Politics
Midterm Elections: Key Races and Polls
The Hill reports on several key races and polls ahead of the midterms. In Alaska, former Rep. Mary Peltola faces a controversial race against incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. North Carolina's 1st District has become the most expensive House race in U.S. history. Polls show higher voter enthusiasm compared to previous elections.
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U.S. economic growth increased in the third quarter, as the surge in artificial intelligence investment continued and consumers kept spending despite persistent inflation. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.4 percent from July through September, preliminary d
2026-10-29 14:46 UTC
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Most American voters say they have a higher level of enthusiasm for casting their ballots this year versus prior elections, according to a new poll. In the Gallup survey, 56 percent of respondents said they were “more enthusiastic about voting than usual," while 30 percent said they were “less enthu
2026-10-29 14:49 UTC
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North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District has become the most expensive House race on record, according to new ad spending data shared this week. Democratic Rep. Don Davis (N.C.) is fighting for reelection in the newly redrawn district against GOP challenger Laurie Buckhout, a retired Army colone
2026-10-29 14:58 UTC
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Silicon Valley’s unregulated bank must be brought to heel.
2026-10-29 15:00 UTC
The Hill
Will former Rep. Mary Peltola (D) lose the Alaska Senate race after reports her campaign recruited "spoiler" candidates to interfere in the race against incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R)? Plus, the hosts take a look at the final forecast before Tuesday's high-stakes elections. Join The Hill’s senior v
2026-10-29 15:01 UTC