Midterm elections 2026

TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Can Mike Johnson remain atop a party on its heels, or is the GOP rank and file ready for a change?

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 3 November 26

Cartoons Tuesday's political cartoons include election monitoring, prices vs. wages, and record campaign spending

By The Week US Published 3 November 26

The Explainer Four ‘toss-up’ Senate seats could decide who wields power in Washington

By The Week UK Published 3 November 26

FEATURE The Republican gubernatorial candidate faces toxic fallout from his controversial campaign ad

By The Week US Published 2 November 26

FEATURE The White House is sowing electoral seeds of doubt before polls close

By The Week US Published 2 November 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Polls point to a good night for Democrats, even as pundits debate polls’ overall accuracy

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 2 November 26

Talking Point Some believe the party could spoil Republicans’ bids to hold power

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 2 November 26

Cartoons Monday's political cartoons include polling problems, daylight savings, and more

By The Week US Published 2 November 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT As Donald Trump’s brand of politics is normalized across the GOP, not everyone is reaping the same benefits

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 30 October 26

In the Spotlight Republicans playing defense in South Carolina and Mississippi

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 29 October 26

TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The party is already preparing to investigate MAGA’s biggest benefactor

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 28 October 26

Talking Points Democrats could investigate corporations close to the president

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 27 October 26