Midterm elections 2026

TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Trump says he wants to energize Republican candidates before the midterms. Dozens are keeping their distance.

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 8 September 26

Speed Read The man was stopped before he reached Acton, who was unharmed

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 8 September 26

Talking Point The US president has burned through international goodwill at a pace that would have once seemed impossible – and patience is running out at home, too

By The Week UK Published 6 September 26

Speed Read The move will leave just four days for legislation before the midterms

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 4 September 26

IN DEPTH Everything from gas prices to international relations will be on the ballot in November

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 2 September 26

Speed Read The tool was created in three months to comply with Trump’s executive order

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 2 September 26

TALKING POINTS By helping Sen. Darline Graham snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, the president risks long-term consequences from a short-term victory

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 31 August 26

Speed Read Graham defeated hard-right challenger Rep. Ralph Norman

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 26 August 26

Speed Read The meeting of House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner points to the White House’s concerns about losing majority control in the midterms

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 24 August 26

Speed Read There were several other big surprises in Tuesday’s primaries

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 19 August 26

Speed Read The Wisconsin race came down to less than a 1% margin

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 12 August 26

Speed Read Miller has faced allegations of emotional and physical abuse against his family

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 11 August 26