Elections 2026

These are the voters who will decide the midterm elections

Move aside, “soccer moms.” Take our quiz to see which types of Americans will determine control of Congress in November.

By Teo Armus, Clara Ence Morse and Eric Lau

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Democrats hold big edge on economy in key poll for first time since 2012

Ahead of the midterm elections, Democrats have won the trust of independents when it comes to the question of which party can guarantee economic prosperity, Gallup finds.

By Laura Beveridge

Social Security emerges as a key issue in midterm battleground districts

Democrats are trying to unseat Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pennsylvania) in one of several competitive races to focus on Social Security concerns, a Post analysis shows.

By Steve Thompson and Lydia Sidhom

Abdul El-Sayed says voters are ‘freaking out about AI.’ He wants to rein it in.

The Michigan Democratic Senate candidate’s “AI Under Control” proposal would freeze development of powerful artificial-intelligence systems and data centers.

By Cat Zakrzewski

Some of the most interesting candidates of the midterms

From Iowa to Minnesota, these candidates might deliver some surprises in November.

By Amber Phillips

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