2026 Election
Poll: Democrats maintain an edge in the fight for Congress as Trump gets poor marks
President Donald Trump’s poor approval rating continues to weigh down his party ahead of the midterms — though the GOP has a slim measure of separation from the president, with Democrats holding a 5-point lead in the battle for control of Congress, according to a new national NBC News poll
Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan Sullivan
An Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify a Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan from the state’s August primary.
Maine’s race for governor heads to ranked choice tallies in both primaries
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is barred by term limits from running again, leading to a wide-open race.
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to face off against Democrat Aaron Ford in Nevada’s race for governor
Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democrat Aaron Ford have won their primaries, NBC News projects, officially setting up what’s expected to be one of the most competitive gubernatorial contests in the fall
Republican Steve Hilton to face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race
Former Fox News host Steve Hilton has advanced to the general election in the California gubernatorial race, NBC News projects, where he will face former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
Zohran Mamdani makes ‘high-risk, high-reward’ move to reshape New York’s voice in Washington
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seeking to put his stamp on the city’s congressional delegation with a trio of endorsements against incumbent lawmakers and their picks, a move that could further expand the power of his democratic socialist movement or thwart its progress — and dent his own image in the process.“This is high-risk, high reward,” said Rebecca Katz, the prominent Democratic strategist and ally whose firm worked with Mamdani during his 2025 run.
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election in the California governor’s race, NBC News projects
Graham Platner supporter Ro Khanna says he should apologize to women who alleged disturbing behavior
BAR HARBOR, Maine — Rep. Ro Khanna of California on Friday said that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner should apologize to the women who recently came forward describing disturbing behavior they experienced with him
‘Maine had my back’: Graham Platner hits the campaign trail amid latest turmoil
Hundreds of supporters signaled they weren’t phased by the new allegations about Graham Platner’s past relationships, giving the Democratic Senate candidate a warm welcome on Friday.
Janet Mills shows no sign of reigniting her Maine Senate bid amid Graham Platner’s troubles
Some of Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ most ardent supporters are encouraging her to reactivate her suspended Senate campaign as fellow Democrat Graham Platner faces new allegations of “toxic” behavior toward three ex-girlfriends, which he has denied