midterms

Trump vs History: How president’s poll numbers compare to Biden, Obama, Bush ahead of midterms

by

GOP, Democrats gearing up for midterm battle amid redistricting fights RNC senior advisor Danielle Alvarez analyzes the escalating midterm election battle between Democrats and Republicans. She highlights Democratic concerns over redistricting and the rising influence of progressive candidates like Abdul El-Sayed. Alvarez discusses Iowa becoming a political battleground and addresses a Fox News poll indicating … Read more

Dems circle the wagons by blaming GOP for their redistricting response ahead of midterms: ‘Very desperate’

by

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic lawmakers are defending redistricting efforts across the country, calling their efforts a necessary foil to similar Republican-led plans, while arguing vulnerable Republicans should have fought harder to prevent the “arms race” reshuffling district lines nationally. “I feel like the system is fundamentally broken, but let’s be … Read more

What states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats for the 2026 midterms after Callais decision

by

Louisiana’s Secretary of State on Thursday announced the state would suspend the May 16 House primaries in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the state’s congressional map one day earlier.  The Supreme Court’s ruling on Wednesday about Louisiana’s congressional map could have implications for several southern states, as it weakened the relevant … Read more

Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms

by

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that President Donald Trump launched ahead of this year’s midterms. The vote came just two days after Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his proposal and the same day that the … Read more

Dems put Trump on notice as redistricting fight ramps up ahead of midterms: ‘Going to fight back’

by

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As redistricting battles are reaching a boiling point, Democrats said President Donald Trump “started this” while defending their own party’s response ahead of the 2026 midterms. “Donald Trump started this battle, and if people thought Democrats were going to sit on their hands while this happened, that … Read more

Trump will ‘deliver’: RNC chair signals midterms confidence despite ‘doom and gloom’

by

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE — Despite facing a rough political environment, Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters remains optimistic the GOP will successfully defend its slim Senate and razor-thin House majorities in this year’s midterm elections. “I think we’re on track. I still think that we have a chance to … Read more

Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania’s midterms

by

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot on the line for him this year. Shapiro, who is just beginning to hit the campaign trail, wants voters to give Democrats control of the state legislature for the first time … Read more

In charts: Trump puts voter ID, election laws at center stage as midterms near

by

As the midterm congressional races near, election-related laws are the subject of debate and change in states across the country – and a priority for President Donald Trump. A prominent issue is whether voter ID laws – already on the books in most states – work to verify registered voters at the polls. President Trump … Read more

Virginia voters to decide whether to allow a new Democratic-drawn map for the midterms

by

Virginia voters on Tuesday will decide the fate of a constitutional amendment that would pave the way for a new congressional map designed to allow Democrats to pick up as many as four seats in this year’s midterm elections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The … Read more