The New York Times – On the Runway:
From Iowa to Michigan to Texas, key contests will offer clues about voters’ views of President Trump, progressive ideas, the war with Iran and more.
Category: Midterm Elections (2026)
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Why Amy Klobuchar Wants to Run a State Beleaguered by Trump
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The senator opted to run for governor, having concluded that many Minnesotans lost faith in state government under fellow Democrats. But some wonder: Would she be a fighter in the role, or a conciliator?
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Trump’s Trade War Is Shaping the Fight for Congress
The New York Times – On the Runway:
In Colorado and across the country, higher costs, tariffs and cheap beef imports are affecting voters who will help determine which party controls the House next year.
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Is Roy Cooper Winning in North Carolina? Not if You Ask His Aides.
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Roy Cooper’s durable lead in a crucial Senate race is causing jitters.
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With a Gerrymander Vanquished, Wisconsin Democrats Aim for Control
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The swing state of Wisconsin had one of the most undemocratic State Assembly maps in the country. Now Democrats have a chance to take control of the legislature.
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Can a ‘Prairie Populist’ Democrat Win a Senate Seat in Trump’s Iowa?
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Josh Turek is trying to turn deep-red Iowa blue as he runs for the U.S. Senate.
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Postal Service Rule Could Bar Millions From Voting by Mail
The New York Times – On the Runway:
A judge temporarily blocked the agency from implementing a strict new rule governing mail voting. The policy could disproportionately affect Democrats and many battleground elections.
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This Governor Could Lose His Primary. A Bridge May Be to Blame.
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The closure of a crucial Rhode Island bridge for safety reasons in 2023, and the traffic nightmare that followed, have dogged Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary.