The Aporia
The Aporia
19 articles about 19 events for “America's 2026 Midterm Elections” from The Guardian.
“Overall, spending on federal elections in the United States has exploded in recent years – rising from $3.8bn in the 2014 midterm elections to $8.9bn in 2022.”
“The extent of Datwyler’s activities over several political cycles raises questions about the attitude of Republican campaigns and candidates to campaign finance in the run-up to the November midterm elections, and the evolution of so-called “dark money”…”
“The US midterm elections have brought anti-incumbent sentiment to the fore.”
“…nt corruption has emerged as a top issue in the upcoming US midterm elections, with an overwhelming majority of Americans saying US government officials use their public office for personal financial gain, according to an exclusive Harris poll for the…”
““The fact that we have a trillionaire who is trying to control American politics is pretty good evidence of that,” he added, speaking of Elon Musk’s Republican donations – now over $442m for the midterm elections.”
“Musk has so far sunk roughly $445m into the 2026 midterm election cycle – all to help Republicans retain control of Congress.”
“A justice department spokesperson said: “With his [Hobbs’] help, we can ensure that only American citizens vote in Washington’s elections.“ In its letter to Washington state officials, the justice department acknowledged that some of the individuals flagged…”
“Surveys show that most Americans would like to pause AI; opposition to AI datacenters is a factor in many races in the midterm elections.”
“Elon Musk has become the biggest political donor of the 2026 US midterm elections cycle, funneling about $366m into political groups and campaigns as he backs conservative candidates and rightwing causes.”
“Midterm elections almost always serve as a check on the White House, but neither party has turned that momentum into long-term gains.”
“On 3 November, millions of Americans will vote in midterm elections to decide control of the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships in 36 states.”
“Other election deniers have planted seeds of doubt about the predicted outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.”
“The supreme court heard the first arguments of its 2026-27 term, in a case that focuses on whether states can sue oil companies for the impact of climate change on their communities.”
“As the US president embarked on a 32-day campaign blitz aimed at helping them defend narrow congressional majorities in next month’s midterms, some fear that he is driving them towards an electoral wipeout.”
“… an uphill battle to retain control of Congress in November’s US midterm elections, and struggling to land on a coherent message to rally support, Republicans have fixated on Piker – and held him up as a representative of their political targets, from…”
“He noted this is a difficult election year due to the amount of money billionaires are pouring into politics – more than $1.6tn in the 2026 midterm elections so far – but noted that “money doesn’t buy a race”.”
“The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 passed in a 262-159 vote on the last day before Congress goes on recess ahead of the midterm elections.”
“…he House impeached Trump twice during his first term, but the Senate acquitted him both times, and the question of whether to impeach him again is a sensitive one for Democrats as they eye a return to the majority in Congress in the November midterm…”
““We’re certainly seeing in 2025 and 2026, ahead of these midterms, really very Islamophobic ads – more so than what we saw after 9/11.””