2026 Midterms
Michigan Democrats spar over Abdul El-Sayed event featuring streamer Hasan Piker
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Some Michigan Democrats are criticizing Abdul El-Sayed’s decision to appear at an upcoming campaign event involving left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, arguing that Piker’s past remarks are politically toxic in a battleground state. Others in Democratic circles say campaigns should engage online creators to reach younger voters as the party looks toward the 2026 midterms and beyond.
Candidates who have questioned or denied past election outcomes are running in 23 states — including five presidential battlegrounds — for statewide offices that can play roles in administering or certifying elections, according to a new analysis by States United Action shared with NPR.
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A POLITICO Poll reveals broad U.S. unease with artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency—even spanning 2024 Trump and Harris voter bases—as pro-industry super PACs pour tens of millions into 2026 midterm races. Pluralities see crypto as too risky and AI advancing too quickly, with voters favoring candidates backed by groups pushing stricter regulations.
Voters in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District headed to the polls on December 2, 2025, for a special election between Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn to replace resigned Rep. Mark Green. The race, in a district Donald Trump carried by more than 20 points in 2024, has drawn national attention and millions of dollars in outside interest as polls suggested a competitive contest, with one recent survey showing Van Epps leading by 2 points, within the margin of error.
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The 2026 midterm elections will decide control of all 435 House seats and 34 Senate seats, with several early contests in states such as Texas, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, California, and Georgia already drawing attention. The outcomes could reshape the balance of power in Congress and influence the final years of President Donald Trump’s second term, as well as positioning both parties for the 2028 presidential race.