, top House Democrats are planning a shock-and-awe legislative sprint to demonstrate within hours of taking power that they are passing bills to deliver on their promises.

Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress

23 octobre 2026 à 12:43
Democrats have campaigned on lowering living costs and holding the Trump administration accountable. This is a look at their to-do list if they win the majority.

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Should they win in November, top House Democrats are planning a shock-and-awe legislative sprint to demonstrate within hours of taking power that they are passing bills to deliver on their promises.

Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests

23 octobre 2026 à 09:00
President Trump will rally on Friday in a Republican state where Democrats have their eye on several House races.

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Republicans are favored to win in statewide races in Florida this year, but polls suggest that the contests are closer than expected.

Trump Rallies to Shore Up Iowa Senate Race for Ashley Hinson

22 octobre 2026 à 23:08
The president visited Sioux City, part of deep-red Western Iowa, in an effort to boost GOP turnout in a state that was once solidly Republican.

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President Trump.

Ocasio-Cortez Says Democrats Should Stand Up for Trans Americans

Par : Tim Balk
22 octobre 2026 à 22:19
At an event in Maine, an audience member told the New York progressive that “a lot of trans people in America feel that we have been abandoned by the Democratic Party.”

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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York at a town hall-style event in Portland, Maine, with Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate nominee in the state, on Thursday.

What to Know About the Investigation Into Ilhan Omar’s Citizenship

22 octobre 2026 à 21:04
The Justice Department is reviewing whether Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, broke the law when she became a U.S. citizen decades ago. Here’s what we know.

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Representative Ilhan Omar at the U.S. Capitol this year.

Bernie Sanders Gives $1 Million to Bolster El-Sayed and Counter AIPAC in Michigan

23 octobre 2026 à 05:31
The transfer came a day after the news that the pro-Israel lobby was planning to contribute as much as $9 million to defeat the Democratic nominee for Senate.

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Senator Bernie Sanders during a rally for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit in July.

Supreme Court Allows Blanket Ban on Student IDs at Polls in New Hampshire

23 octobre 2026 à 16:13
The justices had been asked to weigh in on a New Hampshire directive that prevented election officials from considering student IDs to prove a voter’s identity.

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The ruling was the latest in a string of election-related emergency actions by the justices in the lead-up to November.

What Dueling Visits by Ocasio-Cortez and Manchin Say About Maine’s Senate Race

Par : Tim Balk
22 octobre 2026 à 18:27
Senator Susan Collins, a Republican in a tight race, is keying her closing pitch to the middle, while her progressive challenger, Troy Jackson, is seeking to excite the left.

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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, left, campaigned for Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, this week, while former Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, right, stumped for Senator Susan Collins of Maine.

Four Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor

22 octobre 2026 à 07:41
The Democrat, David Crowley, and the Republican, Tom Tiffany, sparred over taxes, abortion, data centers and legalizing marijuana in their only debate before the election.

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David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for governor, and Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate, debated at Marquette University Law School on Wednesday.

Hakeem Jeffries Launches Final Midterm Sprint for House Majority

22 octobre 2026 à 14:49
The minority leader plans to kick off campaigning in a Hudson Valley, New York, district that is one of the most competitive in the country.

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Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York, the minority leader who has led Democrats in the House since 2022, is planning to campaign in competitive districts around the country.

Covert Russian Group Targets James Talarico With Baseless Claims in Texas Senate Race

22 octobre 2026 à 09:02
Russian influence operations appear to be stepping up efforts to meddle in the midterms, according to intelligence officials. Most are targeting Democrats.

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James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas, has been a target of Russian disinformation operations.

Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race

22 octobre 2026 à 16:00
Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee in New Hampshire, would make history if he won. On the campaign trail, he doesn’t dwell on it.

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Representative Chris Pappas addresses a primary night crowd in September. At his side is his husband, Vann Bentley.

Four Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor

22 octobre 2026 à 07:41
The Democrat, David Crowley, and the Republican, Tom Tiffany, sparred over taxes, abortion, data centers and legalizing marijuana in their only debate before the election.

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David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for governor, and Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate, debated at Marquette University Law School on Wednesday.

MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways

22 octobre 2026 à 04:03
Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, left, and former Representative Mike Rogers are facing off in Michigan in one of this year’s most competitive Senate races.

Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham

22 octobre 2026 à 15:05
Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in unexpectedly competitive races.

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5 Things to Know About Adam Hamilton, the Pastor Running for Senate in Kansas

21 octobre 2026 à 19:49
The candidate, a political newcomer, is hoping to be the first Democrat to represent the state in the Senate in nearly a century.

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Adam Hamilton, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, is looking to unseat Senator Roger Marshall, Republican of Kansas.

AIPAC Makes Last-Minute Donation to Boost Rogers in Michigan Senate Race Against El-Sayed

21 octobre 2026 à 16:43
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee generally supports Democrats, but it has spent heavily against Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a vocal critic of Israel. Its general election spending comes after initial concerns from the campaign of Mike Rogers, the Republican.

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Mike Rogers, the candidates running for Senate in Michigan.

Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Despite Backlash

21 octobre 2026 à 18:20
The vice president backed an advertisement featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s mother, who has been estranged from Dr. Acton since her stepfather was charged with child rape.

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for governor of Ohio was engulfed in controversy over an ad featuring the mother of his Democratic opponent.

How a Democrat Positioned Himself to Be Alaska’s Next Governor

21 octobre 2026 à 10:14
As a mountaineer and extreme runner, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is thoroughly Alaskan, and thanks to Republican infighting and the state’s deep troubles, he just might win next month.

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“I want to get back to the Alaska that I grew up with and loved,” said Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a Democrat who may well become the state’s next governor.

In Texas’ Senate Race, Paxton and Talarico Converge on Key Battleground

20 octobre 2026 à 18:32
In Tarrant County, a fight over polling places has energized Democrats as Republicans seek to defend their grip on a longtime stronghold.

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If Democrats Win Congress, Could the G.O.P. Refuse to Seat Them?

20 octobre 2026 à 14:54
A changing of the congressional guard in January could leave room for meddling, though most legal scholars doubt it would happen.

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Some lawmakers and commentators have turned their attention to the possibility that Republicans in Congress could try to block Democrats from assuming the majority.

Ramaswamy Campaign Attack Ad Featuring Amy Acton’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Uglier

20 octobre 2026 à 21:01
A Republican ad features Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her daughter a liar. The two have not spoken since Dr. Acton’s mother backed her husband after his arrest on rape charges.

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Michael Bloomberg Gives $80 Million to Help Democrats in Final Midterm Push

20 octobre 2026 à 11:43
The money from the former New York City mayor and megadonor, who is focused on ensuring a sizable Democratic House majority, will help cut into Republicans’ financial advantage.

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Michael R. Bloomberg’s donations will make him one of the largest known left-leaning donors in the midterms.

DOJ Charges 28 California Residents With Voting-Related Crimes Amid Trump’s Voter Fraud Push

19 octobre 2026 à 15:51
The effort by the Trump administration comes as it wages a broader fight with California officials over voter rolls.

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Voters waiting to cast their ballots at Beverly Hills City Hall in November 2024. The Trump administration has been engaged in a far-reaching effort to find, arrest and publicize instances of voter fraud.

Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms

19 octobre 2026 à 14:01
Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.

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President Trump, seen on a partially covered television screen, during a speech earlier this year.

El-Sayed Highlights Muslim Faith in New Ad After Republican Attacks

19 octobre 2026 à 13:46
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign in Michigan released a new ad highlighting his faith, which Republicans have used to attack him in a tight Senate race.

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed at a campaign event in Marquette, Mich., on Thursday.

Vital Early Voting Period Begins in Texas

19 octobre 2026 à 05:04
Early voting in Texas, where the outcome of the Senate race could determine which party controls the chamber, will run through Oct. 30.

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A polling site in Cypress, Texas, during the state’s primary election runoff in May.

Ken Paxton Has Contested Tight Elections. Would He Do That for His Own?

19 octobre 2026 à 12:43
The Texas attorney general’s powers could come under scrutiny in a close Senate contest, though election experts say courts would likely constrain him.

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Ken Paxton, Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, at a rally where President Donald Trump spoke in Denton, Texas, earlier this month.
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