Category: Midterm Elections (2026)

As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening

The New York Times – On the Runway:
From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic.
Trump’s Economic Approach Draws Concern From Some Republicans

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A plan to lower tariffs on imported beef and trade tensions with Canada have compounded some G.O.P. worries about a central issue in the midterms.
Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A governor’s race, a Senate contest and enough congressional contests to swing control of the House are all in play in Ohio, where voters of all stripes express a deep sense of powerlessness.
Twitter Broke the Left. X Will Break the Right.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Democrats paid a price for forming their politics on Twitter; the right will pay a price for forming theirs on X.
Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly

The New York Times – On the Runway:
President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.
The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.
The Midterms Feel Like 2006 All Over Again

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With an unpopular war and high prices agitating voters, members of both parties see parallels to an election cycle when Democrats romped. But a lot has changed.
Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.
How a Progressive Democrat in Florida Gave Her Party New Hope — and New Fears

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker from Jacksonville, shocked Democrats in red Florida by soundly defeating her centrist primary opponent. Now comes the hard part.
Can Bessent’s ‘Big Tool Kit’ Calm Bond Investors?

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has vowed to step up efforts to restore calm to the debt markets. So far, it’s not working out that way.
The Left Notches Another Win With This Secret Weapon: Old-Fashioned Organizing

The New York Times – On the Runway:
State Representative Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Now comes the hard part: running as a progressive firebrand in a red state.
A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

The New York Times – On the Runway:
State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, defeated a moderate who dramatically out-raised her with grass-roots enthusiasm. Can it carry her to victory in November?