Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan

Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.

Ohio's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted

Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.

Maine's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson

Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.

Texas’ 2026 Senate race: What to know about Ken Paxton vs James Talarico

The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, which has become one of the most expensive non-presidential races in history, could end with a Democrat taking a seat that has long been considered a Texas stronghold, polls suggest. 

Candidates make closing arguments to voters
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Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are competing to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a challenge from City Councilmember Nithya Raman.

Michigan's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers

On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.

Haley Stevens: 'My vote for Senate is going to be with Mike Rogers'

Haley Stevens announced Sunday, in a stunning political upset with just two days left before the election, that she was voting for Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.

LA mayoral candidates' final push
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Candidates in the Los Angeles mayoral race are making their final push to rally voters ahead of Election Day. 

3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads must be taken down, judge rules

A U.S. district judge ruled Friday that the federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded commercials, including one that praised President Donald Trump’s claim that every American will receive $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress in the midterm election. 

Simultaneous civil and criminal investigations launched over Alaska Dem ballot-stacking allegations

The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed Friday that both a civil and criminal investigation have begun into allegations of Democratic efforts to recruit a man named Dan Sullivan to run against the existing incumbent Republican senator to potentially confuse voters. 

Who has the final say in contested elections? How the midterms could play out

Tuesday’s midterm elections will determine who controls Congress, and if the races are too close to call, it could be members of Congress themselves who get the final say in who won.

LA City installs new solar street lights
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Mayor Karen Bass touted her success in getting new streetlights installed along Hollywood.

Debate over mileage tax surfaces in California governor's race

California’s governor’s race debate has renewed attention on a possible statewide mileage tax to help fund road repairs.

California considering mileage tax for road repairs
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While it's not a new idea, the debate over the controversial mileage tax has resurfaced during the California gubernatorial race.

LAX people mover delays becoming campaign issue
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The delay of the LAX people mover's opening has become a hot-topic issue in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race.

Hegseth fires top Pentagon military planner - again

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Pentagon's top military planner again. It's the latest in a series of nearly two dozen generals, admirals and other military leaders to be fired or forced to retire under Hegseth.