Politics
Senate Midterm Election Outlook
The Senate is set to conclude its session before a month-long recess. Key issues include the final vote on bipartisan legislation and concerns over Republican Senator Roger Marshall’s re-election prospects in Kansas.
Coverage timeline — 3 articles
The Hill
Cook Political Report founder Charlie Cook on Sunday said that it has been a "done deal" conclusion that Democrats are likely to retake the House after the November midterm elections, while their chances of claiming the Senate look "very realistic." "I would completely agree that the House has been
2026-09-27 15:57 UTC
The Hill
The Senate is heading into its final week before lawmakers leave Washington for a month-long recess, and Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is looking to make the most of the upper chamber’s remaining days. One of the biggest items on the agenda is a final vote on the bipartisan Protect College Spo
2026-09-27 16:00 UTC
The Hill
It's been 94 years since Kansas voters sent a Democrat to the Senate. But Adam Hamilton, a prominent pastor, is looking to make that jump as Republicans grow more and more unsettled about incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall’s chances in the heartland. “It's all or nothing in a sense, because the story is
2026-09-27 16:00 UTC