Battle for Congress tracks the 2026 midterm elections as Democrats and Republicans compete for control of the House and Senate, covering key races, candidates, polling shifts, and the national political stakes.
Latest Battle for Congress News and Updates
Woman shot outside Virginia GOP headquarters days before midterm elections, party confirms
Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards said the victim was an innocent bystander caught in a dispute at a nearby hair salon
Fact Check: Are Vance's aides preparing for Trump's resignation after midterms?
The claim surfaced as the Republicans are projected to lose the upcoming midterm election
‘I threw Jeffrey out’: Trump invokes Epstein at Ohio rally, claims he was ‘totally exonerated’
President Donald Trump defended his ties to Jeffrey Epstein at an Ohio rally after a heckler interrupted his speech ahead of the midterm elections
‘I’d get 100% of the vote’: Trump jokes Ted Cruz could win unanimous approval for SC berth
Trump made the remarks at a rally one week before the midterm elections, where he has been campaigning for Republican candidates
Trump rolls back Biden-era methane rules, touts Texas oil boom in final midterm push for Paxton
Trump announced a proposed rollback of Biden-era methane regulations, claiming it would save $45 billion and boost Texas energy production as Republicans fight to retain the Senate seat
Trump puts condition on accepting Midterm results as he warns of possible voter fraud
Trump’s remarks about Minnesota’s election drew criticism from Democratic leaders, including Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.), who accused the president of “laying the groundwork” to “steal” the election
Trump offers $1M reward for voter fraud tips days before 2026 midterm elections
The Heritage Foundation recorded 1,600 voter fraud cases in 40 years, while the Justice Department charged 28 California green card holders
Fact Check: Did Trump declare a landslide Republican victory ahead of the midterm elections?
The rumor surfaced as a screenshot, claiming to show a post by Trump on his Truth Social handle
Explained: What early voting trends are showing as Trump fights to save GOP strongholds
Key battlegrounds expected to decide Senate control saw high early voter turnout, with Texas turnout rising 74% from 2022
‘Senator Mohamed’: El-Sayed tells Trump what he can call him after November
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, who has frequently made headlines during the midterm campaign, has hit back at Trump over his remarks about the candidate’s name and Muslim identity
The war isn't over: Insiders say it's not if, but when Trump orders a 'big effort' against Iran
Officials said that President Trump remained undecided on post-midterm military action but appeared inclined to order a major strike
'Grossly Incompetent': Trump hits back at Obama after 'Saddam Hussein' White House jab
Donald Trump criticized Barack Obama's Iran nuclear deal and his support for Democratic candidates during the 2026 midterm campaign trail
Elon Musk throws staggering $445M behind Republicans in final midterm push: Report
Elon Musk's money has gone toward efforts to boost Republicans in key races, particularly Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton
Trump’s Michigan Senate pick Mike Rogers distances himself from El-Sayed attacks, dodges MAGA label
President Donald Trump has repeatedly targeted Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with inflammatory language during the 2026 campaign trail, labeling him a 'radical extremist' and other.
Midterm 2026: The issue that could decide each key Senate race
Susan Collins, Abdul El-Sayed, James Talarico and Jon Ossoff face voter concerns over affordability, health care, Iran and Donald Trump's influence
Katie Zacharia defends Trump after he says she ‘freaked out’ during first briefing
Katie Zacharia praised Donald Trump’s efforts for the Republican Party and recalled her experience working alongside him during the midterm campaign
Midterms 2026: 5 Senate races that could shape Trump’s agenda for his final two years
Donald Trump’s 2026 midterm election stakes rise as competitive Senate races in Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Maine and Alaska threaten GOP control
Fact Check: Did White House doctors warn that Trump could have a stroke on stage?
The claim was linked to frequent interruptions Trump faced during his midterm rallies
California ballot blunder leaves voters fearing legal trouble over duplicates before midterms
The error comes as mail-in voting faces heightened political scrutiny ahead of the November 3 midterm elections
Turned away at the polls? What US voters can do during 2026 midterm elections
Ahead of the 2026 midterms, the EAC and USA.gov offer resources on voter registration, polling locations, ID requirements and voting rights