Politics
Election Day Countdown and Key Issues
With just eight days until Election Day, The Hill's campaign teams are providing updates on key races. Topics include voter roll-off and Republican efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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The Hill
Democrats should remember that throughout American history, it has seldom been easy to turn the perceived corruption of one party into an electoral advantage for the other. That is because voters tend to see both parties — and politics itself — as corrupt.
2026-10-26 13:00 UTC
The Hill
Former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is warning that President Trump’s efforts to end war between Moscow and Ukraine by “coddling” Russian President Vladimir Putin and limiting assistance to Kyiv is “certain to fail.” McConnell, who had been largely quiet on the issue of the war after Uk
2026-10-26 13:00 UTC
The Hill
When the votes are finally tallied at the end of an election, it's normal to see the total number of votes cast in the races at the top of the ticket are slightly higher compared to the races at the bottom. It's known as voter roll-off.
2026-10-26 13:02 UTC
The Hill
Join The Hill's White House and campaign teams for a jam-packed update on where things stand in key races for the House and Senate with just 8 days until Election Day. The discussion and Q&A is scheduled to begin at noon EDT. Watch above. If you want to ask a question or comment, put in...
2026-10-26 13:15 UTC