Democrats gaining advantage ahead of midterms as Trump's ratings sink: poll

A new poll from The New York Times and Siena College shows Democrats opening up a significant advantage over Republicans ahead of the November midterms, fueled largely by voter frustration with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy.

How to register to vote

National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.

Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November

President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.

Trump's order to limit mail voting blocked by appeals court

An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting. 

Trump rallies GOP during midterm convention in Texas
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The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention. President Donald Trump took to the stage to rally Republicans who gathered in Dallas ahead of what experts are seeing as a historic and critical Midterm election. Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton also spoke during the day’s events. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday. 

Ken Paxton takes the stage during RNC convention
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We were watching this Wednesday as Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton took the stage in Dallas for the RNC midterm convention. Paxton shook hands with members of the National Border Council before his speech. "The press, the courts and the establishment all tried to take President Trump down, but he's won every single time," Paxton said. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday. 

Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events

Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.

Pappas, Sununu set to face off for NH Senate seat
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President Donald Trump scored a victory in New Hampshire on Tuesday night after his chosen candidate won the GOP primary in one of the state's two battleground House districts. LiveNOW is also learning that former Sen. John E. Sununu won the GOP Senate nomination in New Hampshire and will take on four-term Rep. Chris Pappas come November. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Dante Scala from the University of New Hampshire, to learn more about how critical this race is for the upcoming Midterm elections. 

Markey fends off Massachusetts primary challenge
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We are now learning this Tuesday that Sen. Ed Markey has secured the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts' Senate primary. Markey, 80, fought off a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, in what has become his bid for a third term in office. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom Lobianco, the Editor and Co-Founder of 24sight News, as we learn more about what primary voters are feeling ahead of the critical midterm elections. 

Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections

An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.

Moulton takes on Markey for Massachusetts Senate seat
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We are learning more this Monday just before Massachusetts voters head to the polls tomorrow for the 2026 state primary election. Voters in the state will be picking party nominees for a range of federal, state, and local offices ahead of the critical November 3 midterm election. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with POLITICO’s Lisa Kashinsky to learn more about incumbent Democratic Sen. Edward Markey who faces off against Congressman Seth Moulton. 

Judge again blocks Trump administration's attempt to restrict mail-in ballots

A federal judge stalled President Donald Trump’s order limiting mail-in voting, creating a legal roadblock before midterm ballots go out to voters.

Trump, Vance set to headline GOP midterm convention
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We are learning the latest tonight as Republicans prepare for an unusual midterm convention in Texas in a few weeks time. President Donald Trump will reportedly be appearing at both nights of the event in Dallas on Sept. 9-10. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with political analyst Brian Sobel as Trump and Vice President JD Vance are set to appear at the convention that comes just ahead of critical midterm elections. 

Graham wins South Carolina's GOP primary runoff
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We are now learning this Tuesday that Sen. Darline Graham is projected to win the South Carolina Republican primary runoff to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. This comes after Lindsey Graham, 71, died earlier this year after serving in the Senate for decades representing South Carolina. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Terell Wright from The Wall Street Journal as reactions began to come in after The Associated Press called the race after Darline Graham’s victory. 

What the Supreme Court's mail-in ballot decision could mean

The Supreme Court ruling created a path for President Donald Trump’s restrictions on mail-in voting, introducing uncertainty for millions of voters accustomed to casting their ballots by mail.