midterm election
Coverage of midterm election in the Nexus archive.
- Looking ahead to the midterm election: NY governor, NY-17
New Yorkers are shifting focus to key midterm races for governor and swing districts following the primary election. These races could influence the balance of power in the House.
- Abortion rights group launches multi-million dollar midterm campaign
A major reproductive rights group is launching a multi-million-dollar midterm election campaign to mobilize voters and flip key battleground districts by electing pro-abortion Democrats. Reproductive Freedom For All is investing $23.5 million this year, the most it has ever spent on a midterm election. The effort will focus on persuading 'independents, soft Republicans, and split-ticket voters'.
- NYC primary election: What to know before heading to the polls
New York City's primary election on June 23 will determine party candidates for the November midterm election. The primary sets high stakes for Democratic candidates, with voters selecting contenders for key races.
- Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and his handling of the economy. The poll was conducted ahead of the summer before a key midterm election.
- How to vote early in the NY primary election
New Yorkers are preparing to cast their first vote in the upcoming midterm election. The article highlights that Democrats could potentially shift the balance of power in Congress in November, with the 7th, 10th, 12th, and 13th Congressional Districts being highly contested races.
- GOP Senator predicts midterm 'disaster' could lead to 'the most miserable two years' of Trump's life
A GOP Senator predicts that a midterm disaster could result in the most miserable two years of Trump's life.
- Top four candidates face off in first-ever NY-12 debate
The first-ever debate for New York’s 12th Congressional District features four top candidates, including a social media personality, a reformed Republican, and two state Assembly members. The district will select a new representative after 30 years of Rep. Jerry Nadler’s tenure.
- Polls, gas prices have Democrats up and GOP down on midterms
Democrats are increasingly optimistic about the midterm election outlook as polls shift against President Trump, while Republicans face growing pessimism. Redistricting disputes are unlikely to significantly impact results, and the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has added uncertainty.
- Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost
Virginia voters approved a redistricting plan that benefits Democrats, providing a boost for the party during the midterm elections. Abigail Spanberger, Virginia's governor, participated in a canvassing event supporting the initiative.
- Senate Republicans hope Supreme Court ‘surprise’ could help save majority
Senate Republicans, concerned about maintaining their three-seat majority in the midterm election, view the potential retirement of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito as an 'October surprise' that could energize GOP voters. They avoid directly encouraging Alito's retirement while hoping it might shift political momentum.