For under-50 Senate hopefuls, age isn’t just a number - Roll Call For under-50 Senate hopefuls, age isn’t just a number - Uncategorized Roll Call · 6h ago
Maine lobster bill gets an assist from key Texas ally - Roll Call Maine lobster bill gets an assist from key Texas ally - Uncategorized Roll Call · 15h ago
An 80-Year-Old Voter Turns to Wood Heat as US Heating Oil Passes $6 a Gallon With US heating oil prices exceeding $6 a gallon, voters in northern states say rising winter costs are influencing political choices ahead of the midterm elections. International Business Times UK · Oct 24
Stefany Shaheen (D) and Anthony DiLorenzo (R) are running in the open race for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District Stefany Shaheen (D) and Anthony DiLorenzo (R) are running in the general election for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District on Nov. 3, 2026. Incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas (D), who was first elected in 2018, is running for the U.S. Senate rather than for re-election. Ballotpedia · Oct 20
National leaders crisscross the country at campaign crunch time It’s crunch time on the campaign trail, and the president, vice president, congressional leaders and no shortage of other surrogates are out in force, trying to rally supporters to get out the vote. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the New York Democrat likely to become speaker if his party wins… Roll Call · Oct 13
US Midterm Elections 2026: The races that will decide control of the US Senate Control of the US Senate will hinge on a small group of closely watched races, with Democrats defending seats in Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire while targeting Republican-held contests in Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Iowa, Texas and Kansas. Democrats need a net gain of four seats for a 51-49… The Economic Times · Oct 12
As Democrats eye big midterm wins, Republicans look to turn the tables in some House districts Republicans are focusing on pivotal congressional races as they seek to gain ground in the midterms. Key issues include immigration and economic policies being heavily funded by national organizations. In New Hampshire, an open seat contest is drawing attention due to fluctuating party support. Politicians like Greg Landsman and Susie… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Republicans have reportedly reserved $682 million in midterm ads. Democrats are warning they can’t match the spending GOP outspent Democrats 8-to-1 in the Texas Senate race We Got This Covered · Sep 22
At the Races: Defiant in Dallas Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski DALLAS – Recent national polls show President Donald Trump’s job approval… Roll Call · Sep 10
MAGA Candidate John Sununu Wins New Hampshire GOP Primary as Epstein Email's 'Good Stories' Line Resurfaces John Sununu secures the Republican nomination for the US Senate in New Hampshire, defeating Scott Brown. However, an Epstein email controversy looms as he prepares to face Democrat Chris Pappas. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
Trump-backed John Sununu wins New Hampshire Republican Senate primary Frontrunner Sununu beats Scott Brown to earn Republican nod in closely watched race in November The Guardian - US · Sep 9
Congressman Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary Pappas fends off challenge from progressive Karishma Manzur in seat to be vacated by retiring Jeanne Shaheen The Guardian - US · Sep 9
Pappas and Sununu set up marquee Senate clash in New Hampshire Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican former Sen. John E. Sununu won their respective Senate primaries Tuesday in New Hampshire, formalizing a fall matchup for an open seat that both sides have already begun fighting over. With over 80 percent of votes counted, Pappas was leading biochemist Karishma Manzur, 65… Roll Call · Sep 8
New Hampshire voters head to polls in race crucial to Democrats’ Senate hopes Centrist Chris Pappas faces progressive primary challenger Karishma Manzur while Republicans eye chance to flip seat The Guardian - US · Sep 8
The Economic Times · Sep 8 US Senate race in New Hampshire heats up as progressive Democrat Manzur cuts Pappas' lead The Democratic Senate primary in New Hampshire is heating up, with Karishma Manzur gaining momentum while Chris Pappas, the moderate frontrunner, sees his poll numbers plummet. The eventual winner is set to take on John Sununu in the general election. With New Hampshire voters frequently crossing party lines, excitement builds…
The Guardian - US · Sep 8 US supreme court rejects Missouri Republicans’ appeal to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Roll Call · Sep 8 At the Races: Don’t take it for Granite Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Andrew…
Roll Call · Sep 4 Pappas keeps focus on November amid signs of tightening Senate primary PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Chris Pappas has been seen as Democrats’ presumed Senate nominee in New Hampshire since he entered the race more than a year ago. And for most of that time, the four-term congressman has also been viewed as a slight favorite to hold the seat of retiring fellow…
The Economic Times · Sep 4 Elon Musk’s America PAC spends over $800,000 to boost Republicans in key Senate races Elon Musk's America PAC spent over $800,000 on Republican candidates recently. This funding supported campaign materials for close midterm election races. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received significant financial backing from the PAC. Senator Susan Collins and Senator Jon Husted also benefited from this spending. The PAC's actions aim to…
The Conversation · Aug 27 Why Democrats are amplifying corruption talk: A historical strategy for parties out of power If you have seen campaign ads for the midterm elections, you have likely noticed that a major theme this year is corruption.
Roll Call · Aug 19 Roll Call on the Road: New England While the general election beckons, several states, mainly in New England, still have to get through their primaries. CQ Roll Call recently traveled to two of them — Massachusetts and New Hampshire — to catch some of the Democratic candidates on the campaign trail with weeks to go before primary…
Ballotpedia · Aug 18 Nine candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District Nine candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District election on September 8, 2026. Stefany Shaheen (D), Maura Sullivan (D), and Christian Urrutia (D) lead in media attention, campaign fundraising, and endorsements. Incumbent Chris Pappas (D) is running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate…
Roll Call · Jun 3 The GOP push to ‘love thy neighbor’ When Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles posted Tuesday that “homosexuality has no place in America,” it wasn’t the first time he declared a certain group of people didn’t belong in the U.S. The difference this time: His fellow Republicans called him out, publicly. “Saying that homosexuals have no place in America…
International Business Times UK · May 5 Companies Are Reportedly Charging Disabled US Veterans Up to $20k to Help Them Get Their 'Free' Benefits A new bipartisan bill seeks to prevent for-profit firms from exploiting disabled veterans by using automated calls to track and charge for benefits, following reports of predatory practices.
Roll Call · Nov 10, 2025 Democratic opposition to Senate deal runs party’s ideological gamut - Roll Call A handful of candidates criticized Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, even though he opposed the agreement, with some calling for him to step down.