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Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue in the 2026 US midterms

Tuesday, September 8 by SRN News

By Richard Cowan and David Hood-Nuño WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Republican Vice President JD Vance called Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim and a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, "very, very evil" at a rally last week, accusing him of defending terrorism because... Read More.

The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

Tuesday, September 8 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the Senate heading into the final two years of President Donald Trump's term. But with less than two months until Election Day, control of the chamber is now up for grabs. Democrats have found... Read More.

Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride

Tuesday, September 8 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is embracing his inner cowboy, seeking to gallop into this week's Republican convention in Dallas and save the midterm elections for his party just in the nick of time. As first-of-their-kind festivities open Wednesday, Trump wants to stoke... Read More.

New Hampshire voters pick nominees as Sen. Shaheen’s exit sparks a scramble for key seats

Tuesday, September 8 by SRN News

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire primary voters are choosing candidates for Congress, governor and the 424-seat state Legislature on Tuesday, and incumbents aren't the only familiar names on the ballot. U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's decision to not seek reelection created a cascade of competitive... Read More.

What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s unusual midterm convention

Tuesday, September 8 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his supporters ahead of this year's midterm elections. Trump has said he wanted to channel the kind of political extravaganza that each party... Read More.

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Monday, September 7 by SRN News

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Troy Jackson was a longtime labor activist and logger before he unexpectedly became the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine. On Monday, he returned to a union hall to tell a packed crowd that workers need to go to... Read More.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Hampshire’s state primary

Monday, September 7 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Two former Republican U.S. Senators eyeing a return to Washington will compete in New Hampshire's state primary Tuesday for a seat they've both sought previously with mixed results. In the Democratic primary for the same U.S. Senate seat, a four-term congressman... Read More.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primary

Monday, September 7 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough Democratic primary challenge Wednesday in his bid for a second full term. Ocean State voters will also choose nominees for a full slate of federal, state and local offices. McKee was elected governor by... Read More.

Warning signs abound for Trump’s Republicans as midterm campaign begins final sprint

Monday, September 7 by SRN News

By Joseph Ax Sept 7 (Reuters) - As the unofficial start of the campaign sprint kicks off on Labor Day Monday, President Donald Trump's deep unpopularity is imperiling Republican chances of maintaining their narrow majorities in Congress with just two months before November's midterm elections. Midterm... Read More.

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair

Sunday, September 6 by SRN News

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - An armed individual attacked Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton on Sunday at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown, according to her campaign. Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor, was unharmed. The individual lunged at Acton and injured multiple people,... Read More.

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Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue in the 2026 US midterms

The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride

New Hampshire voters pick nominees as Sen. Shaheen’s exit sparks a scramble for key seats

What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s unusual midterm convention

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Hampshire’s state primary

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primary

Warning signs abound for Trump’s Republicans as midterm campaign begins final sprint

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair

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