Republicans to hold rare midterm convention, creating two problems

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A new New York Times-Siena poll predicts that if the midterms were held today, Republicans would keep control of the Senate. The data reveal Republicans’ strength across key Senate battlegrounds as radical Democratic hopefuls stall in their bid to flip the majority. “In an environment that historically creates headwinds for the party in power—and according to polling that traditionally []

Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat

The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. First, they just have to make it through the competitive primary.

Trump Just Broke A 150-Year Political Tradition

When a governing party rips up a century of habit to stage a full-scale national convention in the middle of a congressional cycle, it is not a gimmick; it is a bet against political gravity, and the Republican midterm convention planned for Dallas is exactly that kind of bet. Key Points The Republican National Committee []

Michigan Senate Primary Becomes Flashpoint In Democratic Party’s Civil War

The Michigan Democratic Senate primary has emerged as the most significant test yet of the party’s deepest internal divisions heading into the 2026 midterm elections. State Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s exit from the race, driven by fundraising and polling struggles, has narrowed the contest to a direct clash between the party’s establishment and progressive wings. Rep. [] The post Michigan Senate Primary Becomes Flashpoint In Democratic Party’s Civil War appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.