Return of Paper #Ballots! #DominionVotingSystems voting machine behemoth #Trump & allies baselessly attacked after #2020election sold 2 Missouri-based company run by former #Republican election official. #Dominion is one of biggest #election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the #2024Election. Liberty Vote purchased Canada-based Dominion for an undisclosed sum, according to a person familiar with the transaction. Worried yet about #2026Elections! #maga #gop #democracy
#2026Elections
After spending much of the spring and summer trailing state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the polls, Senator John Cornyn has pulled even with his chief rival for the 2026 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate from Texas.
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Shrai Popat: #Pennsylvania #Republicans reignite bid to unseat #Maga congressman. Exclusive: Republicans Against Perry are relaunching their campaign to oust #tRump ally Scott Perry in 2026
#ScottPerry #Congress #politics #2026elections
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/09/pennsylvania-republicans-campaign-oust-scott-perry
#America is at a critical point, an #EventHorizon: #Democracy or over the edge to #Fascism! The #2026Elections stands between the two!
Ya cannot become a dictator if you don't have loyal civilian leadership of the military and corrupt and complicit generals.
But maybe this extremist pick by the Trump admin is really just to root out "weak" military members.
Nah, just kidding. Of course, it's so Trump becomes THE dictator of the #USA.
No federal #2026Elections in the US is my guess.
Jasmine Crockett Warns Americans Against Division Ahead of 2026 Elections: ‘Don’t Let Them Distract and Divide Us’ https://shinemycrown.com/jasmine-crockett-warns-americans-against-division-ahead-of-2026-elections-dont-let-them-distract-and-divide-us/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #JasmineCrockett #2026Elections #PoliticalUnity #VoterAwareness #FightDivision
Cori Bush is Poised for Political Comeback With Potential 2026 Run https://shinemycrown.com/cori-bush-is-poised-for-political-comeback-with-potential-2026-run/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #CoriBush #PoliticalComeback #2026Elections #Campaign2026 #WomenInPolitics
A federal court in El Paso will hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging Texas’ mid-decade round of congressional redistricting. Civil rights groups are seeking to block the new map from taking effect before candidates file for the midterm elections.
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While Texas Democrats have launched a major organizing effort to turn out the vote for next year’s midterm elections, Republicans in the state are likely to spend big to boost voter turnout, particularly among Hispanics who voted for Donald Trump.
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Trump’s Plan to Steal the 2026 Elections
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Orlando Sanchez, a former Houston City Council member and treasurer for Harris County, is now running for Harris County judge.
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Archived Video, Safeguarding Democracy Project Program, “The Risk of Federal Interference in the 2026 Midterm Elections” – Election Law Blog
Watch Archived Video of Safeguarding Democracy Project Program, “The Risk of Federal Interference in the 2026 Midterm Elections”
authoritarian threats in US, election subversion risk
By Rick Hasen
We had a great discussion with Ben Haiman, Liz Howard, and Stephen Richer. Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es09rpg3xA4
Continue/Read Original Article Here: Watch Archived Video of Safeguarding Democracy Project Program, “The Risk of Federal Interference in the 2026 Midterm Elections” – Election Law Blog
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Harris County leaders on Tuesday responded to County Judge Lina Hidalgo's announcement that she won't seek reelection next year.
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Record Number of Congressional Lawmakers Announce Retirement Ahead of 2026 Elections
A record number of members of Congress have already announced that they will not seek reelection in 2026, with 10 senators and 27 House members deciding to step down or pursue other political offices. Of the lawmakers retiring, 15 are leaving public office, while others are vying for different roles... [More info]
Political Brief – September 2025: Road to 2026 Elections – DrWeb’s Domain
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Political Brief – September 2025: Road to 2026 Elections
Here’s the first monthly brief tracking major U.S. political, economic, social, and election storylines on the road to November 2026, with two charts included below. Key takeaways: Trump’s national job approval is currently in the low-to-mid 40s, and forecasting signals point to Democrats favored in the House while Republicans are advantaged in the Senate as of mid-September 2025.
Politics
Trump’s latest national approval sits near 42% in the Reuters/Ipsos tracker, with relatively stronger ratings on crime and immigration than on the economy, and a disapproval in the mid-50s range in multiple polls.
Analysts note approval has hovered in a tight band, with Nate Silver describing “distinct phases” but a current net approval around -7 to -10; that range is not historically terrible amid polarization, and is comparable or slightly better than Biden’s at a similar stage of his presidency according to recent analysis writeups.
The 2026 Senate battlefield features GOP control at 53–47 and a Democratic need to flip four seats for a majority; early handicapping shows a difficult path for Democrats despite typical midterm headwinds favoring the out-party.
Economy
Recent polling underscores that Trump’s relative weakness remains economic perceptions versus crime/immigration, a key factor for midterm sentiment; approval on overall job performance at 42% suggests economic narratives could be decisive in 2026 persuasion and turnout.
Generic-ballot advantages for Democrats (single-digit lead) are being interpreted by some forecasters as consistent with a House pickup, though economic volatility could narrow or widen that edge as macro data and consumer sentiment evolve.
Social Issues
Issue salience continues to shape approval and ballot dynamics, with public divisions over security and policing proposals (e.g., National Guard deployments) reflected in CBS/YouGov and other national polling snapshots cited in roundups, creating cross-pressures that differ by region and state competitiveness.
State-level splits in approval (e.g., Morning Consult state ratings) highlight a polarized map where the GOP posts strong net approval in deep-red states while facing challenging opinion environments in blue and some swing states—an asymmetry that matters for Senate map math and House targets.
Key Events to Watch
Senate recruitment and primary fields are solidifying in pivotal contests, with early coverage emphasizing hard targets and defensive terrain; national committees and outside groups are beginning to triage resources as the cycle’s fundamentals take shape.
Forecast platforms and interactive maps (e.g., 270toWin and Race to the WH) are updating odds and state-by-state outlooks; these will move with new fundraising reports, special elections, redistricting developments, and emerging polling.
Charts
Notes on Charts:
- Trump Approval Rating (2025 YTD): Anchored by national trackers and recent roundups putting September near 42% in Reuters/Ipsos and low-to-mid 40s across other poll aggregations.
- Congress Control Outlook (as of Sep 2025): Synthesizes current forecaster/handicapper reads—Democrats favored in the House on generic-ballot swing; Republicans advantaged in the Senate given the 53–47 map and seat exposure—consistent with Brookings’ midterm analysis and forecast sites’ summaries.
Scheduling note: This brief will repeat monthly with updated approval, odds/forecasts, and headline drivers through November 2026, maintaining consistent sources and methodology for comparability over time.
References
Blake, A. (2025, September 16). Trump is not as unpopular as his opponents think. Bloomberg Opinion. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-09-16/trump-approval-rating-isn-t-terrible-ahead-of-2026-midterms
CBS News. (2025, August 28). Key senate contests take shape ahead of 2026 midterm elections. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/key-senate-contests-2026-elections/
Dorn, S. (2025, September 11). Trump approval rating: 42% in latest survey. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2025/09/11/trump-approval-rating-42-in-latest-survey/
Gambino, L. (2025, September 15). Nate Silver outlines four ‘distinct periods’ in Trump’s approval rating. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-nate-silver-2129868
Hudson, J. (2025, September 14). What is Trump’s approval rating? See how it compares across states. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/14/donald-trump-approval-rating/86110183007/
Jones, A. (2025, September 10). The 2026 senate elections predictions as of September 11, 2025 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntdF8Mcw71c&vl=en
Mason, R., & Thompson, K. (2025, August 20). What history tells us about the 2026 midterm elections. Brookings Institution. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/what-history-tells-us-about-the-2026-midterm-elections/
Miller, P. (2025, July 23). 2026 senate election forecast maps. 270toWin.com. https://www.270towin.com/2026-senate-election-predictions/
Peterson, L. (2025, June 29). 2026 house election interactive map. 270toWin.com. https://www.270towin.com/2026-house-election/
Politico Staff. (2025, September 9). Trump approval rating at 42% – weak on economy, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows. Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-approval-rating-42-weak-economy-reutersipsos-poll-shows-2025-09-09/
Race to the WH. (2024, December 31). 2026 senate forecast. Race to the WH. https://www.racetothewh.com/senate/26
Silver, N. (2025, September 15). Trump approval rating: Latest polls. Silver Bulletin. https://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-approval-ratings-nate-silver-bulletin
Smith, D. (2025, September 4). President Trump’s approval rating hits new high. The White House. https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/09/president-trumps-approval-rating-hits-new-high/
Taylor, M. (2025, September 14). Trump’s approval rating in various US states revealed. WBZ NewsRadio. https://wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/2025-09-15-trumps-approval-rating-in-various-us-states-revealed/
Thomas, S. (2025, September 1). Tracking recent political trends and events template. Priority Matrix. https://sync.appfluence.com/project_templates/t/tracking-recent-political-trends/
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Political Brief – September 2025: Road to 2026 Elections
Here’s the first monthly brief tracking major U.S. political, economic, social, and election storylines on the road to November 2026, with two charts included below. Key takeaways: Trump’s national job approval is currently in the low-to-mid 40s, and forecasting signals point to Democrats favored in the House while Republicans are advantaged in the Senate as of mid-September 2025.
Politics
Trump’s latest national approval sits near 42% in the Reuters/Ipsos tracker, with relatively stronger ratings on crime and immigration than on the economy, and a disapproval in the mid-50s range in multiple polls.
Analysts note approval has hovered in a tight band, with Nate Silver describing “distinct phases” but a current net approval around -7 to -10; that range is not historically terrible amid polarization, and is comparable or slightly better than Biden’s at a similar stage of his presidency according to recent analysis writeups.
The 2026 Senate battlefield features GOP control at 53–47 and a Democratic need to flip four seats for a majority; early handicapping shows a difficult path for Democrats despite typical midterm headwinds favoring the out-party.
Economy
Recent polling underscores that Trump’s relative weakness remains economic perceptions versus crime/immigration, a key factor for midterm sentiment; approval on overall job performance at 42% suggests economic narratives could be decisive in 2026 persuasion and turnout.
Generic-ballot advantages for Democrats (single-digit lead) are being interpreted by some forecasters as consistent with a House pickup, though economic volatility could narrow or widen that edge as macro data and consumer sentiment evolve.
Social Issues
Issue salience continues to shape approval and ballot dynamics, with public divisions over security and policing proposals (e.g., National Guard deployments) reflected in CBS/YouGov and other national polling snapshots cited in roundups, creating cross-pressures that differ by region and state competitiveness.
State-level splits in approval (e.g., Morning Consult state ratings) highlight a polarized map where the GOP posts strong net approval in deep-red states while facing challenging opinion environments in blue and some swing states—an asymmetry that matters for Senate map math and House targets.
Key Events to Watch
Senate recruitment and primary fields are solidifying in pivotal contests, with early coverage emphasizing hard targets and defensive terrain; national committees and outside groups are beginning to triage resources as the cycle’s fundamentals take shape.
Forecast platforms and interactive maps (e.g., 270toWin and Race to the WH) are updating odds and state-by-state outlooks; these will move with new fundraising reports, special elections, redistricting developments, and emerging polling.
Charts
Notes on Charts:
- Trump Approval Rating (2025 YTD): Anchored by national trackers and recent roundups putting September near 42% in Reuters/Ipsos and low-to-mid 40s across other poll aggregations.
- Congress Control Outlook (as of Sep 2025): Synthesizes current forecaster/handicapper reads—Democrats favored in the House on generic-ballot swing; Republicans advantaged in the Senate given the 53–47 map and seat exposure—consistent with Brookings’ midterm analysis and forecast sites’ summaries.
Scheduling note: This brief will repeat monthly with updated approval, odds/forecasts, and headline drivers through November 2026, maintaining consistent sources and methodology for comparability over time.
References
Blake, A. (2025, September 16). Trump is not as unpopular as his opponents think. Bloomberg Opinion. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-09-16/trump-approval-rating-isn-t-terrible-ahead-of-2026-midterms
CBS News. (2025, August 28). Key senate contests take shape ahead of 2026 midterm elections. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/key-senate-contests-2026-elections/
Dorn, S. (2025, September 11). Trump approval rating: 42% in latest survey. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2025/09/11/trump-approval-rating-42-in-latest-survey/
Gambino, L. (2025, September 15). Nate Silver outlines four ‘distinct periods’ in Trump’s approval rating. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-nate-silver-2129868
Hudson, J. (2025, September 14). What is Trump’s approval rating? See how it compares across states. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/14/donald-trump-approval-rating/86110183007/
Jones, A. (2025, September 10). The 2026 senate elections predictions as of September 11, 2025 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntdF8Mcw71c&vl=en
Mason, R., & Thompson, K. (2025, August 20). What history tells us about the 2026 midterm elections. Brookings Institution. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/what-history-tells-us-about-the-2026-midterm-elections/
Miller, P. (2025, July 23). 2026 senate election forecast maps. 270toWin.com. https://www.270towin.com/2026-senate-election-predictions/
Peterson, L. (2025, June 29). 2026 house election interactive map. 270toWin.com. https://www.270towin.com/2026-house-election/
Politico Staff. (2025, September 9). Trump approval rating at 42% – weak on economy, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows. Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-approval-rating-42-weak-economy-reutersipsos-poll-shows-2025-09-09/
Race to the WH. (2024, December 31). 2026 senate forecast. Race to the WH. https://www.racetothewh.com/senate/26
Silver, N. (2025, September 15). Trump approval rating: Latest polls. Silver Bulletin. https://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-approval-ratings-nate-silver-bulletin
Smith, D. (2025, September 4). President Trump’s approval rating hits new high. The White House. https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/09/president-trumps-approval-rating-hits-new-high/
Taylor, M. (2025, September 14). Trump’s approval rating in various US states revealed. WBZ NewsRadio. https://wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/2025-09-15-trumps-approval-rating-in-various-us-states-revealed/
Thomas, S. (2025, September 1). Tracking recent political trends and events template. Priority Matrix. https://sync.appfluence.com/project_templates/t/tracking-recent-political-trends/
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will not seek reelection for her seat in 2026, she announced Monday night in an interview aired by Houston TV station ABC13.
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⚠️ Trump’s support among Latino voters is tanking—independents and women are fleeing as economic frustration grows. GOP messaging is failing. The so-called “sure thing” Latino vote is anything but. #LatinoVote #TrumpTrouble #2026Elections www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
New poll reveals warning signs...
GOP Rep. Michael McCaul will not seek reelection to Congress
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Redistricting maps hit voters of color in Tarrant County
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Top 7 Sources: US Elections 2025–2026 News Summary – DrWeb’s Domain
Top 7 Sources: US Elections 2025–2026 News Summary
- 2026 United States elections overview
Comprehensive Wikipedia summary: federal, statewide, local races; generic ballot polling; mayoral/county races; opinion polling tables.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_elections - August 2025 Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll results
Trump approval rating, top voter issues, polarization, inflation vs. immigration priorities, policy support splits.
https://harvardharrispoll.com/press-release-august-2025/ - Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Ballot model: Democrats favored
Conditional forecasts for House/Senate seat change; regression analysis; impact of seat exposure and generic ballot.
https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/generic-ballot-model-gives-democrats-strong-chance-to-take-back-house-in-2026/ - Nate Silver Bulletin: Trump approval rating aggregator
Daily composite Trump approval/disapproval; historical net approval vs. previous presidents at same point; reliability notes.
https://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-approval-ratings-nate-silver-bulletin - USAPP Blog: LSE ‘The road to the 2026 midterms’ series
Calendar of 2025–2026 elections; special/primary/off-year races; Senate seat analysis and party control implications.
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/2025/06/04/the-road-to-the-2026-midterm-elections/ - Ballotpedia: Special Elections to the 119th Congress (archival)
Dates, districts, results, implications for House/Senate control. Note: direct fetch unsuccessful; refer to Ballotpedia main page.
https://ballotpedia.org/Special_elections_to_the_119th_United_States_Congress_(2025-2026) - Generic ballot poll aggregation – RCP/DDHQ, opinion data
RealClearPolitics, Decision Desk HQ, poll aggregators cited via Wikipedia and Crystal Ball articles for current generic ballot, party lead.See references/links inside Wikipedia and Sabato’s Crystal Ball cited above.
Prepared for DrWeb’s Domain and updated by ChatGPT.
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