The swing state of Wisconsin had one of the most undemocratic State Assembly maps in the country. Now Democrats have a chance to take control of the legislature.
Category: Midterm Elections (2026)
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With a Gerrymander Vanquished, Wisconsin Democrats Aim for Control
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Can a ‘Prairie Populist’ Democrat Win a Senate Seat in Trump’s Iowa?
The New York Times – On the Runway:Josh Turek is trying to turn deep-red Iowa blue as he runs for the U.S. Senate.
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The President Can’t Handle the Truth
The New York Times – On the Runway:Trump’s fantasy-reality problem is deepening.
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As Midterms Loom, Democrats Feud Over Defections
The New York Times – On the Runway:The fight has highlighted party divisions and raised questions about how Democrats will run the House should they win the majority.
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In the Midterms, Will the Nepo-Baby Attack Work?
The New York Times – On the Runway:A New Hampshire senator’s daughter is running for office, and finds her name being used against her.
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Trump Administration Launches Hunt For Noncitizen Voter Fraud Before Midterms
The New York Times – On the Runway:Election fraud is exceedingly rare, but President Trump has fixated on rooting it out this year, claiming without evidence that tens of thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote.
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Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again
The New York Times – On the Runway:The United States seems increasingly bogged down in Iran after six months of conflict, despite President Trump’s declarations of military dominance.
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FiveThirtyEight’s Podcast Hosts Reunite for a New Show
The New York Times – Business:Nate Silver, Clare Malone and Galen Druke will host “Still Counting,” a nonpartisan politics show — on a decidedly partisan podcast network.
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Pennsylvania’s A.I. Gold Rush Meets Second Thoughts
The New York Times – On the Runway:Amid a backlash, Gov. Josh Shapiro is pumping the brakes on enormous data centers. But in a region scarred by the collapse of the steel industry, some welcome billions in construction.
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Democrats Have a Trump Card for Attacks On Wokeness
The New York Times – On the Runway:The party that capitulated to Trump has the most to answer for