Campaign 2026
Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans' challenges
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans' challenges.
Peter Lang · Oct 27, 2026
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Oct 26, 2026
Redistricting isn't playing out how the GOP hoped. And, Brazil's Lula wins 4th term
Oct 26, 2026
Republicans are spending millions and still may not win districts drawn to favor them
Oct 26, 2026
Rapper Nicki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rally
Oct 25, 2026
Democrats see an opportunity to tilt Pennsylvania's state legislature their way
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Campaign 2026
Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections.
Peter Lang · Oct 24, 2026
Campaign 2026
Texas voters cast early ballots in key senate race
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Texas voters cast early ballots in key senate race.
Peter Lang · Oct 24, 2026
Campaign 2026
How data centers became a bipartisan political issue in Wisconsin
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How data centers became a bipartisan political issue in Wisconsin.
Peter Lang · Oct 24, 2026
Campaign 2026
This decade has been missing its big-impact midterm
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: This decade has been missing its big-impact midterm.
Peter Lang · Oct 24, 2026
Campaign 2026
The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaign
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaign.
Peter Lang · Oct 24, 2026
Campaign 2026
Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms.
Peter Lang · Oct 23, 2026
Campaign 2026
Ohio could decide control of the Senate. Its rural voters might decide the winner
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Ohio could decide control of the Senate. Its rural voters might decide the winner.
Peter Lang · Oct 23, 2026
Campaign 2026
Trump's midterm campaign tour stops in Iowa
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump's midterm campaign tour stops in Iowa.
Peter Lang · Oct 23, 2026
Campaign 2026
Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power.
Peter Lang · Oct 23, 2026
Campaign 2026
What's behind the early voting surge? It's more than voter enthusiasm, expert says
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What's behind the early voting surge? It's more than voter enthusiasm, expert says.
Peter Lang · Oct 23, 2026
Campaign 2026
Farm country has beef with Trump as midterms approach
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Farm country has beef with Trump as midterms approach.
Peter Lang · Oct 22, 2026
Campaign 2026
Candidates lock in for final sprint in Texas U.S. Senate race
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Candidates lock in for final sprint in Texas U.S. Senate race.
Peter Lang · Oct 21, 2026
Campaign 2026
Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues.
Peter Lang · Oct 21, 2026
Campaign 2026
Top 2 Democrats on Intel say they're preparing for Trump to claim foreign meddling
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Top 2 Democrats on Intel say they're preparing for Trump to claim foreign meddling.
Peter Lang · Oct 21, 2026
Campaign 2026
Bush family members back Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Bush family members back Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race.
Peter Lang · Oct 21, 2026
Campaign 2026
How Trump's attacks on voting system integrity might affect upcoming elections
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How Trump's attacks on voting system integrity might affect upcoming elections.
Peter Lang · Oct 21, 2026
Campaign 2026
Why local officials are feeling 'on edge' as election day approaches
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Why local officials are feeling 'on edge' as election day approaches.
Peter Lang · Oct 21, 2026
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