At a Glance

1Trump's 'Pretend I'm On the Ballot' Rally Strategy Faces Midterm Test · With approval ratings at 35 percent, the president's direct campaign involvement is clashing with cautious optimism amon…

2Governor races: 18 to 18 split, 19 open seats, and the South Central stakes · With 36 governorships up for grabs and an even partisan split heading into the vote, Texas and Oklahoma stand out as key…

3Voters in Texas and the South Central weigh cost of living against Iran war · Polls open early Tuesday in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana as the region decides key Senate and governor races…

4Record Spending Defines 2026 Midterms in Texas and the South · Republicans lead in committee spending while Democrats gain at the candidate level, shaping a costly battle for control …

5Senate Battles in Texas and the South Central Region: Key Races · Voters in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas are deciding who will represent their states in the U.S. Senate durin…

6Prices top ballot issues as AP-NORC poll shows 7 in 10 say nation is off track · In Texas and North Carolina, voters cite tariffs and healthcare costs as primary drivers, while Democrats aim to flip ke…

7Courts Intervene to Keep Noncitizen Voting and Ballot Segregation Plans On Hold · Federal judges in Alaska and California issued orders affecting how ballots are counted, while the Postal Service expand…

Breaking: Election Day is here! Make your selections: The cost of living and control of Congress are on the line

Voters across the nation head to the polls on Tuesday to decide the fate of Congress and key governorships, with Democrats focused on affordability and oversight while Republicans rely on a significant funding advantage to defend their majorities.