The drama continues beyond Election Day
I wish I had better news, but the political frenzy won’t end when Election Day arrives. For most of us—not pollsters, campaign staff, candidates, or journalists—the hope is simply that it will finally quiet down. It probably won’t. Election Day has become less an ending than a handoff from one campaign to the next. I’ll […]
With scanners down and ballots marked “already submitted,” the Republican National Committee tackles one Election Day problem after another to protect the vote
The Republican National Committee’s Election Integrity team responded to a series of polling-place problems on Tuesday, including scanner failures in New York and a reported case in Northern Virginia where a voter was told his ballot had already been submitted. In Westchester County, voters were asked to fill out paper ballots and place them in […]
Paper ballot shortages lead to a frantic Election Day effort at polling places in several states
Voters in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland reported paper ballot shortages on Tuesday, leaving some people unable to vote at first as officials worked to fix problems during the closely watched 2026 midterm elections. In Linwood, Kansas, where a competitive Senate race is underway, some voters left their polling place without casting a ballot after officials […]
What’s on the line on Election Day in the fight for Congress and other top stories
Election Day puts Congress and the economy in focus Control of Congress is on the line as voters head to the polls, with high prices and President Trump’s economic record among the issues drawing attention. The Justice Department also faces a difficult appeal in an Alaska election case. Major headlines A U.S. official says American […]
The fight for Congress is only the beginning. Here’s what’s at stake on Election Day.
Election Day 2026: What’s at stake Americans are voting today in elections that will decide which party controls the House and Senate for the next two years. Republicans are defending narrow majorities in both chambers. President Donald Trump has predicted his party will keep control through the final two years of his presidency, telling a […]
Mike Rogers shares how Haley Stevens’s surprising endorsement came about just hours before Election Day
Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers praised Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens on Monday for putting the country before her party. He also criticized Democrats for attacking her after she unexpectedly endorsed him over their nominee, Abdul El-Sayed. Speaking with Brian Kilmeade, Rogers said Stevens’ decision had changed the race. He said she called him Sunday morning […]
Polling analyst spots a MASSIVE problem for Democrats before Election Day
NBC data analyst Steve Kornacki reviewed the latest polling ahead of the closely watched midterm elections. He noted some challenges for Republicans and President Donald Trump, but said Democrats also face a significant hurdle. An NBC News poll conducted the previous week asked respondents how they viewed the two major parties. Republicans remained unpopular, Kornacki […]
Trump brings his midterm campaign drive to a historic stage for its grand finale before Election Day
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver his final midterm campaign message Monday at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The appearance will cap a weeks-long push through more than 20 states as Republicans try to keep control of Congress in Tuesday’s elections. Trump is due to speak at 2 p.m. ET and […]
Why there’s reason to feel hopeful on Election Day
“All politics is local” can sound like an old-fashioned idea now. For much of this century, state and local campaigns have been shaped by national debates. Candidates for governor, county commission, and even school board have adopted their parties’ most combative positions, often bringing culture-war arguments into races that have little to do with residents’ […]
The worst time to shop at Costco may be when you least expect it, as one day draws the biggest crowds
Costco shoppers looking to avoid long lines and packed aisles may want to think twice before visiting on Sunday afternoons. The busiest stretch can vary from one location to another, but Sunday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. is often a particularly hectic time. Some shoppers have described weekend visits as overwhelming. One Reddit user […]