The desperate, failed attempt to keep one Florida district Black Efforts to consolidate the Black vote here were frustrated, handing the Democratic nomination to a white party insider The Guardian - US · Oct 4
The Tejano singer trying to win back Latinos who voted for Trump, one quinceañera at a time Bobby Pulido has a strategy: show up at the 15th birthday parties that are a rite of passage in the Texas borderlands – and flip a key House district for Democrats The Guardian - US · Oct 4
Ossoff and El-Sayed: Two Senate races and what they say about the Democratic Party Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democratic favourite, is running for re-election in Georgia in the 2026 US midterms while Abdul El-Sayed is a Senate candidate in the battleground state of Michigan. The two Democrats have very different profiles and platforms, underscoring divergences within the party. They could also determine the party's… France 24 · Oct 4
U.S. midterm elections 2026: Are Democrats finally making a comeback in Republican strongholds? Here's what a new midterm poll shows Democratic candidates are currently leading or closely tied in key Senate races in traditionally Republican states. Poll results indicate the economy and Trump's approval ratings significantly influence voters' decisions in these races. Kansas is currently tied, while Iowa shows a narrow Republican lead. Republicans are focusing campaign efforts on races… The Economic Times · Oct 3
France pledges more support to fight DRC Ebola outbreak as deaths top 4,000 France will step up its support for efforts to control Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Saturday during a visit to a region hit by the virus. The outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people, Congolese authorities said, as they struggle to contain… Radio France Internationale · Oct 3
Poll reveals voters favor Democrats on key issues as many lack faith in either party While voters expressed deep dissatisfaction with Republicans, the survey suggests voters have relatively little confidence Democrats have their problems in mind The Independent UK · Oct 3
Donald Trump Might Try 'Old-School Authoritarian Tactics' to Steal Midterms, Harvard Professor Claims Harvard political scientist Steven Levitsky warned that Donald Trump could attempt to undermine the 2026 midterm results, while saying legal authority and Republican resistance could limit the risk International Business Times UK · Oct 3
The DSA has a believability problem with older Black voters. But young people want to take more risks Black voters reveal a generational divide, with younger voters drawn to the Democratic Socialists of America, and older voters focused on what can realistically be achieved The Guardian - US · Oct 3
‘Trump? I think he’s a disaster’: Ohio voters aggrieved as president prepares to visit President’s popularity has plummeted in solidly Republican state – will his presence at midterm rallies help or hinder? The Guardian - US · Oct 3
A billionaire is one of Trump’s loudest critics. Will Democrats send him to the White House? As the Illinois governor seeks a third term, his growing national profile has fueled speculation about a possible White House bid The Guardian - US · Oct 3
Cockroach Janata Party stresses non-violence, urges citizens to join October 10 Delhi protest The Cockroach Janta Party is organising a protest in New Delhi scheduled for October 10. Citizens will rally at Jantar Mantar, seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest aims to address alleged irregularities in the electoral process and uphold democratic values. CJP claims their demonstration will… The Economic Times · Oct 3
Weekly Brew: October 2, 2026 Each week, the Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most-viewed stories from the Daily Brew, condensed. But we’ve been thinking: why stop there? Ballotpedia · Oct 2
Beyond hacking: How foreign governments can exploit vulnerabilities to manipulate elections A recent report by the Brazilian Intelligence Agency (ABIN) pointed to the possibility of direct interference by the United States in the upcoming Brazilian elections, the first round of which will take place on Oct 4, 2026. According to the document the U.S. government, in an effort to curb China’s… The Conversation · Oct 2
Who is on the ballot in the 2026 midterms? All 435 U.S. House seats are up for election on November 3, plus Senate and Governor races too The 2026 midterm elections will take place on November 3, involving all 435 House seats and multiple Senate races. Several prominent senators, including Mitch McConnell, will be retiring, creating open-seat contests across states. Key battlegrounds include Kentucky, Iowa, North Carolina, and Michigan for the Senate races. Numerous House races are… The Economic Times · Oct 2
The Guardian - US · Oct 2 How Trump changed the way US women vote A decade after his infamous Access Hollywood tape, the gender divide is again shaping a pivotal midterm election
Latin Times · Oct 2 Allentown's Latino Vote Could Flip the House. Here's What's at Stake In PA-7, Allentown's majority-Latino electorate is the fulcrum of the 2026 House fight — and neither party can afford to ignore it.
Latin Times · Oct 2 Senate Democrats Blocked a Bill Banning Congressional Stock Trading — Why Republicans Counted on That Senate Democrats blocked the Stop Insider Trading Act 53-47, citing a voter ID attachment. Here's what each party gained — and what voters lost.
The Independent UK · Oct 2 Vance tells Americans not to ‘gripe about all the little things’ as cost of living soars Vance tells Sean Hannity that Democratic ‘arsonists’ will reverse Trump’s successes even as he admits his own administration needs more time
The Guardian - US · Oct 2 A Democratic upset is brewing in Alaska’s governor’s race as Trump’s popularity craters Support for 37-year-old Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins could upend the governor’s race in the heavily Republican state
The Times of India · Oct 2 'I know JD Vance, his eyeliner...': Angie Nixon fires back after VP says she doesn't belong in America Florida Senate race got heated after Vice President JD Vance exchanged barbs with Angie Nixon, the Democratic candidate for the November 3, 2026 election. Vance headlined a high-octane campaign rally for Senator Ashley Moody, who was appointed as the senator in January 2025 to succeed Marco Rubio. "It's almost too…
Salon · Oct 2 Gen Z chooses issues over parties Young women stand out for their progressive views, but few in the generation are embracing the two-party system
The Texas Tribune · Oct 2 Texas 15th Court of Appeals race: Who is running and what to know Three seats on Texas’ 15th Court of Appeals are on the ballot in November. The court hears challenges to state laws and other consequential civil cases. Here’s what to know about the candidates.
Ballotpedia · Oct 2 Voters in six states are deciding on seven campaign finance ballot measures this year Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, Brew.
Roll Call · Oct 2 House Democrats grow more bullish about midterms as target list expands Democrats are adding eight more House districts in deep-red terrain to their offensive target list, another sign of the party’s growing confidence that it will reclaim the House majority. Among the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s new targets are seats in Kansas, Michigan and Virginia that Donald Trump carried by around…
Fortune · Oct 2 Billionaire George Soros has donated $102 million ahead of the midterms—and now the Democrats are coming out ahead Decades after Soros emerged as a major Democratic donor, his political network enters midterm season with tens of millions still available.