16 hours ago · What Could Thwart the G.O.P.’s Plan to Pick Up 5 House Seats in Texas Republicans redid their voting maps so they could flip those seats to help keep control of the …

Local issues and candidate quality can significantly impact election outcomes, sometimes overriding partisan advantages built into district maps. Moreover, voter turnout patterns vary …

Dec 4, 2025 · President Trump’s declining approval among key voter groups darkens Republican prospects for the 2026 midterms.

Nov 21, 2025 · Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the …

Aug 5, 2025 · In the short term, the House of Representatives — which Democrats hope to win back in midterm elections next year to rein in Trump’s presidency — could be at stake.

Aug 23, 2025 · Trump is pushing the envelope of typical campaign maneuvering with things like redistricting, and the party is jumping at his orders.

Texas Republicans are mulling a plan that could help thwart potential Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms. Democrats are hoping for a 2018-esque "blue wave" that will carry them to …