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View MoreWho leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
How some US news organizations will make midterm race calls
News organizations will use different data sources and methods to call winners in the closely contested 2026 midterm elections.
2026 midterm elections: Races for governor across the US
Amid the nationwide fight between Democrats and Republicans over who will control the House and Senate in Washington after Election Day are dozens more skirmishes that will decide which party wields the levers of power in state capitals across the country.
Iowa’s 2026 Senate race: What to know about Josh Turek vs Ashley Hinson
With control of Congress on the line in the November 3 midterm elections, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa. Here's what you need to know.
Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan
Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.
Ohio's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Maine's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson
Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.
Texas’ 2026 Senate race: What to know about Ken Paxton vs James Talarico
The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, which has become one of the most expensive non-presidential races in history, could end with a Democrat taking a seat that has long been considered a Texas stronghold, polls suggest.















