US midterm elections 2026 News, analysis and commentary of the US midterm elections that will be held on 3 November 2026
Officials monitoring polling sites in Minnesota’s two largest counties, says Trump’s justice department – live Federal staff will have to stay 100ft outside polling sites in Hennepin and Ramsey counties after county officials refuse access
Judge blocks Trump’s order aimed at using USPS to restrict mail-in voting Ruling expands on earlier order that prevented implementation in 23 mostly Democratic-led states
Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and Republicans
‘Fiercely independent’ South Carolina votes on Lindsey Graham’s Senate successor
Francesca Hong aims to ride progressive wave in Wisconsin primary for governor
Republicans name candidate to replace Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment investigation Jennifer Balkcom to face Democrat Jamie Ager in race to represent North Carolina’s 11th congressional district
Will democratic socialist Francesca Hong shake up the establishment – or help Republicans win Wisconsin? Hong, whose grassroots campaign has made her a frontrunner, aims for primary win after public skepticism from top Democrats and a last-minute shake-up
double quotation mark Centrist Democrats dismiss Abdul El-Sayed as a freak radical. Do they want to win in 2028 or not? Nesrine Malik Americans want someone on their side in the fight against sordid interests – that means politicians like the Michigan primary winner and Zohran Mamdani, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
Abdul El-Sayed embraces Trump claim he represents ‘very different’ America
Moderate Democrat Ed Case defies progressive challenge in Hawaii primary
Top Democrats simulate election threats as Trump continues assault on voting
The Sunday read
‘Voters are fed up’: Michigan primary forces Democratic party to accept leftwing shift
Mike Lindell faces legal complaint over pillow giveaway amid run for Minnesota governor Judge finds probable cause to believe the MyPillow founder violated campaign law by handing out free pillows at event
Aipac-linked Super Pacs spend millions in California to thwart progressive candidate More than $5m in recent weeks have been spent in ads targeting Aisha Wahab and in support of Melissa Hernandez
‘He should resign’: unease in Republican Max Miller’s Ohio district amid domestic abuse allegations Voters in the red district are concerned with congressman’s alleged behavior and political future ahead of the midterms
Florida Democrat switches districts after DeSantis redistricting shake-up
double quotation mark The American left is making strides. But can they win in November? Ben Davis
double quotation mark The real meaning of Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan Robert Reich
US politics live with Shrai Popat
Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary victory is the latest win for progressives challenging establishment-backed Democrats – as it happened
Top Democrats set aside qualms and embrace progressive Abdul El-Sayed
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