National Election News

The candidates in a competitive U.S. House race in Nebraska faced off in a debate. The winner would replace retiring GOP Rep. Don Bacon.

How does President Trump's travel compare to past campaigns and what does it say about Republicans' level of concern about the midterms?

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with political analyst Ron Brownstein about recent shifts in GOP spending and messaging, and what they suggest about how the party views its chances in the midterms.

Some key voters in Georgia say deep frustration and disappointment with President Trump are motivating their election plans just weeks before Election Day.

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker about his incendiary style and whether he's become a liability for Democrats ahead of the midterms.

President Donald Trump traveled to the red state of Alaska on Tuesday, to rally in support of an endangered Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.

Kansas voters could send a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century — and flip the governor's office back to Republican control, even in what could be a tough year for the GOP.

For many election cycles, civil rights groups and political parties have fanned out to monitor polling places, but the charged midterm environment has many organizations stepping up efforts this year.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Casey Michel, author of "United States of Oligarchy," about reporting from several news outlets that Elon Musk has given $276 million to Republican groups since July.

Kansas is a red state. But it's surprisingly competitive this year in the statewide races for governor and U.S. Senate, bringing focus to the Republican Party's plan to hold off Democrats.