2026 midterm election
Coverage of 2026 midterm election in the Nexus archive.
- Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list
A federal judge halted President Trump’s executive order aimed at creating a federal voter list and restricting mail ballot access. The judge ruled the order violated the separation of powers, siding with states that challenged its constitutionality. The decision applies to the 2026 midterm elections.
- Joe Lombardo cruises past six GOP challengers to secure Nevada Republican gubernatorial nomination
Joe Lombardo secured the Republican nomination for Nevada governor, defeating six GOP challengers. He will face the Democratic nominee in the general election, with state Attorney General Aaron Ford and Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill among the Democratic primary candidates.
- Live updates: Primary race for California governor still too close to call
Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to the November runoff, as Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton lead the primary race for California governor. The top two candidates will face a 2026 Midterm Election runoff, with other state offices and key U.S. House primary races also on the ballot, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s election between Robert Luna and Alex Villanueva.
- Platner-Mills ending in Maine leaves Democrats questioning Schumer strategy
Senate Democrats are criticizing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recruitment and political strategy after Maine Gov. Janet Mills withdrew her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R), raising concerns ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.