American politician and businesswoman, U.S. representative for Washington’s 1st district since 2012
The political landscape remains deeply divided as parties press their bets ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democrats emphasize affordability and candidate momentum while Republicans highlight concerns about messaging and a changing economy. Trump’s address and congressional responses shape the campaign climate.
Democrats have launched an affordability-focused campaign as 100 days remain before the midterms. Jeffries vows to cut living costs, emphasize healthcare, and crack down on price gouging while Democrats seek to regain a House majority amid concerns about Iran and economic pressures.
Progressive Abdul El‑Sayed has won the Democratic nomination for the open US Senate seat in Michigan, defeating establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens in a close contest. The result has handed a high-profile victory to the party’s left flank and will set up a November general election against Republican Mike Rogers for a seat critical to control of the Senate.
Abdul El‑Sayed has narrowly won Michigan's Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, defeating moderate congresswoman Haley Stevens. El‑Sayed campaigned on Medicare for All, economic populism and ending unconditional military aid to Israel. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in November in a pivotal contest for control of the Senate.
Republicans have planned a first‑ever midterm convention in Dallas for September 9–10 to rally support and raise money, but dozens of House candidates have told Politico they will skip it. Organisers have set high ticket and donor prices, including roundtables priced up to $250,000 and a photo with the president for $88,600, prompting criticism inside the party and from donors.
AP News and NYT report on Texas politics show Paxton travel costs and redistricting pressures; Bobby Pulido enters House race in Rio Grande Valley; Trump-era redistricting shapes race.