Cook Political Report

US Democratic midterm campaign spending and strategy

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Democratic super PACs increase spending in key battleground races

In early October 2026, the Democrats' Senate Majority PAC outlined its planned campaign expenditures for the upcoming midterm elections, with a focus on resource allocation in states such as Texas, Kansas, and Iowa. By

US Republican Party 2026 midterm election challenges

21 clusters · 285 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Donald Trump offers $1 million reward for election fraud reports

As the November 3 midterm elections approach, the Republican Party faces significant strategic challenges in maintaining its narrow congressional majorities. While Republicans hold slim leads in the Senate (53:47) and th

US 2026 midterms: Democrats gain momentum in key races

57 clusters · 395 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: United Airlines flight diverted to Las Vegas after hijacking threat

As the November 3 midterm elections approach, the battle for Congressional control has intensified. While Republicans currently hold a narrow 220-215 House majority, Democrats are targeting a Senate majority to secure a

US inflation, Trump tariffs, and midterm political friction

22 clusters · 132 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Trump defends high oil profits as US gas prices average $4.29

By mid-October 2026, economic pressures and internal political friction intensified for President Trump ahead of the midterm elections. While Trump has characterized the economy as a success due to investments in constru

Florida 2026 gubernatorial and Senate elections

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Florida 2026 elections show Republicans leading in key races

The Florida gubernatorial race between Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly has seen narrowing margins. Initially rated as ‘Likely Republican’ by the Cook Political Report, the contest was downgraded to ‘Lea

Kansas Senate election contest

12 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Roger Marshall faces scrutiny in Kansas Senate race over medical billing

The Kansas Senate race between Republican incumbent Roger Marshall and Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton has intensified, with recent polling indicating a tie in the traditionally Republican stronghold. The Cook Politi

US 2026 midterm election voting landscape

5 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: North Carolina redistricting shifts 13th District to Republican stronghold

As the 2026 midterm elections progress, the American voting landscape continues to be shaped by shifting voter preferences, evolving legal frameworks, and localized accessibility issues. Mail-in voting participation has

Texas 2026 Senate race: High spending and intensifying drama

111 clusters · 445 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in Texas US Senate race

The Texas 2026 U.S. Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton has escalated into a massive financial and political battleground. While Talarico has maintained a fundraising advantage—raising a

Florida Gubernatorial Race: Tightening Margins and Funding G

34 clusters · 187 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Trump campaigns in Florida ahead of midterm elections

The Florida gubernatorial race between Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly continues to tighten as the election approaches. While Donalds has raised over $115 million compared to Jolly’s $15.8 million, elec

US midterms: Iran conflict, GOP fractures, and economic woe

17 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Iowa GOP voters express concern over Trump’s Iran war rhetoric

The 2026 US midterm election landscape is increasingly defined by the conflict with Iran and President Trump’s domestic standing. As the Republican Party develops strategies to shift discourse away from inflation and the

US midterm election congressional control projections

7 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Democratic candidates show strength in US election forecasts

Political analysts and strategists have suggested that Democrats may retake control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. Analysts have characterized the potential for Dem

US rebranding of AI to super intelligence drives .si domain

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Slovenia .si domain registrations surge following Trump speech

Following a presidential decree by Donald Trump to replace the term ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘super intelligence’ (SI) in official U.S. government documents, there has been a massive surge in registrations for the

Democratic Party ideological shift and internal debates

13 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Democratic Socialists gain influence within the U.S. Democratic Party

The Democratic Party continues to face scrutiny over an ideological shift toward socialism and radical policy proposals. Analysts note that the growing influence of these elements includes calls to reform or dismantle tr

ICE operations affecting US beef supply chain

5 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: ICE enforcement causes labor shortages in South Texas

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in southwest Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas continue to disrupt the beef supply chain. While the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) maintains that agents are “targetin

U.S. public trust and corruption perceptions

5 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: US election integrity trust shows deep partisan divide

Public trust in the United States government and its institutions remains at historic lows, characterized by widespread perceptions of corruption and deep partisan divides. Gallup polling indicates that 89% of Americans